Paragon Dragon 27 Kiln | Large Front-Load Cone 10 Kiln

Product Overview

Paragon Dragon 27 Pottery Kiln

Exceptional element life

The Paragon Dragon 27 Kiln is a professional-grade, front-loading ceramic kiln designed for potters, educators, and production studios that require durability, capacity, and precision. With a spacious 27" wide x 27" deep x 27" high chamber, this kiln easily accommodates tall ceramic pieces, large sculptures, and multiple shelf layers, making it perfect for high-volume firing. Rated for Cone 10 (2350°F), the Dragon 27 is ideal for stoneware, porcelain, and all types of high-fire clay. It features a front-loading design for easy, ergonomic loading and is built with thick 3" firebrick walls for exceptional insulation and energy efficiency. The Sentry Digital Controller provides fully customizable firing schedules with ramp/hold capability for both bisque and glaze cycles. Built with heavy-duty hardware, industrial casters, and stainless steel components, the Dragon 27 is a long-lasting workhorse for serious ceramic production.

The Paragon Dragon 27 kiln exudes power. Its 21,600 watts heat the 27” wide, 27” deep, 36” high interior to cone 10 with ample power to spare. This results in long element life, because the elements do not “struggle” to reach high temperatures. Dropped, recessed grooves seat industrial-gauge elements.

Extra insulation saves energy and lengthens cooling. The 4” thick walls, top and door are made of 3” firebrick backed by 1” of ceramic fiber block insulation. The floor is 4 ½” thick firebrick. The extra insulation not only saves energy but also cools the kiln slowly without having to turn the elements back on. This gives the micro-crystalline structure and color of the glaze sufficient time for full development. Cool slowly to achieve dramatic shifts in glaze color such as iron reds and enjoy the richer look of gas firing. Create breathtaking pottery in the exciting Paragon Super Dragon kiln.

Hinged switch box for easy maintenance

The ventilated switch box is generously slotted for air circulation for the long life of the electrical components. Hinged at the bottom, the switch box opens wide for easy maintenance. Open the box in seconds by merely removing two screws at the top. A folding support arm holds the box in the open position. There is plenty of working space around electrical components. A bank of built-in NEC/UL compliant high-amperage fuses protects the kiln and circuit wiring.

Doorway Clearance: The Super Dragon will fit through a 42” doorway.

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.

Optional colors at no extra charge - Let us know if you want the new design design and specifications!

FEATURES OF THE GENESIS TOUCH SCREEN CONTROLLER -

*Touch-screen technology for the user interface
*Easy-to-follow screen descriptions
*Different user-interface levels, which can be set to match the user’s firing knowledge
*Graphical display of the firing process right at the controller
*Store up to 30 custom user programs
*Up to 32 segments per program
*Ability to make adjustment during a firing such as add segments, add temperature, and skip segments
*Built in diagnostics testing for use with a current sensor
*Alarm
*Error Codes
*WiFi enabled for easy software updating
*Register your Genesis on the manufacturer web site or mobile app for remote monitoring of your kiln

Extra insulation saves energy and lengthens cooling. The 4” thick walls, top, and door are made of 3” firebrick backed by 1” of ceramic fiber block insulation. The floor is 4 ½” thick firebrick. The inner door is recessed to help seal in the heat. Because these kilns store heat so efficiently, elements last longer.

The extra insulation not only saves energy but also cools the kiln slowly without having to turn the elements back on. This gives the micro-crystalline structure and color of the glaze sufficient time for full development. Cool slowly to achieve dramatic shifts in glaze color such as iron reds and enjoy the richer look of gas firing. Create breathtaking pottery in this exciting kiln.

Long-lasting mercury relays power the elements. A bank of built-in NEC/UL compliant high-amperage fuses protects the kiln and circuit wiring.

The ventilated switch box is generously louvered for air circulation for the long life of the electrical components. Yet dust is kept to a minimum. Hinged at the bottom, the switch box opens wide for easy maintenance. Open the box in seconds by merely removing two screws at the top. A folding support arm holds the box in the open position. There is plenty of working space around electrical components.

Doorway Clearance

The Dragon will fit through a 34” doorway if the handles and back element cover are temporarily removed.

Dragon Features

Saves electricity with extra insulation
Cone 10, 2350°F
3” insulating firebrick and 1” non-organic block insulation in walls, top and door: 4” total thickness
4 ½” thick firebrick bottom
Long-lasting mercury relays
Type K thermocouple with ¼” sheath, or optional Type-S
Sentinel Touch Screen Controller - Extremely Versatile
Case temperature at cone 10: 170°F (compared to 400-500°F for standard firebrick kilns)
Two 1” non-tapered peepholes in the left side of the kiln
1” space between switch box and kiln keeps electrical components cooler for long life.
Hinged switch box opens easily for maintenance.
UL/CUL & NEC compliant fuses for safety
Available in 200, 208, 220, 240, 480 v, 1 & 3 phase
Proportional power elements for more even heating

The Optional 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.

Dragon Furniture Kit

1 C-30 Shelf (22" x 22")

4 - C30H ½ Shelf (22" x 11")

1½” wide Square Posts, 8 each of -

4”, 6”, 8” lengths

1 lb. Bag Kiln Wash

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.

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.

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