How to choose a ceramic kiln

Summary: 1. For daily production less than 20 cubic meters, with multiple product types and varying firing temperatures, and whose output is insufficient for a tunnel kiln, a fast-firing shuttle kiln is recommended. 2. For daily production equal to or greater than 20 cubic meters, but with complex glazes such as kiln-change crystal glazes requiring a certain constant temperature and cooling time, a traditional shuttle kiln or electric shuttle kiln can be used; if kiln-change or crystal glazes are only partial, a fast kiln can be selected. Fast kilns are not only fast, but can also be slowed down. Slow firing allows for very small temperature differences. However, slow firing has poor energy efficiency. 3. For large-scale production, high height, heavy weight, high temperature, and single glaze, a roller hearth tunnel kiln can be selected. For example, high-temperature daily-use ceramics and sanitary ware. 4. For temperatures below 1300℃, and large-scale production of art ceramics, daily-use ceramics, and sanitary ware, a roller kiln or a large fast shuttle kiln is recommended.

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