THE V RANGE

The V range of gantry lift fusing & slumping kilns offer the facility for large scale work to be loaded and fired with total ease.

The floor is of a brick construction, with steel bracing sections to give it strength.

The chamber is lifted electrically via a heavy duty winch and can be opened to any height within its range.

Rapid cooling is provided by a large number of vents across the front, back and top of the kiln, and each side port is angled towards the floor to give good viewing of the work.

The V range is merely an adaptation of the ultra reliable FK and FK-R range, taking all of the basic points of that range and raising the stakes.

Each V system is independently tested, and safety certificates (exceeding British & European regulations) have been obtained on the entire lifting system.

The red model shown is the V250c which has an integral size of 2500mm x 1500mm x 300mm. It has an optional retention wall around the floor, is cooled by a total of 16 vents, and is mounted on castors for easy removal of the chamber when loading. Kilns from the V range can also be mounted on rails or constructed in a fixed position.

The green model follows the same spec but has an internal dimension of 3200mm x 2100mm x 265mm.

Please enquire for a quotation on a V range kiln to suit your needs.

The KCR32C is multi-program controller designed for glass, ceramics & pottery use. It is targeted towards glass use with 32 programs each of up to 32 segments. Each segment is a controlled heating/cooling ramp followed by a soak. It is supplied pre-programmed with 9 typical glass programs and 9 typical ceramics programs (which can be over-written).

The slow rate capability of the KCR32C, down to 1c per hour, makes it the perfect controller for complicated glass cycles.

KCR32C Controller features:

32 programs - each with up to 32 segments.
Each segment is a controlled heating/cooling ramp soak.
Suitable for glass or ceramics use.
Soak times up to nearly 100 hours.
Ramp rates from 1 to 999°C/hour full.
Program Pause & Segment Advance facilities.
Can be held remotely, allowing for an easy and comfortable programming process.

Keyboard lockable.
Delayed start facility - up to 4 days.
Power failure recovery.
Energy used display.
Event / Damper / Fan relay output.
Alarm relay with alarm buzzer.
Mains power switch.
Built in the United Kingdom.

KCR32C WIFI Controller (included as standard for the FK range)

The KCR32CWIFi is internally the same as the KCR32C but has the capability to be accessed

and controlled remotely from your mobile device.

This is one of the most important advances in Kilncare kilns for many years.

Using Kilncares GATEway access site you can view how your kiln is running in real time. Stop the

firing or adjust programs all without even being in the same country let alone the same room.

The KCR32WIFI is also fitted with a USB port that allows programs to be entered that way direct from PC if required and also allows us to apply updates and run diagnostics without travelling to your kiln.

Internet access to view real time status and access data

The KCR32C WIFI allows the user to access the kiln in real time from anywhere with internet access via the Kilncare GATEway on our website. The benefits of this are obvious as there is no longer the need to travel to the studio or work place to see how the firing is proceeding or if indeed the firing is going as planned.

Also in the GATEway, which is unique to each user via password access, there is a firings library where past firings can be stored and named, a notes section and a log amongst other features.

Light weight refractory brick base

The floor of these kilns is made from high grade, lightweight insulation bricks that give both a structurally steady surface to place the work on and a thermally steady base to aid in maximum glass results.

With this range you have the choice of a flat loading floor, or one with a retaining wall.

Quartz Element Heating System

The heating system is in the roof only and utilises the latest technology "infra-red" quartz tube heating elements. This method is extremely hard wearing and strong, yet in the event of an element failure the tubes are both easy and cheap to replace.
The elements are switched off when the lid is opened by an automatic safety switch.

The elements are wound with Kanthal A1, renowned as the worlds best element wire.

Fast Response Thermocouple.

The KCR32C gets its data from an ultra-fast response, stainless steel thermocouple meaning no lag between the kiln temperature and the KCR32Cs control.
The fact that the thermocouple is stainless steel means it is also resilient to accidental damage.

Controller operated vents

This allows the roof vents to opened and closed multiple times throughout the duration of the firing at the temperatures required.

The opening and closing cycle is programmed into the controller so enabling the user to start the kiln then not have to return to it for any action other than monitoring until the cycle is finished. Extremely useful on larger models where firings can last for many days or even weeks.

Heavy duty under floor walk mesh structure

Under the floor is where the V range excels. Under the brickwork, the floor structure is made from heavy duty walk mesh that expands with heat without distorting, offers superb physical strength and breathes, so, as with the roof of the kiln, helps and aids cooling dramatically.

Wi-Fi capability

The KCR32C WIFI controller allows the user to access the kiln in real time from anywhere with internet access via the Kilncare GATEway on our website. The benefits of this are obvious as there is no longer the need to travel to the studio or work place to see how the firing is proceeding or if indeed the firing is going as planned.

3 Year Warranty

The V range comes with a 3 year warranty that applies for all parts (inc elements)! The fact that we are able to offer such a long warranty on these kilns just goes to show how well made they are and how they are truly built to last.

Made In The UK

The V range, along with all other Kilncare kilns, is made right here at Kilncare, in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom.

Unrivalled aftercare

Here at Kilncare we really do pride ourselves on our customer service. We have a team of kiln experts at hand that will be there for you whenever you find yourself with any queries or worries who will do their absolute best to ensure that you can continue your glass journey as problem free as possible.

We really do go the extra mile when it comes to customer service, which you can see for yourself by taking a quick look at our online reviews.

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THE V RANGE