Education

Our range of kilns are the most comprehensive of any manufacturer worldwide and are specifically designed for use in all areas of education. The range of temperature applications covers low temperature on-glaze painting, cover coat transfer firing, biscuit, glaze and stoneware firing. Our entry-level kilns are ideal for use in even the smallest school, and our mid-range and large electric and gas-fired kilns are widely used in colleges and universities. In addition to kilns for ceramics we also can supply glass kilns for glass melting, glass blowing and kiln formed glass. Details of these specialised kilns can be found in the glass section.

Top-Loading Kilns
	Range Specifications	The next generation of top-loading kilns incorporate all the usual features synonymous with our top-loading ranges coupled with changes to provide innovative design features. Sturdy lid hinges dispensing with the need for supports to hold the lid in the open position to give all round access (except SHTL 448) Front mounted connection chamber incorporating a captive key fully compliant electrical safety interlock Easy access to electrical connections Stainless steel cladding and castor wheels Side and lid ventilation and cooling ports Increased range of Microtech controllers to choose from to suit all firing needs Full 1300ºC maximum design temperature
	Hawk Kilns	Efficient low thermal mass brickwork Stainless steel cladding and castor wheels Ventiliation / cooling plugs Choice of four digitally indicating programme controllers – models available ST312, ST314, ST315, ST316 All Models: 1300°C design temperature High grade spiral wound elements Lid electrical safety system Vent cooling plugs Stainless steel cladding Castor wheels for ease of moving Hawk 25 Entry-level hobby kiln Power rating 3kw 240v I PH 13amp domestic supply 3 pin plug and cable fitted (UK only) A set of kiln furniture can be supplied as an optional extra Hawk 40 More powerful version of the Hawk 25 Power rating 4kw 240v I PH 20amp domestic supply The Hawk 25 model is fitted with UK plug and cable. A kiln furniture set can be supplied as an optional extra. Optional equipment Choice of control systems Kiln furniture Special element design for glass firing Special element design for low temperature ceramic applications More Details
	Harrier Kilns	1300ºC Maximum Design Temperature Stainless steel cladding and castor wheels Fully compliant lid safety switch Ventilation/Cooling plugs. Choice of plug in controller for the Kilns and Furnaces range of Microtech control systems. More Details

CU Front Loading Range
	CU2	The CU Range comprises two bench mounting front loading kilns of which the CU2 is specifically designed for enamel and jewellery work. Maximum design temperature 850ºC Side opening door Low thermal mass insulation brick lining Power 3 kw 230v 1 ph Spiral wound elements Fitted with main cable and plug (plug UK only) Choice of ST312, ST314, ST315, ST316, control system Refractory base batt supplied More Details	CU2
	CU4	The CU4 is the ideal kiln for small ceramic items. Maximum design temperature 1300ºC Side opening door Low thermal mass insulation brick lining Top ventilation port and plug Power 3 kw 230v 1 ph Spiral wound elements fitted to chamber sidewalls Electro mechanical door safety interlock Fitted with main cable and plug (plug UK only) Choice of ST312, ST314, ST315, ST316, control system Refractory base batt supplied More Details	CU4

Front-Loading Kilns
	Falcon Front-Loading Kilns	Regarded as benchmark kilns to all sectors of education, the Falcon range is eminently suitable for all applications. These kilns are available in two maximum design temperatures 1300ºC and 1350ºC to accommodate the broadest spectrum of pottery firing applications. Design features include Pressed steel free standing cabinet with stove enamel paint finish High quality insulation brick linings Fully compliant electro mechanical door safety interlocks Over temperature kiln lining protection A choice of control systems In addition to standard features the larger capacity kiln from and including the FL 680 upwards have the following extra features to give finite control over temperature distribution so necessary in kilns with large chamber capacities. Additional elements fitted to rear wall and door Elements divided into 2 zones of control Dedicated control system to control element zones Automatic temperature-controlled top damper system operated from the dedicated control system. Optional Equipment Kiln furniture sets – batts and props Automatic exhaust/cooling damper in conjunction with TCS1 or TC507P temperature controller Castor wheels for ease of maintenance Mains cable (3 metres) Heat lock Electro damper Special element design for decoration firing to top temperature below 1050ºC Exhaust duct-work supply and fitting service (site details required) Build On Site service where site access is restricted Packing and delivery service including shipping arrangements for overseas customers Non-standard capacities available Harting Socket DIN Standard multi-pin socket fitted to all models for easy connection to all controllers. More Details

