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Straight-on view of opened, round-shaped AFG 28-E glass kiln from Jen-Ken, featuring 3" brick insulation, and set on a small metal stand with electrical box on the front of kiln outfitted with the Orton AutoFire 4000 12-button controller.

Jen-Ken AFG 28-E 3" Glass Kiln

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Perfect for serious glass artists, this large, energy-efficient kiln handles full-size fusing and slumping projects with ease. Its 3″ brick insulation, smooth lid lifter, and precise digital control make it a studio favorite for professional results.

Important Details:

  • Chamber size: 28” W x 11” H
  • Volume: 3.91 cubic feet
  • Maximum temperature: 1700°F
  • Electrical: 240V, 36A, NEMA 6-50 plug
  • Breaker: 50A required
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Relay selection
Furniture selection

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Jen-Ken AFG 28-E 3″ Glass Kiln

The Jen-Ken AFG 28-E 3″ is a large-capacity glass kiln built for serious fusing and slumping artists. It features a spacious 26″ solid round shelf — accommodating even large 18″ × 18″ square projects or bowls up to 26″ in diameter — while remaining remarkably affordable for its size. With 3″ firebrick walls and lid, it offers 20% more insulation than traditional brick kilns, providing outstanding heat retention and greater energy efficiency. A built-in lid lifter system makes opening and closing smooth and effortless, even during extended studio sessions.

Controller Options

This model comes standard with the Orton AutoFire 4000 12-Key Controller, which delivers precise digital control and reliable performance. Two optional controller upgrades are available:

  • Orton AutoFire Slide Touchscreen – a modern touch-interface controller that simplifies program setup and operation.

  • TAP II Touchscreen Smart Controller – the most advanced option, offering Wi-Fi connectivity, mobile app access, and detailed data logging for total firing control.

Optional Add-Ons

You can enhance your setup with an SSR (Solid State Relay) for smoother temperature control and quieter operation. A Small Furniture Kit (includes one 26″ shelf and four ½″ posts) is also available for multi-level firing flexibility.

What’s Included

  • Orton AutoFire 4000 12-Key Controller (standard)

  • Kiln Stand

  • Kiln Wash

  • Lid Lifter

  • Instruction Manual

  • 2-Year Limited Warranty (on kiln and controller)

Designed and built in the USA, the AFG 28-E 3″ combines size, insulation efficiency, and user-friendly control — making it one of the most capable and economical round glass kilns in the Jen-Ken lineup.

  • Model: AFG 28-E 3" Glass
  • Inside Chamber Dimensions: 28” W x 11” H
  • Cubic Feet: 3.91
  • Maximum Temperature: 1700°F
  • Elements: Top, Side firing
  • Kiln weight: 250 pounds
  • Volts: 240
  • Amperage: 36A
  • Watts: 8,640
  • Plug configuration: NEMA 6-50
  • Breaker: 50A
  • Circuit wire gauge: 6

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

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Description

Jen-Ken AFG 28-E 3″ Glass Kiln

The Jen-Ken AFG 28-E 3″ is a large-capacity glass kiln built for serious fusing and slumping artists. It features a spacious 26″ solid round shelf — accommodating even large 18″ × 18″ square projects or bowls up to 26″ in diameter — while remaining remarkably affordable for its size. With 3″ firebrick walls and lid, it offers 20% more insulation than traditional brick kilns, providing outstanding heat retention and greater energy efficiency. A built-in lid lifter system makes opening and closing smooth and effortless, even during extended studio sessions.

Controller Options

This model comes standard with the Orton AutoFire 4000 12-Key Controller, which delivers precise digital control and reliable performance. Two optional controller upgrades are available:

  • Orton AutoFire Slide Touchscreen – a modern touch-interface controller that simplifies program setup and operation.

  • TAP II Touchscreen Smart Controller – the most advanced option, offering Wi-Fi connectivity, mobile app access, and detailed data logging for total firing control.

Optional Add-Ons

You can enhance your setup with an SSR (Solid State Relay) for smoother temperature control and quieter operation. A Small Furniture Kit (includes one 26″ shelf and four ½″ posts) is also available for multi-level firing flexibility.

What’s Included

  • Orton AutoFire 4000 12-Key Controller (standard)

  • Kiln Stand

  • Kiln Wash

  • Lid Lifter

  • Instruction Manual

  • 2-Year Limited Warranty (on kiln and controller)

Designed and built in the USA, the AFG 28-E 3″ combines size, insulation efficiency, and user-friendly control — making it one of the most capable and economical round glass kilns in the Jen-Ken lineup.

Specifications
  • Model: AFG 28-E 3" Glass
  • Inside Chamber Dimensions: 28” W x 11” H
  • Cubic Feet: 3.91
  • Maximum Temperature: 1700°F
  • Elements: Top, Side firing
  • Kiln weight: 250 pounds
  • Volts: 240
  • Amperage: 36A
  • Watts: 8,640
  • Plug configuration: NEMA 6-50
  • Breaker: 50A
  • Circuit wire gauge: 6
Current lead times

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

Why Buy From Us

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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.

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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.