Thread: Using a Solenoid in a Pneumatic Cannon
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Re: Using a Solenoid in a Pneumatic Cannon
No the kop stuff won't cut it we use 4 3/4" automotive air suspension valves we got from airbagit.com, for hose we use 1/2" air brake hose. For the tank we have 1.5 gal with multiple outlets. The compressor we use is the big brother of this year kop unit that is rated for 200 psi and a 100% duty cycle. We run at ~180 psi with a quick finger you can leave~ 150 psi in the tank and shoot the shirt ~100ft letting it go a little longer leaving 100 psi in the tank and shooting the shirt~ 200 ft. We have come to the conclusion that it is not the pressure that send the shirt flying it is the air jets. Web ad bought some expensive fiesto 1/2" valves and they were to slow. The air suspension valves are "designed" to launch a 3500+ lb car in the air so they are fast.