Animatronic Mechanisms

Our Spitter mechanism is a professionally designed, tested, and perfected mechanical device that allows for just about any prop or scenic element 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 12V valve, back flow prevention valve, 10' tubing, and feeder system.
(Skull not included) Requires 110V power and a compressor with 100-120 PSI.

Our ankle tickler features six 12" silicon whips that erratically whip around your viewers feet.

To operate, simply secure mechanism behind or on a 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 12V DC valve, 6.5' supply hose, six 14" whips, hand held controller with 12' of wire and air supply hose w/ 1/4" NPT male fitting. Requires 110V power and a compressor with 100-120 PSI.

Similar to other manufacturers cannons, but at a fraction of the price, our mini air cannon delivers a large blast of air that is guaranteed to startle without blowing out your viewers eardrums.

To use this mechanism, simply mount the included brackets to a stable wall, apply power to the valve, attach an air source (ie your air compressor), allow the tank to fill (60-80PSI recommended), push the trigger button and BANG!!!!!!!!
Out fires half a gallon of compressed air in less then a half second.

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 clip on mounting brackets, High flow dump valve, hand held trigger and 12v electrical connections. Requires 110V power and a compressor with 100-120 PSI.

Due to popular demand our Bushwacker Mechanism is now available in “raw” form.   The bushwacker mechanism is a multi movement animation that includes dual front cylinder driven vertical uprights as well as a trail bar linkage that provides nearly 4′ of forward travel.   This raw mechanism includes steel framework and all pneumatic components and 12V valves.  Dual output controller and trigger is available for an additional charge.

THIS PRODUCT IS THE RAW MECHANISM AND PNEUMATICS ONLY – SKELETON AND CONTROLLER ARE NOT INCLUDED.

• Requires 2-4 output controller – not included
• Requires 110V power and 100-120 psi air.

Our Hangman erratic kicker is a professionally built steel framed armature for use in a hanging person animation. 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 provides these movements.

Includes 3 cylinders, 2 valves, all necessary fittings. Also includes a heavy duty chain with removable linkage, and ceiling mounting plate. A real time controller (not included) will allow you to get extremely life/deathlike movement and allow triggering via an infrared sensor.

Mechanism can also be used laying on a table, for an even weirder effect

We recommend using this armature with a flex able body form with no internal armature or duct tape dummy.

This kit includes two 12V valve, flow controls for adjusting the body and kick speeds, and all required airlines for connection to your compressor line. No controller is included. Requires 110V power and a compressor with 100-120 PSI.

Size 42" x 12" x 18"

The ultimate product to terrify automatically. The instant someone steps on pad power is activated to a 4-plug outlet that can trigger sound, lights, horns, strobes and small devices. Field tested, this inexpensive unit is durable and the height of simplicity to set up. Used creatively, in a variety of ways, a large haunted house could use 12-24 units and effectively reduce employee costs. Uses standard A/C power.

Master Blaster Incorporates an industrial release valve activated by a pressure pad. Also, A/C outlets are energized by the pad, so in addition to the scare created by the bang of rushing air, you can add your own strobe light or other electrical device to heighten the scare. Master Blaster pay's for itself in one month's operation, since no employee is required to implement the scare. Master Blaster never misses a beat, no timing problems, no breaks just one scare after another! Requires 100 psi air compressor and A/C power. Must be mounted to the floor due to blast of air. Mount inside wall to prevent tripping.

Our 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 vertical mover is a uniquely designed vertical slide platform that provides 14" of vertical movement, and removes all side to stress that is commonly placed on a cylinders 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.

This kit includes 12V valve, flow controls for adjusting the lift and decent speeds, and all required airlines for connection to your compressor line. No controller is included. Requires 110V power and a compressor with 100-120 PSI.

Size 26" x 12" x 14"

Our 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 using 4 long 3/8 diameter u-bolts (not included), and erects a bucky from a laying to sitting up position (approximately 80 degrees).

