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kiln post
Japanese: 支柱
Supports used to raise shelf boards or lift perforated panels with deep sagging.
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A kiln post is a refractory support used to hold up kiln shelves inside an electric kiln. It is used when multiple kiln shelves are employed to create multiple layers within the kiln, ensuring proper spacing between the shelves. They are made of refractory materials (such as alumina and mullite) and possess the strength to resist deformation or collapse even at high temperatures.
Choosing the correct height for kiln posts is important. Select posts of the appropriate height based on the height of the pieces (number of stacked pieces and mold height) to ensure sufficient space between the pieces and the shelf above. Additionally, to account for warping of the shelves due to thermal expansion, supporting them evenly with multiple posts will help extend the shelf’s service life.
This entry is written in Japanese by Rei Chikaoka and translated for readers outside Japan. If something reads oddly, the original is the source of truth.