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The DC family of animatronic armatures provide custom pneumatic
mechanisms that are ready to run right out of the box*.
Our armatures provide a means to easy animate most store
bought props, without the hassle of design and fabrication. DC armatures
are the hidden elements in bringing your once static props to life.
Since we design and fabricate each prop
in house, we have the ability to modify stock designs, integrate
additional items such as haunt controllers, hand held triggers,
and or custom add-ons for controlling lights, foggers, etc., or
just about any combination of automation effects to ensure you receive
a complete setup that perfectly suits your vision.
DC strongly believes that products should last a lifetime, and we
strive to create products that not only last for the life of a prop,
but also perform for years with no degradation in performance or
safety.
All armatures are made from welded steel and equipped with professional
valves, quick disconnect fittings, high tensile tubing, and cylinders.
The armatures ship ready to run, and full instructions are available
for download from this site.
So if you've been looking into getting into haunting with pneumatics,
there's now a very simple way of doing it.
**Due to the ever rising costs of steel
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DC Heavy Lifter
The DC Heavy Lifter is a professional built 4 bar lifter that lifts
any prop (up to 50lbs safely) 36" from a starting point of 12"
up to 48" (lifter platform height). The lifter includes a mounting
platform for easy mounting of just about any prop (custom mounting
brackets available upon request) that remains parallel to the ground
during the entire travel (lift and descent) (ie your prop will only
move up and slightly towards the vertical beams of the lifter).
The heavy lifter is perfect for use behind larger tombstones or scenic
items with heavier props such as a full skeleton.
Built using 14 Gauge tubular steel and professional pneumatics (bimba
cylinder, SMC valve and fittings) Kit includes everything needed to
operate and control and ships ready to run* out of the box.
Welded mounting brackets included
Size 30" x 12" x 18"
Price
$450.00
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DC Medium Lifter
(for standard props)
The DC Medium Lifter is the same mechanism as our heavy lifter,
but engineered to animate lighter props (up to 30-40 lbs safely)
from a starting point of 12" up to 34" (22" of travel).
This lifter is designed as an "all around" lifter for
haunt use, and can be used in a wide range of applications.
The lifter lifts up, and comes forward toward the viewer, so this
is a perfect armature for use behind a bush, tombstone, or other
faced item.
Built using 14 Gauge tubular steel and professional pneumatics (bimba
cylinder, SMC valve and fittings) Kit includes everything needed
to operate and control and ships ready to run* out of the box.
Welded mounting brackets included
Size 28" x 18" x 10"
Price $400.00
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DC Light Lifter
(for lightweight props)
The The DC Light Lifter was designed to animate simple props such
as foam heads with masks, or upper body props that do not require
alot of lifting force. The light lifter is engineered to operate
a 20" travel from a starting point of 10" up to 30"
(lifter platform height).
The light lifter is smaller and a much simpler design then the
other lifters which makes it a great introductory armature for first
time users that have wanted to get into haunting with air, but did
not require large heavy duty mechanisms. Its simplistic design allows
a lower price, while still achieving the strength, durability, and
ease of use as the entire DC line of armatures.
Built using 14 Gauge tubular steel and professional pneumatics (bimba
cylinder, SMC valve and fittings) Kit includes everything needed
to operate and control and ships ready to run* out of the box.
Commonly used behind tombstones or similar objects with smaller
light weight (up to 25lbs) props.
Includes mounting holes in base for easy mounting.
Size 18" x 12" x 10"
Price $295.00
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DC Torso Erector
The DC torso lifter is a professional built erector that was built
to accommodate the common "bucky" Skeleton and give life(movement)
to a once static prop. The erector bolts safely around the spine of
the skeleton, and erects a bucky from a laying to sitting up position
(approximately 90 degrees).
Perfect for use in coffins or mounted to the ground. Lifter must be
bolted or staked into onto a solid surface to ensure the armature
and prop remain in its desired location. Welded mounting tabs included.
Due to the fragile nature of the "Bucky" skeletons, DC advises
that the skeleton (specifically the arms) be corpsed using latex and
cheese cloth to adhere the body together. Corpsing will greatly improve
the strength and life span of the skeleton. Works best with arms in
static position, such as attached to chest and will prevent flailing
arms and possible injury.
Built using 14 Gauge tubular steel and professional pneumatics (bimba
cylinder, SMC valve and fittings). Kit includes everything needed
to operate and control and ships ready to run* out of the box. Also
includes a "stopper" brace to prevent un-desired strain
on the cylinder.
