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What Is the Difference Between a Glass Kiln and a Ceramic Kiln?
by Therser UK on 18-Jul-2024 11:03:16
What Is the Difference Between a Glass Kiln and a Ceramic Kiln?
- Temperature Range: Glass kilns operate at lower temperatures (typically up to 1,000°C) compared to ceramic kilns (which can reach up to 1,300°C).
- Heating Elements: Glass kilns often have elements in the lid to provide even heating, which is essential for glass fusing and slumping. Ceramic kilns usually have elements on the sides.
- Control Features: Glass kilns may have more specialized controls for ramping up and cooling down slowly to prevent thermal shock in glass pieces.
What Are Industrial Kilns Used For?
- Ceramics Production: Firing pottery, tiles, sanitary ware, and other ceramic products.
- Glass Processing: Annealing, fusing, and slumping glass items.
- Metal Heat-Treating: Processes such as annealing, hardening, and tempering metals.
- Refractory Manufacturing: Producing materials that can withstand high temperatures for furnace linings and other applications.
- Brick and Tile Manufacturing: Firing bricks and tiles to harden them for construction use.
- Lime and Cement Production: Calcining limestone and other materials to produce lime and cement.
Which Kiln Is Easier to Use?
- Electric Kilns: Generally easier to use due to their straightforward operation, precise digital controls, and low maintenance requirements. They are ideal for small to medium-sized industrial applications.
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