Paragon Industries

2011 South Town East Blvd.
Mesquite, Texas 75149-1122
1-800-876-4328

FiberFuse-16

Glass Fusing Glass Painting

Features

Feature: 14 gauge thermocouple

Feature: frequency of use does not affect warranty

Feature: Optional color at no extra charge

Paragon FiberFuse-16 Glass Kiln

The kiln has a lid safety switch, which means the power to the elements is automatically turned off when you open the lid. The kiln operates on a common 120 volt household outlet and uses only 1,800 watts. That is the wattage of many hair dryers used in homes throughout America. The heat is safely kept inside the kiln even at its highest temperatures. The kiln uses efficient ceramic fiber insulation and is easy to operate.

Exciting projects you can make

Create vibrant, color-saturated fused and slumped glass in the 120 volt FiberFuse-16. Own this kiln and experiment with new glass designs to your heart’s content. Use the FiberFuse-16 to experiment with reactive glass colors, screen printing on glass, and glass clay. Even fire decals. You will enjoy painting not just with liquid colors but with glass frit and stringers. Enjoy the element of surprise that glass offers.

Ideal for teachers

The FiberFuse-16 fires up to 1700°F (926°C). It is suitable for teaching glass fusing seminars, because it is portable, it plugs into a standard household outlet, and it ships by UPS/FedEx.

Light weight ceramic fiber

Ceramic fiber, the space-age insulation in the FiberFuse-16, absorbs less heat than firebrick kilns do. For this reason the FiberFuse-16 fires and cools faster than larger firebrick kilns. Use the FiberFuse-16 to fire small, quick projects at art centers, college classes, and even engineering laboratories. Test batches of glass pendants or earrings before making large quantities in your main studio kilns.

The lid, walls, and bottom are 2” thick. The sides are wrapped in a protective steel case. A deluxe steel top with welded corners covers the lid for durability. Yes the lid is still light enough to lift with one hand. The wooden lid handle stays cool even during extended firing and annealing times.

Surface-mounted sidewall heating elements

The FiberFuse-16 features new surface-mounted sinusoidal “wavy” elements. This eliminates element grooves, thereby increasing the efficiency of the wall insulation for faster heating. Heat distribution in the FiberFuse-16 is so even that the kiln can fire glass without lid elements.

Built-in stand

The built-in stand, complete with mar-proof rubber feet, raises the kiln off the work surface. Raise the kiln to a convenient height by placing it on a fire-proof steel table.

Heavy duty electrical components

The control panel is slotted for air circulation, so the electrical components stay cool even during long temperature holds. Reboot the controller or turn off the kiln with the convenient toggle switch. Costly heavy-gauge nickel-plated copper wiring is covered with high temperature glass-braided insulation. And, of course, the FiberFuse-16 is made in America by skilled craftsmen and women at our Mesquite, Texas factory.

A lid safety switch is standard

The FiberFuse-16 ships with a safety switch that shuts off the power to the elements when the lid is opened. The temperature controller remains powered with the lid open and automatically resumes firing when you close the lid.

FiberFuse-16 Features

On/off toggle switch. The controller is easy to reboot.
Built-in steel base with mar-proof rubber feet
Light-weight ceramic fiber lid for easy loading
A steel cover with welded corners protects the entire top of the lid.
The control panel is slotted for air circulation.
Surface-mounted elements eliminate element grooves and therefore take maximum advantage of the wall insulation.
No special wiring is needed. Runs on standard outlet.
Wooden lid handle stays cool.
Sloped switch box for easy operation of the digital controller
Made in the USA
Ships by convenient UPS/FedEx.
Colorful 28-page kiln instruction manual (In addition, the kiln also comes with a separate controller manual.)

UPS/FexEx delivery

The FiberFuse-16 can ship by UPS within the United States to give you lower shipping cost and faster service. Specially designed UPS-approved cartons and foam padding assure that the kiln will arrive safely. Paragon is centrally located in the U.S. along a major shipping route, which often reduces shipping costs and delivery time. We pass this cost savings directly to you.

Support after the sale

We are here to help you long after the sale should you ever need it. We are open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Standard Time Monday through Thursday. We also have a wide network of independent repair technicians throughout the U.S.

The Magic of Owning a Kiln

At high temperatures, magical things happen to glass. Ask glass artists. They will tell you that the kiln offers many serendipitous surprises. Even after many years as a glass artist, you will still enjoy opening your FiberFuse-16 to see your new creations.

Specifications

Max. Temperature	1700F 926C
Amps	15
Phase	1
Watts	1800
Nema	5-15R
Breaker Size	20
Circuit Wire Size	12 gauge
UL	Y
CE	N
Control Type	Sentry Digital 12-key Non-Ceramic
Voltage	120
Hertz	60

Kiln Type	Top Loading Square
Sides	4
Understanding Chamber Measurements
Chamber Volume	0.88 CU.FT. 24.92 litres
Chamber Length	16.00 IN 406 mm
Chamber Width	16.00 IN 406 mm
Chamber Depth	6.00 IN 152 mm
The Outer Size of the Kiln and the Shipping Size: Width = Left to Right; Depth = Front to Back; Height = Top to Bottom
Outer Size	30.00W x 21.00D x 13.00H Inches 762W x 533D x 330H mm
Ship Size	31.00W x 37.00D x 21.00H Inches 787W x 940D x 533H mm
Ship Weight	100.00 Lbs. 45.36 Kg.
Ship Method & Notations	This Kiln Ships Via Truck


Part Number	S1647-3 * Base Model
Price	$2,025.83

Disclaimer: The specifications above assume that the kiln will be plugged into a dedicated circuit. Local electric codes supersede our recommendations.

The pricing and electrical specifications for the above products reflect their design for use in the United States. The International versions of most models will have variations in electrical specifications and price due to consumer safety requirements or electrical regulations.

Usages

Glass Kilns

Other Phases and Voltages

Part Number	Phase	Voltage	Price
S1647-3*	1	120	$2,025.83
Legend: * = Base Model