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Eden Friction Logs

Friction Kilns are a modern solution for generating smoke for various purposes such as commercial food smoking, BBQ smoking, and more. They use specially cut and kiln dried wooden blocks called Friction Logs to generate the smoke.

A friction smoke generator works by pressing a wooden log against a spinning friction wheel revolving at high speed.  Once the friction has generated heat up to 240°C the log will start to smoulder, and the smoke is drawn into the smoking chamber.

All Eden Friction Logs are of the highest quality across all wood types by sourcing our logs from well managed and sustainable resources.  The friction logs are planed on all 4 sides and are evenly dried to less than 20% residual moisture in drying chambers. They are then individually checked to pass a final inspection process.

All Eden Friction Logs come in various sizes and varieties including Oak, Beech, Cherry, Hickory, and Chestnut. They are available in different quantities, starting from as few as needed up to a maximum of 224 logs per pallet for 80 x 80.

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Friction Log Sizes & Wood Types:

Size Quantity Wood Type
80 x 80 x 950mm 224 logs per pallet Oak, Beech, Cherry, Chestnut & Hickory
80 x 100 x 950mm 196 logs per pallet Oak & Beech
Oak & Beech 240 logs per pallet Beech only

Each type of wood has its own unique characteristics that make it ideal for friction burning in specially designed smoke generators.

Oak

  • Versatile flavour: Oak wood imparts a robust and smoky flavour, making it ideal for smoking a wide variety of meats and cheeses.
  • Slow burning: Oak is a slow-burning wood, making it ideal for smoking food for long periods of time.
  • Sizes: 80 x 80 x 950mm and 80 x 100 x 950mm

Beech

  • Delicate flavour: Beech wood has a light and delicate flavour, making it ideal for smoking fish and poultry.
  • Long-lasting smoke: Beech wood generates a long-lasting smoke, making it ideal for slow-cooking applications.
  • Sizes: 80 x 80 x 950mm, 80 x 100 x 950mm, and 40 x 40 x 950mm

Cherry

  • Sweet flavour: Cherry wood imparts a sweet and fruity flavour, making it ideal for smoking poultry, fish, and small game.
  • Aromatic smoke: Cherry wood generates an aromatic smoke, making it ideal for smoking food that will be served to guests.
  • Sizes: 80 x 80 x 950mm and 80 x 100 x 950mm

Hickory

  • Robust flavour: Hickory wood imparts a robust and smoky flavour, making it ideal for smoking beef, pork, and lamb.
  • Long-lasting smoke: Hickory wood generates a long-lasting smoke, making it ideal for slow-cooking applications.
  • Sizes: 80 x 80 x 950mm and 80 x 100 x 950mm

Chestnut

  • Mild flavour: Chestnut wood imparts a mild and nutty flavour, making it ideal for smoking poultry, fish, and small game.
  • Slow burning: Chestnut is a slow-burning wood, making it ideal for smoking food for long periods of time.
  • Sizes: 80 x 80 x 950mm and 80 x 100 x 950mm

The choice of wood used for friction burning in smoke generators depends on the desired flavour profile, type of food being smoked, and the desired cooking time. Each type of wood has its own unique properties and characteristics that make it ideal for different applications, and are available in several convenient sizes.