The Industry-Defining Lamp Working Kiln, Reengineered
In the early 1990s, a true lamp working kiln — now known as the 9169GS — introduced a feature that changed flame work glass equipment for good: smaller accessible "bead doors" that let artists garage multi-sectional vessels and reheat them to maintain core heat before final annealing, minimizing stress to the piece. Aim was the first kiln manufacturer to bring this design to market.
The P-91 is the latest version of that original design — same internal dimensions and familiar silhouette, but built with no off-the-shelf parts. Every metal component is laser-cut and manufactured in-house for precision, consistency, and a refined overall look. Designed by glass workers for glass workers.
Key Features
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Five Individually Adjustable Bead Doors — main door design offering versatile, highly functional accessibility
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10° Angled Chamber Face — produces even heat throughout the interior and ensures a tight, long-wearing door seal
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304 Stainless Steel Bead Doors — built to handle sustained high heat
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Pressure-Assisted Door Design (patent pending) — doors firmly hold any position, fully adjustable
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No Fiber Board Insulation — fiber board is a major source of heat leakage and shrinkage; the P-91 avoids it entirely in lids, main doors, and bead doors
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Compact Counterweight Design — perfectly balanced main door, fully adjustable tension, fits tighter studio spaces
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Fast Heat-Up — reaches 1000°F+ in approximately 20–25 minutes in most cases
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Precise Thermocouple Placement — accurate temperature reading throughout the chamber
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In-House Custom Hardware — handles, hinges, and arms all designed and manufactured by Aim, not off-the-shelf parts
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Pre-Fabricated for Accessories — ready for rod rests, upgraded relays, modified hinges, and other upgrades at purchase or later
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Wide Range of Programmable Digital Controllers — options designed specifically for lamp working
Specifications
| Model |
P-91 |
| Interior Dimensions |
16" W x 10" D x 9" T |
| Exterior Dimensions |
25" W x 28" D x 22" T |
| Approx. Chamber Volume |
0.83 cu ft |
| Voltage |
120V / 240V |
| Amps |
14 / 12 |
| Watts |
1,680 / 2,880 |
| Suggested Breaker Size |
20–30 amp (120V) / 20 amp (240V) |
| Power Cord |
14/3 – 12/3 |
| Plug Configuration |
NEMA 5-15 / 6-15 |
| Max Temperature |
1200°F |
| Wall Thickness |
2.5" walls / 3" floor, lid & door |
| Element Quantity |
2 |
| Approx. Ship Weight |
175 lbs |
Not sure if this is the right kiln for you?
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