Dracyon Corp

What Dracyon Corp does

Dracyon Corp is an industrial solutions company specializing in air cannon technology and material flow optimization for heavy industrial environments. The company designs, manufactures, and services the Big Dog Air Cannon Cleaning System, anchored by a 400-liter tank that delivers approximately five times the stored energy of conventional 70L cannons and can replace multiple legacy units. Supporting technologies include the Protector Valve (anti-leak), Fill-and-Fire system, Alpha/High Velocity/Monster nozzles, remote-mounted nozzle extensions, water separators, and access doors, all oriented around reducing material buildup in silos, riser ducts, preheater towers, and transfer points. Complementary services include Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) cleaning and catalyst replacement for coal-fired power, cement, and waste-to-energy facilities, on-site tower diagnostics, acoustic cleaning, and consulting.

The company's revenue model combines hardware sales (Big Dog systems, nozzles, parts) with professional services (SCR cleaning, catalyst replacement, consulting, tower walk-throughs). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with a 10-year performance guarantee on air cannons and a 3-year nozzle warranty that are unusual for the industry. Dracyon sells direct to enterprise customers via field sales, site visits, and consultation requests, supplemented by industry conference participation and a content-led marketing approach including the All About Air Cannons podcast. Primary customer segments are Cement, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, and Pulp & Paper, with stated global reach across every continent except Antarctica. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Alabama with technical operations in Germany, and was formed by combining two predecessor companies (Drayton Corp and Halcyon Technologies) founded by President Jeff Shelton.

Name

Dracyon Corp

Legal name

Dracyon Corp

Website

https://dracyoncorp.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dracyon Corp is a private industrial solutions company that designs, manufactures, and services the Big Dog Air Cannon Cleaning System and SCR catalyst cleaning solutions for material flow problems in cement, power, oil & gas, and pulp & paper facilities worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Air Cannon Systems

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Hydroblasting/Vacuum/Confined Space) (IMAIACAJ), Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD)

Keywords

• Air cannon systems
• Material flow solutions
• Industrial cleaning services
• Bulk material handling
• SCR catalyst cleaning

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Air Cannon Equipment Sales: Sale of proprietary Big Dog air cannon systems including 400L tanks, nozzles, valves, and accessories. One unit can replace multiple conventional air cannons.
2. SCR Cleaning Services: Proven Selective Catalyst Reduction cleaning services that remove ash, ammonium bisulfate, and fouling to lower pressure drop and improve NOx reduction. Offered for power plants, cement plants, and waste-to-energy facilities.
3. SCR Catalyst Replacement: Full replacement services for degraded catalyst in SCR systems, restoring proper airflow, reducing pressure drop, and reestablishing consistent NOx reduction while minimizing ammonia slip and unplanned downtime.
4. Parts and Maintenance: Replacement parts including u-cups, air cylinders, and hoses. Many parts are standard off-the-shelf components sourced from multiple vendors, avoiding proprietary OEM pricing.
5. Consulting Services: Expert consulting to improve equipment efficiency and applications. On-site training and solutions including tower walk-throughs and system diagnostics.
6. Access Doors: Heavy-duty access doors with precision sealing, high-temperature resistance, leak-free operation, and automation capability for inspection, cleaning, and maintenance.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dracyon Corp designs, manufactures, and services industrial air cannon systems used to keep bulk materials flowing freely in silos, hoppers, and chutes. The company also provides complementary industrial cleaning services (including SCR catalyst cleaning, acoustic cleaning, manual catalyst cleaning) and access door products, primarily serving cement, power generation, oil & gas, and pulp & paper operators. The flagship offering, the Big Dog Air Cannon, is supported by a 10-year performance guarantee.

Product overview

Dracyon Corp is an industrial solutions company specializing in air cannon technology and material flow optimization for heavy industries. The core product portfolio centers on the Big Dog Air Cannon Cleaning System, a 400-liter high-capacity air cannon that can replace multiple legacy units. Supporting products include Monster Nozzle and High Velocity Nozzle add-ons for enhanced cleaning performance, the Protector Valve anti-leak technology, Fill-and-Fire system, Water Separator, and Multiplier System for remote-mounted nozzle configurations. The company also offers complementary equipment (Access Doors), SCR catalyst cleaning and replacement services, tower walk-through diagnostics, and consulting services. The integrated system approach combines larger tank volume, specialized nozzle design, and protective installation strategies to address material buildup in cement, power, pulp & paper, and oil & gas industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Big Dog: Air cannon cleaning system product line, including the Big Dog 400-liter air cannon.
• Big Blue
• Alpha Nozzle

