Aluminum Sow Dryers
Efficient, High-Performance Drying and Preheating Systems for Aluminum Casting
Stelter & Brinck aluminum sow dryers/ preheaters are built to provide a dry, hot charge to your melter — improving productivity, reducing thermal shock, and helping maintain consistency in melt operations. Available in two versions:
- Lift-off portable unit- can be moved to new locations with ease
- Stationary model
Each system is custom designed to match your sow dimensions, load profiles, and throughput requirements. Low emissions models are available.
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/ preheaters are completely packaged with burners and controls. These units come as prewired and prepiped assemblies.
Stelter & Brinck sow dryers/dryer-preheaters/preheaters are designed to be easy to use and install, among the features offered are:
- Integrated control panel featuring 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- seamless integration with PLC or DCS systems
- Built to your specification- available to meet FM, CE, GAP, NFPA, or CSA construction standards
- Certified fabrication by AWS D1.1, D1.3, and D1.6 welders
- Single-piece construction- maximum durability and simplified installation
- On-site start-up and maintenance support provided by experienced S&B combustion specialists
THE S&B ADVANTAGE
With more than a century's of industrial combustion experience, Stelter & Brinck sow dryers are designed for maximum reliability and uniform heat distribution. Each system offers:
Precise temperature control- accurate, repeatable drying and preheating cycles
Even heat distribution- consistent sow quality and reduced thermal shock
Easy maintenance- all components are accessible for inspection and service
Portable design- flexible plant layouts and efficient workflow adjustments
Proven durability- built to withstand continuous industrial operation
