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Straight-on view of fully-opened round-shaped AF3C 2431 Ceramics and Pottery kiln fro Jen, sitting on a small metal stand.

Jen-Ken AF3C 2431 Ceramic/Pottery Kiln

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$4,501.00
$3,601.00
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A spacious, reliable kiln built for schools, studios, and busy makers. Easy loading, smooth lid lifting, and upgradeable digital controls deliver consistent results firing after firing. Ideal for cone-6 work with capability for cone-8 glaze loads when upgraded.

Important Details:

  • Chamber size: 24" W x 31" H
  • Volume: 8.11 cubic feet
  • Maximum temperature: 2300°F
  • Electrical: 240V, 45A, NEMA 6-50 plug
  • Required breaker: 60A
Controller selection
Relay selection
Furniture selection

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Jen-Ken AF3C 2431 Ceramic & Pottery Kiln – High-Capacity Performance for Studios and Classrooms

The Jen-Ken AF3C 2431 is a dependable, large-capacity kiln built for schools, paint-your-own pottery studios, and production environments that need reliable cone 04–06 firings multiple times per week. Capable of reaching cone 8 (2300°F) for high-fire work when needed, it offers professional power with installation ease — fitting through a standard 30" doorway without disassembly. Included lid lifters make loading and unloading smooth and strain-free.

Powered by a 45A NEMA 6-50 plug, this kiln is ideal for facilities equipped with standard studio electrical service. Constructed with premium firebrick and rigidized fiber, it maintains consistent heatwork and reliability for steady studio use.

Choose Your Controller

The AF3C 2431 comes standard with the Orton AutoFire 12-Key Controller (AF3000) with built-in cone-fire programs and custom schedule storage. Upgrade options include:

  • Orton AutoFire Slide Touchscreen – PID accuracy, 35 schedules, modern interface

  • TAP Touchscreen Smart Controller – Wi-Fi, remote control, unlimited programs, auto updates

Optional Upgrades

  • Solid-State Relays (SSRs) – Near-silent firing, smoother power cycling, extended element life

  • Furniture Kit – Shelves, posts, kiln wash for multi-layer pottery loads

Key Features

  • Best for schools, studios, and ceramic production spaces

  • Cone 6 standard; cone 8 capable

  • Fits through standard 30" doors — easy install

  • Lid lifters included for ergonomic loading

  • 45A, NEMA 6-50 plug configuration

  • Includes stand, manual, and 2-year warranty

A spacious, production-ready kiln for artists and studios firing often and firing big — built for years of dependable performance.

  • Model: AF3C 2431
  • Inside Chamber Dimensions: 24" W x 31" H
  • Cubic Feet: 8.11
  • Maximum Temperature: 2300°F/1260°C
  • Elements: side firing
  • Kiln weight: 275 pounds
  • Amperage/volts: 45 at 240 volts
  • Watts: 10,800
  • Breaker: 60 amp required
  • Plug configuration: NEMA 6-50
  • Circuit wire gauge: 6 

The furniture kit option includes:

  • 4 layers of shelves: 3 full, 2 half
  • 6 each: 1, 2, 4, and 6 inch posts
  • 1 pound of shelf primer

Estimated order-to-ship lead time is approximately 6 weeks.

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Description

Jen-Ken AF3C 2431 Ceramic & Pottery Kiln – High-Capacity Performance for Studios and Classrooms

The Jen-Ken AF3C 2431 is a dependable, large-capacity kiln built for schools, paint-your-own pottery studios, and production environments that need reliable cone 04–06 firings multiple times per week. Capable of reaching cone 8 (2300°F) for high-fire work when needed, it offers professional power with installation ease — fitting through a standard 30" doorway without disassembly. Included lid lifters make loading and unloading smooth and strain-free.

Powered by a 45A NEMA 6-50 plug, this kiln is ideal for facilities equipped with standard studio electrical service. Constructed with premium firebrick and rigidized fiber, it maintains consistent heatwork and reliability for steady studio use.

Choose Your Controller

The AF3C 2431 comes standard with the Orton AutoFire 12-Key Controller (AF3000) with built-in cone-fire programs and custom schedule storage. Upgrade options include:

  • Orton AutoFire Slide Touchscreen – PID accuracy, 35 schedules, modern interface

  • TAP Touchscreen Smart Controller – Wi-Fi, remote control, unlimited programs, auto updates

Optional Upgrades

  • Solid-State Relays (SSRs) – Near-silent firing, smoother power cycling, extended element life

  • Furniture Kit – Shelves, posts, kiln wash for multi-layer pottery loads

Key Features

  • Best for schools, studios, and ceramic production spaces

  • Cone 6 standard; cone 8 capable

  • Fits through standard 30" doors — easy install

  • Lid lifters included for ergonomic loading

  • 45A, NEMA 6-50 plug configuration

  • Includes stand, manual, and 2-year warranty

A spacious, production-ready kiln for artists and studios firing often and firing big — built for years of dependable performance.

Specifications
  • Model: AF3C 2431
  • Inside Chamber Dimensions: 24" W x 31" H
  • Cubic Feet: 8.11
  • Maximum Temperature: 2300°F/1260°C
  • Elements: side firing
  • Kiln weight: 275 pounds
  • Amperage/volts: 45 at 240 volts
  • Watts: 10,800
  • Breaker: 60 amp required
  • Plug configuration: NEMA 6-50
  • Circuit wire gauge: 6 

The furniture kit option includes:

  • 4 layers of shelves: 3 full, 2 half
  • 6 each: 1, 2, 4, and 6 inch posts
  • 1 pound of shelf primer
Current lead times

Estimated order-to-ship lead time is approximately 6 weeks.

Why Buy From Us

We get it. You've got a lot of choices when it comes to online retailers. Here's why we think you should shop with us at Pottery Pulse.

Customer Reviews

If this specific product has already been reviewed, you will find it below all the product information tabs, and above the "You may also like..." section.

If it has not, you can still find all reviews left from Pottery Pulse customers at this Reviews page on our site. Please click that link and read what other customers are saying as you consider whether or not to provide your business to Pottery Pulse.

We are confident we sell outstanding products from outstanding manufacturers, and that we'll top the best customer experience you can find anywhere. We are devoted to our customers because we simply are out of business without them.

Simply put, you could say that makes you the center of our universe.