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Xpress-66

China Painting Decals Low-Fire Ceramics

Paragon Xpress-66

The 7-sided digital Xpress-66 is the ideal size for ceramics and china. Imagine the stunning ware that you could make in this kiln.

The heat of the kiln is magical and offers wonderful surprises. Ceramic glazes undergo a complete transformation in the kiln. Opening a kiln to view your treasures is a festive moment that you will never outgrow.

A heavy galvanized steel base covers the reversible brick bottom completely. It folds up under the stainless case on all sides to strengthen the firing chamber. This is one more assurance that your Paragon kiln is built to last.

Wires are fastened to the elements with heat-dissipating connectors refined and proven over many years in Paragon kilns. Elements are seated in dropped, recessed brick grooves. Costly heavy-gauge nickel-plated copper wiring is covered with high temperature glass-braided insulation. The thermocouple, which senses temperature inside the kiln, is protected with a high-nickel stainless steel sheath for long life. A switch on the front panel turns off power to the controller when the kiln is not in use. The controller is mounted near the top of the switch box for easy access.

The kiln features a top row of 2” high blank wall bricks. Since the brick is without element grooves, it is less susceptible to damage during loading than a grooved brick. The peepholes, both sides of the lid and top rim of sidewall firebrick are hardened and sealed with a special refractory coating to protect the ware from dust.

A kiln stand is included at no extra charge. The stand is complete with mar-proof plastic feet and tall enough to accommodate the optional Orton Vent Master.

The Xpress-66 is proudly made in America to exacting standards. It has a durable high temperature, water-base finish. We chose water-base paint because of the low emissions during spraying. This creates a safer working environment for our employees and cuts down on pollution.

Features of the Xpress-66

Lock-in lid support with a positive catch
Two wide-view tapered peepholes
Ventilated, louvered switch box
Two hand lifts
2 1/2” thick firebrick walls
Sentry Xpress digital controller made by Orton Ceramic Foundation
Heavy duty kiln stand with mar-proof plastic feet
Full-formed, galvanized steel base
Fall-away two stage Prop-R-Vent
Coated lid, peepholes and top rim of firebricks
Heavy gauge stainless steel case
Reversible brick bottom
Dropped, recessed brick grooves eliminate element pins

You will be amazed at the convenience of digital firing. The reliable solid-state Sentry Xpress controller continually monitors the firing so you can spend your time productively without closely watching the kiln. (Please remember, however, to check the kiln during firing and to monitor it near the expected shutoff time.) The sealed touch pad keeps out dust and is easy to wipe clean.

The controller has powerful features that you will enjoy using. Yet we have also worked hard to make the controller user-friendly.

Features of the Sentry Xpress 3-key Controller for Ceramic Kilns

Fire to a pyrometric cone by merely entering cone number and slow, medium or fast speed.

Program Review lets you check the program you are about to fire.

Program the Temperature Alarm to sound when the kiln reaches a specific temperature. Set the alarm to remind yourself to close a vented lid.

Design Ramp-Hold programs with up to 8 segments (steps).

Skip a segment in Ramp-Hold during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram.

Hold (soak) the temperature in both Cone-Fire and Ramp-Hold. Experiment with Hold to improve color saturation of china paints.

Control both heating and cooling in Ramp-Hold.

Add Hold Time during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram.

Change the target temperature in Ramp-Hold during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram.

Temperature display throughout firing and cooling in your choice of °F or °C

Thermocouple Offset adjusts the thermocouple readout.

Set the Delay to turn on the kiln later to suit your schedule.

Error Messages report mechanical problems such as a disconnected thermocouple, stuck relay or broken element.

12 Month Warranty

LED Lights show whether you are in program, review, or firing mode.

Colorful, illustrated instruction manual. Download it from the “Additional Information” section below to review these features in more detail.

The Furniture Kit

The furniture kit consists of carefully selected fireclay shelves and posts for this particular model. When estimating the price of the kiln, include the cost of furniture. The furniture allows you to stack multiple layers of ware. Without it, you could fire only the ware that would fit on the kiln bottom.

Furniture Kit for S-66, SnF-66, Xpress-66

2 C-13 Shelves (13” round x 1/2”) 1 C-13H 1/2 Shelf

1" wide Square Posts, 3 each of - 1/2”, 1”, 2”, 3”, 4”, 6” lengths

1 lb. Bag Kiln Wash

Furniture Kit Shipping Weight: 21 lbs.

Thermocouple with “special limit” wire

The thermocouple senses temperature inside the kiln. It is the small rod that extends into the firing chamber. The ¼” wide Type-K, 14-gauge, exposed-tip thermocouple is made with special-limit wire for superior accuracy. The exposed tip gives the controller a fast response time for even temperatures during holds. The thermocouple is made in America to our exacting standards.

Kiln Comes with Heavy Duty Rolling Stand, 18” Square x 12” High

A deluxe, rock solid kiln stand with locking casters is included at no extra charge. You will enjoy the convenience of effortlessly moving the kiln out of the way when not in use.

The stand has a mounting bracket for the Orton Kiln Vent and a greenware drying rack. To install an Orton Kiln Vent, slide the vent collection cup into the vent bracket. The new stand eliminates the need for the collection cup mounting bolt.

