DaVinci Features

FIRE TO CONE 10

• Hot enough to fire stoneware and porcelain.
• The DaVinci production kilns are unequivocally rated for cone 10 operation (2350F, 1287C).
• They have a higher K.W. power rating (watts per interior square inches) than most other ceramic kilns.

DYNA-GLOW HARD CERAMIC ELEMENT HOLDERS

an exclusive L&L feature

• Protect soft fragile firebrick. Replacing elements does not damage brick. Elements don’t sag or fall out of grooves. No pins are necessary.
• Have a hard, smooth surface which allows the elements to expand and contract freely. No loose brick particles will fall in the kiln and ruin ware.
• The thin, dense wall of the holders reflects the infrared heat into the kiln. Elements operate at a lower temperature relative to the internal kiln temperature.

UNIQUE SPRING-LOADED COUNTERBALANCED LID

• The lid can be opened with one hand by almost anyone - even the largest lid on the T3400 Series.
• Because the lid closes gently there is less wear and tear on the lid and lip and less chance of breaking the lid. The counterbalance system takes almost all the weight of the lid off the kiln.
• In addition, the lid is fully supported around the perimeter with structural steel members. This takes stress off of the fragile firebrick.
• The hinge post is adjustable up and down. This allows the hinge system to be adapted to your kiln if you add or remove a section.
• There are safety chains to lock the lid in the up position.
• The counterbalance frame is bolted to two kiln sections. You can remove the upper section of 36" kilns and the upper two sections of 45" high models without dismantling the counterbalanced hinge or removing the lid.
• The heavy-duty hinge system is made of welded structural steel.

SQUARE & RECTANGULAR "PLUS" DESIGN

Utilizing sound engineering principles, the square and rectangular "Plus" DaVinci design provides a very stable structure. It is far stronger than oval kiln designs where the weak front can cave in under pressure (from loading or moving).

3" Premium Firebrick

All L&L Kilns use premium grade K23 brick. These bricks are highly insulating and lightweight.

3" Brick is more energy efficient than 2½" firebrick especially when doing high fires or long soaks.

3" brick allows for a slower natural cool down. All DaVinci production kilns use 3" thick premium firebrick

We coat our firebrick with a proprietary reflective ceramic coating which penetrates, binds and hardens the surface of the entire interior of the kiln.

• This reduces brick dusting. which promotes a clean interior of the kiln.
• It increases brick life by reducing chipping and spalling.
• It increases operating efficiency and uniformity by reflecting heat back into the kiln.
  

c-UL-us LISTING

optional bottom elements

• Optional bottoms with elements are available for the X2800, X3200, T2300 and T3400 Series.
• Powered bottoms have 2/3 the power of one of the rings.
• The elements have the same resistance as the side elements - which simplifies replacement.
• These are highly recommended for the larger kilns because they improve gradient uniformity (by reducing cold spots in the bottom) and improve heat up times

optional vent-sure vent system

Click here for details!!!

CALL 888-838-3625 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON L&L KILNS, ACCESSORIES, OPTIONS, ETC.

HEAVY-DUTY ELEMENTS

• All DaVinci production kilns feature special heavy-duty elements that use heavy gauge premium Iron-Aluminum-Chrome alloy elements with a very low watt density.
• The lower the watts per square inch of element surface area the cooler the elements can run and the longer they last.
• DaVinci elements last 3 to 4 times longer than most typical kiln elements, (a fact that has been proven in over 15 years of producing DaVinci kilns).

ELEMENTS ARE EVENLY COILED

• Elements are coiled on a special automatic machine that puts the proper spacing in the coil.
• Evenly coiled elements mean no hot spots and longer element life.

ALL ELEMENTS ARE THE SAME FOR EASY & ECONOMICAL REPLACEMENT

• Elements are twisted around stainless steel screws mounted on solid ceramic terminal blocks. The entire assembly is mechanically secure and solid.

• All contact between elements and wire lugs is over a wide surface of heavily torqued stainless steel washers.

• Changing elements requires no special tools.

• This welded stand will solidly support the weight of the kiln and the heaviest load in your kiln.
  
  

• The aluminized steel plate that sits on top of this stand allows the bottom brick to move freely while expanding and contracting. It also provides better support for the kiln so that cracked bottoms are not a problem.
  

• Peepholes are a full 1" in diameter with a non-tapered hole. This allows for an unusually wide viewing area in the kiln.

• The end of the peephole features a heat-lock head with helps seal up the peephole.

• All L&L Kilns feature these solid ceramic peephole plugs. They are much stronger and heavier-duty than the typical hollow slip-cast peephole plugs you find on many competitors' kilns. Although they can break it is much less likely with these plugs.
  

• Longer life than the metallic sheathed thermocouples or exposed thermocouples

• No metal spalling in the kiln

• Protection from contamination found in clay such as sulfur

• Cheaper replacement cost for thermocouples
  

reversible bottom

The bottom can be easily reversed in case of a firing mishap (except for powered bottoms). Sectional construction makes this possible.

multi-zone design

• Whether you order a manual or an automatic, every DaVinci kiln is multi-zoned.
• Each 9" section (and optional powered bottom) has its own separate contactor or manual infinite switch.
• In the case of the four or five section automatic kilns the middle sections operate together as one zone.

click here for more info on multi-zone design