WoodsCan Hornet
Rechargeable Electric Air Horn
The world’s most advanced signaling device for industrial and recreational safety.
Part number: HNT-HC
Used extensively by drilling and blasting crews for blast signalling and all clear.
Part number: HNT-EMG
Commonly used on construction sites and in large manufacturing facilities as part of their emergency safety planning.
Part number: HNT-RWS
Used by spotters for railway track maintenance crews working on live track to alert crews of an oncoming train.
What Hornet Users Are Saying
“These new units are excellent. First, the sound is crisp, clear, and loud and provides the performance we need in our industry. The reduced size and protective case is truly appreciated and beneficial to our 300 field employees using the Hornet during peak season. And also importantly, the greatly reduced cost ensures that we made the right decision trusting our airhorn needs to Woodscan.”
Saves Money & It Works!
“So happy I found the Hornet for our blasting operations. It’s super reliable, lasts a long time before it needs to be recharged, and pays for itself in a month or two versus buying the old gas air horn refills.”
“I have been using the WoodsCan blasting horn on a daily basis for urban and downtown blasting procedures since it was first introduced. Never would I want to go back to an aerosol device. With the in-truck quick charge, I have never yet been in a position where my signal warning device fails to work. In my line of work this is imperative. Every blaster that I come in contact with either has one or wants one…they work!”
Very Reliable
“We have been using the disposable gas air horns in our safety stations on construction sites and they often do not work when checked or when needed – and are even less reliable in cold weather. We tried the Hornet (emergency) station and it is far more reliable year round, making our workplace safer. It is also easy to mount on a wall with the hardware provided.”
“Our decision to change was based on the fact that compressed gas air horns were an ongoing cost to the company, as much as $6,200 per year…Life got better all-round. We save money and have a very reliable blast signaling horn.”
Specialists In Modern Rechargeable Electric Air Horn Technology
Regardless of your application, the WoodsCan Hornet Rechargeable Electric Air Horn will meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
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WoodsCan Case Study
In 2006, HHS Drilling and Blasting purchased its first WoodsCan rechargeable air horn as a blast signaling device. Prior to that, they were using compressed gas air horns, up to six cans per week, at a cost of $15-$20 per can. According to Dave Purnell, Foreman at HHS, “our decision to change was based on the fact that compressed gas air horns were an ongoing cost to the company, as much as $6,200 per year.” They now have a unit in the hands of each of their six blasting crews. The price of their six WoodsCan rechargeable air horns is less than half of what they would spend on cans of compressed gas in one year, and works out to a total net savings of $28,100 over five years.
Another way the WoodsCan product benefits them is in improving reliability. Too many times, when a crew was ready to detonate a blast, the compressed gas air horn would fail them. They were either used up or the valve connection had leaked, and replacements canisters were not always readily at hand. With men and machines on the clock, this resulted in costly lost productivity to the company. Using the WoodsCan blast signaling horn eliminates this completely.
And finally, since they started using the WoodsCan rechargeable air horn, HHS Drilling and Blasting no longer requires their administrative team to spend valuable time buying, inventorying and distributing compressed air canisters to crews. “Life got better all-round – we save money and have a very reliable blast signaling horn” states Purnell.
To learn more about WoodsCan’s products, or to find a distributor near you, contact us.
Specifications
Maximum Sound Volume:
121 Decibels
Battery:
14.4 Volt Lithium-Ion Rechargeable
Battery Duration:
35 Minutes per Charge
Battery Life:
500 Charges
Height:
8.75″ (22.2 cm)
Length:
6.75″ (17.1 cm)
Width:
3.25″ (8.3 cm)
Weight:
1.4 lb. (630 g)
US Patent: US 7063040
Canadian Patent: CA 2465023
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For Every 1,000 Hornets Sold vs. Using Disposable Gas Can Air Horns, In One Year…
* Based on two 8 oz. cans used per week in an industrial drilling and blasting setting.
** Disposable gas air horns use HFC-134a which is 1,300 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than CO2.
*** Based on MSRP for 104,000 Disposable Cans vs. 1,000 Hornets.
About Us
WoodsCan Industries Inc., based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, manufactures the finest rechargeable electric air horns in the world.
WoodsCan’s value proposition is based on the improved performance, safety and reliability of our air horns vs. buying disposable compressed gas air horn refills.
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