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NBA DL Sports Game with Small Propane Flame Cannons
With our small cannons you can have from a small 12 inch flame up to a 10-foot high, Propane Flame that will keep a constant (never ending) burst of fire shooting into the arena, short bursts or fire balls. Can be configured as a flame bar or ring as an option. These flames can be shooting in the air every few seconds for the entire introduction
The bigger cannons units shoot up to 20 – 30 feet of Propane Flames that can be shot at strategic intervals but less times, around (limited) 10 times with a 10 pound tank and 25 times+ with a 40 pound bottle. These use 3 x the amount of propane per head. We can provide a curved flame bar with a larger Flame that will keep a constant flame. These larger cannons adds a bit of excitement to the existing smaller 10 ft flames.
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are a Special FX company that specializes in Fire and Flame Cannon Effects.
Flames and Fire Effects are a great addition to any show. Propane Flame cannons
can shoot gigantic fireballs or columns of fire up to 30 feet in the air. They
are acceptable for on stage flame effects near talent.
Special Effect Flame bars can be used to emit flames from various shapes, whether
it's a flat bar, arch bar, or a custom shape.
Propane special effects can simulate a campfire, can be used to introduce a sports team, simulate movie effect crash, simulate a building on fire, enhance a moment, to provide emotion, gain attention,to carry a theme or story, or to reinforce branding. Sometimes it’s just about impact and getting people rallied up.
Need Gas Flames special effects Call Magic F/X 813.689.6269 Tampa Florida
Magic F/X provided 35 foot Flames Cannons for Nascar on FOX TV for the Budweiser Shootout.flame up to 30 feet high.
The special effect propane cannon plume instantly disappear when the unit deactivates and leave no residue
We are a licensed Flame effect operator in the State of Texas & the State of Nevada Certified NFPA 160.2001 Flame Propane Effects Operator with a successful completion of a comprehensive written examination. We are able to use propane in a majority of City & States.
Our larger Propane Flame Cannon units shoot flames from 10 – 30 feet high with a thicker flame that can be shot at strategic intervals but less hits, around 12 times with a 10 pound tank and 25 times with a 20 pound propane bottle and 50 shots with a 40 pound bottle per head with accumulator tank. These units use 3 times + the amount of propane per head than the smaller 10 foot units. The 30 foot flames are an real attention getter and was seen on many NFL Superbowl Half Time Shows. Adds real excitement to the any stadium, outdoor show or event. As seen at concerts and sporting events worldwide.
Flame Bars can be used for reveals and attract attention. They can be very close to people and cars.
We are Licensed Flame effect operators
Licensed State of Texas Flame (Propane & Gas) Effects Operator Certified
NFPA 160.2001
Licensed State of Nevada Flame Propane Effects Operator Certified NFPA 160.2001
Our systems electronic parts of our system are approved and certified by Applied Research Laboratories (ARL), CSA, UL, OHSA, Florida Mechanic & NFPA 160 Codes and bear the ARL testing lab's certifications. Every controller provides feedback as to the status of the flame unit. Redundant PLC's and double shut off values to the either 5-10-20-40 pound tanks.
Propane Safety
Flame effect classification - NFPA 160 Group 3
1. Clearance -10 feet from any performer and 20 feet + from audience.
2. Propane fuels - use approved hoses and E - Values.
3. Propane 5-10-20 -pound bottles will be 10 feet away from flame source or
flame head.
4. Heads have a pilot confirmation and a safety control with two shut off values.
5. Flames have been design to prevent accidental firing and emergency stop.
6. Propane Flame heads should have a safety system like a Honeywell intermittent
pilot module, providing system status and feedback with its sensors.
7. System should be approved and certified by ARL, CSA, UL, OHSA, States Mechanic
& NFPA 160.2001 Codes.
8. Rehearse the pyro display. "Ask for product demo in the venue the day
before or morning of the show" "This will let you know, in a safe
environment, how the product will perform in the venue, and if there are any
additional changes that need to be made to account for the pyrotechnic effects."
If you are using talent, be sure to include them in the pryo rehearsal. "This
will allow the artist to be familiar with the effect and to maintain a comfortable
distance from the devices while performing.
9. Get a copy of the permit issued by the fire department. "Many fully
licensed amateur pyrotechnicians - such as disc jockeys - claim they do not
use enough pyrotechnic devices, and therefore are exempt from obtaining a permit".
That is simply untrue, Plus there no such thing as a cold burning gerb sparks
in pyro.
10. Leave yourself plenty of time. "Most cities require that request for
permits are submitted 15 to 30 days before the event is to take place.
Definitions for our Propane Flame Cannons
Accumulator: A container or piping that holds a predetermined volume of fuel that is ready for use in a flame effect.
Accumulator Charge Valve: A valve used to control the flow of fuel into an accumulator.
Direct Ignition: An automatic or manual ignition system that ignites fuel without a pilot.
Effect Valve: The last fuel shutoff valve before the flame effect burner.
Fail-Safe: A state or an attribute of a system such that every single point failure in the system results in all controlling parts of the system with the ability to do harm to humans, animals, or equipment being disconnected from all sources of power and stored energy at the primary disconnect point.
Flame Effect:The combustion of flammable solids, liquids, or gases to produce thermal, physical, visual, or audible phenomena before an audience.
Flame Effect Assistant: A person who works under the supervision of the flame effect operator.
Flame Effects Burner: A burner designed to produce specific sizes and configurations of flames for flame effects. Industry calls this the cannon
Flame Effects Operator: The single person with overall responsibility for flame effects operations and safety.
Operator Qualifications: The operator of any flame effect shall understand and be familiar with the operating manual or instructions. The operator shall demonstrate competency by experience and training or by holding a license acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
Labeled: Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an organization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials, and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.
Listed: Equipment, materials, or services included in a list published by an organization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with evaluation of products or services, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services, and whose listing states that either the equipment, material, or service meets identified standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose.
Primary Safety Control: A control with a sensor that is directly responsive to the ignition device attributes necessary for the safe operation of the effect. In the event of ignition failure or loss of flame, the control causes a safety shutdown.
Proof-of-Closure Valve: A safety shutoff valve equipped with an interlock switch that is actuated only when the valve is fully closed.
Proven Pilot: A pilot flame supervised by a primary safety control.
Safety Shutdown (Lockout): The safe shutdown of the flame effect in the event of the actuation of any flame effect primary safety control or limit switch. The flame effect can be restarted only after a manual reset following correction of the abnormal condition.
Safety Shutoff Valve: A listed, fast-closing valve that automatically and completely shuts off the fuel supply in response to a normal or safety shutdown.
Supervisory Cock: A listed, manually actuated valve with two double-pole, double-throw switches that prove the valve position.
Vent Valve: A listed, normally open, power-closed valve,
normally located between the two safety shutoff valves.
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