{"product_id":"1018-3-skutt-ceramic-kiln","title":"1018-3 Skutt Ceramic Kiln","description":"\u003cp\u003eShipping rates dependent on current market prices, please contact us directly for current rates. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis kiln is Made-To-Order only with a lead time of approximately 12-16 weeks.\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIt Just Fits\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits most small studios. Easy to load for those who are vertically challenged. Has all the bells and whistles of the larger kilns in a more compact size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNEW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e KilnMaster Touchscreen with Built-in WiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\" id=\"feat-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLike Your Smartphone\u003c\/strong\u003e the new KMT controller navigates with just a touch of a finger and  allows us to guide you through programming with full sentences, helpful icons, and dynamic navigation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in WiFi\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it possible to download any software feature upgrades for free so it is like having a new Kiln Controller for the life of the kiln.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Free App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e works in conjunction with the WiFi and allows you to monitor your kiln temperature and status from your smartphone.Think how comforting it will be not to get out of bed to be sure your kiln shutoff as expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHinged Controller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e allows you to move the controller up and down to an angle that is comfortable for you to program. No more getting on your hands and knees. After programming you can push it back down so it is out of your way and easy to view from across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame Functions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e you have come to know and love from the standard KilnMaster Controller \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlus More\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConeFire Mode\u003c\/span\u003e – Allows you to easily program the kiln based on the cone value and whether it is a bisque or glaze firing. Now it is faster than ever. An easy to edit screen lets you quickly change parameters from the last firing and start the program.   You can also view the actual segments in the program and display a graph of the firing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRamp\/Hold Programming Mode\u003c\/span\u003e – Allows you to easily input your own firing programs. Now you can \u003cspan\u003eName Your Programs\u003c\/span\u003e and store them in \u003cspan\u003eMy Programs\u003c\/span\u003e for easy access. You can even \u003cspan\u003eCopy Programs\u003c\/span\u003e you like, but want to change slightly to speed up the programming process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are exciting \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Functions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e that are on this controller as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGuided Start\u003c\/span\u003e – This programming Mode is meant for beginners. It guides you through every step of the programming process with \u003cspan\u003eHelpful Messages\u003c\/span\u003eto make things crystal clear and give you confidence you have done everything correctly before you press Start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProgram Library\u003c\/span\u003e – We have added a program library with helpful programs for unique processes like \u003cspan\u003eSlow Sculpture,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSteven Hill Single Fire\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan\u003eCone 5 Crystal Glaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHelp Screens\u003c\/span\u003e – Nearly every page has a Help Button that will give you detailed information about the screen you are currently viewing. I\u003cspan\u003et is like having the manual right on the controller!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMore Detailed Diagnostics\u003c\/span\u003e – We put in place more detailed diagnostic tools which make it faster to figure out what may be going on with your kiln. And, because your kiln is connected to the internet our technicians can view the data right from their desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGraphing\u003c\/span\u003e – When you press Start the controller will display a Graph of the firing so you can follow it along as the kiln goes through the program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLogging\u003c\/span\u003e – The controller actually stores the information from your last 10 firings which can be downloaded to an Excel Spreadsheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgrading to KilnLink – Adding KilnLink to your kiln just got easier and more affordable. The built-in WiFi eliminates the need for expensive hardware so now all you need to do is pay a minimal monthly data storage and development fee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Much More\u003c\/strong\u003e – To find out more detail about more detail about the new GlassMaster Touchscreen Controller \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skutt.com\/featured\/products\/ceramics\/\"\u003evisit the Featured Product Page.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"avia-iframe-wrap\"\u003e\u003ciframe data-lazyloaded=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1NxxvDyIjqw?feature=oembed\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Buy A Skutt Kiln?\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1NxxvDyIjqw?feature=oembed\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" class=\"entered litespeed-loaded\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\" id=\"feat-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-5497\" src=\"https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Current-sensor.jpg\" alt=\"Print\" width=\"420\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Current-sensor.jpg 420w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Current-sensor-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Current-sensor-146x148.jpg 146w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Current-sensor-31x31.jpg 31w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Current-sensor-38x38.jpg 38w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Current-sensor-211x215.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCurrent Sensing Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkutt is one of the few brands that installs a\u003cstrong\u003e Current Sensor in every KilnMaster Kiln\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows you to read the \u003cstrong\u003eAmperag\u003c\/strong\u003ee of each section of the kiln as well as the \u003cstrong\u003eVoltage\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Under Load\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow with the touch of a few buttons you can give those readings over the phone to your kiln repair technician so they can troubleshoot the problem and make sure they have the correct parts when they come out for the repair. This \u003cstrong\u003eSaves Time and Money.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to the use of these current sensors someone would have to come to your\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\" id=\"feat-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSectional Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSectional Design is a good idea on so many levels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImagine trying to move a kiln into the basement or through a narrow door without being able to break it down into sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo more standing on your head in the kiln to replace those bottom elements or removing every brick in the kiln to get to the one you want to replace. Just remove the control box, unhook the buckles and place the section you want to work on on a table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe hope nothing really bad happens to your kiln … but … if it does, isn’t nice to know you can replace one bad section instead of the whole kiln?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\" id=\"feat-4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Kiln-Elements-split.jpg\" class=\"lightbox-added alignleft\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5498\" src=\"https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Kiln-Elements-split.jpg\" alt=\"Kiln Elements split\" width=\"336\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Kiln-Elements-split.jpg 420w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Kiln-Elements-split-273x300.jpg 273w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Kiln-Elements-split-134x148.jpg 134w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Kiln-Elements-split-28x31.jpg 28w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Kiln-Elements-split-34x38.jpg 34w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Kiln-Elements-split-195x215.