HTS Eclipse – Mounting Brackets for Brightfire Glass Burners

Overview

The Eclipse Gimbal Mounting Bracket is an essential component of a well-designed glass furnace combustion system. Specifically designed for use with Eclipse glass industry burners, it provides the capability to precisely align a burner on the proper firing axis while maintaining a sealed-in firing condition. Two configurations are available: the arm style bracket for side-of-port firing positions, and the pedestal style bracket for underport firing — each offering robust, repeatable adjustment and long operational life.

The gimbal pivot point design allows angular adjustment of the burner about both the horizontal and vertical axis without repositioning the bracket, while maintaining a sealed connection to the furnace. This sealed-in firing capability, combined with the compatible Eclipse ball-end tip and socket plate system, has been documented to yield an average 5% fuel savings. Uniform bolt sizing throughout the bracket simplifies field adjustment, and brass locking bolts hold all set positions firm against vibration.

Features & Benefits

• Gimbal pivot point design — allows horizontal and vertical angular adjustment without repositioning the bracket, maintaining burner seal throughout the adjustment range
• Two bracket styles — arm style for side-of-port firing; pedestal style for underport firing positions
• Angular adjustment of ±7° on both horizontal and vertical axis — enables precise flame positioning for optimized heat transfer and coverage
• Vertical adjustment of ±1 in — provides additional positioning flexibility during installation and furnace heatup
• 360° axial rotation — allows full rotational alignment during initial bracket setup
• Alignment tube supplied — accurately simulates burner position during bracket installation to ensure correct working distance between socket plate and gimbal pivot point
• Uniform bolt sizes throughout — simplifies field adjustment using only two ratchet wrenches
• Oversized taps and brass locking bolts — prevents thread seizure and holds set positions firm against vibration
• Compatible with Eclipse socket plate and ball-end tip system — maintains a reliable furnace seal during firing and adjustment
• Documented average 5% fuel savings — achieved through maintained sealed-in firing conditions during burner adjustment
• Angular indication scales — serve as reference when realigning firing axis to improve flame coverage
• Robust construction — delivers long operational life in high-temperature glass furnace environments

Technical Specifications

• Adjustment principle: Gimbal pivot point (sealed angular adjustment)
• Angular adjustment: ±7° horizontal and vertical axis
• Vertical adjustment: ±1 in
• Axial rotation: 360°
• Bracket styles: Arm style (side-of-port) / Pedestal style (underport)
• Compatible equipment: Burners with Eclipse ball-end tip and socket plate
• Alignment tube: Supplied to accurately simulate burner position during installation
• Locking mechanism: Brass locking bolts; oversized taps to prevent thread seizure
• Adjustment tooling: Uniform bolt sizes — two ratchet wrenches required

Applications

• Side-of-port through-port firing positions in glass melting furnaces (arm style)
• Underport firing positions in glass melting furnaces (pedestal style)
• Burner alignment and installation for Eclipse glass industry burner products including the BrightFire 200
• Furnace designs requiring precise, repeatable burner firing axis adjustment
• Applications requiring a sealed-in firing condition for fuel savings
• New furnace construction and retrofit installations requiring accurate burner positioning

Models / Configurations

• Arm Style Gimbal Bracket – Compact design for side-of-port through-port firing positions; offers superior stability on the critical burner firing axis; adjusted via T-handle for height
• Pedestal Style Gimbal Bracket – Designed for underport firing positions; height adjusted via vertical adjustment screw; includes jack bolts to secure socket plate to the block

Eclipse Gimbal Mounting Bracket Accessories

• 013415 – Socket plate block, M size
• 014575 – Hold down block, socket plate, gimbal, G size
• 016054 – Buckstay plate and channel support assembly
• 016113 – T-bolt lock, burner, pedestal gimbal bracket
• 016204 – Adjusting screw, 5.125 in. long, vertical angle
• 018064 – Cap screw holder assembly, gimbal bracket
• 018134 – Upper body sleeve casting, unisex arm gimbal bracket
• 018416-001 – Flexible hose assembly, 1/2 in., air, 120 in. long
• 018416-002 – Flexible hose assembly, 3/8 in., air, 120 in. long

Documentation