- Fields of Application: Shavings and dust extraction, fiber conveying, veneer drying, residual wood combustion, filter systems.
- Challenges: High particle load (abrasiveness), risk of explosion (wood dust/ATEX), moisture, high energy demand.
- Siempelkamp Portfolio: Reinforced impellers for material conveying, ATEX-compliant designs, inlet vane controls for load adjustment, expansion joints.
- Retrofit Advantage: Energy-efficient refurbishment of extraction and drying systems to reduce electricity costs – also for third-party brands.
Wood Industry: Efficient material conveying and precise drying processes
In woodworking and wood-based panel production, process air is the central medium for conveying chips, dust, and fibers, as well as for the large-scale drying of veneers or solid wood. Process air systems function here both as a logistical system and as a decisive factor for product quality. Quality Made in Germany ensures the necessary robustness to permanently withstand the enormous material throughputs in the wood industry.
Challenges and risks due to dust and moisture
The biggest challenges in the wood industry are the high load of air with abrasive wood particles and the risk of dust explosions. In addition, drying processes require constant temperature and humidity control at high volume flows. Problems with extraction fans quickly lead to dangerous dust deposits in production, while failures in drying technology jeopardize the quality of the end product or can make entire batches unusable. Unplanned downtimes in highly automated plants for particleboard or MDF lead to massive production losses and endanger delivery capacity in the tight cycles of the furniture or construction industry.
Solutions and retrofit expertise: Robustness in the material flow
Siempelkamp Industrial Fans offers specialized material handling fans for these requirements with reinforced, wear-protected impellers that safely convey even large quantities of chips. To control the complex extraction air flows, highly efficient multi-leaf and diverting dampers are used. In drying plants, our temperature-resistant fans ensure uniform air distribution with minimal energy consumption.
In the field of retrofitting, we support wood plants in drastically reducing the energy costs of their extraction and drying systems, which are often very power-intensive. We modernize existing plants, independent of the manufacturer, with aerodynamically improved impellers and integrate modern inlet vane controls to precisely adapt the performance to the material volume. Our full service – from vibration measurement to preventive maintenance – ensures maximum plant availability and minimizes the risk of fire and explosion through perfectly functioning extraction technology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We offer vibration measurements, characteristic curve measurements, bearing and sound analyses. This allows us to ensure optimal operational readiness of the products.
We manufacture products tailored to the individual requirements and specifications of our customers. Please feel free to contact us and let our experienced team advise you on finding the right, customized solution for you.
Yes, for potentially explosive atmospheres we manufacture radial fans that comply with ATEX directives and therefore meet all necessary safety requirements.
Yes, Siempelkamp Industrial Fans offers a complete service package for industrial fans and dampers from all manufacturers. This includes, for example, the inspection and repair of fans and system components, as well as troubleshooting. Our competent and experienced service specialists are deployed worldwide and will address your request as quickly as possible.
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References & Project Examples
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Industrial fan for ‘GUODONG’ plant in China
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Two mirror-image industrial fans for ‘Steves & Sons’ in the USA
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Fan for a strip galvanizing plant
Our Full-Service Portfolio for the Wood Industry
From robust material handling fans to precise damper systems for drying technology and effective noise protection solutions – we offer the wood industry a comprehensive range of premium components in Quality Made in Germany. Discover our technologically advanced products and customized services, which were specifically developed for the tough requirements of chip conveying and the energy-efficient optimization of modern wood-based panel plants.