Bucky torso not included, but available.
Approximate Size 20" x 10" x 6"
Price $360.00
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DC Torso Erector w/
Arm Extension
The DC torso erector with arm extensions is the same mechanism as
the Torso Erector, but with an additional armature added to lift the
arms from a resting position on the sides of the rib cage, to an outstretched
reach in upwards (triggered) position.
Due to the fragile nature of the "Bucky" skeletons, DC advises
that the skeleton (specifically the arms) be corpsed using latex and
cheese cloth to adhere to the arm bars. Corpsing will greatly improve
the strength and life span of the skeleton.
Arms are adjustable at the elbows.
Built using 14 Gauge tubular steel and professional pneumatics (bimba
cylinder, SMC valve and fittings). Kit includes everything needed
to operate and control and ships ready to run* out of the box. Also
includes a "stopper" brace to prevent un-desired strain
on the cylinder.
Approximate Size 20" x 16" x 8"
Price
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DC Barrel Lifter
The Barrel lifter is a modified lifter similar to our trash can
and wall mount lifters, but designed for use in a standard 55 gallon
steel drum. The lifter utilizes the barrels strength as its main
mounting surface and utilizes this support to minimize room within
the barrel, in turn allowing larger props to fit within the tight
space. Best of all it can be used (and was designed specifically
for) use under water.
The lifter includes two welded mounting brackets that connect into
the barrels wall and approximately 40' of tubing to route the valve
far away from the barrel. This setup includes a 24V valve setup
with 110V transformer, to minimize any risk of shock if used in
conjunction with water. However the wall mount
transformer must be placed away from and mounted securely to a wall,
away from areas that may come in contact with water.
Lifter provides 24" of vertical movement measured from the
top of the mounting platform (designed to completely submerge a
full bucky torso).
Built using 14 Gauge tubular steel and professional pneumatics (bimba
cylinder, SMC valve and fittings). Kit includes everything needed
to operate and control and ships ready to run* out of the box.
Size 24" x 16" x 6"
Price $385.00
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DC Mini Air Cannon
Similar to other manufacturers cannons, but at a fraction of the
price, the DC air cannon delivers a huge blast of air that is guaranteed
to startle.
To use this mechanism, simply mount the bracket to a stable wall,
apply power to the valve, attach an air source (ie your air compressor
line, not included), allow the tank to fill (60-80PSI recommended),
push the trigger button and BANG!!!!!!!!
Out fires one gallon of compressed air in less then a half second.
The DC Cannon also has the option of being fully automated with
a pre-programmed micro controller using an infrared sensor to start
a 1 second on, 30 second off sequence. For this automated version,
choose "Automated Air Cannon" button below. Automated
version replaces the hand held trigger with a sensor, but a hand
held trigger is available upon request for an additional charge.
Automation should only be used when small children ARE
NOT going to be present.
No mandatory re-fill is required between firing
with this version.
ONLY FIRE CANNON TOWARDS VIEWERS FEET.
Constructed using only professional parts, the cannon includes a
1/2 gallon air tank with welded mounting brackets, High flow dump
valve, resonator, hand held trigger and 12v electrical connections.
Price $280.00
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DC Air Cannon
Similar to other manufacturers cannons, but at a fraction of the
price, the DC air cannon delivers a huge blast of air that is guaranteed
to startle.
To use this mechanism, simply mount the cannon to a stable surface,
apply power to the valve, attach an air source (not included), allow
the tank to fill (60-80PSI recommended), push the trigger button
and BANG!!!!!!!!
Out fires gallons of compressed air in less then two seconds.
The DC Cannon also has the option of being fully automated with
a pre-programmed micro controller using an infrared sensor to start
a 2 second on, 2 minute off sequence. For this automated version,
choose "Automated Air Cannon" button below. Automated
version replaces the hand held trigger with a sensor, but a hand
held trigger is available upon request for an additional charge.
Two minute re-fill is mandatory between firing. Automation should
only be used when small children ARE NOT
going to be present.
ONLY FIRE CANNON TOWARDS VIEWERS FEET.
Constructed using only professional parts, the cannon includes a
7 gallon air tank with welded mounting brackets, High flow dump
valve, resonator, hand held trigger and 24v electrical connections.
Price $325.00
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DC Trash Can Lifter
The DC Trash can lifter is similar to our medium duty lifter, but
designed to fit into standard sized trash cans.
