Overview
The Jen-Ken AF3P Bonnie Glo Tall Glass Kiln is an all‑fiber design that heats incredibly quickly. Since most heat is absorbed by the glass rather than the kiln walls, firings cycle faster and cooling down is quicker as well, making multiple sessions per day feasible for glass painters and fusers.
Design and firing characteristics
There is no dedicated shelf inside the kiln. You can use fiber paper on the bottom, Kaiser Lee board, or lava cloth to support your pieces. Remember: you can fire glass as fast as the glass can tolerate the heat, so pace your firings accordingly.
Power and durability
A Solid State Relay controls the power to the elements, delivering precise, fast cycling. SSRs are more efficient than traditional mechanical relays, providing tighter temperature control, longer element life, and potential energy savings. With no moving parts, a solid state relay reduces maintenance and is likely to last the kiln’s lifetime, saving time and money over the years.
Controller options
Jen-Ken partners with trusted controller manufacturers like SDS Industries and Orton, offering a range of digital controllers to fit your needs. Among the top choices is the TAP Touchscreen Smart Controller by SDS Industries—the modern standard for ease of use, performance, and versatility.
TAP Smart Controller highlights
- Exceptional memory for creating, revising, and storing numerous firing profiles and steps.
- Virtually unlimited storage for firing programs, letting you build complex firing sequences without limits.
- Wi‑Fi compatibility (with the optional dongle) to control and monitor the kiln from any device, including computers, tablets, or smartphones.
- Automatic software updates from SDS Industries ensure you always have up-to-date features and performance.
- Intuitive in-progress firing adjustments, step skipping, and accessible graphical information with a simple touch.
- Time-saving capabilities that streamline workflows and enhance consistency across firings.
