Top Loading Kilns
Top loading kilns are perfect for hobbyists and professional potters and are often found firing in studios and educational settings. Potters value these kilns for their efficiency and superior performance, and they come in a range of sizes. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned expert, there's a top loading kiln model to meet your specific firing needs.
Top Loading Kiln Range
Our wide range of top loading kilns includes our Potclays Silver Top Loading Kilns, as well as options from leading furnace brands like Rohde Kilns, Nabatherm Kilns, Kilncare IKON Kilns and L&L Kilns. Each kiln can be used by professional ceramicists and amateur artists alike.
Potclays Silver Top Loading Kilns
Our silver top loading kilns stand out for their robust construction. Made using high-grade stainless steel and wall-mounted switch boxes that keep electrical components cool, these kilns offer effortless reliability and longevity.
Featuring multiple vent holes for rapid cooling and effective chamber venting and a reversible base for easy access and recovery in case of a spillage, this kiln series offers high-quality durability. Perfect for any workspace or workshop, especially with the use of an added kiln cage.
Rohde Kilns Top Loading Kilns
Rohde kilns offer electric kilns with energy efficient enhancements for any studio or workshop, as well as natural gas options. Used worldwide by beginners and professionals, the Rohde kiln series offers high-quality results no matter the power choice.
The Ecotop series features three-layer insulation which improves energy efficiency and allows the kiln to fire up to stoneware temperatures using just a 230-volt supply. Other options include TG Natural Gas Kilns, heating to high temperatures for unmatched precision and offering greater control over your pottery and ceramics.
Nabertherm Kilns Top Loading Kilns
Nabertherm kilns primarily serve as ceramic kilns for earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain, but they can also be used for glass fusing. Renowned for precision, efficiency and durability, this is often the right kiln for professional potters and pottery studios
With an appealing design and maximum temperatures of 1340°C, these models yield impressive results from an economical electricity consumption. Some Nabertherm kilns only require a standard electrical connection to fire up.
Kilncare IKON Top Loading Kilns
These electric top loading kilns are a great choice for both hobbyists and professional potters. Featuring insulation that enhances efficiency and advanced safety measures, Kilncare's top loading pottery kilns are highly versatile and showcase a modern twist on the heritage of The Potteries.
Featuring a KCR32C controller with an optional WiFi upgrade that allows for programmable temperature, these kilns deliver porcelain, stoneware and earthenware to a high standard.
L&L Top Loading Kilns
L&L kilns are the oldest consumer and school kiln manufacturer in the USA, and are renowned for their durability, ease of use, and advanced controls. Our selection of L&L kilns guarantee high performance and reliability for all of your firing needs.
Ceramicists and potters favour these kilns for firing clay, ceramics, and glazes because they are easy to load and unload.
Why Choose Potclays?
At Potclays, we commit to providing you with the highest quality top loading kilns and accessories on the market. As a leading distributor and manufacturer of various kiln models, we commit to meeting the unique needs of every user and providing premium choices for professionals and hobbyists.
Each kiln comes with a three-year standard warranty, expert aftersales support and invaluable access to experienced engineers for any repairs required.
For more information about top loading kilns or to discuss bespoke requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us.