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The most versatile industrial dryers, burners and collectors in the world.

M-E-C Company Site Map

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    Industrial Dryer Systems M-E-C designs, manufactures and services single pass dryer systems, triple pass dryer systems, rotary drum dryers, flash tube dryer systems, heat energy units, bins, conveyors and pneumatic systems for the processing of a wide range materials. View our products & services. Industries M-E-C manufactures and designs industrial dryer systems fo… more»
  • Industries
    M-E-C has more than 50 years of experience designing, manufacturing and servicing industrial dryer systems. Our dryer systems serve numerous industries including the forest, engineered wood products, biomass, agricultural products and municipal sludge industries. Through continuous innovation, M-E-C is on the cutting edge of emerging dehydration technologies. If you can not find… more»
    • Wood Fuel Pellets
      Millions of tons of wood fuel pellets are manufactured in plants for residential heating and electric power plants. Wood fuel pellets are manufactured from wood residuals and sustainably managed forests. These wood particles must be dried before they are processed into densified pellets. M-E-C Dryer Systems evaporate water from millions of tons per year of woody biomass. more»
    • Engineered Wood Products
      Oriented Strand Board (OSB) OSB is a wood-based product commonly used to replace plywood in structural board applications. Before being processed into board, these strands must be dried appropriately. Large strands for the production of OSB are dried in more than 100 custom designed M-E-C Dryers. Particleboard (PB) PB is an important replacement for plywood and is used to manufacture fu… more»
    • Biomass Energy
      Biomass includes organic products such as wood chips, bagasse, algae, straw, stover and fibrous residuals that can be processed into fuel. This renewable energy source can be converted into heat or electricity as well as liquid biofuel or biogas. M-E-C’s Biomass Dryers are critical components for preparation of dry biomass fuel. more»
    • Agriculture Products
      M-E-C Rotary Dryers are used extensively for the dehydration of agriculture products such as alfalfa, grasses, bagasse, switchgrass, and by-products. These agriculture products are dried for usage in animal feed, fuel and industrial processes. more»
    • Municipal Sludge
      M-E-C Rotary Drum Dryers are used to evaporate water from municipal sludge, which is then processed into biosolid products. When dried, these products are suitable for use as a premium fertilizer or renewable fuel. M-E-C designs exceptional dryer systems for this application. more»
    • Algae
      M-E-C’s Rotary Dryers have recently been used to successfully dry algae. Later processed into biofuel, algae are first dried to extract water from the product.  Biofuel from algae has the potential to play a significant role in the search for renewable fuels. As algae fuel production is further researched, M-E-C is at the forefront of becoming the leading supplier of algae dryer… more»
  • Products
    M-E-C designs, manufactures and services industrial dryer systems, heat energy units, bins, screens, conveyors and pneumatic systems for the processing of a wide range of wet materials. We serve a wide variety of industries including forest products, agribusiness, food processes, biomass energy, and waste residuals industries. View Our Dryer Systems Products & Services Industrial D… more»
    • Industrial Design, Build & Maintenance
      M-E-C is focused on continuous innovation, consistent quality and reliable service. It is our goal to lead you through the entire process of designing, manufacturing and servicing your complete industrial drying system. M-E-C's expert designers, engineers and manufacturers will get your complete industrial drying system up and running. From engineering and design t… more»
    • Industrial Dryer Systems
      For more than 50 years M-E-C has offered a wide variety of rotary drum dryers and flash tube dryers. M-E-C's engineers analyze our customers' process operating parameters and determine the type and size of dryer system necessary to achieve the required processing capacities. M‑E‑C Dryer Systems are then manufactured to meet our customers' process specifications. We work closely … more»
      • Single Pass Dryers
        M-E-C Single Pass Dryer Systems are built with full length outer shell flighting and suspended flighting. M-E-C's proprietary flighting designs lift the product and cascade it through the heated gas stream. Our internal designs provide maximum production and assured moisture control. Characteristics of M-E-C's Single Pass Dryer Systems: Effectively process products of varying size… more»
      • Triple Pass Dryers
        M-E-C Triple Pass Dryer Systems are the workhorses of the wood processing industry. The triple pass dryer drum lends itself to an assortment of applications for products having a consistent particle size. Characteristics of the M-E-C Triple Pass Dryer Drum: Precise moisture content control Accurately control retention time Maximum thermal efficiency Manufactured as a singl… more»
      • Flash Tube Dryers