The base is designed to fit in between the formed base of the trash
can, while maximizing floor space for stability and mounting options.
The lifter bars fit within in the circumference of the trash can
throughout all movement while the base removes all strain from the
walls of the trash can.
The tight confinements of a trash can were used during design of
this mechanism, and the lifter will provide the most usable space
of any mechanism on the market (or design out there).
DC recommends mounting the lifter through the can into the ground,
but if that is not an option, adding weights to the platform base
will also keep the mechanism in place.
Built using 14 Gauge tubular steel and professional pneumatics (bimba
cylinder, SMC valve and fittings). Kit includes everything needed
to operate and control and ships ready to run* out of the box.
Size 22" x 10" x 12"
Price $385.00
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DC Vertical Mover
The DC Vertical Mover was designed for use in areas that only straight
up and down movement can be applied (ie. no 4 bar lifter mechanisms).
The DC vertical mover is a vertical slide platform that provides
14" of vertical movement, while removing all side to side movement
and stress that is placed on a cylinder rod during movement. The
mechanism houses a 14" cylinder between two solid steel guides
that provide an extremely smooth movement with a very strong and
stable mounting surface(the travel on this
mechanism can be customized up to 48" per clients request for
an additional charge).
Commonly used inside wine barrels, or to lift partial coffins vertically.
Built using 14 Gauge tubular steel and professional pneumatics (bimba
cylinder, SMC valve and fittings). Kit includes everything needed
to operate and control and ships ready to run* out of the box.
Size 32" x 4" x 8"
Price $440.00
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DC Horizontal Mover
The DC Horizontal Mover
Built using 14 Gauge tubular steel and professional pneumatics (bimba
cylinder, SMC valve and fittings). Kit includes everything needed
to operate and control and ships ready to run* out of the box.
Size " x " x "
Price $360.00
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DC Spitter Mechanism
The DC Spitter mechanism is the mechanical device that allows for
a animatronic to spray water at viewers when triggered.
Simply run mechanism upwards through the props body, place nozzle
into the mouth, and submerge the feeder tube (purple) into water
(1-5 gallon recommended, but works great in a barrel prop where
the reservoir is part of the prop).
When triggered, water will siphon from reservoir, and a fine mist
of water will shoot between 6-12' out of the mechanism tip.
Kit includes 24V valve, back flow prevention valve, 10' tubing,
and feeder system.
(Skull not included)
Price $140.00
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DC Ankle Tickler
The DC ankle tickler features six 12" silicon whips that erraticaly
whip around your viewers feet.
Controlled via hand held trigger or with an animation controller
(controller is user programmable, extremly easy!).
To opperate, simply secure mechanism behind or on wall (you will
need to drill 6 3/8" holes thru wall if mechanism is located
behind wall), apply pressure to main air inlet (runs off 60-120
PSI) and plug in power supply.
To actuate the manual ankle tickler, simply push hand held trigger
button and whips will begin to whip around erratically.
Kit includes 24V valve, 6' supply hose, six 14" whips, hand
held controller with 12' of wire and air supply hose w/ 1/4"
NPT male fitting.
Price $240.00
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DC Drop Panel
Designed to bolt into an existing column (inside dimension of 20"
x 50" required) the DC Drop Panel mechanism provides 18"
of panel drop for a quick and extremely effective startle.
The drop panel includes welded frame, 3/4" wood panel, 18"
cylinder, quick exhaust valve for rapid descent, and all pneumatic
tubing, fittings a 110V valve with standard plug, and 1 flow control
for control over lift speed.
Can be modified to allow for larger panel and more drop distance.
Please
email DC for a
quote.
Drop panel is easy to automate using an Animation Maestro 1 or if
you want to add an additional startle (we suggest the mini air cannon)
an Animation Maestro 2 will allow you to control both effects while
integrating an infrared sensor to automate the startles.
Basic:
Price $440.00 (ships ups oversized)
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Barrel Spitter
The barrel spitter incorporates a standard 55gal drum, bucky skeleton,
and a DC barrel lifter and spitter mechanism that lifts a skeletal
torso 22" out of the barrel and is designed for constant submersion.
The basic kit includes barrel with base mount airline fittings (hidden
to all viewers), all pneumatic components, semi corpsed skeletal torso
with welded steel sub frame (posable), and an animation maestro 2
controller for seperate control of lift movement and spit (includes
an infrared motion sensor).
