Skutt Scarab Mini Digital Kiln
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THE SCARAB MINI - ANNEALING KILN has single door with adjustable point rests designed for working with Borosilicate Glass. The 4 button controller has programming features specifically designed for annealing Borosilicate glass. The wood handle stays cool making it easy to operate the doors. Easy access to components for repairs. Solid State Relays for long life. Main door with smooth re-engineered hinge will allow you to work with larger diameter tubing. Designed by noted lampworking artist Marcel Braun. Features easy to use controller, side elements, stainless steel main door, low mass type K thermocouple, and balanced wood door handle with optional 4" easy-glide point rest for more loading flexibility. Phase: 1 Volts: 240 Amps: 27 Watts: 3840 Temp: 1700F Cubic Feet: 1.4 Opening: 27" x 16" Depth: 12" Wire Size: 12 Breaker Size: 20 Ship Weight: 220lbs. Secondary point rest included!
Skutt Mini Scarab (Flameworking Kiln)
Discontinued! When our stock is gone they are gone for good. Free shipping only to commercial location within the 48 continental USA. Shipping Dimensions: 30" L x 31" W x 52" H (27.99 CuFt) 220 lbs.
Overview
The Mini Scarab (not so mini) has become a very common fixture among the Flameworking Community. It’s big enough to handle the most common pieces yet small enough to go mobile.
Features (Highlights)
The Controller
Marcel knows how important to know how long your piece is at he set point temperature. That is why he programmed a feature in the controller that tells you exactly that amount of time. If you dip below that temperature it waits until it is back to set point and restarts the clock.
Primary Point Rest
The Primary Point rest is designed to slide up and down to support your rods and tubes. If your handles are extremely long we would suggest adding the Optional Secondary Point Rest which extends further out from the kiln and is fully adjustable up and down.
When you are ready to anneal you slide all the point rest up tight against the doggie door to seal off the chamber.
The point rest is constructed of solid brick and stainless steel for maximum life. To operate it simply loosen the the knob, slide the rest to the position desired and tighten the knob. It was specifically designed to be a one hand operation so you can hold your glass with the other hand.
Balanced Main Door
The Main Chamber Door hinge system has been completely redesigned with precision hardware for smoother operation. The door is balanced using an counterweight. The arms holding the counter weight were engineered with a precise bend that places the counterweight in a neutral position when the door is half open. This allows for enough weight when the door is down to keep it closed and keeps it from wanting to get away from you when you open it.
The entire door is constructed of insulating fire brick surrounded by heavy gauge stainless steel. The handle is also constructed of stainless steel to prevent corrosion.
The “Doggie” Door
The Doggie Door (sometimes referred to as bead door) is the brainchild of master flameworker Marcel Braun. It is constructed using a channeled stainless steel frame which holds a section of soft fiberboard. When you close the door it rests gently on your glass handles, sealing in the heat without scratching the glass. If they ever wear out you can replace them easily and inexpensively.
The doors are counterbalanced to stay open on there own with weighted wood handles that stay cool to the touch.
Removeable Chassis
Let’s face it, these kilns are heavy!. The last thing you want to do is to start wrestling around with them to get at a component that needs to be replaced. All Scarab kilns are designed with a Removable Chasis which holds all the main electrical and electronic components. Just remove the screws that hold it in place and slide it out. You can even disconnect the power cord and ship the whole thing back to Skutt for testing if necessary.
One of the most problematic components of kilns has traditionally been the relays. Mechanical relays have a limited life which is why Skutt has upgraded all Scarab Kilns with Solid State Relays. These relays or kept cool with a fan mounted in the side of the kiln (not necessary on the Mini Scarab because the Amps are so low).
Carry Handles
Did I mention these kilns are heavy? Every Scarab kiln is equipped with two pairs of handles so the can be moved easier. The handles are ergonomically placed to balance the weight while you are carrying it and also positioned low enough so you can lift it onto a table.
Optional Secondary Point Rest
The Optional Secondary Point Rests, another unique design of Marcel Braun, are generally ordered on just about every Scarab that goes out of here. Flameworkers love its ability to hold long handles, preventing their work from popping up off the floor. Its well thought out design allows you to move the rest to almost any position you want.
It not only moves in and out but also moves up and down. The scalloped edge ensures that your rods will stay in place. Do Not Forget To Order This Upgrade.
Information
Chamber Capacity
Approximately 12 in. x 16 in. opening and 12 in. high: 1.4 cubic feet.
Specifications
- Model: MINI SCARAB
- Phase: 1
- Volts: 240
- Amps: 16
- Watts: 3840
- Temp (F): Cone 0, 1700 F
- Cubic Ft: 1.4
- Opening (in): 12.00 x 16.00
- Depth (in): 12
- NEMA Receptacle: 6-20
- Ship Dims. (in): 30 x 31 x 52
- *Ship Wt. (lbs): 220
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