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They do not create flames or sparks, so they can be used with an alternate, non-flamable gas supply (i.e. nitrogen gas) on or near combustible materials. |
| 2. |
They can be blasted whenever needed - even every few seconds! |
| 3. |
They do not require a special compressor. VIBCO Air Cannons run on standard plant air at 80-125 PSI. |
| 4. |
VIBCO Air Cannon tanks are certified to conform to the ASME code for Pressure Vessels, Section VIII, Division 1. |
| 5. |
They are inexpensive when compared to other aerators and dischargers like high pressure blast systems, air pads, and vibrating bin bottoms. |
| 6. |
Mounting a VIBCO Air Cannon is simple and does not require any bin reinforcements. The air blast does not shake the bin structure, only the material it contains. |
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VIBCO Air Cannons only use a fraction of the air used by air pads and other bin discharge systems. |
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Like most of VIBCO's products, VIBCO Air Cannons are virutally silent. The vast majority of sound created by the blast and the air bang (equivalent to a back-firing truck) is absorbed by the material in the bin, which acts as a muffler. The only sound heard is a mild "puff" that is way below OSHA noise standards. |