Perfect for use in coffins or mounted to the ground. Lifter must be bolted or weighted onto a solid surface to ensure the armature and prop remain in its desired location. Welded mounting tabs are included.

Due to the fragile nature of the "Bucky" skeletons, DC advises that the skeleton (specifically the arms) be adhered using latex and cheese cloth to adhere the body together. This adhering or 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.

Also includes a "stopper" brace to prevent un-desired strain on the cylinder. Bucky torso not included, but available. This kit includes 12V valve with 110V transformer, flow controls for adjusting the lift and decent speeds, and all required airlines for connection to your compressor line. No controller is included. Requires 110V power and a compressor with 100-120 PSI.

Approximate Size 20" x 10" x 6"

Our torso erector with arm extensions is the same mechanism as the Torso Erector, but with an additional linkage 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, we advises that the skeleton (specifically the arms) be adhered to the arm framework 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 and can be bent outwards for simple posing. This lifter also includes a "stopper" brace to prevent un-desired strain on the cylinder.

This kit includes 12V valve, flow controls for adjusting the lift and decent speeds, and all required airlines for connection to your compressor line. No controller is included. Requires 110V power and a compressor with 100-120 PSI.

Approximate Size 20" x 16" x 8"

Our 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 any design out there for that matter).

We recommends mounting the lifter through the can into the ground or heavy base plate. If that is not an option, adding weights to the mechanisms base will also keep the mechanism in place.

This kit includes 12V valve, flow controls for adjusting the lift and decent speeds, and all required airlines for connection to your compressor line. No controller is included. Requires 110V power and a compressor with 100-120 PSI.

Size 22" x 10" x 12"

Our Scissor Extender is a scissor type mechanism that launches light weight (up to 10lbs) props 48 towards its viewers. Build your own attacking prop with this professional mechanism.

Price includes all mechanics and pneumatic components. Requires 110V power and compressor with 100-120PSI.

Size 30" x 18" x 30"

Medium Lifter
(for standard props)

Our Medium Lifter is the same mechanism as our heavy lifter, but engineered to animate slightly lighter props (up to 30-45 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 slightly forward (towards the viewer), so this is a perfect armature for use behind a bush, tombstone, or other facade item.

Welded mounting brackets are included. This kit includes 12V valve, flow controls for adjusting the lift and decent speeds, and all required airlines for connection to your compressor line. No controller is included. Requires 110V power and a compressor with 100-120 PSI.

Size 28" x 18" x 10"

Our Light Lifter was designed to animate simple props such as foam heads with masks, or upper body props that do not require a lot of lifting force. The light lifter is engineered to provide 20 inches of 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.

This lifter is commonly used behind tombstones or similar objects with smaller light weight (up to 25lbs) props. Its also the backbone of our ready to run pop-ups.

Includes mounting holes in base for easy mounting. This kit includes 12V valve, flow controls for adjusting the lift and decent speeds, and all required airlines for connection to your compressor line. No controller is included. Requires 110V power and a compressor with 100-120 PSI.

Size 18" x 12" x 10"

Our half torso kicker is a professionally built steel framed armature for use in a upside down hanging body/torso animation. The legs include a removable ankle bar to allow the character to be dressed.

Includes 1 cylinder, 1 large valve, all necessary fittings. Also includes a heavy duty chain with removable linkage, and ceiling mounting plate.

A real time controller (not included) will allow you to get extremely life/deathlike movement as well as allow triggering via an infrared sensor.

Mechanism can also be used laying on a table, for an even weirder effect

This kit includes 12V valve, flow controls for adjusting the kick speeds, and all required airlines for connection to your compressor line. No controller is included. Requires 110V power and a compressor with 60-120 PSI.

Size 42" x 12" x 18"

Our half torso erratic kicker is a professionally built steel framed armature for use in an upside down hanging body/torso animation. The legs include separate cylinders allowing this body frame to produce individual leg movements that are extremely life like and extremely erratic movements unlike no other kicker on the market.

