How do smart kiln owners fight back against economic headwinds in today’s uncertain business climate? Many are choosing Smithco propellers for their new dry kilns, while others are retrofitting existing kilns with Smithco.

      Smithco’s efficiency and durability give kiln owners a profitable edge. For over 20 years, Smithco has made propellers with S-profile blades to provide true 100% reversibility for highest through-put and fully uniform drying cycles. 

      Smithco propellers come in 4, 6, 8 and 12-bladed models and range in size from 30” to 84” diameter.  The fans can be configured for maximum air flow with lowest power usage, and to support its customers, Smithco will supply a customized engineering analysis to document the efficiencies.

      Adding to the efficiency is the fast and accurate blade-pitch angle setting in every Smithco propeller, using Smithco’s exclusive Degree Gauge. Blades may be set in increments as fine as one degree.

      Smithco’s proven durability improves the financial picture, as well. The advantages start with Smithco’s superior engineering that then takes shape in its permanent-mold aluminum blades and hubs which are heat-treated for longest life in punishing kiln environments. Smithco’s precision molded alumunium hubs include stainless steel hardware and are balanced for low-noise, vibration-free operation.

      “Wood dryers around the world are discovering the performance and
return-on-investment they get with Smithco propellers,” said Tracy Smith, president of Smithco Manufacturing, Inc. in Portland, Oregon,  “Their needs drive our business.”

      Now one of the most popular propeller used by major kiln manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada, Smithco is also widely used in Australasia, South America, South Africa, Central Europe and Eastern Europe, including Russia.

      In today’s still unpredictable business environment, Smithco propellers put some wind behind the recovery efforts of kiln owners who retrofit or build new with Smithco.

            For further information, please contact Smithco at 503/295-6593, or visit www.smithcomfg.com