Paragon Xpress-E-10A
The digital Xpress-E-10A fires to 2250°F.
Create breathtaking jewelry or small keepsakes in silver clay,
enameling, china painting, glass, lost wax casting, or ceramics. Since
the kiln opens from the front instead of the top, it is ideal for
copper enameling.
Imagine the glass you could sag, slump, and
fuse with this kiln. Make small bowls, pendants, earrings, cufflinks,
and even bracelets. Enjoy the glittering beauty of dichroics. This kiln
will give you years of creative enjoyment.
The Xpress-E-10A comes with the Sentry
Xpress digital controller, which is mounted in the kiln base (instead
of a side switch box) to save table space. The front control panel is
tilted for easy operation.
The Sentry Xpress 3-key controller is packed with features. It includes two modes: Single Speed and 8-segment Ramp-Hold.
Features of the Sentry Xpress 3-key Controller on the Xpress-E-10A
- Design programs with up to 8 segments (steps) in Ramp-Hold mode.
- Fire to a single temperature at a single speed in the simplified Single Speed mode.
- Ramp-Hold mode can store 4 programs.
- Skip a segment in Ramp-Hold during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram.
- Change the target temperature in Ramp-Hold during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram.
- Hold (soak) the temperature in both Single Speed and
Ramp-Hold. Experiment with Hold to improve color saturation of china
paints.
- Add Hold Time during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram.
- Control both heating and cooling in Ramp-Hold.
- Program Review lets you check the program you are about to fire.
- Program the Temperature Alarm to sound when the kiln reaches a
specific temperature. Use this to remind yourself to check on the kiln.
- Temperature display throughout firing and cooling in your choice of °F or °C
- Thermocouple Offset adjusts the thermocouple readout.
- Set the Delay to turn on the kiln later to suit your schedule.
- Error Messages report mechanical problems such as a disconnected thermocouple, stuck relay or broken element.
- 12 Month Warranty
- LED Lights show whether you are in program, review, or firing mode.
- Colorful, illustrated instruction manual. Download it from the
“Additional Information” section below to review these features in more
detail.
A 1/2” hole is
stamped into the steel door case and includes a brushed stainless steel
cover. We have left the firebrick behind the hole undrilled so that you
can drill it to the exact size that you need for a peephole, vent hole,
or extra pyrometer hole. (Most people do not need the hole and leave
the firebrick undrilled.)
The Xpress-E-10A
heating elements, exposed in dropped, recessed insulating firebrick
grooves, are easy to replace. The 2 1/2” thick firebricks store plenty
of heat for slow cooling through the glass annealing range. For small
glass pieces such as jewelry, you can anneal without having to turn the
elements back on during cooling. (Extra heat is necessary for annealing
large pieces, however.)
Unlatch and open the door with one hand. No extra stand is needed; the built-in base stays cool during operation.
The Xpress-E-10A
can ship by UPS. Enjoy lower shipping cost and faster service.
Specially designed cartons and foam padding assure that the kiln will
arrive safely.
Paragon kilns are
built to be dependable. They are loaded with attention to details, such
as the costly nickel-plated copper wire with high temperature
glass-braided insulation. Wires are fastened to the elements with
heat-dissipating connectors refined and proven over many years in
Paragon kilns.
Becky Johnson, a
glass teacher in Dallas, Texas, describes opening the kiln: “I like to
open the kiln with my students so that we can review and admire each
other’s treasures together. The transformation of the glass inside the
kiln is magical and mystical. It changes from pieces of arranged cut
glass to awe-inspiring art. To be some part of that process is a true
gift.”
“Paragon kilns just
go on working forever,” said Jeff Zamek, author of “What Every Potter
Should Know.” He added, “Paragon kilns have one of the lowest
incidences of repair of any kiln manufactured in the U.S.”
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