Aluminum Sow Dryers
Efficient Drying and Preheating Systems for Aluminum Casting
Stelter & Brinck aluminum sow dryers/ preheaters are designed to provide a dry, heated charge to the melter and support controlled drying and preheating of aluminum sows.
Available configurations include:
- Lift-Off Portable Unit — Designed for applications requiring equipment mobility
- Stationary Model — Designed for fixed installation
Each system is configured based on specified sow dimensions, load profiles, throughput requirements, operating conditions, and applicable construction requirements.
Low-emissions configurations are available for applicable models.
Installed Sow Dryer at Customer's Plant
Control Panel for Sow Dryer/ Preheater
Inside Sow Equipment Control Panel
Sow Dryer & Control Panel
Sow Dryer loaded - heading to customer's facility.
FEATURES
Stelter & Brinck sow dryers, dryer-preheaters and preheaters are packaged systems that integrate burners and controls. Units are available as prewired and prepiped assemblies to simplify field installation.
Features include:
- Integrated Control Panel: Annunciator, PID digital temperature controller, FM-approved high-temperature limit, flame safety relay, main power disconnect, control transformer and combustion blower motor starter
- Remote Interface Capability: Interface with PLC or DCS systems for process monitoring and control
- Construction Standards: Built to specified application requirements and applicable FM, CE, GAP, NFPA or CSA construction standards
- Certified Fabrication: AWS D1.1, D1.3 and D1.6 certified welding
- Single-Piece Construction: Heavy-duty construction designed to support durability and simplified installation
- Field Service: On-site startup, commissioning and combustion maintenance support available
THE S&B ADVANTAGE
With more than a century of industrial combustion experience, Stelter & Brinck sow dryers are designed for reliable operation and controlled heat distribution in demanding aluminum-processing environments.
Each system can be configured with:
- Process Temperature Control: PID-based temperature control for controlled drying and preheating
- Controlled Heat Distribution: Burner and airflow configurations based on specified operating conditions
- Service Access: Components arranged for inspection and maintenance
- Portable Configuration: Lift-off designs available for applications requiring equipment mobility
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Designed for demanding industrial environments
- Application-Specific Configuration: Equipment selected and configured based on specified sow dimensions, load profiles, throughput and operating conditions
