THE FK RANGE CONTINUES TO IMPROVE.NEW FOR THIS YEAR IS THE INTRODUCTION OF OUR UNIQUE STAINLESS STEEL LID DESIGN, WHICH REDUCES COOLING TIMES SIGNIFICANTLY. As with any modifications we make, it has been regorously tested and lower temperature cooling times are reduced so aiding a faster turn round for the kiln.

The elements are on high quality ceramic rods and are wound with Kanthal A1, renowned as the worlds best element wire. The elements are wound around the outside of the tube as recommended by Kanthal to give maximum element life and maximum efficiency. Using A1 eliminates any possibility of element flaking causing small particles to drop down onto the glass.

The FK range is designed totally to be functional, simple and easily maintainable. For instance, in the rare event of having to replace an element or tube the lid is easily removed and the kiln is worked on like working on a bench, this is as easy as it gets and requires very little space around the kiln. The lid seal is not stuck on but is held in by a removable stainless steel picture frame and as such, in the event of damage, is fully replaceable leaving a factory fitted finish that will give years more trouble free use.

KILNCare option for a bed mounted control bracketThe entire range, except the FK3, is designed to reach 700c in around 30-40 minutes, although this is faster than most glass will withstand, it does help to quickly stabilize the kiln temperature if the lid has been opened whilst hot. The range is very economical with an average 7 hour in a FK7 firing costing around £1.00.

The metalwork of the kiln has many features of its own. The handle, the rear power box and the interlock bracket can be easily removed to reduce the kiln to its smallest possible size as more increasingly these kilns are finding their way through small doors. If that still not enough, the kiln will split down to 3 sections, the chamber, the base and the legs. The handle has 2 positions. In its default position it is at 90 degrees to the chamber, and can be easily altered to be in a more down facing position to assist shorter users.

KILNCare includes roof ventilation on all modelsThere are vent holes in the roof of the kiln to aid with faster cooling and help extract steam if any moisture is present. As mentioned earlier, stainless steel vent flaps are fited to all vents. On the FK6 and above the under floor steel sheet is replaced with heavy duty walk mesh to aid cooling and to keep a strong stable bed. The refractory floor bricks are easily replaceable. Each kiln has an over temperature heat fuse with its own safety contactor to protect the kiln in the event of a disaster. The electrics are mounted below the level of the floor but are to the outside of the frame to combat high ambient temperatures under the floor and so increasing the life of the electrics.

As with all our kilns the frames are powder coated and oven baked and the kilns contain no ceramic fibre.

Whether you buy your kiln through ourselves or one of our many agents you can rest assured that service and quality back up is never far away and technical questions can be answered by the actual people that make the kiln - priceless.

All FK kilns now carry a 2 year guarantee on all parts including elements. This guarantee does not cover the thermal heat fuse.

KILNCare kilns include dual handle positions as a standard featureOptional extra reach handle is available to help reduce heat blast when opening lid whilst hot to view or work glass. This can be purchased at any time and will fit any of the range from the fk4 onwards.

Bed mounted controller bracket to fix the controller low level to the kiln rather than an adjacent wall.

Basic kiln price includes kiln with 1050c heat fuse, type K thermocouple and multi-pin control socket.

The standard features of the range remain, such as:

    * Safety Heat Fuse with it's own safety contactor to safeguard against costly meltdown.
    * Replaceable refractory brick floor
    * Low level electrics to ensure cool running and long life
    * Stainless steel case edges
    * No ceramic fibre
    * Kenthal A1 Elements
    * Case ventilation on main chamber
    * Rust resistant metal powder coated and oven baked finish
    * Basic kiln price includes 1050C Heat Fuse, type K thermocouple and multi pin control socket.
    * Roof ventilation on all models
    * Dual position handle
    * and of course the superb KILNCare after sales backup.
    * 2 year guarantee on all parts

      Optional Extra:

    * Reach Handle now available to help reduce the heat blast when opening the lid when hot, or to view or work glass. This can be purchased at any time and will fit all kilns in the range from the FK4 onwards.

MODEL	INTERNAL SIZE WxDxH (mm)	K.W.	POWER SUPPLY	MAX. TEMP
FK 3	500x500x270	3/6	1 or 2 Phase N	1050°C
FK 4	1000x500x270	7/9	1 or 3 Phase N	1050°C
FK 5	1000x750x270	10	1 or 3 Phase N	1050°C
FK 6	1050x1050x270	12	1 or 3 Phase N	1050°C
FK 7	1300x1050x270	14	1 or 3 Phase N	1050°C
FK 8	1550x1050x270	16	1 or 3 Phase N	1050°C
FK 9	2050x1050x350	18.5	1 or 3 Phase N	1050°C
FK 9/270	2050x1050x270	18.5	1 or 3 Phase N	1050°C
FK 10	2250x1050x270	18.5	1 or 3 Phase N	1050°C