Understanding Air Blasters
An air blaster, or air cannon, is an industrial device designed to prevent blockages, bridging, and caking in silos, hoppers, and bins. It delivers a powerful, sudden blast of compressed air to dislodge stuck powders, granules, or bulk materials, ensuring smooth and consistent flow. Widely used in industries such as cement, food processing, chemicals, and biomass, air blasters reduce downtime, improve material handling efficiency, and minimise the need for manual cleaning. Operated via timers or PLC systems, they offer reliable, low-maintenance performance. Air blasters are also available in high-temperature and specialised models for challenging environments, making them a versatile and cost-effective solution for maintaining continuous bulk material flow.