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalanced Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large amount of the heat you lose in your kiln passes to through the lid and slab of your kiln. To compensate for this, Skutt directs more heat to these areas when they design the elements. The fact that we have twice the element grooves in our kilns gives us more design flexibility than some of our competitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also gives you more loading options since it is always recommended to have at least one element radiating between each layer of shelves. Oh and by the way, twice the grooves means you get twice the amount of element wire, which means each element doesn’t have to work as hard, which means longer element life! Whew!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\" id=\"feat-5\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5504\" src=\"https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Thermocouple2-293x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"300\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Thermocouple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposed Thermocouple equals faster reaction time and higher accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInexpensive, plus we give you an extra one when you buy your kiln.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy and quick to replace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType S (Platinum) Upgrades Available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\" id=\"feat-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-5496\" src=\"https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Warranty-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Warranty-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Warranty-148x111.jpg 148w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Warranty-31x23.jpg 31w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Warranty-38x28.jpg 38w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Warranty-286x215.jpg 286w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Warranty.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike most warranties, ours covers Parts \u003cstrong\u003eAND Labor\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever Pro-Rated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServiced by the most extensive, knowledgeable and talented distributor network in the industry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by a company whose mission statement is “We help you make great things”. When your kiln is down, you can’t make great things.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\" id=\"feat-7\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5497\" src=\"https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/KM1627box.jpg\" alt=\"Print\" width=\"420\" height=\"427\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePK Power\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most important things you need in a large production kiln is power… and the KM1627-3 has it in spades!. An under-powered production kiln will fire slow and cause your elements to spend more time than necessary at high temperatures which can drastically reduce their useful life. Time is money, and when you are in business you can’t afford to waste either one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more than 23000 watts of power is delivered by industrial grade wiring and components that can more than handle it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elements are connected by a unique bus bar system make it very easy to replace the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a Cone 10 model as well as a low fire model (Cone 1) for companies that may have limited power available to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\" id=\"feat-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-5497\" src=\"https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/KM1627insert.jpg\" alt=\"Print\" width=\"420\" height=\"427\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLonger Lasting Lids and Slabs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou ask anyone who has run an oval kiln for a period of time and they will tell you the most frustrating things to deal with are the lid and the slab. Big lids and slabs want to bend like a potato chip during the firing. This is caused by the surfaces on the inside of the kiln expanding greater than those on the outside. To help combat this, Skutt has done two things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first was to replace the traditional brick lid with an Engineered fiber lid that not only resists cracking, it is also lighter. The second thing we did was to insulate the bottom slab from the heat with a fiber insert. By reducing the temperature difference between the inside and outside surfaces we were able to drastically reduce the amount of cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\" id=\"feat-9\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5497\" src=\"https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/KM1627lidbr2.jpg\" alt=\"Print\" width=\"420\" height=\"427\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCam Brace System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a big oval lid you need to lid braces to support it. Prior to Skutt’s new lid brace design oval owners use to do what we affectionately called the lid dance. It seemed every time you released one lid brace with your free hand not holding the lid up, the other lid brace would fall back into it’s groove. You would then have to switch hands and pull it out of the groove only to see the other side fall back in…\u003cstrong\u003eAARGHHH!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkutt’s unique design works much like an extension ladder. Just lift the lid up until the cams on each side cover the locking notch and then lower the lid…\u003cstrong\u003eAAAAHHHH!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\" id=\"feat-10\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-5502\" src=\"https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/More-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/More-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/More-148x98.jpg 148w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/More-31x20.jpg 31w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/More-38x25.jpg 38w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/More-322x215.jpg 322w, https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/More.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnd So Much More!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you are buying a kiln, you are not just buying the equipment, you are also buying the service that comes before and after the sale. From the moment we cut that first brick to the day you open the box, to the day you are ready to retire it, our reputation is on the line and we take that very seriously. \u003ca title=\"Get the whole story here\" href=\"https:\/\/skutt.com\/why-buy-a-skutt\/\"\u003eGet the whole story here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5502\" src=\"https:\/\/skutt.com\/images\/Resources.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResource Links\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you will find links to resources that are specific to this model:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"KilnMaster Kiln Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/skutt.com\/skutt-resources\/manuals\/kilnmaster-manuals\/\"\u003eK\u003c\/a\u003eilnMaster Kiln Manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"KilnMaster Operation Video\" href=\"https:\/\/skutt.com\/skutt-resources\/video\/\"\u003eKilnMaster Operation Video\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Skutt","offers":[{"title":"KM electronic","offer_id":67920020471882,"sku":null,"price":4445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"KMT with touchscreen","offer_id":67920020504650,"sku":null,"price":4835.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"APM with element upgrade","offer_id":67920020537418,"sku":null,"price":5030.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"KMTAPM with touchscreen and element upgrade","offer_id":67920020570186,"sku":null,"price":5420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"KMTAPM with solid state relay upgrade","offer_id":67920020602954,"sku":null,"price":5795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/9062\/1770\/files\/IMG_0511.jpg?v=1794008249","url":"https:\/\/theclaydept.com\/products\/1018-3-skutt-ceramic-kiln","provider":"The Clay Department","version":"1.0","type":"link"}