Paragon Vulcan Glass Crucible Kiln
Vulcan Crucible Kiln
Fast Firings
Glass Casting
Glass Crucibles
The Vulcan Glass Crucible Kiln
The Vulcan glass blowing kiln heats approximately 50 pounds of glass to molten temperature. Mix custom glass colors. Make huge glass
figurines, paper weights, blown vessels, stringers, and much more. Pull
your own neon tubing. Make glass castings. The Paragon Vulcan is a glass blower’s dream kiln, designed by glass blowers.
Platinum thermocouple, thicker walls
The firebrick sidewalls are a massive 4 ½” thick. The extra
insulation and heavy 12-gauge elements are designed for the stress of
very long heat soaks. The deluxe S-Type platinum thermocouple with ceramic protection tube is standard on all Paragon Vulcan kilns. This
thermocouple far outlasts the standard K-Type.
Quick release bottom section
The bottom section of the glass blowing kiln includes the firebrick floor and the bottom row of blank 2 ½” high wall bricks. The bottom section is held
in place with heavy duty spring-twist locks. Should a crucible crack and
leak glass onto the kiln floor, merely replace the damaged bottom
section. The 2 1/2” high wall section is blank, so you won’t worry about
damage to a heating element from a cracked crucible.
Galvanized steel base plate
A heavy galvanized steel base completely
covers the reversible brick bottom. Tabs around the galvanized base are
pushed up under the stainless case on all sides and fastened with screws
to strengthen the firing chamber. This is one more assurance that your glass blowing kiln is built to last.
Fiber board retains heat when lid is opened
The Paragon Vulcan comes with a 2”-thick ceramic fiber board retaining ring insert that fits into a recess at the top of the firebrick walls. Cut a
hole in the fiber board to fit your crucible. The fiber board holds heat inside the glass blowing kiln when you open the lid. The Vulcan is 13 ½” wide x 18”
deep. The fiber board retaining ring in place reduces the firing chamber
to 15” deep.
Digital convenience
Program the digital controller for the exact consistency of glass
melt that you desire. The hinged lid floats to compensate for expansion
and has a lock-in lid support, which you can remove if you prefer to use
the lid chain. You can also fire pottery or glass fusing in the Paragon Vulcan.
Comes with a one year warranty and heavy-duty stand. (Please note: Due
to the long firing cycles of a crucible kiln, the warranty does not
cover the heating elements.)
We recommend the optional mercury relay
upgrade for long firings. (The relay sends power to the heating elements
from the controller.) The mercury relays found on our large industrial
kilns outlast mechanical relays. The life of the quiet, reliable mercury
relay has been measured in millions of on/off cycles.
Wires are fastened to the elements with heat-dissipating connectors refined and proven over many years in Paragon kilns.
The control box of the Paragon Vulcan is finished in a durable high temperature, water-base blue paint, which releases low emissions during spraying. This creates a safer working environment for
our employees and cuts down on pollution.
A kiln stand is included. The stand is complete with mar-proof plastic feet.
And, of course, the glass blowing kiln is made in America by skilled workers. Many of them have been
with Paragon for over a decade.
Furniture (sold separately): Order the C10-R (10” round x 1/2”) shelf
and 1 ½” wide posts of the correct length to support your crucibles.
Scroll down to Accessories below.
Specifications
Max. Temperature
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2350F 1287C
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Amps
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17
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Phase
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1
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Watts
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3950
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Nema
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6-30R
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Breaker Size
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30
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Circuit Copper Wire Size
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10 gauge
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TUV tested to CSA and UL Standard 499
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N
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CE
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N
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IMPORTANT: Some areas such as Canada and Europe require a lid or door safety switch on kilns.
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Control Type
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Sentry Digital 12-key Non-Ceramic
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Voltage
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240
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Hertz
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60
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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.
The pricing and electrical specifications for the above products
reflect their design for use in the United States. The International
versions of most models will have variations in electrical
specifications and price due to consumer safety requirements or
electrical regulations.
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Kiln Type
Top Loading Round
Sides
8
Understanding Chamber Measurements
Chamber Volume
1.30 CU.FT.
36.81 litres
Chamber Width
13.50 IN
343 mm
Chamber Depth
14.75 IN
375 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
25.50W x 28.30D x 34.00H Inches
648W x 719D x 864H mm
The external kiln height includes a 9.5" tall stand.
Ship Size
30.50W x 30.50D x 33.00H Inches
775W x 775D x 838H mm
Ship Weight
240.00 Lbs.
108.86 Kg.
Ship Method & Notations
This Kiln Ships Via Truck
Part Number
S0797 * Base Model