Vacuum Drying for Wood: Precision, Speed, and Profitability

Overview

Woodworkers, sawmill operators, flooring manufacturers, and slab retailers face a common challenge: conventional wood drying is slow, inconsistent, and vulnerable to degrade.

iDRY’s vacuum drying systems offer a powerful alternative — delivering faster drying times, higher quality output, and full moisture control in a fraction of the time.

“iDRY kilns helped us cut drying times by 70% with zero checking. We sell higher-value slabs with better turnaround and less waste.”
— Custom Sawmill Owner, North Carolina

⚙️ How iDRY Vacuum Drying Works

iDRY systems use deep vacuum to lower the boiling point of water inside wood. By combining vacuum with gentle heat and reversible airflow, we remove moisture uniformly — from the inside out — without case-hardening or surface checking.

✅ Key Benefits:

• 2x–10x faster drying than conventional or DH kilns

• Lower drying temperatures = less degrade and energy savings

• USDA HT compliant for pest control and export

• Touchscreen controls with fully automated cycles