        M-E-C Flash Tube Dryer Systems are highly efficient for drying fibrous materials that can be transported pneumatically. Drying large volumes of materials in this short length of time is possible due to the homogeneous suspension of the particles inside the flash tube dryer. While suspended in the heated gas stream, maximum surface exposure is achieved, giving the product uniform moisture.… more»
    • TherMec® Dry Wood Fuel Suspension Burners
      M-E-C TherMec® Burners are designed to achieve maximum thermal efficiency. The factory-installed refractory has been field proven to offer excellent temperature tolerance and long life. TherMec® Burners range in capacity from 15 to 75 million Btu per hour. Granular wood fuel particles are suspended inside the TherMec® Dry Wood Fuel Burner combustion chamber until they are compl… more»
    • Product Collectors
      M-E-C Drop-Out Box Collectors are utilized to collect large high-bulk density particles that can not be efficiently conveyed pneumatically. M-E-C Cyclone Collectors are specially designed for each customer based on project requirements. M-E-C Primary Product Collectors are designed for maximum collection efficiency based on product particle size and geometry. M-E-C Ultraire System C… more»
    • Storage and Metering Bins
      M-E-C designs, fabricates and supplies storage bins and metering bins for many wood and other biomass feedstocks. M-E-C OSB Strand Metering Bins are available in capacities up to 15,000 cubic feet (425 cubic meters) and feature a rugged design able to accurately meter the discharge of wet or dry strands to plant processes. These bins are modular in design and are of fully bolted const… more»
    • Emission Abatement Solutions
      M-E-C provides a full line of emission reduction solutions to address environmental issues. Our emission solutions are designed for new drying installations or to retrofit your existing dryers. Our emission reduction systems are designed to catch submicron particulate matter through a combination of wet scrubbing and electrically charged collecting tubes. Thermal oxidizers destroy volatile… more»
      • Flue Gas Recirculation Systems
        M-E-C Flue Gas Recirculation (FGR) Systems utilize the recycled dryer exhaust gas to recover thermal energy and reduce the need for emission abatement machinery. This process minimizes the size of the emission abatement machinery, thereby reducing investment and operating expenses. M-E-C FGR Systems can be designed for new drying installations or to retrofit existing dryers. more»
      • Particulate Control Equipment
        M-E-C’s scope of supply includes multi-stage scrubbers and wet electrostatic precipitators. M-E-C supplies customized particulate matter control devices based on each customer’s needs. These systems integrate seamlessly into the dryer system flow. more»
      • Thermal Oxidizers
        M-E-C subsidiary, Pro-Environmental, Inc. (PEI), is the leading provider of thermal based air pollution control equipment. PEI supplies cutting edge gas treatment technologies and services. With more than 2,500 installations worldwide, PEI offers valuable single-source solutions to its customers. PEI is dedicated to the design and manufacture of energy-efficient air pollution control… more»
    • System Components
      M-E-C's Scope of Supply includes all components needed for the dryer system processing area of your manufacturing plant. This equipment is designed, engineered and precision built in M-E-C shops for seamless interconnection of all dryer system components. This technique makes for ease of installation and operation at the job site. Our System Components Include: Drum Drives Emergency D… more»
      • Drum Drives
        M-E-C Drum Drives are designed for continuous heavy-duty applications. These specially designed drives assure correct alignment of the drive chain for continuous, maintenance-free and safe operation. M-E-C Emergency Drum Drives provide automatic continuous rotation of dryer drums in the event of a primary drive motor loss. more»
      • Dryer Fans
        M-E-C Dryer Fans are the single most important component of a well-designed dryer system. Our fans are engineered for dependable service and maintenance-free operation. M-E-C Total Systems Approach allows us to specify and manufacture the precise fan required for each dryer system. more»
      • Process Ductwork
        M-E-C designs and manufactures process ducting according to your project specifications. Heated or insulated ducting is provided for applications where condensation and/or tar pitch build-up is a concern.  Each weld, joint and bend is carefully quality checked by our experienced craftsmen and technicians. Ducting is designed for resistance to corrosion and abrasion, especially in hig… more»
      • Trunnion Wheels
        M-E-C addresses thermal expansion of the dryer drum through specially designed trunnion wheels. This maintenance-free trunnion wheel locks the rear section of the dryer forcing thermal expansion forward. Regardless of manufacturing design, M-E-C Parts & Service can supply trunnion wheels. more»
      • Hammermills
        M-E-C Heavy-Duty Hammermills are built for efficient, low-cost operation, maximum production output and more uniform product quality. Each hammermill is designed to meet the specific requirements for any operation. M E-C Hammermills’ rugged, dependable construction reduces service and maintenance requirements. more»
