CASE4 - UIMC: A Machine Expert

1400kW Oil & Gas Fired Thermal Oil Boiler – Vietnam

The Challenge:
A wood processing factory in Ho Chi Minh City was expanding their plywood production line. They needed a reliable heating system that could provide high-temperature heat (up to 320°C) at low pressure for their hot presses and drying equipment. Traditional steam boilers could not achieve the temperatures they needed efficiently. They required a thermal oil boiler that was energy-efficient, easy to operate, and compliant with Vietnamese import and environmental regulations.

Project Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Industry Application: Plywood and wood panel manufacturing
Equipment Supplied: 1,200,000 kcal per hour oil & gas fired thermal oil boiler (horizontal type)

UIMC sourced a 1400kW oil & gas fired thermal oil boiler from one of our certified Chinese manufacturing partners. The boiler features:

1400kW heating capacity – sufficient for plywood hot pressing and drying
Dual fuel capability – runs on diesel or natural gas with simple switch-over
High outlet temperature (up to 320°C) at low pressure – safer and more efficient than steam for high-temperature applications
Thermal efficiency ≥92% – reducing fuel consumption and operating costs
PLC automatic control system – touchscreen interface with temperature monitoring and alarms
Compact horizontal design – easy to install in their existing facility

We managed the entire process:

Technical assessment – confirmed required temperature, heat output, and operating hours
System design recommendation – proposed thermal oil boiler over steam boiler for their specific application
Factory selection – chose a certified manufacturer with ASEAN export experience
Quality inspection – performed pre-shipment testing including pressure test and thermal oil circulation test
Logistics coordination – arranged sea freight from China to Cat Lai Port, Ho Chi Minh City
Installation and commissioning support – provided remote video guidance and sent technical documents in Vietnamese
Operator training – trained their local team on safe operation and daily maintenance

OUR SOLUTION

THE RESULT

The product arrived at Cat Lai Port within 30 days; Installation and commissioning completed in 12 days
The factory now achieves stable 280-300°C heat for their hot presses – improving plywood bonding quality
Energy costs reduced by 20% compared to their previous electric heating system

Production output increased by 30% with faster heating and consistent temperatures
The low-pressure operation means no licensed boiler operator required – saving on labor costs
The client has since ordered spare parts and is planning a second unit for their new factory

Vietnamese wood processors can significantly improve production efficiency and reduce energy costs by choosing the right heating technology — with UIMC providing the technical expertise and full supply chain support.

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We chose UIMC because they understood our wood industry needs. They recommended a thermal oil boiler instead of steam – and they were right. It runs perfectly, saves us money on fuel, and their remote support has been excellent. We will buy from them again.