AirMace™ Air Cannon
High-Pressure Air Cannon for Bulk Material Flow and Fouling Problems.
The AirMace™ Air Cannon is a powerful and cost-effective flow-aid solution for preventing and clearing clogging, buildup, bridging, and material flow problems in silos, bins, hoppers, preheaters, cyclones, coolers, and boiler applications.
Unlike conventional air cannons that are limited by standard plant air pressure, AirMace™ can be configured for significantly higher cleaning force. It can operate using normal plant air, with a built-in pressure amplifier to increase blast power, or with a dedicated compressor for high-pressure operation up to 600 psi, depending on the application and selected components.
AirMace™ combines high-pressure performance with low air consumption, simple maintenance, and a reliable spring-free valve design.
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What Makes AirMace™ Different
AirMace™ is designed around a high-efficiency valve cartridge that accelerates the piston quickly, creating a powerful pressure peak and strong cleaning impact. The system uses a spring-free stainless-steel piston design with radial sealing, helping prevent air leakage, piston blockage, and unnecessary maintenance.
A built-in air-saving mechanism interrupts the blast once the useful high-pressure portion of the discharge has been delivered. This helps provide strong cleaning force while reducing compressed-air consumption.
Standard Plant Air
For general flow-aid applications using the plant's existing compressed-air supply.
Built-In Pressure Amplifier
For tougher applications, AirMace™ can be equipped with a built-in pressure amplifier to approximately double the blast force.
Dedicated Compressor
For severe buildup or fouling conditions, AirMace™ can be operated at higher pressure, up to 600 psi, when supplied by a dedicated compressor and properly rated components.
Key Benefits
- Powerful blast for clogging, bridging, rat-holing, and buildup
- Operates from plant air or at higher pressure
- Built-in pressure amplifier option
- High-pressure operation up to 600 psi with dedicated compressor
- Spring-free stainless-steel valve design
- Only one main moving part: the piston
- Reduced air consumption via built-in air-saving mechanism
- Simple maintenance without removing the tank from the vessel
- Suitable for storage vessels and high-temperature process areas
Typical Applications
- Silos, bins, and hoppers
- Preheaters, cyclones, and coolers
- Boiler fouling and ash handling systems
- Cement, lime, biomass, WtE, and heavy industry
How It Works
Compressed air is stored in the AirMace™ tank and released rapidly through the valve cartridge. The high-speed piston action produces a strong pressure peak that sends a powerful air blast into the vessel or buildup zone — breaking material bonds, dislodging buildup, and restoring reliable flow.
Ideal For
Plants that need stronger cleaning performance than standard air cannons can provide — especially where material is sticky, compacted, heat-affected, or difficult to move.