Pallet kilns

We manufacture complete and modular pallet kilns with capacities up to 880 pallets. In addition, we also offer packages for installing HT systems into an insulated container based unit. Our pallet kilns are able to dry pallets for mold and mildew prevention. They can also be upgraded with hot water or steam heating coils and heat recovery.

High capacity standard600 pallets High capacity wide800 GMAs Economy600 GMAs Junior long600 GMAs Junior mid420 GMAs Junior short300 GMAs
Junior side load280 GMAs High capacity side load660 GMAs High efficiency side load700 GMAs
Piggy-back solution

Firewood kilns

Our line of firewood kilns can be heated with both gas or wood waste. Using industrial engineering and energy saving features helped us reduce its operating costs. Latest Quick kiln allows for incremental growth. It has equal and even lower operation cost than large scale operations at a much lower investment.

MiniQuick6 cord SmallQuick12 cord Export MiniQuick28 m3
Junior side load10 cord Junior end load6 cord High capacity end load24 cord
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Lumber kilns

Kiln-direct produces small to mid-size lumber kilns ranging from 9000bf to 40000bf. Heat recovery on vents, gas heating and computerized controls are standard. Hot water or steam heating available. Controls can be upgraded to dual control system with integrated MC meter and internal wood temperature sensors.

Small standard9 mbf Small deep13 mbf Small wide14 mbf Small deep-wide21 mbf
Modular standard24 mbf Modular deep30mbf Modular high36 mbf Modular deep-high40 mbf
Standard end load16000 bf Raised end load30000 bf

Kiln control systems

Specially designed kiln management solutions including computer-based software, touch screen equipment controls and PLC based controller. The above ensures efficient communications, support of latest operating system, stable operations, loggin files for later troubleshooting, advanced error messages and better operational overview.

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Pallet links

Useful links with information on pallet kiln theory, maintenance, interesting projects & articles.

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Firewood links

Helpful information on firewood kiln theory, maintenance, interesting projects & articles.

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Lumber links

Lumber kiln links for theory, maintenance, interesting projects & articles.

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Software links

Kiln software information regarding operation, setup, maintenance and troubleshooting.

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Why kiln-direct.com

1000 and over kilns sold
40 plus countries served
30 years of serving the wood industry

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News and events

Jan 14-16 - 2023 / Rancho Mirage, CA

Wester Pallet Association Annual Meeting

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Kiln Direct is participating in the 2023 Annual Conference of Wetern Pallet association.
It takes place from January 14 to 16, 2023 at Rancho Mirage, California.

Mar 1-3 - 2023 / Fort Worth, TX

NWPCA Annual Leadership Conference

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The 2023 Annual Leadership Conference (ALC) takes place
March 1-3, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Kiln control systems

Kiln-direct / Wooddryer Kiln Control System has a long history of bringing the best technology and features to kiln controllers, which are completely computerized and have network access. We are dedicated to providing the industry with robust and durable controllers and have been installing these for more than 15 years.

