At M V International, we engineer high-precision, industrial-grade Cricket Bat Moisture Drying Ovens (commonly known as Willow Wood Drying Cabinets, Cricket Bat Seasoning Chambers, Willow Dehumidification Ovens, Wood Moisture Reduction Chambers, or Bat Curing Ovens) engineered to deliver controlled low-temperature moisture removal, uniform convection airflow, and precise humidity extraction for English Willow and Kashmir Willow cricket bat clefts and blanks.
A Cricket Bat Moisture Drying Oven is a specialized timber seasoning and conditioning chamber engineered for sports equipment manufacturers, cricket bat craftsmen, and timber processing workshops. Raw English Willow (Salix alba var. caerulea) and Kashmir Willow clefts contain high initial moisture levels that, if unconditioned, lead to warping, grain checking, weight inconsistency, and poor ping performance.
At M V International, our cricket bat moisture drying ovens utilize low-temperature controlled convection combined with motorized moisture extraction blowers. Operating across exact low-temperature ranges (typically between 35°C and 70°C), these ovens gradually draw out bound moisture from deep within the wood fibers without causing surface hardening, cellular collapse, or micro-cracking. This controlled seasoning process brings willow clefts to their optimal equilibrium moisture content (EMC of 9% to 12%), ensuring superior structural flexibility, durability, balance, and stroke responsiveness.
| Parameter | Specification |
| Manufacturer & Exporter | M V International |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| Chamber Capacity | 500 Liters to 20,000+ Liters (Custom Batch Cabinets & Walk-In Drying Rooms) |
| Operating Temperature | Controlled Range: 35°C to 70°C (Design Max up to 100°C) |
| Temperature Uniformity | ±1°C to ±2°C across working chamber volume |
| Heating Medium | Stainless Steel Sheathed Electric Tubular Heaters / PNG / LPG / Heat Pump System |
| Control System | Digital Microprocessor PID Controller with Timer / Optional RH Controller |
| Air Circulation | Forced Air Cross-Flow / Vertical Recirculation Blower System |
| Inner Chamber Material | Stainless Steel (SS 304) / Heavy Galvanized Steel |
| Outer Casing Material | Heavy-Duty Mild Steel (MS) with Powder Coating |
| Loading Configuration | Multi-Tier Adjustable Cleft Racks / Roll-In Floor Trolleys |
| Application | Willow Wood Moisture Reduction, Cleft Seasoning, Sports Goods Timber Drying & Conditioning |
| Size of the working chamber | As per client requirement. |
| Material of construction | Mild Steel, Stainless Steel 304 / 316 or any. |
| Temperature Range | Ambient to 1500C / 2500C / 4000C / 5000C. |
| Air circulation | Vertical, Horizontal or Combination. High Volume and high Velocity Airflow provides twice the air changes compare to ordinary Industrial Ovens. |
| Timer | Digital Pre-Settable with range up to 0 to 999 Minutes / Seconds |
| Paint | Enamel Paint / Epoxy Coating / Powder Coated. |
| Power supply | 230 Volts Single Phase 50Hz / 60Hz 415 Volts 3 Phase 50Hz / 60Hz |
| Heating Elements | Low wattage Incoloy sheathed heating elements / SS Tubular |
| Insulation | Ceramic Wool / Mineral Wool |
| Door Gasket | Fibre Glass Rope (High Temp) / Silicon Gasket. |
| Heavy Duty Shelves / Trays | Made out of angles with wire knitted mesh or perforated sheet suitable for oven internal size will be provided along with the oven. |
| Exhaust Manual or Automatic | Automatic forced exhaust system with fresh air inlet. Manually adjustable damper with fresh air inlet. |
| Heating Media | Electric / Gas / Diesel / Steam / Thermic OIL etc. |
| Temperature Control | PID with or without Profile Setting (Temp Up and Down) can be provided with SSR/ SCR for high accuracy. The programming of PID can vary from 4 to 50 programmes. |
| Temperature Recorder | Microprocessor chip-based paper less, Multi-Stage Temp. Indicator cum Recorder. |
| PLC With HMI | PLC can be provided for automation and integration of whole system, data feeding, process display, and fault indication can be seen in HMI. |
| SCADA System | High quality integration and controlling system from one point can be done with SCADA. |
| Door | A. Door interlocking system will switch off the blower and the heating system if the oven doors are open
B. Doors on both ends |
| Fumes Outlet | Forced exhaust blower |
| Windows and lights | A. Viewing window B. Interior lights and Access ports for calibration C. Oven on switch- Illuminated D. Heat on switch- Illuminated |
| Timer and Alarm | A. 24/7 timer B. Audible/visual alarm indicators |
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