Program is setup to detect movement, delay 5 seconds, before ejecting
the skeleton upwards and towards your viewers while spitting a heavy
mist of water. Skeleton will lower and rise a couple seconds later
for one final spray before resetting with a programmed 40 second delay
between fires.
Price $1100
Ships UPS oversized standard rate
Corpsed
$1250
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The
Bushwacker
The Bushwacker is a multi movement prop that hides behind a set of
silk bushes before lunging forward spitting a mist of water at its
viewers. (Silk plants not included).
The Bushwacker shakes the bushes violently before lunging forward
and upwards. Bushwacker is controlled via a pre-programmed controller
with infrared sensor for triggering movement.
Price includes all mechanics, lightly corpsed skeleton, spitting mechanism,
and automated
controller with pre programmed sequence and infrared sensor.
Price $1200
Corpsed $1350
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Spitting
Spider Extender
The spitting spider is a custom scissor mechanism that launches a
18" latex spider 4' towards its viewers. In addition, it sprays a
a mist of water up to 6' (at 120PSI).
The spiders unique design allows for the spider to start at a low
resting height, but rises throughout its travel to approximately 3.5'
with the mouth of the spider pointing slightly upwards to spray your
viewers at chest level.
Price includes all mechanics, posable 18" latex spider, spitting mechanism,
and automated
dual output controller with infrared sensor.
Price $850
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DC Half Torso Erratic Kicker
The DC half torso erratic kicker is a professional built steel frame
for use in a upside down hanging body/torso. The legs include separate
cylinders allowing this body frame to produce individual leg movements
that are extremely life like and extremely erratic no other kicker
on the market.
Includes 2 cylinders, 1 valve, all necessary fittings. Requires an
air compressor with a steady 40-60PSI rating. Also includes a heavy
duty chain with removable linkage, and ceiling mounting plate. A realtime
recording controller such as the Animation maestro 1 will allow you
to get extremely life/deathlike movement as well as be triggered via
a infrared sensor. Check out our prop
control section for more information.
Mechanism can also be used laying on a table, for an even weirder
effect
This armature also includes an ankle bar, that allows for the same
movement as our standard kicker.
Size 42" x 12" x 6"
Price $440.00
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DC Hangman Kicker
The DC half torso erratic kicker is a professional built steel frame
for use in a upside down hanging body/torso. The legs include separate
cylinders allowing this body frame to produce individual leg movements
that are extremely life like and extremely erratic no other kicker
on the market.
Includes 2 cylinders, 1 valve, all necessary fittings. Requires
an air compressor with a steady 40-60PSI rating. Also includes a
heavy duty chain with removable linkage, and ceiling mounting plate.
A realtime recording controller such as the Animation maestro 1
will allow you to get extremely life/deathlike movement as well
as be triggered via a infrared sensor. Check out our
prop control section
for more information.
Mechanism can also be used laying on a table, for an even weirder
effect
Size 42" x 12" x 6"
Price $475.00
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DC Hangman Erratic Kicker
The DC half torso erratic kicker is a professional built steel frame
for use in a upside down hanging body/torso. The legs include separate
cylinders allowing this body frame to produce individual leg movements
that are extremely life like and extremely erratic no other kicker
on the market.
Includes 3 cylinders, 2 valves, all necessary fittings. Requires
an air compressor with a steady 40-60PSI rating. Also includes a
heavy duty chain with removable linkage, and ceiling mounting plate.
A realtime recording controller such as the Animation maestro 2
will allow you to get extremely life/deathlike movement as well
as be triggered via a infrared sensor. Check out our
prop control section
for more information.
Mechanism can also be used laying on a table, for an even weirder
effect
This armature also includes an ankle bar, that allows for the same
movement as our standard kicker.
Size 42" x 12" x 6" (ships UPS oversized)
Price $575.00
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DC Electric Chair Armature
The DC
Includes 1 large cylinder, high flow valve, all necessary fittings.
Requires an air compressor with a steady 80-120PSI rating. Also
includes a heavy duty chain with removable linkage, and ceiling
mounting plate. A realtime recording controller such as the Animation
maestro 1 will allow you to get extremely life/deathlike movement
as well as be triggered via a infrared sensor. Check out our
prop control section
for more information.
Mechanism can also be used laying on a table, for an even weirder
effect
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Size 42" x 12" x 6" (ships UPS oversized)
Price $400.00
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