| Model | AF3C 11/9 |
| Max Temperature | 2100 °F |
| Inside Dimensions | 11" x 9" |
| Volume (Cu. Ft.) | 0.5 |
| Power Plug Type | NEMA 5-15 |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Watts | 1800 |
| Amps | 15 |
| Shipping Weight (lbs.) | 70 |
| Product Weight (lbs.) | 50 |
This listing is for a factory refurbished unit that is available to ship if marked as in-stock.
All refurbishments are done by the same technicians who built the kiln to begin with. Factory refurbish units may have small cosmetic defects. Units are sold as-is and are not returnable for cosmetic concerns. All units are tested, working, and guaranteed with the same manufacturer warranty you'd receive with a new unit - but with an excellent savings!
The Jen-Ken AF3C 11/9 Ceramic Kiln is the perfect kiln for new ceramic hobbyists and is made to perform perfect for 04-06 cone low-firings! This kiln is great for small pieces, test firings, and perfecting designs.
The Orton AF3C controller comes equipped with easy to use Cone Fire programs. The AF3C 11/9 can also be used for fusing and slumping glass.
We promise to have the lowest price online for this kiln, and will always beat any competitor's price. We also offer free shipping on all standard orders, so the price you see here is the price you pay.
This kiln comes with the following free accessories:
- Stand
- Manual
This kiln operates on a standard home outlet at 120V and 15A. The capabilities of this kiln in a small package are impressive to achieve. In order to reach this kilns full potential - please ensure your working environment is setup properly. Jen-Ken recommends this to run on a dedicated 20A circuit, and that the voltage provided is a full 120V (i.e. Not 110V or 115V).
Solid State Relay
A Solid State Relay is hands down the best investment you can make in your kiln!
The relay is what controls the power cycling of the elements in the kiln and they need to be able to withstand a ton of power as they do so. The solid state relays are incredibly efficient compared to the standard mechanical relays and are able to operate at much faster speeds. What this equates to is incredibly tight temperature control for accurate firings, longer element life, and savings on your electrical bill!
The standard mechanical relays have moving parts which cause wear and tear over the years and will eventually need to be replaced; however with a solid state relay it's likely to last the entire life of the kiln! You will save you money and time by never needing to worry about this in the future!
Controller Selection
Jen-Ken has close relationships with the manufacturers of a variety of digital controllers, such as those from SDS Industries and Orton. This means you will have nothing but the best the best in terms of performance and accuracy in your firings.
With a selection of multiple controllers available - you can choose exactly what fits your needs.
TAP Touchscreen Smart Controller by SDS Industries
The top of the line. The bread and butter. The cream of the crop. The controller for those who want to make their lives easier, improve their craft, and make incredible quality products.
This is our top selling controller - And for good reason!
The TAP Smart Controller is without a doubt the best choice on the market right now - It's easy to use, has stellar performance, and is packed full with features!
It has more memory than any other controller, allowing you to more easily utilize, revise, and save many different kinds of firing programs.
Storage for firing programs is virtually unlimited! Create as many profiles, with as many steps as you'd like - you won't be limited by this controller.
Our favorite part though: When ordered with the Wi-Fi Dongle, you can control everything from any device! Prefer to work on your computer or tablet - how about your phone?
With an internet connection to your TAP Smart Controller, updates from SDS Industries can be applied to your controller automatically - ensuring you always have the most up-to-date software for years to come!
Easily adjust the in-progress firing, skip steps, and view all graphical information on your firing with just a "TAP"!
The amount of time you save by working with the TAP Smart Controller pays for itself for years to come - you'll be so happy with this investment that you won't know how you managed so long without it.
The TAP Smart Controller supports the Loud Alarm option.
Orton AutoFire Slide Touchscreen Controller
The AutoFire Slide is the latest addition to the AutoFire controller family. It has all the benefits and features of the AutoFire 4000 with a user-friendly touchscreen interface.
Using P-I-D control algorithms to tightly control kiln temperature, this controller eliminates temperature cycling. Cycling occurs when the controller turns the kiln on or off in a way where the actual temperature does not closely follow the desired firing schedule, so this ensures your firing schedules are very accurate (Tip: Order your kiln with a solid state relay to close the gap even further!)
This controller allows the operator to create, program, and save 35 separate firing schedules with 20 user-defined heating and cooling rates, target temperatures and hold times. For glass crafters, ceramicists, and heat treaters alike - you’ll find maximum flexibility with your firing programs.
For you ceramic artists, this controller provides a quick selection of preset cone programs that are designed specifically for ceramic firings. Every cone-fire program allows the operator to set a preliminary preheat cycle for drying ware, an optional hold time at the final heating temperature for additional heat-work and an optional cooling cycle at the end of the heating cycle. Every cone-fire program also allows the operator to select an optional firing speed that can shorten or lengthen the firing time up to 40% for large or small kiln loads.
Orton AutoFire 12-Key (AF/AFG) Controller
The Orton AutoFire 3000 12-Key (AF/AFG) controller has 12 keys for programming.
The Orton AF 12-key supports up to 4 custom firing programs.
Orton controllers use P-I-D control algorithms to tightly control kiln temperature. This eliminates temperature cycling. Cycling occurs when the controller turns the kiln on or off in a way where the actual temperature does not closely follow the desired firing schedule.
Orton controllers store all of the program information in memory when shut off. This is helpful for if power is lost in the middle of a firing, the controller remembers how far the program has progressed and determines if it can resume once power has been restored.
The AutoFire controller can add hold time to firings already in progress, edit programs in progress, and even skip in progress! These are some of the most useful features that are offered in both the TAP and AF 12-key controllers.
Orton AutoFire 3-Key (AF3P/AF3C) Controller
The AF 3-Key (AutoFire Express) is our basic, no frills controller. It gets the job done, but does not offer nearly as much flexibility as the others. The AF 3-Key has the ability to store up to 6 eight-step custom firing profiles.
While the AF 3-Key controller is fantastic, and certainly will help you achieve your end goals - we always recommend an upgrade to the AF 12-key or TAP Smart as the controller is the heart and brains of your kiln. It's what you'll be working with day in and day out, and being able to take advantage of the expanded user interface on the other controllers as well as their overwhelming number of features - we've always found that users are happiest upgrading.
This is a good choice if you're only planning to occasionally use your oven and do not want room to expand in the future.
Furniture Kit
Furniture Kits are necessary accessories for any kiln owner as firing directly on the kiln floor is not only bad for the kiln, but your pieces as well. In addition to this, they're also useful! A furniture kit will allow you to stack multiple shelves on top of one another in order to maximize the useable space when firing smaller pieces.
If you have one that will fit this kiln size already, then you're in luck! But if not, you'll want to ensure you add this to your order as well.
Furniture Kit includes:
- Two (2) Full Shelf
- Three (3) 1" Post
- Three (3) 2" Post
- Three (3) 4" Post
- One (1) 1lb. Shelf Primer
Kiln furniture can be special ordered separately, but if done so the cost is ~10-20% higher and will incur a separate shipping charge. It's best to include this on your initial order of the kiln.
* Received shelves may contain surface imperfections such as scratches, discoloration or rough edge. These possible imperfections are understood and accepted by the buyer.