Why a Cameron Burner?
Quite simply: power, performance, reliability, ergonomics, and ease of maintenance – to name a few reasons. No other element of ballooning has seen more development than the fuel system. We are proud to have led the way by developing the first monobloc burner (Mk. IV Super), and develop that through successive generations to the current NEO™ burner. Cameron burners are famously rugged, with strong stainless steel burner frames, durable fuel hoses and fittings, and the beautiful, precision-machined, lightweight monobloc valve assembly. Years of development and refinement have led to the finest range of burners available today.
NEO™
Built on experience and engineering expertise, the NEO™ is the result of years of research and development, and the real-world experience from each prior generation. Incorporating valuable input from customer feedback and informed by our record-breaking achievements, it seamlessly integrates quiet power, reliability, and ease of maintenance. NEO™ comes in single, double, triple, quad, and mini configurations. The anodized aluminum cans are standards, with polished stainless steel as an option.
NEO™ Features
Every NEO™ has these incredible attributes — each of which help make it a favorite amongst pilots.
Powerful
The NEO™ still brings all the power you need and more.
Lightweight
Thanks to clever engineering, the NEO™ is 10 lbs. lighter than our previous burner models!
Easy to Maintain
The main block can easily be removed from the can for quick and hassle-free maintenance. The main valves also come with ports for easy lubrication.
Slender Flame
NEO™’s slender flame reduces radiant heat, and makes even a tricky inflation easy.
Ergonomics
The NEO™ improves on the elegant, user-friendly operation of our previous burners, allowing both burners to be operated together with one hand. On a triple burner, the optional long handle configuration allows operation of all three burner models with one hand.
NEO™ Configurations and Choices
With five configurations, there’s a NEO™ for every pilot’s needs!
NEO™ Single
NEO™ Double
NEO™ Triple
NEO™ Quad
NEO™ Mini
In addition to its five configurations, NEO™ also gives you a choice between toggle- and rotary-style handles for the whisper valves, as well as a choice between hard-anodized aluminum cans and polished stainless steel cans.
Optional Features
Adjustable Burner Frame
With the touch of a finger, a simple-to-use lever controls the gas-charged cylinder that determines the height setting. 7″ of height adjustment, can be adjusted in flight, and locks in place. Infinitely adjustable — not limited to preset heights.
EasyUp™
Cameron’s optional EasyUp™ burner frame allows the burner to be separated from the frame — which means you can completely install the burner and upright assembly without lifting any weight above your waist!
Other Burners in the Air
While the NEO™ is our state-of-the-art production burner, you’ll no doubt see hundred of each of our well-loved, built-to-last legacy burners are still flying! We’ve listed them here for reference.
MK IV Ultra
Developed from the legendary MK IV Super Burner. The Ultra has a conventional jetted design but offers impressive performance. Available in single, double, triple and quad configuration.
Stratus
Originally a Thunder & Colt branded burner. A proven performer and a big hit with ride operators. Lower radiant heat and quieter operation with toggle style whisper valves.
Safire
A very powerful, high-flow burner designed for large balloons (180,000 cu ft and up). The increased heat output means you can fly with a double instead of a triple or a triple instead of a quad.
Sirocco
Two ring-jets that outperform hundreds of conventional jets, generating a pencil-thin blue flame. Lower radiant heat and much quieter operation with the clever FastFire™ for one-hand operation.
MK IV Super
Cameron’s second-generation MK IV burner with a strong reputation from many years of use. Featuring the proprietary Cameron double ‘O’ ring blast valve and the Whisper burner.
MK IV Standard
The first-generation MK IV burner. A proven classic that started it all.
Tanks
Fire on All Cylinders
Fifteen- and twenty-gallon purpose-designed tanks offer exceptional flexibility in fuel capacity. All Cameron Tanks have a full collar design to protect fuel fittings, yet still having a layout that makes operation easy. Cameron tanks are precision-engineered and built from a special Duplex stainless steel, offering the best strength-to-weight ratio on the market.
Hand-Turn or Quick Shutoff
We offer a choice between hand-turned valves (3 turns from full on to off) and quick shut-off valves (90-degree turn for fast on-off decisions).
Hand-Tightening Fittings
Cameron tanks use hand-tightened hose-end fittings — no tools needed. A check valve prevents leaks on disconnect should you accidentally leave the hose full of fuel.
Manifolds
Cameron tank manifolds allow for flexibility in the basket. Our solid-aluminum fuel manifold block allows you to connect several tanks to each burner, eliminating the need to swap hoses in the air.
Support
Need support with any of our burners or tanks? Please reach out with your question and we will be there to help you!