Miyerkules, Nobyembre 16, 2011

Every Potter and The Role of Kiln Controllers

 
Specialist Temperature Measurement and Control Services have a vast amount of instrumentation and temperature control experience in numerous fields including aerospace, the automotive industry, power generation, water treatment, metal processing and pharmaceuticals and will provide a thorough, professional service. If anybody can help with your problem, it's them

These companies can also help if your kiln needs a new part. They stock an extensive range of components from transmitters, sensors and thyristors to indicators, thermal imagers and kiln controllers and programmers.

There are a wide range of kiln controllers available to suit all kilns, if you enjoy pottery as a hobby or sideline then the most suitable of the kiln controllers is the ST 3300/1 which is the most basic and cost effective model. These have a single program, delay and 2 ramps and dwells. For those running a small pottery studio the next model up, ST 3300/2, would be more suited. These kiln controllers benefit from 10 programs, delay and 4 ramps and dwells. The 10 program, 16 ramp and dwell ST 3300/3 model is ideal for firing, fusing and slumping glass and the ST 3300/4 has all the features of the ST 3300/3 as well as an event function for programmed or manual control of a damper. These kiln controllers are most suited for commercial uses.

For the much larger or industrial oven or kiln, where the load is separated into zones, the ST 3300/5 is the best model. An additional policeman controller which ensures the added protection of your kiln.

These companies can conduct the calibration and servicing of your kiln on site or in the company laboratory. The calibration is carried out on indicators, kiln controllers, recorders and other instruments using electrical simulation. There is also a collection and delivery service for instrument repair and temperature service so all you have to do is get the damaged article ready and it will then be picked up by the company, repaired and returned to you on site. Pretty good service, I'd have thought.

Of course, larger kilns mean larger problems. No one wants to be lugging an industrial oven about the Midlands, so specialist engineers can come and visit you onsite. They will have all the equipment they need to conduct any relevant tests, and diagnose and treat the problem. A survey of your kiln is a good pre-emptive strategy, allowing you to catch any minor faults before they become bigger and more costly.

Kilns have a long service life, so you may find the component that's just broken in yours isn't made anymore. Fear not. A good industrial temperature services company will still be able to find it for you in ex stock or, failing that, will configure or manufacture the item needed themselves to suit your precise requirements.