Paragon Kilns PMT-18 Heat Treating Furnace
Paragon Kilns PMT-18 Heat Treating Furnace
Save Time
Machine shops save time with a furnace at
their disposal in their own shop. You will no longer send a die out for
heat treating, wait for its return, and then send it out again for
additional heat treating. Do the work yourself and start a new profit
center in your shop.
Solid Construction
The door swings open with one-handed
operation. The PMT-18 furnace is insulated with refractory firebrick.
The elements are mounted in dropped, recessed grooves machined into the
firebrick. Paragon invented this type of groove in 1952. This groove
protects the element for long life and low maintenance. Elements are
simple to replace because they’re exposed rather than embedded. You can
thread new elements into place following instructions in the manual.
The firing chamber is protected by a steel
case painted in high temperature blue. A built-in stand lifts the firing
chamber safely off your worktable, so no extra stand is needed. The
door is mounted with a heavy-duty hinge for smooth opening.
A micro-switch shuts off the power to the
elements when the door is opened.
We use high temperature wire in the switch box for long life. A heat
shield, mounted between the switch box and furnace, helps keep the
switch box components cool even during extended operation. To further
dissipate heat, the switch box is extra large and generously louvered.
Each furnace comes with a cord and plug for immediate installation and a
one year warranty.
Complete Instructions
Your furnace includes a wiring diagram,
programming instructions, and heat treating manual. The manual gives
basic heat treating instructions for D2, 440C, ATS 34 and 154 CM. The
manual is written in plain English for the beginner.
Optional Gas Injection Flow Meter
During heat treating, scale forms on the
surface of the steel. One way to eliminate most scaling is to wrap the
steel in stainless steel foil. An easier way is to install the gas
injection flow meter on your furnace. It is available as either an
add-on kit, or you can order the furnace with the meter installed.
The meter regulates the flow of an inert gas,
such as argon, inside the furnace. The gas displaces the oxygen to
prevent most scaling. Please remember that results with the flow meter
vary depending on the type of inert gas you use and your level of
experience.
Specifications
Max. Temperature |
2350F 1287C |
Amps |
27 |
Phase |
1 |
Watts |
6500 |
Nema |
6-50R |
Breaker Size |
50 |
Circuit Copper Wire Size |
6 gauge |
TUV tested to CSA and UL Standard 499 |
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CE |
N |
IMPORTANT: Some areas such as Canada and Europe require a lid or door safety switch on kilns.
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Control Type |
Sentry Digital 12-key Non-Ceramic |
Voltage |
240 |
Hertz |
60 |
Nema Details |
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Disclaimer: The specifications above assume that the kiln
will be plugged into a dedicated circuit. Local electric codes supersede
our recommendations.
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Kiln Type |
Front Loading Square |
Sides |
4 |
Understanding Chamber Measurements |
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Chamber Volume |
1.80 CU.FT.
50.97 litres |
Chamber Width |
13.00 IN
330 mm |
Chamber Depth |
18.00 IN
457 mm |
Chamber Height |
13.00 IN
330 mm |
The Outer Size of the Kiln and the Shipping Size: Width = Left to Right; Depth = Front to Back; Height = Top to Bottom |
Outer Size |
36.00W x 38.00D x 38.00H Inches
914W x 965D x 965H mm
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Ship Size |
40.00W x 42.00D x 42.00H Inches
1016W x 1067D x 1067H mm
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Ship Weight |
309.00 Lbs.
140.16 Kg. |
Doorway Clearance Needed |
36.00 Inches
914.40 mm |
Ship Method & Notations |
This Kiln Ships Via Truck
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Part Number |
PMT-18 * Base Model |
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