Warp threat unaffected by higher drying temps; can southern pine lumber drying temperatures be increased further?
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A study determined that higher drying temperatures and shorter drying times do not affect the warping of southern pine lumber. Southern pine lumber of medium grain, 2-by-6 in and 16 ft long was dried in 6 ft-wide bundles. The drying temperature used was 245 degrees Fahrenheit (F) or 305 degrees F. While there were lumber bundles that had more warp because of lower moisture levels in the bundle, the statistics did not support any correlation between these two variables.
Publication Name: Wood Technology
Subject: Forest products industry
ISSN: 1067-1064
Year: 1993
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New high-VAC, high-capacity dry kilns
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Brunner-Hildebrand Lumber Dry Kiln Co developed new high-capacity, vacuum dry kilns, 13 ft wide and 24-75 ft long that can dry 10,000 to 60,000 bd ft. The new kiln has an internal steam generator and an internal condensor that eliminated the abundance of external piping, external condensors and steam generators. The loading system has been simplified through an uncomplicated track system and operated by a computerized control system.
Publication Name: Wood Technology
Subject: Forest products industry
ISSN: 1067-1064
Year: 1993
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Perceptions often define softwood lumber quality
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Quality is a balance between what the seller can produce and what the buyer wants. There are constraints placed on both sides. A recent survey of consumer perceptions governing softwood lumber quality found that the majority of consumers believe the quality has decreased considerably and that there is a lack of consistency in the product. Consumers do believe seller service quality has increased.
Publication Name: Wood Technology
Subject: Forest products industry
ISSN: 1067-1064
Year: 1996
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