Corning Incorporated
ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING AN ELECTRICAL FLANGE IN A GLASS MANUFACTURING APPARATUS

Abstract:

Apparatus for conveying molten glass includes an electrical flange attached to a metallic vessel and an electrical flange support apparatus coupled to an electrode portion of the electrical flange and configured to prevent distortion of the metallic vessel and misalignment between the metallic vessel and an adjacent metallic vessel. A bracing assembly is also disclosed.