Downdraft Car Gas Kiln — Rolling Cart Included, Built for Cone 10 Production
Max Temp
Cone 10 · 2350°F
Olympic Kilns builds powerful gas production kilns for potters and businesses — equipment that handles large-capacity loads with ease and is still affordable. Comparing gas to electric kilns is like comparing sports cars to sedans: gas kilns fire hot, run high-powered, and let you do techniques you simply cannot duplicate in an electric kiln, such as reduction.
Downdraft kilns route their exhaust and intake at the bottom and require a chimney or stack to induce enough draft to pull fresh air in for combustion. This DD12 Car model ships mounted on a heavy-duty rolling cart, so loading and positioning a production gas kiln is far easier.
Included with every order
Rolling cart, welded burner system with multi-burner ignition, thermocouple safety shut-off, peephole plugs, full operator manual, a 1 year limited warranty through Olympic, and free freight shipping to the US Lower 48.
Build options include a digital pyrometer, an electronic high-limit controller, and a stainless-steel or galvanized vent hood. Give us a call and we'll help you spec the right configuration for your studio.
A note on lead time: Olympic kilns are made-to-order at their Flowery Branch, Georgia facility. Give us a call before ordering and we'll confirm current production estimates.
Key Features
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Rolling cart included — mounted on a heavy-duty steel cart for easy loading and positioning
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Downdraft design pulls combustion air down through the ware for even temperature distribution and efficient gas use
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Cone 10 capable (2350°F) for stoneware, porcelain, and reduction work
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6-burner system — 300,000 BTU/hr total across a 13.5 cu ft chamber
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4.5″ brick + 1″ fiber insulation for efficient high-fire and reduction work
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Runs on natural gas or propane with adjustable orifice sizing
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Optional digital pyrometer, high-limit controller, and vent hood for added monitoring and safety
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Made in Flowery Branch, Georgia by Olympic Kilns (Haugen Manufacturing, 50+ years)
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1 year limited warranty from Olympic plus free freight shipping to the US Lower 48
Full Specifications
| Model |
DD12 Car (Downdraft) |
| Construction |
Brick or Fiber (select at checkout) |
| Inside Setting Area (W × D × H) |
27″ × 28″ × 31″ |
| Inside Volume |
18.75 cu ft |
| Inside Chamber Dimensions (W × D × H) |
33″ × 32″ × 37″ |
| Usable Cubic Feet |
13.5 cu ft |
| Outside Dimensions with Cart (W × D × H) |
56″ × 128″ × 71″ |
| Brick Thickness |
4.5″ + 1″ Fiber |
| Maximum Temperature |
Cone 10 – 2350°F / 1288°C |
| Number of Burners |
6 |
| BTUs per Burner |
30,000 |
| Total BTU / HR |
300,000 |
| Gas Pipe Inside Diameter |
1″ |
| Propane (LP) Water Column Pressure |
11″ |
| Natural Gas (NG) Water Column Pressure |
7″ |
| Orifice Size — LP |
#40 |
| Orifice Size — NG |
9/64 |
| Propane Used per Cone 10 Firing |
15 gallons |
| Est. Ship Weight |
1,750 lbs |
Not sure if this is the right kiln for you?
Give us a call. We'll talk through your space, your power setup, and what you're firing, and help you land on the right setup.
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