All kilns ship free! Smaller kilns ship via UPS Ground and larger kilns ship via truck. For more info click here. If you are in the St. Louis area our staff will DELIVER your kiln! Did you know ALL of our full time staff members are factory trained kiln technicians? We are not just a website, we are a brick and mortar retail store that has been in St. Louis for over 20 years. About the Skutt GM1018 Glass KilnThe GM1018 is a side fired kiln, which means you can fuse or slump on multiple levels. Depending on your projects, you can fire up to 3 layers of similar projects which basically triples your firing capacity. Zone Control is standard on this model so temperatures stay uniform top to bottom.The Skutt GM1018 is part of Skutt's Production Glass Kiln line. This kiln is extremely versatile and allows for fusing on multiple layers. With Zone Control standard, the GM PK kilns fire evenly top to bottom. The 18" deep chamber make this kiln ideal for large drop molds and annealing large sculptures. The multi-sided sectional design makes this kiln easy to move and the coated brick lid prevents particles from falling into your work.Controller - Sophisticated, Yet Easy to Use Use of of Skutt's built in programs or customize your own.Current Sensing TechnologySkutt is one of the few brands that installs a Current Sensor in every GlassMaster Kiln.Sectional DesignMakes moving, repair and installation much easier.Balanced ElementsTo compensate for heat loss through the lid and slab, Skutt directs more heat to these areas when they design the elements.Zone ControlThermocouple in each section of the kiln allows controller to control each section separately to even out temperature variations top to bottom.The ThermocoupleThin-walled inconel cover equals faster reaction time and higher accuracy.The GM1018 Furniture Kit Includes:3 - 19.5" x 19.5" x 5/8" Thick (10 Sided) Shelves12 - 4" Posts Electrical Specifications - Skutt GM1018 Phase Voltage Amps Max. Temp. Cu. Ft. Height Width Shipping Weight Copper Wire Size Breaker Size NEMA Receptacle Config 1 240 39.4 1800 4.6 18" 23.5" 207 LBS 8 50 6-50 1 208 40 1800 4.6 18" 23.5" 207 LBS 8 50 6-50 Download a specification sheet for the Skutt GM1018 240V 1PhaseDownload a specification sheet for the Skutt GM1018 208V 1Phase Download the complete Skutt Glass Kiln Color Brochure with Electrical Specs.(PDF 2.1MB) Need technical specs on installing a kiln? Here's the brochrue for you. This covers everything from venting and hvac to flooring and electrical specs. (PDF .5MB) Make the smart choice brochure from Skutt. Skutt is the number one selling kiln in America. Find out why. (PDF .5MB) Sophisticated, Yet Easy to Use ControllerGlassFire Mode allows you to write a program simply by choosing your technique and the speed. It’s that easy!Write your own firing programs with up to 8 Segments using Ramp and Hold. Now you can store up to 12 programs.Built in Diagnostics give you or our technicians the ability to diagnose kiln problems with just a few button presses.The Alarm feature allows you to set a temperature alarm that will notify you when the kiln is at peak temperature.Adjust temperatures or hold times while the kiln is firing using Add Time or Add Temp or simply press Anneal Now to set your project and begin annealing it.Use the Delay Start feature to fire the kiln when it is convenient for you to be there when the kiln reaches temperature. Current Sensing Technology Skutt is one of the few brands that installs a Current Sensor in every KilnMaster Kiln. This allows you to read the Amperage of each section of the kiln as well as the Voltage and Voltage Under Load.Now with the touch of a few buttons you can give those readings over the phone to your kiln repair technician so they can troubleshoot the problem and make sure they have the correct parts when they come out for the repair. This Saves Time and Money.Prior to the use of these current sensors someone would have to come to your house and test the amperage and voltage inside the control box with live wires exposed. This system is Much Safer. Sectional DesignMoving - Imagine trying to move a kiln into the basement or through a narrow door without being able to break it down into sections.Repair - No more standing on your head in the kiln to replace those bottom elements or removing every brick in the kiln to get to the one you want to replace. Just remove the control box, unhook the buckles and place the section you want to work on on a table.Replacement - We hope nothing really bad happens to your kiln … but … if it does, isn’t nice to know you can replace one bad section instead of the whole kiln? Balanced ElementsA large amount of the heat you lose in your kiln passes to through the lid and slab of your kiln. To compensate for this, Skutt directs more heat to these areas when they design the elements. The fact that we have twice the element grooves in our kilns gives us more design flexibility than some of our competitors. It also gives you more loading options since it is always recommended to have at least one element radiating between each layer of shelves. Oh and by the way, twice the grooves means you get twice the amount of element wire, which means each element doesn’t have to work as hard, which means longer element life! Whew! Zone ControlThermocouple in each section of the kiln allows controller to control each section separately to even out temperature variations top to bottom.Critical when fusing on multiple shelves and annealing large blown vessels.Works in conjunction with balanced elements to ensure firing efficiency. The ThermocoupleThin-walled inconel cover equals faster reaction time and higher accuracy.Easy and quick to replace.GM818, GM1018. and GM1227 all come with Zone Control. Since these kilns are designed to fire on multiple levels we place a thermocouple in each section to keep the temperature uniform from top to bottom. The Lid LifterYour GM1227-3 comes with standard with a Lid Lifter.Lift your lid with very little effort.All stainless construction.Easy and safe to tension. The WarrantyUnlike most warranties, Skutts covers Parts AND Labor.Never Pro-Rated.Serviced by the most extensive, knowledgeable and talented distributor network in the industry.Backed by a company whose mission statement is “We help you make great things”. When your kiln is down, you can’t make great things. And So Much More!When you are buying a kiln, you are not just buying the equipment, you are also buying the service that comes before and after the sale. From the moment Skutt cuts that first brick to the day you open the box, to the day you are ready to retire it, Skutt's reputation is on the line and we take that very seriously.
