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Olympic Kilns

Olympic FL53E Car Kiln

$37,45500
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Model – FL53E CAR 240 or 208 volt – Front loading production volume 53 cubic feet electric car kiln

Inside Dimensions: 46″ wide x 46″ deep x 45″ high, fires to cone 10/2350°F

Front-loading car kilns come equipped with a pilot light, welded heavy-angle iron frame, stainless steel jacket, steel rail track, and Bartlett Instrument’s 12-key digital KilnStar controller. The controller provides cone fire and ramp-hold user programs with multiple features including delay start, preheat, cone offset, skip step, and many more for precise firings every time. Messages and Information are available for reviewing a firing profile before or during the firing, viewing the current segment the firing is in, and cone table for easy lookup of temperature and cone number equivalents. The FL53E Car kiln is equipped with its own breaker box for easy access, safety, and lockout.

Additional options include upgrading to the Genesis touchscreen controller, 480-volt, Type S thermocouple, vent, and much more!

Furniture Kits for Large Capacity Car Kilns provide 4 layers of shelving, assorted posts, and a 5-pound bag of kiln wash. Choose the standard furniture kit or build your own with shelves and posts in the quantities required.

Specific Kiln Information

Model FL53E Car Kiln Wiring Specifications 1 Phase 3 Phase
Inside Chamber Dimensions w x d x h (inches)   46 x 46 x 45 Volts 208 240 208 240
Cubic Feet   53 Amps 202 175 135 117
Outside Dimensions with Stand or Frame w x d x h (inches) 74 x 150 x 73 Watts 42,000
Brick Thickness  4.5”+1″ Fiber Breaker Required 250 Amp 200 Amp 170 Amp 150 Amp
Maximum Temperature Cone 10 – 2350°F/1288°C Plug Configuration Direct Wired
Est. Shipping Wt. 2,917 lbs. Copper Wire Size #1/0, #2/0 if the circuit is longer than 40 ft

Shipping Pottery Equipment with Ruby Clay

Lead Times

Large pieces of equipment like wheels and kilns can take extra time to ship. Below are the manufacturers best estimates on when products will ship after the order is placed. Feel free to email info@rubyclaycompany.com or call us at our shop at 918-551-6664 to ask about lead times on specific equipment.  

Skutt Ceramic Products - 8 - 12 weeks

Cress Kilns- 4 weeks

Shimpo Ceramics- Dependent on stock, 1-2 weeks

Brent Wheels- 4 weeks

Olympic Kilns- 12-15 weeks, with the exception of the models listed as “quick ships.”

Cress Kilns- 4 weeks

Speedball- 2-4 weeks

Returns

Since these items are special order, we do not accept cancellations, refunds, returns, or exchanges for them. Please note the lead time for each large equipment item that you are ordering. Because these items come directly from the manufacturer, lead times are subject to change. If any products arrive damaged, please email pictures and an explanation of the damages toinfo@rubyclaycompany.comwithin 24 hours so we can initiate the claims process.