KilnLink is a cloud based Kiln Monitoring System that allows you
to check the status of your kiln from anywhere you have access
to the internet.
How Does it Work?
KilnLink connects your kiln to the internet and feeds
information from each firing in real time to the KilnLink
Database. Authorized users just log on to their account using a
computer or smart phone connected to the internet. You can even
set it up to send you Email or Text alerts.
With KilnLink,
you can have access to the following information:
Current Temperature
Graph of Firing
Current Program
Graphs of Every Firing
Programs Run
Start and End Times
Current Temperature
Graph of Firing
Current Program
Graphs of Every Firing
Programs Run
Start and End Times
Know what you kiln is doing
at all hours of the day no matter where you are. You can
check the current temperature, view a graph of the firing,
even check multiple kilns. The peace of mind you will gain
from knowing your kiln is safely off is invaluable.
Firing History &
Diagnostics
All of your firings are logged on the server so you can go back
and check your notes to see what has worked in the past. You can
also monitor the costs of your electrical use for budgeting
purposes.
Checking the amperage and voltage of your kiln
is necessary at times in order to diagnose problems and
anticipate maintenance. This can be expensive to hire a
professional. With KilnLink all of that data is logged without
even having to open the control box.
With KilnLink, you can have access to the
following information:
Voltage Readings
Amperage Readings by Section
Graphs of Every Firing
Programs Run
Start and End Times
Firing Costs
Firing Notes
Performance
Why Should My School Buy
KilnLink?
Save Time and Gain Freedom
It seems everyday our schedules get tighter and tighter. Most
teachers are required to monitor their kilns. KilnLink gives
teachers the freedom to know what is going on with their kiln
without having to go to the kiln room. That means more time with
the students and more freedom for the teacher. Often times it is
not realistic to keep a teacher at school for the entire length
of a kiln firing. KilnLink can keep Ceramics a viable option for
schools. Art Coordinators can even be authorized to view all the
kilns in their district.
Save Money and Down Time
Kiln Maintenance can be expensive and unpredictable. With
KilnLink Skutt technicians can pull up all the data they need to
diagnose your kiln and avoid multiple trips from your kiln
repair contractor. Your contractor can also be authorized so
they can evaluate each kiln for future maintenance and handle
problems before they happen.
Critical Temperature Ranges
A "Critical Temperature Range" is any temperature or temperature
range in the firing cycle that has a high level of potential for
limiting the success of the project. Limited success can be
expressed as overfired, underfired, breakage, devitrification,
or bubbles just to name a few. It can be argued that there are
numerous critical temperature ranges. To keep things simple we
are going to discuss the primary four: Heating Range, Process
Range, Pre-Annealing Cooling Range, and Annealing Range.
Join Jim Skutt,
President of Skutt Ceramic Products, as he walks you
through the installation and operation of KilnLink,
the brand new kiln monitoring package offered by
Skutt.
See how Brian
McCarthy of Highwater Clays in Asheville, NC uses
KilnLink to schedule and monitor the kilns firing at
the Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts.
PDF Information
The Heating Range goes from room temperature to the first set of
data in the Process Range. The only concern during this range is
heating the pieces too fast without adding steps to the program.
Steps are hold periods at designated temperatures that allow the
piece to balance out during the firing. Small pieces can
normally be heated as fast as 800 F./Hr. as long as steps are
added. With larger pieces you will want to slow the rate and
possibly add additional steps depending on the size of the
piece.
Please call a Clay-King.com sale representative so we can help
you get started with purchasing the Skutt KilnLink system. We
can assist you in making your purchase based on your needs. If
you have one kiln or an entire school system, we will evaluate
your setup and guide you to the correct KilnLink purchase.
Please call (888) 838-3625 to
get started
Service Packages
1 Year Service - $100.00
5 Years Service - $325.00
If you have
any questions please contact us at
(888) 838-3625