Big Dog Air Cannons

Dracyon’s goal with Air Cannons are to decrease your costs while improving cleaning.

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Designed to close tight without leaks, eliminating the need to replace gaskets after each use.

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  • Dracyon Highlights 2026

    Dracyon Highlights 2026 showcases how we approach real plant challenges with practical, field-tested solutions. From tower walk-throughs and system diagnostics to optimized nozzle placement and air cannon performance, this video highlights the work we do to improve material flow, reduce buildup, and keep operations running efficiently. It also features our Big Dog 400-liter air cannon…

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  • Blasting Assumptions

    Dracyon considers the common weaknesses of air cannons, and explains how they can be overcome. Accepting widely held assumptions is a great hindrance to productivity. Breakthroughs often occur when assumptions are challenged. This is the case for air cannon technology. Many plants assume their air cannons are technologically advanced. The reality is that most air…

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  • Air Cannon Sealing: The Hidden Factor Behind Performance

    This video highlights one of the most overlooked contributors to air cannon performance: proper sealing. Even when systems are equipped with the right pressure, tank size, and nozzle configuration, a compromised seal can significantly reduce effectiveness. Air loss at the valve or discharge point prevents energy from being fully delivered into the buildup zone, which…

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  • Air Cannon Nozzle Design: Precision Over Power

    This video focuses on one of the most overlooked components of air cannon systems: the nozzle. While many operations prioritize tank size or pressure, the discussion highlights how nozzle design ultimately controls how energy is delivered into the process. Poorly designed or misapplied nozzles can disperse air inefficiently, reducing impact and allowing buildup to persist,…

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  • Riser Ducts and Air Cannons with Jeff Shelton

    Material buildup in riser ducts continues to be a major source of inefficiency and downtime in cement and energy plants. In this discussion, Jeff Shelton highlights a key shift in approach: it’s not just about installing air cannons, but about placing and configuring them correctly. Many legacy systems rely on outdated positioning and nozzle designs…

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  • All About Air Cannons Podcast, Episode 5 with Peter Klee of IGS – Podcast

    In this episode of All About Air Cannons, Peter Klee of IGS (Industrial Gas Systems) joins the discussion to share insights from decades of experience working with compressed air systems and industrial gas technologies. The conversation explores how compressed air infrastructure directly impacts the performance and reliability of air cannon systems, along with common challenges…

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  • Dracyon Knows Nozzles

    This video demonstrates the evolution of air cannon nozzle design and why selecting the correct nozzle is critical to effective material flow cleaning. The demonstration compares traditional nozzle concepts with modern high-velocity designs, showing how airflow direction, velocity, and coverage dramatically affect cleaning performance. By examining different nozzle geometries and installation approaches, the video highlights…

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  • Is Your Air Cannon System Working—Or Just Taking Up Space?  

    Air cannons are a standard feature in every cement plant, no matter how large or small the plant. They serve as the essential cleaning tool to maintain peak performance and prevent expensive shutdowns.  But there’s a catch: It’s not just about installing air cannons—it’s about applying them correctly. 

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  • Acoustic Cleaning

    This video demonstrates how acoustic cleaning technology can be used to remove ash, dust, and buildup from industrial equipment without causing damage to the catalyst structure. Acoustic cleaners use low-frequency, high-energy sound waves to break up particulate deposits and keep surfaces clear, allowing systems like SCR catalysts, ducts, and heat-exchange equipment to maintain proper airflow…

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  • Dracyon’s Manual Catalyst Cleaning

    This video highlights how proper catalyst maintenance can significantly extend the operational life of SCR catalyst systems used in industrial emissions control. By removing fouling, ash buildup, and other contaminants that restrict airflow and reaction efficiency, facilities can restore catalyst performance and avoid the costly need for premature replacement. The footage illustrates the impact of…

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  • Dracyon’s Grand Opening on 7/21/25 in Jacksonville, AL

    This video highlights the grand opening of Dracyon Corp’s new location in Jacksonville, Alabama, celebrating a major milestone for the company and its growing presence in the industrial solutions sector. The event brings together team members, partners, and members of the local community to mark the launch of the facility and showcase Dracyon’s commitment to…

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  • All About Air Cannons Podcast, Episode 6 with Connor Shelton of Dracyon Corp. – Podcast

    All About Air Cannons, hosted by Connor Shelton of Dracyon Corp., explores the technology, engineering, and real-world applications behind industrial air cannon systems. Each episode features conversations with engineers, operators, and industry experts about the challenges of material buildup and flow problems in demanding environments like cement plants, power generation facilities, and other bulk material…

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  • All About Air Cannons Podcast, Episode 4 with Derrick McDaniel – Podcast

    In this episode of All About Air Cannons, Derrick McDaniel joins the discussion to talk about air cannon nozzles and how they are applied to solve real-world material buildup problems in industrial plants. Derrick shares insights on how nozzle design influences blast direction, airflow dynamics, and overall cleaning effectiveness. The conversation also covers practical considerations…

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  • All About Air Cannons Podcast, Episode 3 with Troy Langley – Podcast

    In Episode 3 of the All About Air Cannons Podcast, we speak with Troy Langley, founder and Executive Director of Refcon Specialist Group, about the critical role air cannon nozzles play in material flow and cleaning performance. The discussion explores how different nozzle designs affect blast direction, volume, and efficiency, and why matching the correct…

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  • All About Air Cannons Podcast, Episode 2 with Chris Landers – Podcast

    In Episode 2 of the All About Air Cannons Podcast, we sit down with air cannon expert Chris Landers to discuss the evolution of air cannon and nozzle development. With experience across multiple major air cannon manufacturers and several patented technologies, Chris shares insights on how design philosophy, blast volume, and nozzle shape impact cleaning…

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  • All About Air Cannons Podcast, Episode 1 with Jeff Shelton – Podcast

    In Episode 1 of the All About Air Cannons podcast, industry expert Jeff Shelton breaks down the fundamentals of air cannon technology and how it is used to material flow in heavy industries. The discussion covers the basics of how air cannons work, common installation and maintenance considerations, and how facilities can optimize their systems…

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  • The Big Dog vs Snowmen – Video

    The Big Dog Air Cannon puts its power on display in this fun demonstration against a lineup of snowmen. While designed for demanding industrial applications such as clearing material buildup and improving material flow, this experiment shows the raw force the Big Dog can deliver. Let’s have some fun and watch how Dracyon destroys the…

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  • How to Improve SCR Performance

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  • Blasting Assumptions

    Dracyon considers the common weaknesses of air cannons, and explains how they can be overcome.

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  • Blasting 100 lbs of Sand

    A simple demo of a 8″, 300 Liter Air Cannon blasting 100 lbs of sand!

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  • Replace 2 Air Cannons with 1

    Technology has finally caught up to the Air Cannon!

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