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Glass Kiln Catalog GLASS KILN CATALOG We help you make great things. skutt.com Whatever you create, Skutt helps bring it to life. WHO USES WHO GLASS KILNS GLASS From teachers to artists to production stu dios, people who require quality use Skutt kilns. fusing Avery Anderson Artist/Instructor Designed with the technical needs and comfort of the artist in mind. The flexibility of the controller gives you the freedom to be creative and experiment. With so many design types to choose from, you can pick the one that fits like a glove. slumping Lisa Vogt Artist/Instruction/Glass Retailer With an average chamber height of almost 14”, slump- ing deep molds is no problem. The elements in the side walls of many of the models ensure heat uniformity from top to bottom. Accurate repeatable results firing after firing. annealing Jonathan Schmuck Artist Heats up quickly and holds temperature accurately. Up to 16 programmable segments offer virtually limitless programming freedom. 12 storable programs means entering data only once with easy recall. 1 GLASS KILNS GLASS WHO USES WHO Whatever you create, Skutt helps bring it to life. From teachers to artists to production stu dios, people who require quality use Skutt kilns. Loren Stump torchwork Artist/Instructor Ergonomically designed with the input of lampworkers. Our lampworking kilnS are perfect for Bead Making, Borosilicate, Torchwork Sculpture and Precious Metal Clay. Table top 115 Volts means plug it in just about anywhere. classroom Patty Gray Artist/Instructor Talk about kiln space, we got it. Convenient and easy-to-use features like De- lay Start and GlassFire Mode were specifically designed with teachers’ needs in mind. Skutt Kilns are tested to strict safety standards. UL and cUL listed. Uroboros production Glass Manufacturer Bruce Fairbanks, Artist Multi-sectional Side Fired models offer up to 14 sq/ft of usable shelf space per load. Zone Control ensures even firing from top to bottom on Production Kilns. Balanced elements and 3” thick brick insulation provide energy-efficient firings. ceramic kilns If you are looking for a kiln specifically designed for ceramic use, please visit our Ceramics Kiln web site at www.skuttkilns.com or call us at 503-774-6000. 2 Make the smart choice Find out why Skutt is the number one selling kiln in America THE THERMOCOUPLE A great thermocouple must be At Skutt we use only MAKE CHOICE R responsive and accurate. thermocouples with special THE SMART SMART THE limit wire. This is the most The low mass of Skutt accurate wire available for Type thermocouples ensures that K thermocouples. changes in temperature are measured quickly, making it one of the most responsive thermocouples on the market. THE BRICK Skutt uses premium Compare a Skutt Kiln R hand-selected brick. to any other kiln on the This is the best brick market and you can see available. It has fewer the difference. imperfections so it looks great and offers the best insulation. 3 Make the smart choice Find out why Skutt is the number one selling kiln in America THE SMART SMART THE CHOICE OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE MAKE Over 60 years of experience. We always try to under-promise and Most extensive nationwide network over-deliver. R of distributors. Best packaging. 2-year Parts AND labor warranty. Most parts ship within 24 hours. Technical service – there when you need it. Comprehensive website for after Talk to a person not a recording. hours support. Most recommended kiln on the market. THE ELEMENTS Skutt balances the heat flow in the kiln Our elements are computer designed to by placing hotter elements in the areas that use the heaviest wire gauge to minimize R need it. This improves the efficiency and heat watt density. The result is an element that uniformity of the kiln. will run strong firing after firing. SMART DESIGN GM10F – The handle on GM1214-3 – Spring-load- GM22CS – Elements are the bead door is counter- ed hinge makes opening suspended using ceramic R balanced for this 100 lb. lid a rods for longer hands-free ac- piece of cake. element life and cess. no debris in your kiln. SMART MATERIALS Every component, from the handle on The control box is powder coated the lid to the screws in the control box, is for excellent protection from scratches. R designed to protect and extend the life of This is a much greener manufacturing the kiln. process. THE CONTROLLER Designed with the the beginner to fuse with input of glass artists, the professional results on their R GlassMaster controller is first firing. incredibly easy to use yet Also includes: Ramp/ offers all of the features you Hold Programming, the could possibly want. ability to adjust programs Skutt is one of the few while the kiln is firing, companies to offer GlassFire Delay Start, Temperature Mode. These factory- Alarm, Current Sensing and stored programs allow so much more. 4 The Skutt Controllers GlassMaster Controller The GlassMaster Controller gives you the option of two different firing modes. F 1480 REVIEW DESIGNED BY GLASS ARTISTS The GlassMaster controller is the product of years of research. We asked artists and glass manufacturers all over the country what features they would like to 1 2 3 see in a controller. The result is a controller that’s extremely easy to program MENU START and offers the flexibility of a wide array of innovative features. 