Includes 2 cylinders, 1 valve, all necessary fittings. Also includes a heavy duty chain with removable linkage, and ceiling mounting plate. A real time controller (not included) will allow you to get extremely life/deathlike movement as well the ability to be triggered via an infrared sensor.

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.

This kit includes 12V valve, flow controls for adjusting the kick speeds, and all required airlines for connection to your compressor line. No controller is included. Requires 110V power and a compressor with 100-120 PSI.

Size 42" x 12" x 18"

Our Horizontal Mover extends most light/mid weight props (up to 25lbs) horizontally 12" at a slight angle to provide movement to ground moving props such as spiders, ankle grabbing corpses, or similar props. Originally designed to be used in holes or other low light areas where the prop comes towards your viewers.

This extender can be modified to extend up to 24" for an additional charge.
Never use this mover in close proximity to viewers.

This kit includes 12V valve with 110V transformer, flow controls for adjusting the lift and decent speeds, and all required airlines for connection to your compressor line. No controller is included. Requires 110V power and a compressor with 100-120 PSI.

Size 26" x 12" x 10"

Our Heavy Lifter is a professional built 4 bar lifter that provides 32 of lift for any heavier prop (up to 60lbs safely). Lifter platform goes from a resting height of 12" up to 44". 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). Welded mounting brackets are included for easy and safe anchoring.

The heavy lifter is perfect for use behind larger tombstones or scenic items with heavier props such as a full skeleton.

This kit includes 12V valve, flow controls for adjusting the lift and decent speeds, and all required airlines for connection to your compressor line. No controller is included. Requires 110V power and a compressor with 100-120 PSI.

Size 30" x 12" x 18"

Our electric chair armature was designed to be used inside a foam body form or duct tape dummy to provide an extremely realistic and violent movement that when used with an automated controller (programmed with rapid program) simulates an electrocution.

Includes 1 large cylinder, high flow valve, all necessary fittings. Also includes a heavy duty chain with removable linkage at waist, and ankles. A real time controller (not included) will allow you to get extremely life/deathlike movements as well enable triggering via an infrared sensor.

This kit includes 12V valve and all required airlines for connection to your compressor line. No controller is included. Requires 110V power and a compressor with 100-120 PSI.

Size 42" x 12" x 18"

Designed to bolt into an existing column (inside dimension of 20" x 50" required) or behind a wall; our 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 12V valve with standard plug, and 1 flow control for control of lift speed.

Can be modified to allow for larger panel and more drop distance. Please email us at info@dcprops.com for a quote.

Drop panel is easy to automate using a simple controller or if you want to add an additional startle (we suggest the mini air cannon) a dual output controller will allow you to control both effects while integrating an infrared sensor to automate the startles.

This kit includes 12V valve, flow control for adjusting the lift speed, and all required airlines for connection to your compressor line. No controller is included. Requires 110V power and a compressor with 100-120 PSI.

Size 52" x 20" x 6"

The Barrel lifter is a uniquely designed lifter for use in a standard 55 gallon steel drum. The lifter utilizes the barrels strength as its main mounting surface which provides ample support and minimizes the wasted mounting space other lifters require. This maximizes the room within the barrel, in turn allowing for 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 12v 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).

This kit includes 12V valve, flow controls for adjusting the lift and decent speeds, and all required airlines for connection to your compressor line. No controller is included. Requires 110V power and a compressor with 100-120 PSI.

Size 24" x 16" x 6"

Similar to other manufacturers cannons, but at a fraction of the price, our air cannon delivers a huge blast of air that is guaranteed to startle. A custom designed resonator allows for amplification of the blast. Also our cannon can be modified to suit other special effects like pirate cannons, or cannon ball impact splashes.

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.

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 5 gallon air tank with welded mounting brackets, High flow dump valve, resonator, hand held trigger and 12v electrical connections. Requires 110V power and a compressor with 100-120 PSI.

Size 22" x 16" x 14"