Specifications

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D
uring busy seasons when orders are
back-logged, you will be grateful you own
a dependable Paragon kiln. Studio owners
call these kilns work horses.
Paragon studio kilns have withstood years of
abuse even in harsh school environments. High
school ceramics teachers fire these kilns unmercifully,
without remorse. Yet the kilns keep going. People
swear by them.
10- or 12-Sided?
Smart studio owners own both 10-
and 12-sided kilns. Why purchase
both sizes instead of buying only the
biggest size you need? It is because
some ware fires more efficiently in a
10-sided kiln. Example: 10- and
12-sided kilns both fire four 10” bowls
per shelf. When you own both sizes of
kilns, you can choose the most effi
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cient kiln for each size of ware.
The 10-sided kiln is also a good
choice for those who need short firing
cycles. Since 10-sided kilns are smaller
than 12-sided, they can heat and cool faster.
The 10-sided shelves are lighter than the
12-sided, and easier to lift.
Shorter Kilns for
Easier Loading
If you have difficulty loading deep kilns, we rec-
ommend the 22 ¼” deep S-23-3 and TnF-23-3, our
shortest 10-sided kilns. Another option is to remove
the top 9"-high section of the S-99 to fire a smaller
load. If you need extra firing capacity in a short kiln,
consider the 12-sided TnF-27-3 (next page).
2” Blank Top Bricks
For easier maintenance, we use 2” high blank
wall bricks in the top row of the TnF-27-3, TnF-28-3,
TnF-24, TnF-24-3, S-23-3, SnF-23-3, and TnF-23-3.
Since the brick is without element grooves, it is less
susceptible to damage during loading than a grooved
brick. It is also easy to replace. Most of our studio
kilns are 2” taller than comparatively priced competi
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tive models. So not only is the 2” blank top brick lon
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ger lasting, but you also get the 2” of kiln space at no
extra charge.
Tuned Elements
Most Paragon studio kilns have tuned elements.
They distribute heat evenly throughout the firing
chamber because they are hotter in the top and bot
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tom sections and cooler in the center section. Thus,
3-zone control is usually unnecessary. Pay for the
maintenance of only 1 thermocouple instead of 3.
(Though Paragon also offers 3-zone if you really
need it.) Your maintenance department will appreci
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ate the reliability of a Paragon.
2 ½" or 3" Walls
10-sided models come in 2 ½” and 3" thick side
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walls and lid. 12-sided kilns come in 3" walls only.
The 2 ½” firebricks yield 1” of extra interior width.
The 3” firebricks have 20% more insulation for en
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10 & 12-Sided Production Kilns
Real work horses for the most demanding, busy studios
TnF-24-3
Digital Automatic
10-sided Firing Chamber:
22 ½” wide x 29” deep
S-99
Infinite Controls
10-sided Firing Chamber:
23 ½” wide x 27” deep
6-50R
2" dia.
S-24
Non-Digital Automatic
10-sided Firing Chamber:
23 ½” wide x 29” deep
TnF-23-3
Digital Automatic
10-sided Firing Chamber:
22 ½” wide x 22 ¼” deep
10 & 12-sided standard 240 volt
kilns use the 6-50R receptacle.
TheVikingseries(seepage13)
and most 208 volt models are
direct wired. Be sure to specify
correct voltage!
The switch box on
the TnF-24-3 and
TnF-23-3 opens for
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ward for easy main
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tenance.
2” durable
blank bricks in
top ring
Hinge
Switch box
support arm