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High Capacity Standard / 600 pallets
Our most popular kiln for larger pallet companies, allowing a greater volume of pallets to be heat treated.
High Capacity Wide / 800 GMAs
A wider version of the High Capacity Standard model with increased air circulation.
Economy / 600 GMAs
This is the most popular kiln among recycling pallet companies that have to heat treat large volumes and are located in colder climates. This kiln has more air circulation and heat capacity than the Junior Long kiln.
Junior Long / 600 GMAs
The largest version of the Junior pallet kiln series. This is the most popular kiln among recycling pallet companies in warmer climates. It is the least expensive kiln that can hold a full truck load of pallets.
Junior Mid / 420 GMAs
Mid-version of the Junior pallet kiln series are normally used when there are space restrictions.
Junior Short / 300 GMAs
The smallest version of the Junior pallet kiln series are used for lower volume heat treatment needs, but with the same performance of the large High Capacity models.
Junior Side Load / 280 GMAs
The smallest version of the Side Loaded Pallet Kiln comes standard with heat recovery on the venting. It is used for treating small volumes of large skids and crates as well as for heat treating lumber and dunnage. It can also be upgrade with hot water or steam heating coils.
High Capacity Side Load / 660 GMAs
Extra wide & extra deep. This version of the Side Loaded Pallet Kiln (delivered completely assembled) comes standard with heat recovery on the venting and can be upgraded with hot water or steam heating coils. It is used for treating greater volumes of large skids and crates as well as for heat treating lumber and dunnage.
High Efficiency Side Load / 700 GMAs
This modular heat treatment kiln has the most air flow and heating capacity for fastest heat treat cycles. The kiln comes standard with heat recovery on the venting and can be upgraded with hot water or steam heating coils.
Piggy-back Solution
An Inexpensive alternative to setup a heat treatment system for pallets. It is installed on an insulated container or van-body verses free standing. The portable fan header insures proper air circulation throughout the chamber. This system is not designed to heat treat lumber or dry pallets.
MiniQuick / 6 cord
Our most popular firewood kiln-using the latest technology to reduce drying time and meeting 160F sterilizing temperatures. It can be heated with gas or wood waste and can dry firewood at 260F chamber temperatures.
SmallQuick / 12 cord
A double version of our most popular firewood kiln using the latest technology to reduce drying time and meeting the 160F sterilizing temperatures. It can be heated with gas and can dry firewood at 260F chamber temperatures.
Export MiniQuick / 28 m3
Our export firewood kiln is shipped on an ocean going container. The kiln utilizes the latest technology to reduce drying time and it can meet the 160F/70C sterilizing temperatures. It has gas or wood waste heating capabilities and can dry the firewood at 260F/125C chamber temperatures. It comes in 5 major modules and is operational in 5 days under supervision of a Kiln-direct technician.
Junior Side Load / 10 cord
A modified lumber kiln Side Loaded design and can be heated with gas or wood waste (through hot water or steam) at temperatures up to 200F / 95C. N.B. exclusively hot water heating rarely gets above 160F / 70C chamber temperatures.
Junior End Load / 6 cord
A modified lumber/pallet End Loaded Kiln design and can be heated with gas or wood waste (through hot water or steam) at temperatures up to 200F / 95C. N.B. exclusively hot water heating rarely gets above 160F / 70C chamber temperatures.
High Capacity End Load / 24 cord
A modified lumber/pallet kiln End Loaded design and can be heated with gas or wood waste (through hot water or steam) at temperatures up to 200F / 95C. N.B. exclusively hot water heating rarely gets above 160F / 70C chamber temperatures.
Firewood Baskets
Heavy duty Firewood baskets specifically designed for used in our kiln. Standard size is 100 cubic feet capacity, but custom sizes are available. These baskets be purchased from Kiln-direct or you can build your own using our plans.
Small Standard / 9 mbf
The smallest of the turn-key delivered lumber kilns.
Small Deep / 13 mbf
The deep version of the standard turn-key delivered lumber kilns.
Small Wide / 14 mbf
Widest version of the standard turn-key delivered lumber kilns. This model has been especially popular for higher temperatures and faster drying of softwoods.
Small Deep-wide / 21 mbf
Deep and wide version is the largest of all turn-key lumber kilns made for slower drying hardwoods.
Modular Standard / 24 mbf
The smallest version of the modular delivered lumber kiln is placed on a 6ft high concrete wall. The kiln is 27ft wide inside allowing 4 rows of 4ft lumber bundles and 14ft high clearance. The reversible fan, heat, and venting system are customized for your specific needs. The controls can be upgraded with dual control system for both drying with integrated MC meter and heat treating with internal wood temperature sensors.
Modular Deep / 30mbf
The deeper version of the modular delivered lumber kiln is placed on a 6ft high concrete wall. The kiln is 27ft wide inside allowing 5 rows of 4ft lumber bundles and 14ft high clearance. The reversible fan, heat, and venting system are customized for your specific needs. The controls can be upgraded with dual control system for both drying with integrated MC meter and heat treating with internal wood temperature sensors.
Modular High / 32 mbf
The taller version of the modular delivered lumber kiln is placed on a 10ft high concrete wall. The kiln is 27ft wide inside allowing 4 rows of 4ft lumber bundles and 18ft high clearance. The reversible fan, heat, and venting system are customized for your specific needs. The controls can be upgraded with dual control system for both drying with integrated MC meter and heat treating with internal wood temperature sensors.
Modular Deep-high / 40 mbf
The taller and deeper version of the modular delivered lumber kiln is placed on a 10ft high concrete wall. The kiln is 27ft wide inside allowing 5 rows of 4ft lumber bundles and 18ft high clearance. The reversible fan, heat, and venting system are customized for your specific needs. The controls can be upgraded with dual control system for both drying with integrated MC meter and heat treating with internal wood temperature sensors.
Standard End Load / 16000 bf
End loaded lumber kiln that is specifically design to be installed to be used as a track kiln. It is designed with very large heating system, extra air flow, and heat recovery is standard.
Raised End Load / 30000 bf
End loaded lumber kiln that is specifically design to be installed to be used as a track kiln. It is designed with very large heating system, extra air flow, and heat recovery is standard. This raised model is placed on a 8ft concrete wall.