The Jen-Ken AF3P 28-E 15" Glass Kiln comes standard with the Orton AutoFire 12-key controller, with the option to upgrade to the TAP preprogrammed digital controller. It can handle up to a 26" bowl or an 18.3 square table top. A Solid State Relay powers the kiln elements, delivering fast, precise control and longer element life, with significant energy savings compared to traditional mechanical relays.
Controller Options
Jen-Ken partners with top digital controller manufacturers to offer a range of controllers, including SDS Industries and Orton, so you can choose the option that best fits your firing needs.
TAP Touchscreen Smart Controller by SDS Industries
The TAP Smart Controller is the top-of-the-line choice: easy to use, highly capable, and packed with features. It offers extensive memory to store many firing programs with multiple steps, effectively providing virtually unlimited storage for firing profiles. When ordered with the optional Wi-Fi Dongle, you can control the kiln from any device, and updates from SDS Industries can be applied automatically to keep the software current for years. You can modify in-progress firings, skip steps, and view all graphical firing information with a tap. The TAP Smart Controller is designed to save you time and enhance consistency, and it supports the Loud Alarm option.
Orton AutoFire 12-key Controller
The standard controller included with this kiln is the Orton AutoFire 12-key controller.
Solid State Relay Benefits
A Solid State Relay handles power cycling for the kiln elements, offering tighter temperature control, faster switching, and longer element life compared with mechanical relays. SSRs are more efficient and reduce wear and tear over time, contributing to lower maintenance and ongoing energy savings.
