Kilns typically operate in the range of 800–1,800°C. They are designed for processes such as sintering, vitrification, or glazing. Kilns can be either batch type—such as shuttle and elevator kilns—or continuous, such as tunnel kilns and roller hearth kilns.
Ovens generally operate at 200–600°C and are primarily used for drying, curing, or preheating. They are usually air-heated and can also be configured as batch systems—such as walk-in ovens—or continuous systems, such as mesh belt or rotary ovens.
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