Air Cannons, Bin Aerators & Sonic Horns

Non-Vibrating Flow Aid devices like air cannons, aeration pads, and sonic horns all play an important role in maintaining the flow of bulk materials from storage vessels. When industrial vibrators are not suitable for initiating or restoring the flow of powders or bulk solids in bins, silos, hoppers, and chutes, you may need a Bin Aeration Device. For other applications, like cleaning particulate build-up from air pollution control or other process equipment, the answer might be Sonic Horns.

We offer the industry's broadest range of flow aids, including Air Cannons/Blasters, Bin Air Injectors, Air Pads, Airbrators/Evassors, and Sonic Horn Acoustic Cleaners.

These products and systems all use compressed air at plant pressures of 10 PSI to 125 PSI (product and application-specific) on an intermittent or continuous basis to address flow and build-up problems. Recognizing the need for a flow aid device is step one. Step two is choosing the right device or system for your application. For over 80 years we've been helping Customers do just that. Call and talk with an AIRMATIC Product Manager or Application Specialist. We'll handle it!

Types of Air Cannons, Bin Aerators & Sonic Horns

Air Cannons, Parts & Accessories

For use in large storage vessels which can handle large amounts of pressure. Best for high-entanglement applications such as wood chips. Quietly supplies an instantaneous blast of air to de-clog, dislodge, or prevent bulk solids build-up and blockage. Choose Single-valve and Multi-valve systems to manage several bins, kilns, silos, or hoppers simultaneously.

Bin Air Injectors & Mounts

Bin Air Injectors are small, compact, and quiet devices that use bursts of air to move settled materials and promote the flow of dry powders. Bin Air Injectors are appropriate where the stored material is highly cohesive, the storage vessel has limited mounting access or space restrictions, noise is an issue, the stored material is on the ground or in a vessel with a flat bottom, or the stored material is dry fines that need to be put into or restored to a fluidized state.

Bin Aeration Pads & Mounts

Diffuse low-pressure air into a silo, bin, or hopper to promote flow of dry, fine materials and prevent buildup. Aeration pads can be easily retro-fitted into an existing system form outside the vessel, are inexpensive, and adapt to any bin configuration.

Acoustic Sonic Horns & Parts

Low-frequency, high-pressure energy sound waves are able to vibrate dry particulates without vibrating the steel, ceramic, or concrete vessel where the particulates are stored. Sonic horns are appropriate where particulate build-up must be removed from filter bags, precipitators, ducts, spray dryers, cyclones, and exchangers, and for some bridging and side-wall build-up problems in storage vessels.

Timers & Controllers

Our advanced programmable timers and controllers provide flexible scheduling options, allowing for routine or on-demand activation of bin aerators, air cannons, and sonic horns. By effectively addressing common flow problems associated with particulates, powders, and bulk solids, our solutions ensure smoother operations and reduce downtime. The intuitive interfaces make setup and adjustments quick and easy, while the robust construction guarantees long-term reliability in harsh industrial environments. Ideal for industries such as mining, agriculture, and manufacturing, our programmable timers and controllers are essential tools for enhancing productivity and minimizing energy and maintenance costs.

Problems Solved with Flow Aids from AIRMATIC

In bulk material handling, issues like funneling, ratholing, plugging, doming/arching, bridging, caking, and scale build-up often occur in bins, hoppers, and silos. These flow problems can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and lead to costly downtime. The selection of flow aid equipment, such as rotary or linear vibrators, air cannons, bin aerators, or sonic horns, depends on the characteristics of the bulk material and the type of flow obstruction.

Rotary and linear vibrators are ideal for materials prone to bridging or ratholing, where internal friction and cohesive forces cause obstructions. Vibrators induce mechanical agitation, breaking these blockages by shaking the structure and material, facilitating consistent flow.

Air cannons work by blasting powerful bursts of compressed air into the bin or silo, dislodging material buildup and preventing plugging and doming/arching in difficult-to-reach areas. This method is particularly effective for sticky, moist, or fibrous materials.

Bin aerators are suitable for fine, dry powders that tend to compact and cause caking or bridging. These devices introduce low-pressure air into the bulk material to aerate it, reducing material compaction and promoting smooth discharge.

Sonic horns utilize low-frequency sound waves to vibrate the walls of the structure, loosening materials like dust or fine particles, addressing caking and scale build-up.

By matching the appropriate equipment to the specific flow problem, facilities can maintain uninterrupted material flow and ensure operational efficiency.

Why Airmatic?

At AIRMATIC, we’re veterans of decades of experience with flow aid devices. Today we offer hundreds of products from seven leading manufacturers, and we’re prepared to talk knowledgeably with you about any or all of them. Whatever your industry and whatever bulk challenges you’re facing, we can help.

Work with us to address your material flow problems and you'll gain increased productivity, improved operational efficiency, lower maintenance and repair costs, and a safer workplace.

Know that in addition to our broad range of products, we also offer installation and maintenance services, including silo cleaning, inspection, and repair. Everything we do in every instance is designed help your operation perform as well as it should.

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Air Cannons, Bin Aerators & Sonic Horns

Types of Air Cannons, Bin Aerators & Sonic Horns