Abbreviations and Definitions for Olympic Kilns
Choosing the right kiln can be daunting so we’ve created this list of abbreviations to help you choose the right kiln for your specific purpose.
Abbreviations for Electric Kilns:
Olympic Kilns electric models are designated by the kiln’s inside dimensions, width and depth. Letter abbreviations with the model number explain how a kiln is equipped. The production, high volume electric kilns are designated by the cubic feet inside the kiln and letter abbreviations describe the design style of the kiln.
CS – clam shell loading
DM – dual media for firing glass and ceramics, 3” brick and the kiln fires to cone 10-2350° F – has lid element for glass fusing
GF – glass fusing kiln with lid element
E – An electronic controller equips the kiln
FL – Front-loading
H – 3” brick and the kiln high fires to cone 10-2350° F
HB – HotBox – small 120-volt kilns that fire to cone 10-2350° F
MAS – Medallion Artist Series with model number
TL – Top Loading Production electric kilns
Example:
TopHat 2814E – 28” wide x 14” deep; Equipped with an electronic controller.
Example:
FL12E – Front Loading electric with 12 cubic feet of usable firing space within the chamber; Equipped with an electronic controller.
Abbreviations for Glass Firing Kilns:
Olympic Kilns glass fusing studio line of kilns are designated by the model’s inside dimensions, width and depth. Letter abbreviations with the model number explain how a kiln is equipped. The high volume, production glass fusing kilns are designated by the cubic feet inside the kiln and letter abbreviations describing the design style of the kiln.
Bell – firing chamber lifts up by electronic winch and floor remains stationery
CS – clamshell loading
DM – dual media for firing glass and ceramics, 3” brick and the kiln fires to cone 10-2350° F – has lid element for glass fusing
E – an electronic controller equips the kiln
FL – front loading
GF – glass fusing
GFETLC – glass fusing kiln equipped with an electronic controller that has duplicate openings, top and clamshell loading capabilities
HB – HotBox – small 120-volt kilns that fire to cone 10-2350° F
SQ – square style design
Example:
149GFE – 14″ wide x 9″ deep, Glass Fusing, Equipped with an electronic controller.
Example:
1214FLE – 12″ wide x 14″ deep, Front Loading, Equipped with an electronic controller.
If you have any questions about which type of kiln you need, contact a member of our staff today.