Here at Kilns & Furnaces, we design and manufacture precision-engineered advanced glass kilns and tempering furnaces for the glass production industry, covering a wide range of industrial, technical, and specialist glass applications. With more than 70 years of manufacturing expertise, our systems deliver the controlled heating, stable firing conditions, and long-term reliability required for producing high-quality glass components across commercial, scientific, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Our kilns and furnaces offer exceptional thermal performance, ensuring consistent results whether you are producing architectural glass, laboratory glassware, decorative pieces, or engineered technical components.

Precision Kilns for Advanced Glass Manufacturing

Glass manufacturing demands extremely accurate control of heating and cooling cycles. Our kilns are engineered to deliver uniform temperature distribution, smooth ramp rates, and stable soak periods; essential for minimising thermal shock and achieving clarity, stability, and structural integrity.

Each system incorporates high-grade insulation, computerised temperature control, and advanced monitoring to maintain accuracy across repeated firing cycles in both low-volume and high-throughput production environments.

Applications & Capabilities

Our glass kilns and furnaces support a wide range of production processes, including:

• Slumping & Forming: Controlled heating for shaping flat glass with precise dimensional accuracy.
• Fusing: Bonding multiple layers of glass to create uniform, durable structures.
• Annealing: Slow, controlled cooling to relieve internal stresses and improve material stability.
• Decorative Firing: Achieving colour, texture, and surface finishes with consistent results.
• Technical Glass Processing: Manufacturing specialist components for scientific, optical, and industrial applications.
• Tempering Furnaces: High-temperature processing followed by rapid cooling to enhance the strength and safety performance of glass products.

Systems can be tailored for batch production, continuous workflows, or specialist manufacturing requirements. Options include multi-zone temperature control, atmosphere management, flexible chamber sizing, and full data-logging for process documentation.

Performance, Safety & Compliance

All of our glass kilns and tempering furnaces are manufactured to UKCA, CE, and BS EN 746 standards, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operation. Robust construction, energy-efficient design, and precise thermal control help reduce operating costs while maintaining consistently high product quality.

We collaborate closely with manufacturers to meet specific process needs, from thermal uniformity and cycle repeatability, to integration with existing production equipment and quality assurance systems.

Why Choose Kilns & Furnaces?

– Over 70 years of expertise in kiln and furnace engineering
– Proven solutions for industrial, technical, and decorative glass production
– Bespoke glass kilns and furnaces designed to your exact process requirements
– Full UK-based support, maintenance, and spare parts service

Bespoke Glass Kilns & Furnaces

Our team design kilns that delivers precision, durability, and long-term performance, whether you need a high-capacity glass furnace, a specialist tempering furnace, or a versatile glass kiln for mixed processing.

Speak to our experts today to discuss your requirements, or request a bespoke quote.