Take advantage of the heat that radiates from the kiln. Load greenware on the lower shelf. Heat from the kiln will dry the ware to prepare it for the next firing. Save the time and electrical expense of drying the ware inside the kiln.

Assemble the stand with simple tools. The stand slides together with interlocking components that assemble with one size of bolt.

Designed for production

Paragon’s warranty is not affected by frequency of use. Fire your new kiln every day if you want, even in commercial settings. That will have no effect on the warranty period.

Optional colors at no extra charge

Brighten your studio with color! Order your kiln in one of our standard colors at no extra charge . . . berry, black, blue, hot pink, jade, navy, purple, or turquoise. Scroll down to see color samples in the options section.

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Product Videos

Watch & Listen to P003 The Paragon Kiln Factory Round Kiln Assembly Line (6 min 50 sec)

Watch & Listen to P005 The Paragon Kiln Factory Firebrick Room (6 min 47 sec)

Watch & Listen to U005 Safe Installation of the Studio Electric Kiln (3 min 9 sec)

Watch & Listen to D002 Sentry Xpress Cone-Fire Demonstration (3 min)

Watch & Listen to D001 Sentry Xpress Ramp-Hold Demonstration (7 min)

Watch & Listen to P001 The Paragon Kiln Factory Sheetmetal Department (3 min 40 sec)

Watch & Listen to P009 Paragon’s Sentry Xpress 3-Key Ceramics Controller (2 min 51 sec)

Watch & Listen to P008 The Paragon Kiln Factory Inspection Station (1 min 50 sec)

Watch & Listen to Interactive Sentry Xpress 3-key Controller Demo

Watch & Listen to D007 (Spanish) Demonstracion de Quema de Conos en un Horno de Industrias Paragon con Control Sentry Xpress (3 min 16 sec)

Watch & Listen to D006 (Spanish) Demostracion Para Incrementar y Mantener La Temperatura Con un Control Sentry Xpress de Industrias Paragon (7 min 9 sec)

Watch & Listen to D003 Sentry Xpress 3-Key Controller Advanced Features (5 min 17 sec)

Specifications

Max. Temperature	2150F 1176C
Amps	15
Phase	1
Watts	3600
Nema	6-20R
TUV tested to CSA and UL Standard 499	Y
CE	N
IMPORTANT: Some areas such as Canada and Europe require a lid or door safety switch on kilns.
Control Type	Sentry Xpress 4.0 Digital 3-key Cer
Voltage	240
Hertz	60
Nema Details

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.

Kiln Type

Top Loading Round

Sides

Understanding Chamber Measurements

Chamber Volume

1.40 CU.FT.
39.64 litres

Chamber Width

14.50 IN
368 mm

Chamber Depth

13.25 IN
337 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

22.00W x 25.50D x 27.50H Inches
559W x 648D x 699H mm

The external kiln height includes a 9.5" tall stand.

Ship Size

28.50W x 28.50D x 27.00H Inches
724W x 724D x 686H mm

Ship Weight

136.00 Lbs.
61.69 Kg.

Ship Method & Notations

Important Shipping Information

This Kiln Ships Via Truck

Part Number

66611J1D00 * Base Model

Price

$1,510.39

Quantity

This price is subject to change without notice.

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Options Click on the part numbers below to see full descriptions.
	Part Number	Description	Quantity	Price
	Turquoise Paint	At no extra charge, you can order your Paragon kiln in turquoise instead of the standard blue or black. Add a splash of color to your shop! (The exact shade of paint may not match the color shown on your computer monitor. The turquoise kiln shown her		$0.00
	Hot Pink Paint	At no extra charge, you can order your Paragon kiln in bright hot pink instead of the standard blue or black. Add a splash of color to your shop! (The exact shade of paint may not match the color shown on your computer monitor. The hot pink kiln show		$0.00
	Purple Paint	At no extra charge, you can order your Paragon kiln in luxuriant purple instead of the standard blue or black. Add a splash of color to your shop! (The exact shade of paint may not match the color shown on your computer monitor. The purple kiln shown		$0.00
	Berry Paint	At no extra charge, you can order your Paragon kiln in rich berry instead of the standard blue or black. Add a splash of color to your shop! (The exact shade of paint may not match the color shown on your computer monitor. The berry kiln shown here a		$0.00
	Navy Paint	At no extra charge, you can order your Paragon kiln in navy instead of the standard blue or black. Add a splash of color to your shop! (The exact shade of paint may not match the color shown on your computer monitor. The navy kiln shown here also ma		$0.00
	Jade Paint	At no extra charge, you can order your Paragon kiln in jade instead of the standard blue or black. Add a splash of color to your shop! (The exact shade of paint may not match the color shown on your computer monitor. The jade kiln shown here also may		$0.00
	Black Paint	At no extra charge, you can order your Paragon kiln in striking black instead of the standard blue.		$0.00
	FSA66B Furniture Kit	Recommended furniture kit for the Paragon S-66, Xpress-66, TnF-66, and equivalent sized kilns. Included: 2 C-13 Shelves (13” round x 1/2”) 1 C-13H 1/2 Shelf (13” round x		$164.84

Accessories

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Usages

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Additional Information

Options

Replacement Parts

Accessories

Important Shipping Information

Manuals
Ceramic Kiln Instruction & Service Manual
Sentry Xpress 4.0 3-Key Controller: Cone-Fire and Ramp-Hold

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