When 61 Litres Isn't Enough
The V80 is for studios that have grown past what a 61-litre kiln can offer — whether that's because the load size is too large, the firing frequency is too high, or the work demands more headroom than the smaller IKON models can provide. At 82 litres, it's a meaningful step up in capacity without requiring a move to a front-loading professional kiln.
The triple-layer insulation is the V80's defining engineering feature. Three layers dramatically reduce heat loss through the kiln walls — the practical result is more even temperature distribution throughout the chamber (important when you're loading 82 litres of work at different positions), lower electricity consumption per firing, and faster recovery between loads. For studios firing regularly, the running cost difference over time is significant.
Like all IKON kilns, the V80 is manufactured in Stoke-on-Trent with a 3-year warranty. At this scale, the electrical installation requirements are more significant than for smaller models — call us before ordering and we'll talk you through what your studio will need.