Higher Throughput
Two continuous paths of lumber dramatically increase daily board foot output without expanding your kiln footprint.
Continuous Dual Path Kiln
The Continuous Dual Path Kiln
HIGHER THROUGHPUT. LOWER ENERGY. BETTER GRADE.
KilnTech's flagship CDP Kiln continuously dries two parallel paths of lumber — pushing more board feet per day with less energy and tighter moisture control than any batch kiln on the market.
Section 01
Continuous Drying, Engineered For Industrial Lumber
The Continuous Dual Path Kiln (CDP) is a high-throughput lumber drying system designed for sawmills that need consistent dry lumber, day in and day out. Green lumber enters one end of the kiln, moves continuously through engineered drying zones, and exits dry — no idle, no batch cycling, no wasted BTUs.
Every CDP is engineered around your species, board dimensions, target MC, and production targets. From Southern Yellow Pine to SPF and hardwood programs, KilnTech tunes airflow, heat, and control schedules to deliver the moisture content and grade recovery your customers expect.
Section 02
CDP Kiln Advantages
Why continuous drying outperforms batch on capacity, energy, and quality.
Lower Energy Per BF
No batch heat-up and cool-down cycles — your BTUs go into drying lumber, not warming empty kilns.
Tighter Moisture Control
Engineered drying zones produce consistent final MC across charges, reducing reject rates and rework.
Better Grade Recovery
Controlled airflow and temperature curves protect surface quality and reduce drying defects.
Built For Production
Heavy-duty industrial construction designed for 24/7 sawmill operation in real production environments.
Heat Recovery Ready
Engineered to integrate with energy recovery systems to further reduce per-board-foot drying cost.
Section 03
What's Included
A complete CDP system designed, built, and supported by KilnTech.
Engineered Kiln Design
Custom airflow, heating, and venting design tuned to your species and target MC.
Structural Steel & Building
Heavy-duty kiln structure built for continuous industrial operation.
Tramway & Tracks
Continuous lumber transport system engineered for reliable two-path flow.
Heat & Venting Systems
High-efficiency heating coils and vent control matched to drying zones.
Controls & Automation
Modern PLC controls with recipe management and remote monitoring.
Startup & Training
Field commissioning and operator training to get your CDP to spec from day one.
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Section 04
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Continuous Dual Path Kiln?
The Continuous Dual Path (CDP) Kiln is KilnTech's flagship lumber drying system. It moves two parallel paths of lumber continuously through the kiln, raising throughput, lowering energy per board foot, and improving grade recovery versus batch kilns.
How does a continuous kiln differ from a batch kiln?
Batch kilns load, dry, and unload a single charge. Continuous kilns feed green lumber in one end and pull dry lumber out the other end — no idle heat-up and cool-down between charges, which dramatically improves energy and capacity.
What species can the CDP Kiln dry?
Southern Yellow Pine, SPF, Douglas Fir, hardwoods, and most softwood lumber species. We tune each CDP for your species, dimensions, and target moisture content.
Is the CDP Kiln more energy efficient?
Yes. Continuous operation eliminates the heat-up losses associated with batch cycles, and KilnTech's airflow and heat recovery design lower BTUs per board foot of dry lumber.
Can a CDP Kiln be added to an existing sawmill?
Absolutely. We design CDP installations around existing mill layouts, tramways, and shipping flow — including site work, structural steel, kiln equipment, and controls.
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