4 5 6 Options Action TWO WAYS TO FIRE YOUR GLASS 7 8 9 Glass Fire Mode BACK STOP These pre-stored programs were designed by Only 3 Steps professionals to fire a wide range of products and Easily Modified 0 ENTER glass types. This 3 step programming mode is so Slump, Fuse or Tack Fuse easy to use, a beginner can fire with perfect results Fires a wide range of sizes the very first time. ANNEAL Modify GLASS To use Glass Fire Mode Program 1/8” THICK - 18” DIAMETER OR SMALLER NOW Firing FIRE FAST 1/4” THICK - 4” DIAMETER OR SMALLER • Match your project to the chart at right 3/8” THICK - NOT RECOMMENDED to determine the correct firing speed. 1/8” THICK - 20” DIAMETER OR SMALLER MEDIUM 1/4” THICK - 8” DIAMETER OR SMALLER ADD • Choose Full Fuse, Tack Fuse, 3/8” THICK - 5” DIAMETER OR SMALLER + 5 Minutes TIME CYCLE or Slump. 1/8” THICK - 24” DIAMETER OR SMALLER 1/4” THICK - 18” DIAMETER OR SMALLER • Press Start. It’s that easy! SLOW 3/8” THICK - 12” DIAMETER OR SMALLER ADD + 5°F (+2.7°C) 1/2” THICK - 8” DIAMETER OR SMALLER TEMP RAMP Ramp/Hold Mode Glass Fire Mode Chart RECALL VIEW HOLD This programming mode allows advanced users to design and run their own cus- Current Segment tom programs. • Up to 16 segment programs • Customize each segment with your own Rate, Hold Temperature and Hold Time • Stores 12 of your favorite programs to use again and again • Easy to recall stored programs •-Program a vent to cycle on or off for each segment FULL FUSE - SLOW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RAMP AND HOLD RATE (°F/HR) 300 300 300 600 600 9999 30 60 MODES USED FOR TEMPERATURE (°F) 250 500 750 1250 1480 1000 970 750 MORE SPECIALIZED HOLD TIME (HR.MIN) 00.25 00.25 00.25 00.20 00.15 02.00 02.00 00.01 FIRING PROGRAMS Ramp and Hold Chart Current Sensing Safety Features Skutt Kilns with the GlassMaster controller have Current Maximum Temperature Setting to Sensors installed. The sensors allow you to actually test prevent accidental over fires. your Amperage and Voltage without the need to hire and Double Key Press Start to prevent schedule time for an electrician to come out. With these anyone from accidently (or readings our technicians can troubleshoot most problems maliciously) starting the kiln. 5 over the phone Saving You Money and Time. TM TM TM GlassMaster GlassMaster LT GlassMaster 33 Key Features F 8 Segment Programs - Now you can join two Ramp/Hold Programs 1480 REVIEW together to create up to 16 segments. 12 Storable Programs - Store up to 12 of your favorite Ramp/Hold 1 2 3 programs to easily recall without the need to re-enter them. MENU START Delay Start - Tired of getting up at 3:00 in the morning to see if your kiln 4 5 6 shut off ok? Go ahead and load your kiln, enter an amount of time to delay Options Action the start of the program, and press Start. The controller will count down the 7 8 9 delay time entered and start the kiln at a time when it will complete the firing BACK STOP when it is convenient for you. 0 ENTER Alarm - The temperature alarm can be programmed to sound at any temperature during the firing. Review - It is always good to Review a program to make sure you entered it ANNEAL Modify Program GLASS correctly. Review will step through the program currently entered and return to NOW Firing FIRE Idle. Anneal Now - You can press this key when the program is in it’s final ADD + 5 Minutes TIME CYCLE heating segment and the program will begin your Annealing segment immediately. ADD + 5°F (+2.7°C) TEMP Add Time - You can press this key when the program is in it’s final heating RAMP RECALL segment and it will add 5 minutes to the hold time. VIEW Current Segment HOLD Add Temp - You can press this key when the program is in it’s final heating segment and it will add 5 degrees (Fahrenheit) to the hold temperature. GlassMaster LT The HotStart and FireBox14 The GM33 Controller GlassMaster 33 now come standard with the features were designed by most versatile 3-button controller renowned Flameworker Marcel on the market.
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