Whether you’re making swords, sterilizing lab equipment, or roasting coffee beans, there are tons of ways to use an oven. These use-cases all have one thing in common: You have to be able to control the temperature. That’s where oven controllers come into play. Oven controllers are the point of interface between you and your […]
Temperature controllers aren’t just used by artists. While most people associate temperature controllers with fusing glass or firing pottery, they can also be used in a wide array of applications that might surprise you. Today, we’ll be looking at ways to use temperature controllers that go beyond art! Roasting Coffee Amazing coffee requires roasting beans […]
Temperature control isn’t just limited to at home kilns. Many manufacturing and industrial processes rely on changes in temperature. Today, we’ll be looking at industrial kilns, furnaces, and commercial ovens to explore how temperature control is different for these types of kilns. Plus, we’ll be providing tips and insights for how manufacturers, waste processors, and […]
As an artist, your electric kiln temperature controller will have the single biggest impact on how you experience using your kiln. But there are a lot of different electric kiln control options to choose from! This can be super intimidating for newer artists – or even long-time artists who want to upgrade their controller but […]
Kilns get hot! When it comes to kiln safety, using a safety limit controller helps ensure that a kiln automatically shuts off if it exceeds a pre-defined temperature. Over the course of this article, we’ll be exploring the role of safety limit controllers and why you should consider adding one to your kiln or oven […]
When it comes to different types of kiln controllers, there are two broad categories you need to keep in mind: process controllers and limit controllers. These two controllers have very different roles and functionalities that will impact how you use your kiln or heat treat oven. So, what’s the difference? Process Controllers vs Limit Controllers: […]
Did you know that you can easily program your TAP Controller to track your electric kiln firing cost? And with the latest update to the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app, we’ve made the kiln firing cost calculator function free for all users! Why is this important? There are several benefits to being able to accurately […]
Beyond industrial kilns, ovens, and furnaces, electric temperature controllers are used in a wide variety of industrial processes and applications. Commonly referred to as ICS controllers, electric temperature controllers are used to monitor and regulate temperatures in manufacturing or storage processes where consistent outcomes rely on precise temperature control. Unfamiliar with the acronym? Don’t worry! […]
Kilns aren’t just limited to home and studio applications. Industrial kilns, or commercial kilns, are used in a wide variety of industrial processes. From mass producing ceramic tableware to processing plastic, industrial kilns are used to create many of the objects you use in day-to-day life. Compared to kilns for personal or artistic use, industrial […]