New Top-Loading Product Line Available Direct in the UK

“Top loading kilns are not ergonomic, but ADVANCER®shelves are so light, and it’s a lot less strain on your back when you have to lean way over and put in the shelves. ADVANCER®shelves do not warp, and they do not sag, across hundreds of firings.”
– Brett Wulc

ADVANCER kiln shelves are now available in sizes optimised for top-loading electric kilns, with direct stocking in the UK. These shelves are specifically designed to fit resistance coil element kilns both in round and half round sizes.

Available directly in the UK: 350mm, 418mm, 467mm, 508mm, 534mm, 686mm round and half round kiln shelves in the proven 8mm thickness. Perfect for Rohde, Nabertherm, Ikon, Northern Kilns, Skutt & L&L kilns.

Additional UK options via special order

Square and rectangular shelves are available for UK customers through our special order programme. Ideal for front-loading electric, gas or soda kilns. Contact us for sizing options and lead times.

Energy Savings with UK Electricity Pricing

The energy efficiency advantages of low-mass silicon carbide kiln shelves are particularly compelling for UK studios given energy costs.

Increased Capacity

Thinner shelves add more vertical space. This allows more ware to be loaded in the kiln for each firing.

Replacement Costs Avoided

Cordierite shelves typically need replacement every 3-5 years. NSiC Advancer shelves last decades.

Maintenance Time Saved

Maintenance is drastically reduced compared to traditional cordierite shelves.

For a full set of ADVANCER shelves costing approximately £1,600-2,400, the payback period for active UK studios is typically 12-18 months—even faster than US studios due to higher UK energy costs.