Product Overview
Paragon Double Barrel 18T Pro 3-Zone Knife Oven – Precision Heat Treating with Advanced Temperature Control
The Paragon Double Barrel 18T Pro 3-Zone knife oven is engineered for professional bladesmiths and metalworkers who demand precise, consistent heat treating results. Featuring three solid-state relays (SSRs) mounted to aluminum heat sinks, this kiln offers silent, durable operation with superior temperature control during holds. SSRs outperform traditional mechanical relays by lasting longer and having no moving parts to wear out.
Three-Zone Temperature Control for Uniform Heat
What sets the Double Barrel 18T Pro apart is its 3-zone design—dividing the firing chamber into three independently controlled sections, each equipped with its own “special limit” thermocouple sensor. Positioned at 3”, 9”, and 15” along the chamber’s top, these exposed-tip, fast-response thermocouples allow the Sentinel Smart Touch controller to adjust temperatures precisely in each zone, ensuring even heat distribution along the length of your blades or tools. This uniformity can be tested with a Rockwell Hardness Tester for quality assurance.
Fast and Efficient Firing
Constructed with a ceramic fiber firing chamber and surface-mounted “wavy” heating elements designed for rapid heat dissipation, the kiln reaches 1500°F in just 15 minutes. The thick 2½” ceramic fiber insulation ensures excellent heat retention while protecting your workspace.
Advanced Digital Sentinel Smart Touch Controller
The deluxe touch-screen Sentinel controller stores up to 12 custom heat treating programs with as many as 32 segments each, letting you fine-tune ramp rates, target temperatures, and hold times. For beginners, Novice Mode provides programming guidance. Additionally, the controller can operate a vent or gas injection flow meter during specific program segments for enhanced atmosphere control.
User-Friendly Guillotine Door with Safety Features
The guillotine-style door opens upward effortlessly with one hand, keeping the hot door surface safely away from you. Assisted by springs on each side, it provides durable, long-lasting performance. A door safety switch automatically cuts power to the heating elements when the door is opened, though the controller continues displaying temperature readings for safety and convenience.
Optional Gas Injection Flow Meter
To reduce surface scale on steel blades during heat treating, an optional gas injection flow meter can introduce an inert gas such as argon into the chamber. This displaces oxygen, minimizing oxidation and improving blade finish. The meter can be added as a kit or ordered pre-installed.
Technical Specifications
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Maximum Temperature: 2350°F (1287°C)
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Chamber Size: 13.25" W x 18" D x 5.25" H
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Chamber Volume: 0.72 cu. ft. (20.39 liters)
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Voltage: 240V
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Amperage: 30A
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Wattage: 7050W
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Phase: Single
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Receptacle: NEMA 6-30R
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Breaker Size: 40A
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Circuit Wire Size: 8 gauge copper
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Outer Dimensions: 20.5" W x 32" D x 18" H
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Weight: Approx. 165 lbs
The Paragon Double Barrel 18T Pro 3-Zone knife oven is a robust, high-performance kiln built to meet the demanding requirements of knife making and metal heat treating professionals. Its precise temperature zoning, fast heat-up time, and user-friendly design deliver reliable, repeatable results for superior blade quality.
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Product Specifications
Warranty Information
Paragon kilns are warranted to the original purchaser by Paragon Industries, L.P. (herein Paragon), subject to the listed exclusions below, to be free of defects in workmanship for the periods specified below. The warranty period begins from the date of shipment from the Paragon factory unless the date of the original purchase from an authorized Paragon distributor or dealer can be established.
