Firing Supports & Saggers
Refractory firing supports, saggers and setters that protect ware and stabilise loads through repeated high-temperature firing cycles.
Tags: Stilts & Pins Posts & Props Saggers Setters Bespoke Refractory Shapes
About this product
Our firing supports and saggers are designed to protect and position ware throughout the firing process — from tableware and sanitaryware through to technical ceramics and powdered-metal sintering. The range covers stilts, posts, props, saggers, setters and bespoke refractory shapes, manufactured in a choice of high-performance ceramic materials and engineered to withstand repeated thermal cycles without distortion or premature failure. Standard ranges are complemented by custom-shaped solutions for specialist kiln furniture requirements.
What that means for you
Protect ware through firing
Shaped supports keep tableware, technical ceramics and sintered parts positioned through repeated cycles.
Long service life
Engineered refractory grades resist distortion and degradation across high-cycle firing programmes.
Custom shapes
Bespoke supports, saggers and setters manufactured to your exact ware geometry.
Versatile material choice
Cordierite, alumina, mullite, silicon carbide and zirconia — matched to firing conditions.
Reduced ware loss
Stable positioning lowers warpage, breakage and scrap during firing.
Improved firing consistency, longer kiln furniture life and reduced ware loss — helping you stabilise your firing programme and lower the cost per cycle.
Specs at a glance
| Property | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Max service temperature | Up to 1750°C | Material-dependent |
| Form factors | Standard or bespoke | Multiple ware geometries |
| MaterialsMax service temperature | 5+ grades | Cordierite to silicon carbideMaterial-dependent |
| Form factors | Multiple ware geometries | |
| Materials | Cordierite to silicon carbide |
Individual products in this range
Material options
Our firing supports and saggers are produced in a range of high-performance kiln furniture materials, each matched to specific firing conditions and ware types:
– Cordierite — low thermal expansion, ideal for fast firing cycles
– High Alumina — durable, resistant to mechanical and thermal stress
– Mullite — excellent thermal shock resistance
– Silicon Carbide (NSiC, RBSiC, RSiC) — high strength and thermal conductivity
– Zirconia — high fracture toughness for extreme conditions
Where these products work
Other ceramic components
Your questions answered
What ware types are these supports designed for?
We supply firing supports and saggers for tableware, sanitaryware, technical ceramics and powdered-metal sintering — engineered to suit ware geometry and firing temperature.
Can you supply saggers in custom shapes?
Yes. Bespoke saggers, setters and refractory shapes are available alongside our standard range — manufactured to your exact ware geometry and firing programme.
Which material lasts longest at high temperatures?
Silicon carbide grades (NSiC, RBSiC, RSiC) deliver the highest strength and thermal conductivity at extreme temperatures, while alumina and mullite offer excellent performance with strong thermal shock resistance.
Do you offer lightweight firing supports?
Yes. Cordierite supports are inherently lightweight with low thermal expansion — ideal for fast firing cycles and reducing the thermal mass of your kiln load.
How do I select the right kiln furniture for my firing programme?
Send us your firing temperature, cycle time, ware type and kiln dimensions — our team will recommend the right supports, saggers and materials to optimise consistency and service life.
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Send us your firing programme or sagger drawing — our team will help you specify the right supports, saggers and materials for your kiln.