Hot Shot Clam Shell Glass Kiln HS-18G

The HS-18G Glass kiln is the perfect kiln for any artist / hobbyist working with glass to add to their studio whether it is at home or at their business. The HS-18G’s size is perfect to do slumping, draping, casting and fusing! With its 18”x18”x10” footprint the ideas you have transpiring in your head can come to fruition. The clamshell is designed for easy front access allowing you to move your project in and out of the kiln at ease. This access also allows for you to easily access the project during firing if you want to do raking or other manipulation techniques to the glass. Bonus-the floor is 100% removable so you could work on your projects at your workstation too!. We also encased the elements in Quartz Tubes so there is no need to worry about elements flaking into your projects! Imagine what you could make with this kiln! The opportunities are endless. Features Solid State Relay All Hot Shot ovens come standard with a solid state relay. Having a solid state relay eliminates the distractive clicking noise that a mechanical relay makes. A solid state relay is also more dependable and provides a longer life expectancy than that of a mechanical relay. With no moving parts, this relay is able to be triggered up to 60 times a second as opposed to the upper limit of 10 times a second on the default mechanical relay. This means incredibly tight temperature control ensuring each and every one of your firings is as accurate as possible. The Quiet Drive uses a special method call "Zero Crossing" that will ensure that the heating elements are off when the voltage is at 0V - Giving your heating elements a break so that they will last longer, and you'll save energy! The best part though? Since there are no moving parts - the Quiet Drive Solid State relay should never need replacing! You will save money and time by never needing to worry about this in the future! TAP Touchscreen Smart Controller by SDS Industries The top of the line. The bread and butter. The cream of the crop. The controller for those who want to make their lives easier, improve their craft, and make incredible quality products. This is our top selling controller - And for good reason! The TAP Smart Controller is without a doubt the best choice on the market right now - It's easy to use, has stellar performance, and is packed full with features! It has more memory than any other controller, allowing you to more easily utilize, revise, and save many different kinds of firing programs. Storage for firing programs is virtually unlimited! Create as many profiles, with as many steps as you'd like - you won't be limited by this controller. The TAP mobile App allows the user to easily create and monitor programs in real time and allows the user the ability to set notifications, view firing logs with by-the-minute data points and receive push notifications about the operation schedules. The TAP controller also allows you to see maintenance schedules and offset a program that is currently running! With an internet connection to your TAP Smart Controller, updates from SDS Industries can be applied to your controller automatically - ensuring you always have the most up-to-date software for years to come! Easily adjust the in-progress firing, skip steps, and view all graphical information on your firing with just a "TAP"! The amount of time you save by working with the TAP Smart Controller pays for itself for years to come - you'll be so happy with this investment that you won't know how you managed so long without it. Genesis Spark by Barlett Instruments The Genesis Spark Controller is a modern touch-screen controller designed for precision and ease of use. With a 3.2-inch color display and intuitive interface, it allows you to create and manage up to 30 custom firing programs, with options for up to 32 segments per program. Perfect for ceramics, glass, jewelry, and more! Need to make adjustments mid-firing? The Spark allows you to add time, skip steps, or adjust temperatures on-the-fly. Preheating is built in, and the Wi-Fi capability ensures easy software updates and remote diagnostics. From Cone Fire to custom ramp-hold profiles, the Genesis Spark offers flexible firing options for any project. Whether you're working with ceramics, glass, or precious metals, the Spark controller gives you full control and precise results every time! Clamshell Design The clamshell design makes this kiln very easy to use. The design allows for easy access to the kiln floor so you can set up your projects with ease. BONUS- the floor is removable so you can set up your project at your workstation too! Lift Struts This kiln comes standard with lift struts for easy open and close. No need to get assistance or a lift to open or close the kiln! 18"x18"x10" Footprint The perfect amount of space to do slumping, fusing, casting, annealing and even small drapes! So many creations can be made in this kiln! Enclosed Elements Our elements are all enclosed in Quartz tubes to help protect not only the elements but your projects too. No need to worry about element flakes getting onto your project! Cool to Touch Hot Shot Oven & Kilns are equipped with Cool-Touch Technology that provide a safe external temperature to allow for safer operation and protection of its surroundings. Having a cool oven allows for your shop to stay cool too. Stand The included HS-18G Clamshell Stand makes this kiln mobile and off your workstation! This stand is around waist level for easy access into the kiln without needing to grab down into a hot kiln.