The Ultra Dragon
Glass Melting Furnace
$19,950 USD
Crucible is NOT included - see "Capacity" section below
Price is current and subject to change without notice.
Crating and shipping is not included in the price.
International orders may be subject to additional crating fees based on destination.
Crating and shipping is not included in the price.
International orders may be subject to additional crating fees based on destination.
Ultra Dragon with Standard Configuration
Ultra Dragon With Thermjet Style Burner & Auto Control Option
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Standard Burner with Auto Control and Recuperator
Ultra Dragon With Thermjet Style Burner, Recuperator, & Auto Control Option
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The Ultra Dragon represents the culmination of our past 10 years of innovative and functional design.
We have extracted and combined the best features of the Little Dragon, Big Dragon, and Phoenix Furnaces to create the Ultra Dragon.
The Ultra Dragon is perfect addition to any hot shop, we designed this one with versatility in mind. It is side-fired instead of top-fired, with a Nozzle-Mix burner and variable speed blower, allowing for greater (and safer) flame turn-down than premix burners. This allows for greater control of heat ups, and ease of maintaining temperature with the Auto Control options.
The Ultra Dragon can accommodate a wide array and assortment of free standing crucibles. You can melt a single large pot of glass or try several smaller crucibles to have multiple color pots at once!* No need to commit; you can switch out with relative ease via the front door! Slower heat-up on the freestanding set-up is recommended to help prolong the life of your crucible(s).**
We have extracted and combined the best features of the Little Dragon, Big Dragon, and Phoenix Furnaces to create the Ultra Dragon.
The Ultra Dragon is perfect addition to any hot shop, we designed this one with versatility in mind. It is side-fired instead of top-fired, with a Nozzle-Mix burner and variable speed blower, allowing for greater (and safer) flame turn-down than premix burners. This allows for greater control of heat ups, and ease of maintaining temperature with the Auto Control options.
The Ultra Dragon can accommodate a wide array and assortment of free standing crucibles. You can melt a single large pot of glass or try several smaller crucibles to have multiple color pots at once!* No need to commit; you can switch out with relative ease via the front door! Slower heat-up on the freestanding set-up is recommended to help prolong the life of your crucible(s).**
- Accessories included:
- Push/Pull Handle
- Base with Heavy Duty 8" Casters
- Double Yoke with Stainless Steel Bearings
- Mini Marver (16" x 8"; 41cm x 20cm)
- Pipe Warmer (Front Opening)
- Pipe Hanger (for working solo)
- Propane Gas Feed Package
- Removable Insulated Half Moon Door
- Interchangeable Retention Rim (choose from opening sizes)
- Standard Burner System Specs:
- Side-Fire Nozzle Mix MAC-10 Burner
- Manual Control Air - Variable Speed Blower
- Manual Control Gas - Globe Valve
- Spark Ignition
- Double Solenoid, Proof of Air and Proof of Flame Safety System
- Accessory Ports: 2 (one is specifically for Exhausty Flue OR Recuperator)
- Foot Print (assembled furnace with accessories and door open): 75" H x 68" W x 83" D (190cm x 173cm x 210cm)
- Dimensions (disassembled): 59” H x 43” W x 57” D (150cm x 110cm x 145cm)
- Curb Weight (approx.): 1,100 pounds (500 kg)
- Capacity: Variable and sold separately.
- Freestanding
- 95 lb, 60 lb, 40 lb, 30 lb, and 15 lb available
- Invested Module
- 95 lb, 60 lb, 40 lb available
- Freestanding
- Electrical: Blower is 120V AC, 5A (240V available)
- BTU/hr. range: 60,000 - 175,000 (depending on burner configuration)
- Fuel Type: Propane or Natural Gas, 14“wc (35mbar) maximum
- Fuel Consumption:
- Propane: +/- 1 to 2 gallon per hour (+/- 2.2 to 4.4 kg per hour)
- Natural gas: +/- 93 to 140 cubic feet per hour (+/- 2.6 to 5.3 cubic meters per hour)
- Recommended Maximum Operating Temperature: 2375 °F (~1301 °C)
- Maximum Working Dimensions: 14” W x 12” H x 26” D (30 x 36 x 66 cm)
- Standard Finish: powder coated steel frame and dragon scale textured stainless steel
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Medium Opening
Ultra shown with 95 pound freestanding crucible installed
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Small Opening
Artist Rendering of Standard Finishes
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Configure Your Ultra Dragon
- Safety and Control System:
- Standard + $0
- Auto Control + $2,750 - Adds Type R thermocouple, Watlow Control Panel, Dungs FRNG Proportional Regulator
- Comprehensive Safety w/Auto Control + $9,575 - Includes Auto Control components as well as Dual Dungs Solenoid Valves (replaces Standard Asco), High/Low Gas Pressure Switches, High Temperature Limit Switch.
- Burner:
- Standard + $0
- Algas Phoenix VH-015 +$1,250
- Honeywell Thermjet TJ-0015 +$2,200
- Crucible:
- Freestanding
- 95 lb + $780
- 60 lb +$525
- 40 lb +$375
- 30 lb +$310
- 15 lb +$136
- Invested Module
- 95 lb +$1,580
- 60 lb +$1,279
- 40 lb +$1,185
- Freestanding
- Additional Retention Rim: Reduce the opening size to fit your production run. One set (choose your size) is included with each Ultra Dragon.
- Standard opening 14" Wide x 12" High +$525
- Medium opening 10" Wide x 10" High +$525
- Small opening 7" Wide x 7" High +$525
- Exhausty Flue +$1,400 - Directs exhaust out and up
- Recuperator +$1,800 - Directs exhaust out and up and preheats air heading to the burner to allow for a significant increase in fuel efficiency.
*Important note about melting color:
We do not provide technical information about melting color. It is up to the Phoenix owner/user(s) to follow appropriate safety protocols according to your local, state, and/or federal guidelines for hazardous materials. The Phoenix owner is responsible for conducting their own research and safe operations, and for any potential infractions and their consequences that may result from the use of this or any other Phoenix furnace or related equipment. Mobile Glassblowing Studios, LLC assumes no liability for Phoenix owner and/or user's operation of equipment.
We do not provide technical information about melting color. It is up to the Phoenix owner/user(s) to follow appropriate safety protocols according to your local, state, and/or federal guidelines for hazardous materials. The Phoenix owner is responsible for conducting their own research and safe operations, and for any potential infractions and their consequences that may result from the use of this or any other Phoenix furnace or related equipment. Mobile Glassblowing Studios, LLC assumes no liability for Phoenix owner and/or user's operation of equipment.
**Important note about free standing crucibles:
Careful attention to slow heat-up and cool-down is advised to prolong the life of your crucible(s). Due to the variable nature of firing a free standing crucible, the crucibles are not covered under warranty. We recommend having a back-up crucible on hand at all times so that you can continue to work even in the event of crucible failure. As always, we recommend removing unused glass from your crucible at the end of your work session prior to cool-down.
Careful attention to slow heat-up and cool-down is advised to prolong the life of your crucible(s). Due to the variable nature of firing a free standing crucible, the crucibles are not covered under warranty. We recommend having a back-up crucible on hand at all times so that you can continue to work even in the event of crucible failure. As always, we recommend removing unused glass from your crucible at the end of your work session prior to cool-down.
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Please see our How To Order page for all the details, and be sure to read our Limited Warranty.
Please see our How To Order page for all the details, and be sure to read our Limited Warranty.