types of kiln
Types of Kilns. Kilns have taken many different forms over their long existence and continue to evolve. They have ranged from pits dug in the ground fired with dung to commercial kilns the size of football fields. Relatively new in the long history of kilns, electric kilns have become the most popular kilns used by hobbyists and schools.
Some shaft kilns can be operated on natural gas, liquid and solid fuels. This type of kiln tends to produce medium reactivity quicklime, which can then be used in a number of industrial processes including the manufacture of iron and steel and aerated concrete blocks. Quicklime from shaft kilns is also processed into hydrated lime.
Gas & Glass Kilns. Olympic Kilns builds heat-treating furnaces for ceramics, glass, pottery, metal, jewelry, dental, commercial, and industrial customers. We deliver consistently high quality electric, gas and glass firing kilns to our customers who range from the hobbyist to the commercial or industrial business. Our kiln innovations keep us adaptable to a wide and changing market that demands quality at reasonable prices.