NSiC Kiln Shelf — 18" × 18" × 5/16"
Square Advanced Ceramic Shelf
Built for professional potters and production studios. This shelf is made from nitride-bonded silicon carbide (NSiC). It carries less weight than conventional options while handling the demands of regular high-fire use.
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Features
• Lighter than standard silicon carbide or 1" cordierite shelves, easier to lift and move
• Holds its shape after repeated full loads at high temperature
• Flush-fit design — two shelves line up to create a continuous 18" × 36" work surface
• Rated to 2600°F (1427°C)
Works with:
• Large reduction gas kilns
• Front-loading electric kilns
• Soda and salt-glaze firing environments
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What You Get
Low Thermal Mass
Heats up and cools down faster, shorter firing cycles
Dense Surface
Glaze drips wipe off clean, less kiln wash needed
Precision-Flat
Even heat across the shelf, fewer warped pieces
18" × 18" Format
Stacks and spaces easily, more room to plan your load
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Who It's For
Studios that fire often and need shelves that stay flat and reliable. The lighter weight makes loading and unloading easier on the body, and puts less strain on the kiln interior.
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Specs
Material: Nitride-Bonded Silicon Carbide (NSiC)
Size: 18" × 18" × 5/16"
Max Temp: 2600°F / 1427°C
Weight: Approximately 50% lighter than traditional shelves