Products and services

• Big Dog Air Cannon Cleaning System
• Access Doors
• SCR Cleaning & Accessories
• Selective Catalyst Reduction Replacement
• We Walk The Tower
• Consulting Services
• Acoustic Cleaning
• Manual Catalyst Cleaning
• Parts and Maintenance

Quantifiable outcome

• Replace 5 air cannons with 1 Big Dog 400L unit
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Jeff Shelton (Podcast Guest)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026Founder and industry expert appearing as guest on Episode 1 of the All About Air Cannons podcast to discuss air cannon fundamentals, installation considerations, and optimization strategies. Provides industry perspective and validates Dracyon's technical approach.
• Chris Landers (Podcast Guest)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Air cannon expert with experience across multiple major air cannon manufacturers and several patented technologies. Appeared on Episode 2 to discuss evolution of air cannon and nozzle development, design philosophy, and cleaning performance.
• Refcon Specialist Group / Troy Langley (Podcast Guest)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Troy Langley is founder and Executive Director of Refcon Specialist Group. Appeared on Episode 3 to discuss critical role of air cannon nozzles in material flow and cleaning performance, nozzle selection best practices.
• Derrick McDaniel (Podcast Guest)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Industry expert appearing on Episode 4 discussing air cannon nozzle applications for real-world material buildup problems. Shares insights on nozzle design influencing blast direction, airflow dynamics, and cleaning effectiveness.
• IGS (Industrial Gas Systems) / Peter Klee (Podcast Guest)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Peter Klee of IGS appeared on Episode 5 to share insights on compressed air infrastructure impact on air cannon performance and reliability, air supply design best practices. Peter Klee is now Technical Director at Dracyon.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Donaldson Company: Manufacturer of industrial filtration and air purification systems for manufacturing, power generation, and process industries. Adjacent to Dracyon's air handling and emissions-related offerings through dust collection and air quality equipment.
• FLSmidth: Global supplier of equipment and services for the cement and minerals industries, including material handling and pyroprocessing solutions. Overlaps with Dracyon's air cannon and material flow solutions sold into cement plants.
• Babcock & Wilcox: Major established provider of power generation equipment and services, including emissions control and boiler cleaning technologies. Overlaps with Dracyon's SCR cleaning and replacement services for coal-fired power generation customers.
• Atlas Copco: Global leader in compressed air and industrial equipment including compressors, blowers, and pneumatic tools that are widely used in the same heavy industrial facilities Dracyon serves. Provides broader air system infrastructure that complements or competes with Dracyon's pneumatic cleaning solutions.
• Hamon Group: Engineering and services company specializing in air quality, emissions control, and cooling systems for power and industrial customers. Overlaps with Dracyon's SCR cleaning, catalyst services, and emissions reduction work in power and heavy industry.
• Andritz: Global supplier of equipment, systems, and services for pulp and paper, hydropower, and other process industries. Overlaps with Dracyon's material flow and air cannon solutions deployed in pulp & paper recovery boilers and process equipment.

Direct peers

• Martin Engineering: The dominant global manufacturer of industrial air cannons and material flow equipment serving cement, power, and bulk solids industries. Dracyon is directly displacing Martin Engineering's installed base (approaching 200 cannons replaced) with functionally equivalent but higher-capacity alternatives, making them the closest head-to-head competitor.
• Fuel Tech: Provider of NOx reduction, air pollution control, and emissions compliance technologies for utility, industrial, and municipal customers. Overlaps with Dracyon's SCR catalyst cleaning and replacement services targeting coal-fired power and cement plants.
• Vibra Screw: Manufacturer of material handling and feeding equipment for bulk solids, serving cement, chemical, food, and mineral processing industries. Comparable to Dracyon in addressing bulk material flow challenges in heavy industries with complementary mechanical and pneumatic solutions.
• Integrated Global Services (IGS): Specialized provider of SCR catalyst cleaning, replacement, and emissions control services for power, cement, and industrial plants. Direct competitor in the SCR services line, and former employer of multiple Dracyon leaders (Jeff Shelton was VP, Connor Shelton was a sales rep, Peter Klee consulted) — making them both a competitor and a talent source.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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