Monitoring & Verification If you are looking for the best product to help monitor your High Temperature Process, let Orton Help you with the right solution. Pyrometric Cones, TempCheks, TempTabs and PTCR are available. All of these products are independent of your electronics and allow you to monitor your process temperatures alongside your ware being fired. more details Products for Kilnsventing systems and
electronic controllers Orton does not make kilns but we do supply high quality venting systems and electronic controllers for electric Kilns and furnaces. Orton VentMaster Vent Systems and Orton AutoFire Controllers and other Productivity and Safety Items are available. more details Thermal Analysis Measurement and
Glass Testing Equipment Orton dilatometers are known globally as reliable instruments measuring thermal expansion of materials at high temperature. Glass testing Equipment measures Annealing and Strain points, Viscosity Measurement (Beam Bending / Parallel Plate) and Softening points (Labino / Littleton methods) of glass. Orton also makes a Rotating Spindle Viscometer and Gradient Furnaces. more details Materials TestingMaterials Testing
And Research Center The Orton Materials Testing and Research Center is a full service independent test facility offering over 100 ASTM tests. Orton's ability to deliver timely test results makes it the “go to” Lab for companies in the Refractory, Ceramic and Glass Industries. Orton is continually looking for ways to assist its customers and has recently added a new corrosion resistance test for refractory material. more details
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Orton is pleased to announce its partnership with Hot Disk of Gothenburg, Sweden representing Hot Disk in the Eastern USA, as well as Central and South America. Mr. Jim Baldwin is the Product Manager for Hot Disk and brings over 30 years experience to manufacturing, sales and service of thermal lab equipment. To see a complete lineup of Hot Disk products you can visit our Hot Disk page HERE.
To reach us by email CLICK HERE or call us at 614-818-1330.
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Save the Dates! - Next Online Course Scheduled for July 2021
Advanced Thermal Properties of Refractories
Taught by Dr. Joseph Homeny, the course will consist of 4 live, online, 3 hour sessions. The course is a combination of classroom lectures and live laboratory demonstrations. For additional details, please CLICK HERE. The classes will be held on July 6th, 8th, 13th and 15th.
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The Orton Ceramic Foundation
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Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation
We Are Committed to the Advancement of Science ...
The Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation serves the global materials industry providing products for thermal process verification, thermo-analytical instruments and materials testing services. We are focused on providing the ceramics and metals industries products and services second to none, working directly with our customers to understand their needs. The Orton Ceramic Foundation has provided the standard for firing verification for more than 100 years. Working directly with our customers Orton continually explores new products and services with the same commitment our founder Dr. Edward Orton Jr. made to the ceramic industry over 100 years ago.
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Orton Supports the National K-12 Ceramic Foundation
The Orton Foundation proudly supports the National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition.
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Upcoming Conferences, Exhibits and Trade Shows
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NCECA - Virtual May 2021
PowderMet 2021 - Hybrid Format - Orlando, FL June 20-23, 2021
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Case Study on Creep Behavior and Measurement
Understanding creep behavior provides insights for design improvements and quality assurance.
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FROM THE BLOG...
03/09/2021Hot Disk Instruments added to Orton's Instrument Line
Orton is pleased to announce its partnership with Hot Disk of Gothenburg, Sweden representing Hot...
01/07/2021Jessica Putnam-Phillips on ClayShare
Jessica explains how Pyrometric cones help the firing process. Click here to Watch her on ClayShare...
09/03/2020Sue McLeod and Witness Cones
We ran across this recent post from Sue McLeod that explains why she uses Witness Cones in her firings. ...
