AIR CANNON

Coming Soon! We are in the initial stages of developing a uniqe air cannon.

After having had discussions at length on coming up with means to deliver stinky substances to Japanese whaling vessles to halt illegal whaling, we came to the conclusion that we needed something new.

Our design is starting with the more traditional PVC solutions because the testing and development of the basics cost less and are not subjected to Arctic weather.

We will offer plans at first, but home to offer kits and completed air cannons.

Our primary design goal is to eliminate any external valves and create a simple to use "drop in" valve body sized specifically to fit standard Schedule 40 PVC pipe. This will eliminate all external pipes, elbows and fittings leading to a compact design with minimal external protrusions.

We plan to upscale this project to an all aluminum version capable of safe and reliable operation in Arctic regions for special needs customers.

The valve will be air-actuated which is faster than an electric valve. We will have small push button air valves for triggers. The external exposed components will be limited to the handle with trigger, a small 1/4" OD line from the back of the cannon to the trigger and, of course, a fill inlet. Optionally you can install a pressure gauge and/or an over pressure relief valve for added safety.

This will feature a barrel concentric to the air chamber. The valve can be accessed for maintenance purposes with minimal tools.

We are past the preliminary design phase and are seeking quotes from machine shops for small sample production units for assembly testing and operation. Final prices will be determined by our cost to have the body sections machined from aluminum or, optionally, molded or machined from a composite material.

Watch this page for future developments.

Basic Design

American Paintballs / Paul Kruger