Olympic Kilns 2318HE Electric Kiln

Enhance your Artistic Output with the Olympic Kilns 2318HE Electric Kiln

Step into a world of enhanced artistic possibilities with the Olympic Kilns 2318HE Electric Kiln. Perfectly suited for home studios, educational settings, and professional environments, this high-fire kiln combines cutting-edge design with superior adaptability and efficiency, making it a favorite among a wide range of artists and educators.

Dynamic and Mobile Design

The 2318HE features a modular, stackable design that redefines kiln convenience, promoting easy transport and flexible placement. Its sectional format simplifies both relocation and maintenance, focusing on individual components as needed without full disassembly.

Advanced High-Fire Performance

With interior dimensions of 23-3/8" W x 18" D, the 2318HE impressively fires up to Cone 10 at 2350°F. This kiln incorporates Olympic's celebrated electrical box design with heat shields and balanced heating elements, delivering consistent and controlled high temperatures for superior firing outcomes.

Refined Control for Creative Mastery

The 2318HE is equipped with the precise Bartlett 3K-CF electronic controller. Expand your firing capabilities with optional upgrades like the Genesis touchscreen or the 12-key KilnStar controller, adding features like delay start and cone offset for enhanced control.

Customization Tailored to Your Needs

Configure your 2318HE with a range of options, including 1-phase or 3-phase wiring, a Type S thermocouple, automatic lid shutoff, rolling stand with caster wheels, and multi-zone control. For additional power options beyond the standard 208 or 240 volts, contact Pottery Pulse for more information.

Versatility Across Artistic Mediums

While ideal for pottery and ceramics, the 2318HE is also adaptable for glasswork with the dual-media lid element.

Also, consider the essential Solid State Relays, recommended for their quiet operation, precision, and durability to improve the kiln's efficiency and performance. These are recommended with or without the addition of the lid element.

Comprehensive Furnishing Kit

Accompanying the 2318HE is a Furniture Kit, specifically designed for its larger size, including round and half round shelves, large square posts, and kiln wash, fully preparing you for diverse artistic projects.

The Foundation of Your Artistic Exploration

The Olympic Kilns 2318HE Electric Kiln is more than a kiln; it's an integral part of your artistic development. Choose the 2318HE for its enhanced high-fire capacity, versatility, and efficiency, and see your artistic ambitions reach new heights.

• Model: 2318HE
• Lid Lift Assist: Yes
• Inside Chamber Dimensions: 23-3/8" W x 18" H
• Cubic Feet: 4.7
• Outside Dimensions with Stand or Frame: 35" x 46.5" x 39"
• Brick Thickness: 3"
• Maximum Temperature: Cone 10 – 2350°F/1288°C
• Est Ship Weight: 275 lbs
• 1 Phase Amperage/Volts: 41 amps / 208 volts or 36 amps / 240 volts
• 3 Phase Amperage/Volts: 27 amps / 208 volts or 24 amps / 240 volts
• Watts: 8,600
• 1 Phase Breaker: 50 amp required for both 208 volts and 240 volts
• 3 Phase Breaker: 40 amp required for 208 volts; 30 amp required for 240 volts
• Plug Configuration 1-phase: NEMA 6-50
• Plug Configuration 3-phase: Direct Wired
• Copper Wire Size: #6, #4 if the circuit is longer than 40 ft

The furniture kit includes: 

• 1 each – 21” x 21” x 1" round shelf, 4 each – 21” x 10.5” x 1" half shelves, 6 each – 4, 6, 8, 10-inch large square posts, and a 1-lb. bag kiln wash.

Estimated order-to-ship lead time is approximately 12 weeks for Olympic Kilns.