Metal Pin
Replacement firing tray pins that support restorations clear of the tray surface through the furnace cycle. A worn or bent pin is replaced for very little, instead of replacing the whole tray.
Specification
| Catalogue Reference | K2811 |
|---|---|
| Packing | 20pcs/bag |
Every value above is reproduced from the You Dent catalogue for this item. Anything not listed is confirmed in writing on the quotation rather than estimated here.
Key Benefits
- A worn or bent pin is replaced for very little, instead of replacing the whole tray.
- Round 72 mm and 80 mm, square 55 mm and 65 mm, plus multistation and VITA-type formats.
- Watering plates, pallets and mixing slabs for porcelain build-up, and round, square and multistation honeycomb firing trays with metal, ceramic and Amann Girrbach pins.
Problems It Solves
- Pins distorted by repeated firings
- Restorations sitting unevenly
- Trays retired because of their pins
Who It Is For
- Ceramists
- Laboratories running repeated high-temperature cycles
How It Compares
Ceramic pins carry less heat into the restoration and do not oxidise; metal pins are more robust in handling.
Use Guide
Replace pins as a set rather than singly so support heights stay consistent across the tray.
Configurations
The catalogue lists this item under more than one reference, one per configuration. Quote the reference you need and we will confirm it back to you.
| Reference | Configuration |
|---|---|
| K2811 | Metal Pin |
Where It Is Used
Firing single crowns supported clear of the tray surface
Running a full case of units in one cycle on a multistation tray
Replacing pins that have distorted after repeated firings
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Questions About Metal Pin
Will these pins fit my tray?
They fit the honeycomb pitch of the trays in this catalogue. If your tray is from another supplier, send a photo and a measurement and we will check.
How do I get a price for Metal Pin?
Send us the quantity and your destination country on WhatsApp or by email and we will quote Metal Pin delivered. It can be consolidated into one shipment with anything else you are ordering from the Honeycomb Firing Trays and Pins range.
Get a Price on Metal Pin
Send the quantity and your destination country. We will confirm specification, voltage where it applies, and the delivered price in writing.