      • Airlocks & Rotary Feeders
        M-E-C's rugged rotary airlocks feature replaceable flexible tips, heavy-duty bearings and an open vane design to preclude bridging and plugging. more»
    • Surplus Equipment & Parts
      Items for Resale Thermal Catalytic Oxidizer 4-Canister design - mild steel construction  Flow rate - 100,000 acfm @ 120ºF / 90,000 scfm  95% heat recovery98% DRE    Heat exchanger media - 25 cell monolith Total pressure drop - across TCO 11.5 w.c.Butterfly metal seat dampers50' stack w/platforming    Robinson ID fan with spare wheelCataly… more»
    • Test Dry Your Product
      M-E-C Company would be pleased to perform a laboratory drying test on your wet product to verify its drying characteristics. Typically, a test takes one to three days depending on the product characteristics and the quantity of the product to be dried. A drying test report and evaluation is provided by M-E-C after the conclusion of the test. Our on-site laboratory can provide fl… more»
  • Parts & Service
    M-E-C Parts & Service Department is ready at a moment’s notice to dispatch technical assistance or field service specialists to grind tracks on your dryer or blender. M-E-C's warehouse is stocked with critical replacement parts such as bearings, airlock seals and rotors, as well as couplings and spare trunnion wheels. These vital components are ready to ship immediately and our t… more»
    • Field Service
      M-E-C's experienced service technicians travel across the globe to service and repair dryer systems. Our team is available around-the-clock to ensure your dryer is running successfully and effectively. Our Parts & Service Department Includes: Custom-built parts On-site equipment evaluation Internal dryer inspections On-site engineering Start-up services Blender and dryer track… more»
    • Replacement
      M-E-C Parts & Service Team can maintain virtually any dryer system. Our highly skilled technicians are readily available to service, repair and even replace anything from tracks and trunnion wheels to complete dryers. Contact Steve Cushman today to learn more. more»
    • Exchange Program
      M-E-C Hammermill Rotor Exchange Program enables our customer to maintain peak grinding capacity at a low cost and minimum down time. M-E-C will supply, from our stock, a factory built and dynamically balanced rotor, which includes our factory warranty. Your exchanged rotor will be restored and placed in our warehouse for the next customer. M-E-C Trunnion Wheel Exchange Program is also ava… more»
  • About
    M-E-C Design and Engineering - Industrial Dryer Systems We design, manufacture and service industrial dryer systems and heat energy units, bins, screens, conveyors and pneumatic systems for the processing of a wide range of wet materials. Through a subsidiary, we provide complete pollution abatement solutions. We serve the forest products, agribusiness, food process, biomass energy, … more»
    • History
      M-E-C Design and Engineering - Industrial Dryer Systems We design, manufacture and service industrial dryer systems and heat energy units, bins, screens, conveyors and pneumatic systems for the processing of a wide range of wet materials. Through a subsidiary, we provide complete pollution abatement solutions. We serve the forest products, agribusiness, food process, biomass energy, … more»
    • Customers & Global Reach
      For more than 50 years, M-E-C has designed, manufactured and placed into service over 550 successful drying systems worldwide. We are constantly developing innovative drying solutions for a variety of industries. As we push the boundaries of innovation, M-E-C continues to be the leading supplier of industrial drying systems across the globe. Below is a partial list of our customers since … more»
    • Career Opportunities
      Do you have the desire to extend the boundaries of innovation rather than just reach them? Do you have the desire for continuous improvement rather than accepting what "works"? Do you have the desire to ensure safety, quality and reliable service every day? If you answered yes to all the above questions, then you are the candidate we are looking for. We are always looking for talent … more»
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    USA - Corporate Headquarters 1400 W. Main StreetP.O. Box 330Neodesha, Kansas 66757, USA Phone: 1+620-325-2673Fax: 1+620-325-2678 mec@m-e-c.com(general contact)       Sales     Stephen D. RiceVice President of Sales Phone: 1+620-325-2673 ext. 105Fax: 1+620-325-2678 srice@m-e-c.com Gary L. FollmerSales Manager Phone: 1+620-… more»
    • Corporate Contact
      USA - Corporate Headquarters 1400 W. Main StreetP.O. Box 330Neodesha, Kansas 66757, USA Phone: 1+620-325-2673Fax: 1+620-325-2678 mec@m-e-c.com(general contact)       Sales     Stephen D. RiceVice President of Sales Phone: 1+620-325-2673 ext. 105Fax: 1+620-325-2678 srice@m-e-c.com Gary L. FollmerSales Manager Phone: 1+620-… more»
    • Driving Directions
      From Wichita, KS Leave airport on local roads to Kellogg (US-400). Turn right, follow US-400 through Wichita for approximately 104 miles. Exit US-400 at the junction of US-75. Turn left onto US-75 for approximately 2 miles. M-E-C is the first business on the left after you cross Fall River Bridge, located directly across the highway from Sonic Dr… more»