Wood Chips Dryer

Wood Chips Dryer

Three-pass dryer for wood chips, sawdust and shavings, cutting moisture from 60% to below 12%.

33.6-247 TPD Processing Capacity
80% → ≤12% Dried Moisture

Introduction of Wood Chips Dryer

Wood Chips Dryer

The three pass wood chips rotary dryer is usually used to dry wood chips, sawdust and wood shavings, wood powder, etc. It efficiently reduces moisture content from 60% in raw materials to less than 12% in the final product. Compared with the traditional dryer, this advanced three-pass design reduces floor space requirements by 50% while significantly enhancing overall drying efficiency.

The complete wood chips dryer system includes heating part, feeding machine, rotary dryer, discharging machine and cyclone dust collector. The processed wood chips are ideal for pelletizing, carbonization, boiler combustion, gasification, and power generation. To provide a comprehensive one-stop solution, we also offer fully integrated Drying and Pelleting Plants.

Advantages of Wood Chips Dryer

01

High Efficiency

The three-pass structure and counter-current design maximize thermal energy utilization, cutting equipment length by 50% and saving about 40% of infrastructure costs.

02

Multiple Heat Sources

Customers can choose the heating source that fits their needs, and we can design customized solutions.

03

Uniform Drying

Multiple spreads and long residence times ensure uniform moisture content throughout the wood chips.

04

Intelligent & Automated

Integrated PLC control and real-time video monitoring ensure a high level of automation and continuous production with minimal manual intervention.

05

Precision Sealing

A unique, precision-engineered sealing structure effectively eliminates heat leakage.

06

Precise Moisture Control

Material flow speed is controlled by frequency conversion, so the final moisture is easily controlled to meet your needs.

Working Principle of Wood Chips Dryer

Brief Workflow

1. Material Feeding & Thermal Intake

Wet wood chips are introduced via a dedicated feeder. Simultaneously, high-temperature hot air enters from the discharge end, establishing a counter-current flow.

2. Three-Pass Drying
First Pass (outer drum, counter-current): The wood chip makes direct contact with high-temperature air, evaporating water rapidly.
Second Pass (middle channel, counter-current): Semi-dry chips continue through a reverse flow, ensuring consistent, deep-layer dehydration.
Third Pass (inner channel, co-current): As the chips reach near-dry status, they travel alongside lower-temperature exhaust gases. This co-current phase allows for gentle final drying, preventing product degradation or over-drying.

3. Discharge and Dust Removal
The dried wood chips are discharged from the discharge end. Meanwhile, the low-temperature exhaust gas is purified and de-dusted via a filtration system before being released.

Wood Chips Dryer working principle

Specifications of Wood Chips Dryer

Device SpecificationDDJG1210DDJG1410DDJG1610DDJG2010/3DDJG2210/3DDJG2510/3DDJG2512/3DDJG2912/3
Daily Processing Capacity(t/d)33.640.858.9131.4145.0167.7204.0247.0
Daily Output(t/d)15.619.227.761.868.278.996.0116.2
Water Evaporation Capacity (t/h)0.750.901.302.903.203.704.505.45
Raw Material Water Content(%)60-8060-8060-8060-8060-8060-8060-8060-80
Dried Material Water Content(%)12-15(adjustable)12-15(adjustable)12-15(adjustable)12-15(adjustable)12-15(adjustable)12-15(adjustable)12-15(adjustable)12-15(adjustable)
Drying Temperature(℃)350-550350-550350-550350-550350-550350-550350-550350-550
Total Weight(kg)32405595100125145165
Plant Area(㎡)15000170002150026500285003700004100045500
Device Specification(m)5*145*146*168*168*1610*1610*1810*20

Notice:
1. Any change of technical data shall not be advised additionally.
2. Parameters above are for reference; final configuration is tailored to your material and capacity.

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We have delivered 600+ drying projects worldwide, providing on-site installation, commissioning and operator training.

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With in-house R&D and manufacturing under strict quality control, our equipment is built for reliable, long-life operation.

Customized solutions.

We tailor every rotary dryer to your material, moisture content and target capacity — from a single machine to a complete turnkey drying line.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our rotary dryers — pricing, customization, installation and after-sales.

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All Dongding dryers come with a 12-month warranty covering parts and workmanship from the date of commissioning. Lifetime technical support and spare parts supply are provided.

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Please share your raw material, initial and target moisture content, required capacity (t/h), available fuel or heat source, and your target market. With these details our engineers can recommend the right model and send an accurate quotation.

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As a manufacturer, we accept orders starting from a single machine. We can also deliver complete drying production lines with auxiliary equipment such as hot air furnaces and dust collectors. Contact us for tailored pricing.

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Standard models are usually delivered within 25-40 days after the deposit. Customized machines or larger production lines may take longer depending on the configuration. The exact schedule is confirmed in your contract.

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Yes. Every dryer is engineered around your material, capacity, moisture and site layout. Heat source, material of construction, dust collection and automation level can all be customized to your process.

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Yes. We provide installation guidance, commissioning, operator training and lifetime after-sales support. Our engineers can also travel to your site, and all equipment comes with a warranty.