Falcon Range
	Falcon Compact Kilns	Front Loading kilns for installation and use where space is at a premium. They are designed to allow the kilns to be fitted within 50 mm of the rearwall of any adjacent wall and the door opening systems. Whilst taking less room when the doors are opened, also allow uninterrupted access to the firing chamber. The compact range of kilns are based on the Falcon range incorporating all of the standard and optional features of the Falcon kilns. These new kilns enhance the already established benchmark Falcon front loading range of electrically operated kilns Designed for installation and use where space is at a premium the compact range gives another dimension when planning kiln installation and workshop layouts Standard capacities from 50 litres to 250 litres Castor wheels are a standard fitting allowing the kilns to be moved forward to give access for electrical maintenance More Details
	Falcon Easi-Load Kilns	Kilns that take the strain out of loading and unloading Designed to take away the strain when loading and unloading A substantial range of both electric and gas fired kilns with a unique roll-out hearth to take the back strain out of loading and unloading ware. These kilns give disabled students the opportunity to be involved in a hands-on approach to this normally difficult operation. Large sculptural or large holloware pieces easily loaded / unloaded without the need for reaching into the firing chamber Access to the roll out hearth from either side Two temperature versions 1300ºC and 1350ºC Optional automatic equipment Automatic exhaust/cooling damper Fully programmable temperature controller (TCS1) controlling both firing curve and exhaust/cooling damper Standard features on all models Roll out hearth for easy loading and unloading of chamber Chamber capacities from 120 to 1000 litres (6.7 to 35.3 cu ft) Falcon Easi-Load Silver for firing to 1300ºC Falcon Easi-Load Gold for firing to 1350ºC Choice of plug-in temperature controllers from the Microtech range of microprocessor temperature controllers Over-temperature protection as standard on all models Spiral wound heating elements using high grade wire Electro-mechanical door safety interlock standard on all models Sturdy pressed steel cabinet Four door clamps for positive door sealing Stove enamel paint finish Optional equipment Kiln furniture sets – batts and props Automatic exhaust/cooling damper in conjunction with TCS1 temperature controller Heat Lock Electro Damper Special element design for decoration firing to top temperature below 1050ºC Exhaust duct work supply and fitting service (site details required) Build On Site service where site access is restricted Non-standard capacities available More Details

Gas-fired
	Gas kilns	Turbo Gas Range

Safety Systems
	Safety Products	HEATLOCK Heat Protection System This advanced heat protection system is not mandatory but is a highly recommended part of our total safety system. Heatlock operates as described below. Developed by our R & D Department to protect kiln users from excessive heat when opening the kiln door. This safety system prevents the kiln door from being opened when the temperature inside the chamber is in excess of 70ºC The heat lock is automatically operated by an independent, preset, tamper proof temperature controller via its own dedicated thermocouple. The system is kiln mounted and has indicating lights showing system set and lock de-activation. In addition to the safety issue, the heat lock will also help to extend element and kiln lining life by offering protection of these from thermal shock.
		ELECTRO DAMPER Heat Protection System A low cost alternative to electrically operated systems combined with a temperature controlled system. The electro damper eliminates the necessity to reach across the top of a hot kiln to remove or replace the top damper plug. The plug is replaced by a damper system which is opened and closed by an electric geared motor. Operation is via a wall mounting panel housing push buttons to open and close the damper. The wall mounting panel comes complete with 2 metres of cable and plug. Damper assembly factory-fitted interwired, complete with socket to accept the control panel plug (new kilns only). Panel fitted with UK 3 pin plug and cable. Retrofitting Our service department will be pleased to provide a quotation for the fitting of these important new safety devices to existing kilns already in service.
		Kiln Safety Cages The final piece of the jigsaw to provide a complete heat protection system either on a stand alone basis or in conjunction with the heatlock and electro damper system. The cages offer complete security where kilns are installed in an open area within the pottery room. As situations do vary we can either adapt our standard units to suit or design and purpose-build a cage if required.

Equipment
	Equipment

Design Service
		A custom build service for those with special requirements In the event of our standard kilns not meeting your criteria we would be happy to design a kiln against your specific requirements.

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