Solid construction
The door swings open with one-handed operation. The PMT-13 furnace is insulated with refractory firebrick. The elements are mounted in dropped, recessed grooves machined into the firebrick. Paragon invented this type of groove in 1952. This groove protects the element for long life and low maintenance. Elements are simple to replace because they’re exposed rather than embedded. You can thread new elements into place following clear instructions in the manual.
The firing chamber is protected by a steel case painted in high temperature blue. A built-in stand lifts the firing chamber safely off your worktable, so no extra stand is needed. The door is mounted with a heavy-duty hinge for smooth opening. A micro-switch shuts off the power to the elements when the door is opened. We use high temperature wire in the switch box for long life. A heat shield, mounted between the switch box and furnace, helps keep the switch box components cool even during extended operation. To further dissipate heat, the switch box is extra large and generously louvered. Each furnace comes with a cord and plug for immediate installation and a one year warranty.
Optional Gas Injection Flow Meter
During heat treating, scale forms on the surface of the steel. One way to eliminate most scaling is to wrap the steel in stainless steel foil. An easier way is to install the gas injection flow meter on your furnace. It is available as either an add-on kit, or you can order the furnace with the meter installed.
The meter regulates the flow of an inert gas, such as argon, inside the furnace. The gas displaces the oxygen to prevent most scaling.
Max. Temperature
2350F 1287C
Amps
15
Phase
1
Watts
3600
Nema
6-20P
Breaker Size
20
Circuit Wire Size
12 gauge
TUV tested to CSA and UL Standard 499
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CE
IMPORTANT: Some areas such as Canada and Europe require a lid or door safety switch on kilns.
Control Type
Sentry Digital 12-key Non-Ceramic
Voltage
240
Hertz
60
Kiln Type
Front Loading Square
Sides
4
Understanding Chamber Measurements
Chamber Volume
0.80 CU.FT.
Chamber Width
13.00 IN
Chamber Depth
Chamber Height
8.50 IN
The Outer Size of the Kiln and the Shipping Size: Width = Left to Right; Depth = Front to Back; Height = Top to Bottom
Outer Size
34.00W x 25.00D x 23.00H In
Ship Size
38.00W x 29.00D x 27.00H In
Ship Weight
160.00 Lbs.
Ship Method & Notations
This Kiln Ships Via Truck
Optional Knife Making Kit Contains 1 pair hot gloves, 1 heat treating fork, 4 knife holders, and 8 firebrick supports.
