Owning a kiln is a little bit like owning a car. With mindful operation and a little bit of routine maintenance, your kiln should last for decades! Proper kiln maintenance ensures your kiln remains safe and operational during that time. The good news is that kiln maintenance is much simpler (and less expensive!) than maintaining […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
In order to successfully execute a kiln firing schedule, it’s imperative that your kiln controller is receiving accurate temperature readings from your kiln. This is where thermocouples come into play. Thermocouples measure temperature and send that information to the kiln controller. The controller then uses this data to automatically adjust the power of the kiln […]
Kilns have been used for millennia to create ceramic, glass, and even metal objects. As technology has advanced, so have kilns. Now, there are a wide variety of kilns available on the market for hobbyists and professionals alike. In this guide, we’ll explore the different types of kilns and their specific uses – so you […]