What Every Potter Can't Be Without

Nov 16
08:40

2011

Kai Perry

Kai Perry

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A kiln is, of course, one of the most important bits of equipment to so many craftsmen; whether you run your own glass manufacturing business, or whether you just enjoying throwing a pot or two in your spare time. You can’t fire without a kiln. But, like all other specialist equipment, your kiln will need replacement parts, such as the kiln controller, and servicing and repairing from time to time so it’s reassuring to know that there are some excellent, highly professional companies out there that can provide instrumentation, repairs, calibration and temperature services to cover all your specific requirements.

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Specialist Temperature Measurement and Control Services provide a thorough and professional service. Chances are they've seen experience across a wide range of industries,What Every Potter Can't Be Without Articles including the aerospace and automotive industries, water treatment and no end of other wild and wonderful jobs, so there's little that can phase them. These companies can also help if your kiln needs a spare part. They stock a wide range of components from transmitters, sensors and thyristors to indicators, thermal imagers and kiln controllers and programmers.There are a wide range of kiln controllers available to suit all kilns, if you enjoy pottery as a hobby or sideline then you will be after a simpler and more cost effective model. The ST 3300/1 is probably the kiln controller for you. These have a single program, delay and 2 ramps and dwells. For those running a small ceramics studio the next model up, ST 3300/2, would be more suited. These kiln controllers benefit from 10 programs, delay and 4 ramps and dwells. The 10 program, 16 ramp and dwell ST 3300/3 model is ideal for firing, fusing and slumping glass and the ST 3300/4 has all the features of the ST 3300/3 as well as an event function for programmed or manual control of a damper. These kiln controllers are most definitely suited for commercial uses.The ST 3300/5 is designed for use with kilns which are divided into zones, such as are used for industrial purposes. These kiln controllers are similar to the ST 3300/4 models but also benefit from an additional policeman controller which ensures the added protection of your kiln.These companies can conduct the calibration and servicing of your ovenZequipment on site or in the company laboratory and the calibration is carried out on indicators, kiln controllers, recorders and other instruments using electrical simulation. Kilns are obviously rather heavy things to be moving about all over the place, so the company can also arrange to pick up and return your equipment. Pretty good service, I'd have thought.For larger kilns and larger problems you can take full advantage of the breakdown and repair service where an engineer will come to your workplace and repair the kiln or oven on site. It’s also well worth having a survey done on your oven, furnace or kiln just to ensure it is working correctly and safely.If there is a part you require for your kiln that is no longer manufactured then, the chances are, a good industrial temperature services company will still be able to find it for you in ex stock or, failing that, will configure or manufacture the item needed themselves to suit your precise requirements.