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Kilns & Furnaces will be exhibiting at The Advanced Ceramics Show 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 8-9 July 2026. The event is a key meeting point for technical ceramics, advanced materials, research, testing and specialist manufacturing, and provides a great opportunity to discuss the...

Energy-efficient industrial furnaces can reduce heat loss, energy consumption and operating costs without compromising process performance. Modern insulation, programmable controls, optimised chamber design and heat-recovery technology can all contribute to more efficient high-temperature processing.   The...

Choosing the right hobby kiln depends on what you want to fire, the size of your work, the temperature required and the electrical supply available. Kilns & Furnaces manufactures a range of compact UK-made hobby kilns for pottery, ceramics and other small-scale creative applications. Precision for...

Test kilns provide a controlled way to trial materials, firing schedules and thermal processes before moving into full-scale production. Used across research, laboratories and product development, they allow precise, repeatable testing while reducing the material, energy and cost required for early-stage...

Gas kilns are widely used for high-temperature processes that require responsive heating and controlled firing atmospheres. For ceramics, refractories and specialist industrial applications, a correctly specified gas-fired kilns can provide excellent temperature control, flexibility and reliable production...

Choosing the right industrial furnace starts with understanding your process, required temperature, production capacity, loading method and control requirements. Kilns & Furnaces designs and manufactures standard and bespoke industrial furnaces for ceramics, metals, glass, research and specialist...

Education Kilns for UK Schools, Colleges & Universities A practical guide for teachers, technicians and procurement teams Choosing the right education kiln depends on what you plan to fire, how often it will be used, the available space and electrical supply. Kilns & Furnaces manufactures education...

Choosing the right studio pottery kiln is an important step when starting or expanding a ceramics business. Capacity, available space, firing temperature, electrical supply and production volume should all be considered before selecting a kiln. Why Choose Our Studio Kilns? Tailored Solutions: Our kilns...

At Kilns & Furnaces, we understand the unique needs of educational institutions, from small schools to prestigious universities. Our range of education kilns is designed to provide students with hands-on experience using industry-leading technology in a safe and versatile environment. Why Choose...

At Kilns & Furnaces, our success is built on quality and expertise, and few exemplify this better than Dave Cotton, our longest-serving Drawing Office Manager with over 50 years of dedicated service. Today, we want to highlight Dave’s invaluable contributions and delve into the kiln design process...