AMACO / Excel
Educator-favorite kilns from American Art Clay Co. We manufacture replacement elements for the Excel and HF series top-loading electric kilns.
All our AMACO / Excel replacement elements are wound using premium Kanthal A1 wire to match or exceed original factory resistance specifications.
Popular AMACO / Excel Models
Excel EX-270
6 Elements • 240V/208V
Excel EX-365
6 Elements • 240V
HF-105
4 Elements • 240V
HF-101
3 Elements • 240V
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Request Custom BuildOhmic Precision
We verify the Ohms per foot for every AMACO / Excel element to ensure your kiln fires evenly and reaches temperature efficiently.
Tail Styles
Whether your AMACO / Excel uses pigtails, threaded studs, or flat tabs, we manufacture the exact termination you need.
Direct Warranty
As the manufacturer, we stand behind every coil with a direct replacement guarantee against manufacturing defects.
Installation Guide
How to seat, tension, and terminate replacement elements correctly.
Troubleshooting
Common symptoms of failing elements and what to check before reordering.
Technical Specs
Wire gauges, resistance ranges, and Kanthal A1 properties we wind to.
Helpful Articles
Industrial
Furnace Heating Coil Replacement: Element Types and How to Choose
A furnace heating coil burns out, and the right replacement isn’t always obvious. Here are the four furnace element materials by temperature, how to choose, and how to tell when a coil is done.
Buying Guide
Custom-Wound vs. OEM Replacement Elements: Which Should You Buy?
Both will heat your equipment — but cost, lead time, and availability set them apart. Here is how to choose between a custom-wound element and the OEM part.
Maintenance
5 Signs Your Kiln Elements Are Failing
Kiln elements rarely fail all at once — they fade. Spotting the warning signs early lets you replace them on your schedule, not in the middle of a firing.