Paragon TnF-23-3 Kiln
If you have difficulty loading deep kilns, we
recommend the 22 Ό deep TnF-23-3. If you need extra firing capacity in
a short kiln, consider the 12-sided TnF-27-3.
During busy seasons when orders are
backlogged, you will be grateful you own a dependable Paragon kiln such
as the TnF-23-3. Studio owners call these kilns real work horses.
Paragon studio kilns have withstood years of
abuse in school environments. High school ceramics teachers fire these
kilns unmercifully, without remorse. Yet the kilns keep going. People
swear by them.
The 10-sided TnF-23-3 comes in deluxe 3
thick sidewalls, lid and bottom. This is 20% thicker than the standard
2 ½ thick bricks. Since the TnF-23-3 is designed to fire porcelain and
stoneware, it will easily handle low-fire ware.
The massive TnF-23-3 lid is easy to lift with
the exclusive, patented Paragon counter-balance LiteLid. The LiteLid
reduces the strain and wall flex on the kiln body from the pressure of
the lid. This lengthens the life of the firebricks. The LiteLid
eliminates cumbersome pulleys and ropes.
The 24 wide stand for 10 & 12-sided
kilns supports the brick bottom with framing that is 4 ½ wide across
the top of each side. The stand accommodates the Orton KilnVent. The
stand is rock-steady, with 16-gauge frame and heavy 12-gauge legs.
If you move your TnF-23-3 kiln out of the way when not in use, order an optional deluxe kiln stand with steel casters.
Something to consider if you already own a
12-sided kiln: Why purchase a 10-sided kiln such as the TnF-23-3 when
you produce enough ware to fill a 12-sided kiln? It is because some
ware fires more efficiently in a 10-sided kiln. Example: 10- and
12-sided kilns both fire four 10 wide bowls per shelf. When you own
both sizes of kilns, you can choose the most efficient kiln for each
size of ware. The 10-sided kiln is a good choice for those whose
production depends on 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.
Other Features
- Lock-in lid support
- Large, tapered peepholes
- Ventilated switch box
- Hand lifts
- Dropped, recessed brick groovesno pins needed
- Heavy duty elements
- Dust-free coating in the peepholes, both sides of the lid and top rim of firebrick
- Heavy gauge stainless steel case
- Operating instructions silk-screened on the switch box
- Certified to CSA & UL Standard 499
- Full-formed galvanized steel base plate
The Optional Furniture Kit (not included)
The furniture kit consists of carefully
selected fireclay shelves and posts for this particular model. When
estimating the price of the kiln, include the cost of furniture. The
furniture allows you to stack multiple layers of ware. Without it, you
could fire only the ware that would fit on the kiln bottom.
Furniture Kit for S-23-3, SnF-23-3 & TnF-23-3
6 C-23H 1/2 Shelves, 20 round x Ύ thick
1 wide Square Posts, 8 of each -
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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