Hercules Front-Loading Kilns

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Accessories

Control

This option helps protect your control from electrical noise

The Eurotherm 2604 is an indutrial-grade PID control with two or three...

This is normally used as a back up to the main automatic control

Control, monitor and record data for up to 10 kilns from your computer...

Pyrocil thermocouples are sensitive but limited to about 2200°F and...

Type S Platinum Thermocouples are recommended for high fire...

Elements & Power

L&L's 480 volt option can include a NEMA 1 control panel and a...

APM elements increase element life in difficult applications

General

Kiln furniture kits are the recommended set of ceramic shelves, posts...

Cone 10 Kiln wash is used to coat shelves to prevent sticking of glaze...

Dark viewing glasses are necessary for viewing into the kiln when it is...

These safety gloves are perfect for handling hot work when unloading a...

Vent

The L&L Vent-Sure Kiln Vent is the most powerful downdraft kiln...

The Hercules medium size front-loading Kilns are the best value in Front-Loaders on the Market

They are based on our larger Easy-Load series but are designed to be more economical while still maintaining the essential rugged features of the Easy-Load kilns. There are two popular sizes: the 24" x 24" x 24" and the 24" x 24" x 27" high model. The insulation thickness of 3" firebrick is backed up with 2" of mineral wool. The roof is a full arch made of extra-strong K25 firebrick. Door elements, door plug, door gasket, door switch, DynaTrol zone control, protected thermocouples, element holders are all standard.

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Kiln Models

Model No Cubic Ft Inside Dim (Inches) Description
EL2424-H 8 25" Wide x 26" Deep x 24" High
EL2427-H 9 25" Wide x 26" Deep x 27" High

Features

Durability

Arched roofs are the time-proven way to build a long-lasting front-loading kiln
Durability, Repairability, Better Heat Transfer
Mullite protection tubes extend thermocouple life and keep kiln clean
A thick welded steel case holds up better to corrosion over time.
Thick 8 gauge thermocouples last a long time.
Special brick coating hardens and seals brick for durability and cleaner operation.

Support

The combined experience at L&L Kilns in kilns, ceramics, electrical engineering and process engineering is unsurpassed. We work as a team to help you get you answers and help.
Most L&L Kilns have a three-year limited warranty.

Safety

Most L&L kilns are MET listed to UL499 standards
Power Relays are mercury-free to comply with increasing regulation and concern about mercury in schools
All L&L Kilns come with an on-off switch

Performance

Zone control gives you the utmost in controllable temperature uniformity.
Four preset ceramic programs and six custom programs with eight segments each.
Premium K23 firebrick provides good insulation combined with reasonable durability.

Ease of Use

Solid large non-tapered peepholes allow a wider view into the kiln.
Two strong door latches secure the door. They are adjustable.