PARAGON SC-3 KILN

About this pottery supply

Model SC-3

The digital SC-3 kiln fires silver clay, decals, china paint, enameling, and glass in minutes up to 2000°F. The SC-3 is popular with seminar teachers because it fires fast, plugs into a standard 120 volt household outlet and ships by courier.

For a digital kiln, the SC-3 is surprisingly affordable. It fires automatically at the rate and temperature you enter. A large, brightly lit display prompts for firing rate, temperature and hold time. Use the hold feature to automatically soak any type of clay silver to its recommended time. The high-tech ceramic fiber firing chamber is wrapped in a steel inner case. The outer steel case remains cool due to the layer of air between it and the inner case. In addition, the case is slotted for air circulation. Electrical components, located in the base, stay cool even at extended hold times.

The fast-firing element is embedded in the firing chamber shell. The SC-3 heats from the sides and back. Each SC-3 includes a 1/4” thick ceramic fiber shelf.

SC-3 Features

On/off safety switch

Built-in base; no extra stand needed

Door opens 180 degrees for easy loading

The case is slotted for air circulation

Electrical components in the base stay cool even at extended hold times

The embedded element heats from two sides

Top vent complete with tapered plug for lost wax casting

Includes a 1/4” thick ceramic fiber shelf

Optional SC-3 glass view port

Optional 6 1/2” wide bead door with mandrel holder

The reliable Sentinel TouchXpress controller is packed with features.

Features of the Sentinel TouchXpress Controller on Non-Ceramic Paragon Kilns

Design programs with up to 8 segments (steps) in Ramp-Hold mode.

Fire to a single temperature at a single speed in the simplified Single Speed mode.

Ramp-Hold mode can store 4 programs.

Skip a segment in Ramp-Hold during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram.

Change the target temperature in Ramp-Hold during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram.

Hold (soak) the temperature in both Single Speed and Ramp-Hold. Experiment with Hold to improve color saturation of china paints.

Add Hold Time during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram.

Control both heating and cooling in Ramp-Hold.

Program Review lets you check the program you are about to fire.

Program the Temperature Alarm to sound when the kiln reaches a specific temperature. Use this to remind yourself to check on the kiln.

Temperature display throughout firing and cooling in your choice of °F or °C

Thermocouple Offset adjusts the thermocouple readout.

Set the Delay to turn on the kiln later to suit your schedule.

Error Messages report mechanical problems such as a disconnected thermocouple, stuck relay or broken element.

12 Month Warranty

LED Lights show whether you are in program, review, or firing mode.

Colorful, illustrated instruction manual. Download it from the “Additional Information” section below to review these features in more detail.

Specifications

Max. Temperature 2000F 1093C

Amps 15

Phase 1

Watts 1800

Nema 5-15P

Breaker Size 20

Circuit Wire Size 12 gauge

UL Std 499 Y

CE Y

Control Type Sentinel TouchXpress Control

Voltage 120

Hertz 60

Sides 4

Chamber Volume 0.28 CU.FT. 7.93 litres

Chamber Width 7.75 197 mm

Chamber Depth 8 203 mm

Chamber Height 7.75 197 mm

Outer Size 13.30W x 14.00D x 17.00H Inches 338W x 356D x 432H mm

Ship Size 22.00W x 17.00D x 19.00H Inches 559W x 432D x 483H mm

Ship Weight 40.00 Lbs. 18.14 Kg.

Price includes changes and inspection costs to meet Canadian electrical standards if applicable.