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Description:
The VacuPress 500 is ideally suited for smaller manufactures who are interested in producing small batches of quality specialty woods to supply furniture manufacturers, builders, or other customers demanding the best in color and stability. The combination of small volume and high speed makes this machine perfect for those trying to fill the needs of customers that don't want to purchase 1,000 board feet when they only need 500 to fulfill their production demands. It can also work for your own production of wood products by eliminating the bottle neck of drying or having to hold enormous inventories of dried lumber.
Load Capacity: 500 Board Feet (1.18m3)
Annual Production: 10,000 BF to 100,000 BF (24m3 - 236m3)
*Standard Dimensions: 17.5 ft L x 20in. D x 34 in. W
Electricity Demand (if not heating with electricity): 28kwh per day
Heating Capacity: 80,000 BTU (maximum)
Heating Options: Electric - Propane - Oil - Natural Gas - Wood - Steam - Boiler Condensate
Average Energy Cost: $60 per MBF (2.36m3)
Description:
The VacuPress 500 is ideally suited for smaller manufactures who are interested in producing small batches of quality specialty woods to supply furniture manufacturers, builders, or other customers demanding the best in color and stability. The combination of small volume and high speed makes this machine perfect for those trying to fill the needs of customers that don't want to purchase 1,000 board feet when they only need 500 to fulfill their production demands. It can also work for your own production of wood products by eliminating the bottle neck of drying or having to hold enormous inventories of dried lumber.
Load Capacity: 500 Board Feet (1.18m3)
Annual Production: 10,000 BF to 100,000 BF (24m3 - 236m3)
*Standard Dimensions: 17.5 ft L x 20in. D x 34 in. W
Electricity Demand (if not heating with electricity): 28kwh per day
Heating Capacity: 80,000 BTU (maximum)
Heating Options: Electric - Propane - Oil - Natural Gas - Wood - Steam - Boiler Condensate
Average Energy Cost: $60 per MBF (2.36m3)FEATURES:
- Rugged 304 Stainless Steel construction
- The VacuPress Rubber Membrane: Keeps your wood flat andstraight
- Pneumatically Actuated Cover for easy access
- Touch Screen Human Interface
- Simple to use Control System
- Automatic Wood Condensate System: Dispenses of the woods watersafely and effectively
- Inside Water Level Alarm
- The VacuPress Rubber Membrane: Keeps your wood flat andstraight
- Pneumatically Actuated Cover for easy access
- Touch Screen Human Interface
- Simple to use Control System
- Automatic Wood Condensate System: Dispenses of the woods watersafely and effectively
- Inside Water Level Alarm
OPTIONS:
- Computer Connection:
Access the VacuPress kiln from your office or home
- Remote Assistance:
Let Vacutherm connect to your VacuPress for remote operation and optimization
- Single Fan Cooled Condenser:
Saves energy by allowing the vacuum pump to run less
Access the VacuPress kiln from your office or home
- Remote Assistance:
Let Vacutherm connect to your VacuPress for remote operation and optimization
- Single Fan Cooled Condenser:
Saves energy by allowing the vacuum pump to run less
Limited Warranty: 10 years on pressure vessel
*Custom Built to fit your production
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