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PKM9D

Knife Making

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Features

Paragon PKM-9D Heat Treating Furnace

Machine shops save time with a furnace at their disposal in their own shop. You will no longer send a die out for heat treating, wait for its return and then send it out again for additional heat treating.

The PKM-9D, our smallest standard-order furnace, measures 8 1/2” wide, 4 1/2” high and 9” deep inside. The PKM-9D is small, but powerful. It will reach 1850° F. within 45 minutes. The PKM-9D fires on a 120 volt, 20 amp circuit.

Solid construction

The door swings open with one-handed operation. A counter-weight handle holds the door securely closed. The door has a vent hole, so you can see inside the furnace during firing. Metal covers seal the vent holes when not in use. (Always wear Paragon firing safety glasses when looking into a hot furnace.) The furnace is insulated with refractory firebrick. The elements are mounted in dropped, recessed grooves machined into the firebrick. Paragon invented this type of groove in 1952. This groove protects the element for long life and low maintenance. Elements are simple to replace because they’re exposed rather than embedded. You can thread new elements into place following clear instructions in the manual.

The firing chamber is protected by a steel case painted in high temperature blue. A built-in stand lifts the firing chamber safely off your work table, so no extra stand is needed. The door is mounted with a heavy duty hinge for smooth opening. A micro-switch shuts off the power to the elements when the door is opened. We use high temperature wire in the switch box for long life. A heat shield, mounted between the switch box and furnace, helps keep the switch box components cool even during extended operation. To further dissipate heat, the switch box is extra large and generously louvered. Each furnace comes with a cord and plug for immediate installation and a one year warranty.

Complete instructions

Your furnace includes a wiring diagram, programming instructions, and heat treating manual. The manual gives you basic heat treating instructions for D2, 440C, ATS 34 and 154 CM. The manual is written in plain English for the beginner.

Specifications

Max. Temperature	2000F 1093C
Amps	15
Phase	1
Watts	1800
Nema	5-15P
Breaker Size	20
Circuit Wire Size	14 gauge
TUV tested to CSA and UL Standard 499	N
CE	N
IMPORTANT: Some areas such as Canada and Europe require a lid or door safety switch on kilns.
Control Type	Sentry Digital 12-key Non-Ceramic
Voltage	120
Hertz	60
Disclaimer: The specifications above assume that the kiln will be plugged into a dedicated circuit. Local electric codes supersede our recommendations. The pricing and electrical specifications for the above products reflect their design for use in the United States. The International versions of most models will have variations in electrical specifications and price due to consumer safety requirements or electrical regulations.

Kiln Type

Front Loading Square

Sides

Understanding Chamber Measurements

Chamber Volume

0.19 CU.FT.
5.38 litres

Chamber Width

8.50 IN
216 mm

Chamber Depth

9.00 IN
229 mm

Chamber Height

4.50 IN
114 mm

The Outer Size of the Kiln and the Shipping Size: Width = Left to Right; Depth = Front to Back; Height = Top to Bottom

Outer Size

25.00W x 14.00D x 13.50H Inches
635W x 356D x 343H mm

Ship Size

28.00W x 21.00D x 24.00H Inches
711W x 533D x 610H mm

Ship Weight

62.00 Lbs.
28.12 Kg.

Ship Method & Notations

This Kiln Ships Via UPS

Part Number

PKM9D * Base Model

Price

$1,020.00

Quantity

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Options
	Part Number	Description	Quantity	Price
	1332 Gas Inlet Flow Meter	The Benefits and Limitations Oxygen in the furnace forms a scale on the surface of knife blades and other parts during heat treating. To avoid surface scale, wrap the parts in heat treating foil or inject an inert		$200.00
	TF62	RS232 PORT ON SENTRY 2 CONTROLLERS (PC CONTROL) The RS232 is a computer port mounted to the kiln. You can monitor the kiln from a computer and store a record of each firing on your hard drive. Print graphs of firings.		$360.00
	Firing Safety Glasses	Wear firing safety glasses whenever looking into the firing chamber of a hot kiln. Filters the infra-red and ultra-violet light. Reduces glare, makes pyrometric cones easier to see. Paragon no longer sells firing safety glasses. Instead, y		$0.00
	Knifemakers Heat Treating Kit	Contains 1 pair hot gloves, 1 heat treating fork, 4 knifeholders, and 8 firebrick supports. Hot Gloves For intermittent handling of hot objects up to 400° F. Sold in pairs. Not intended for handling hot blades. Heat Treatin		$75.00