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
- Dual station- fixed location model
Each system is custom designed to match your sow dimensions, load profiles, and throughput requirements.
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 offer the utmost in customer convenience coming 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
