AIR CANNONS
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AIR CANNONS POWERFUL, SAFE & EFFICIENT POWER TO PUT MATERIALS IN MOTION

CONSEQUENCES OF POOR MATERIAL FLOW CHOKED PRODUCTION REDUCED OUTPUT STRANGLED EFFICIENCY MISSING MATERIAL INCREASED MAINTENANCE MISSED OPPORTUNITIES LOST PROFITS visit martin-eng.com | call 800-544-2947 | email info@martin-eng.com

SOLVING PROBLEMS IN MATERIAL FLOW Problems in material flow can bring an operation’s efficiency and productivity to a halt. Hang-ups in storage systems and accumulations in process vessels choke material flow while bottlenecks create costly reductions in equipment and process performance. Poor material flow raises maintenance expenses and drags profits down. Martin® Air Cannons supply a quiet but powerful release of compressed air that dislodges buildups and enhances the flow of bulk materials, to improve efficiency and maintain profitability. Hammering on the bin or chute wall leads to...

UNDERSTANDING VALVE DESIGN Martin Engineering offers a full line of air cannon technologies; representing both established traditional designs and the latest leading-edge innovations in valve design, as well as hybrid and multiple-valve technologies. This matrix provides an overview of the range of valve designs and air cannons available from Martin Engineering. POSITIVE-PRESSURE FIRING Requires pulse of air to trigger discharge, eliminating unintentional firings due to drops in pressure. MARTIN® HURRICANE CENTRAL VALVE DESIGN Compact, powerful, and efficient, the complete valve assembly is...

NEGATIVE-PRESSURE FIRING Minimal plumbing requires only one line of air to fill tank and trigger valve. MARTIN® TYPHOON Hybrid design combines minimal plumbing with the most direct air path and maximum force output of centrally-located Hurricane valve technology. See page 7 NOZZLES . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10 VALVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . page 13 Additional 4-in. Nozzles . . . page 14 Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . page 15

MARTIN® HURRICANE MARTIN® HURRICANE AIR CANNON Positive-acting, centrally-located valve design represents state-ofthe-art engineering, with most direct air path, maximum force output, minimal air consumption, smallest footprint, and simplest installation. • Positive Action, High Output: Maximum discharge strength from high velocity output with half the air volume, for highly effective discharge and reduced operating costs. • Improved Safety: Discharge requires positive signal from solenoid, eliminating the risk of accidental firing. • Allows Longer Air Lines: Positive-acting valve allows...

MARTIN® TYPHOON TECHNOLOGICAL HYBRID The hybrid design of the Martin® Typhoon Air Cannon offers an improvement on negative-pressure firing systems by combining the simple one-line plumbing of traditional valve design with the power, efficiency, and ease of maintenance of advanced internal valve design. MARTIN® TYPHOON AIR CANNON Hybrid design combines minimal oneline plumbing with compact, powerful, and efficient centrally-located valve. • Minimal Plumbing: Requires only one air line to fill tank and trigger valve. • Outstanding Performance, Modest Price: Negative-pressure firing and the...

MARTIN® TORNADO POSITIVELY SAFER The Martin® Tornado’s positive-pressure firing valve requires a pulse of air delivered through a second line to trigger its discharge. This prevents unintentional firings due to drops in pressure as seen with negative-pressure firing valves. Eliminating accidental firings creates a safer work environment. MARTIN® TORNADO AIR CANNON Positive action takes a big step up the evolutionary ladder for air cannon design to provide greater force, faster cycles, and improved safety. • Amplify Your Output: Positive-acting valve amplifies discharge force for up to 20%...

MARTIN® MULTI VALVE AIR CANNON EFFICIENCY MULTIPLIED The latest innovation in air cannon systems, the Martin® Multi Valve Air Cannon incorporates Martin’s advanced Hurricane Valve design with multiple-port application technology. The multiple-port system incorporates one air reservoir to provide the air to improve flow at a number of points in a process vessel. • Service for Five: One installation supplies up to 5 individual discharge points through flexible stainless steel hose. • Shelters the Moving Parts: Centralized location removes working components from exposure to high temperatures...

MARTIN® QUICK CHANGE NOZZLE QUICK AND EASY REPLACEMENT The Martin® Quick Change Air Cannon Nozzle offers a simple yet innovative solution to the age-old problem of labor-intensive nozzle replacement. Eliminate the time and cost of cutting holes and breaking refractory to replace worn out nozzles. • Replacement is quick and easy • Limits or entirely eliminates damage to surrounding refractory • No need to remove the air cannon tank • Eliminates improper alignment • No entry required into the tower or cooler • Provides the wide area of influence of a standard fan nozzle • Available in...

MARTIN® RETRACTABLE NOZZLE 360-DEGREE CLEANING The Martin® Retractable Nozzle is used for hard to reach locations in cement towers and other high-temp applications. The 360-degree nozzle makes cleaning on the center of the wall possible. Serviceable from the outside of the tower/ vessel, so no waiting until the next scheduled outage for nozzle assembly replacement. • 360-degree effective cleaning area • Nozzle extends to fire then retracts to protect exposed tip from extreme heat • Works with standard air cannons (150L Martin® Hurricane is recommended) • 360 degree nozzle weldment is...

VALVES MARTIN® TORNADO RETROFIT VALVE Upgrade performance of existing air cannons to positive-firing systems • Simple to Install: Eight-bolt retrofit kit converts XHV Valve to more responsive, more efficient, and safer positive-acting system. • Amplify Your Output: Positive-acting valve amplifies discharge force for up to 20% more power from the same size air cannon. • A Safer System: Positive action means air cannon will not fire when source pressure is removed, making system safer. • Upgrade: Available to fit 2-, 4-, and 6-inch discharge air cannons from ANY manufacturer. MARTIN® XHV...