Can a Fan Really Prevent Dust Explosions? This Grain Ops Manager Says Yes. - with Travis Davis

In this episode of OnAire, we kick off 2026 with a powerful conversation with Travis Davis, Operations Manager at a major grain elevator in Kansas. Travis shares how he helped develop and implement SonicAire’s first-ever Class II Division 1 certified fan for hazardous grain environments. If you’ve ever wondered: “Can a fan really help with dust in a grain elevator?” “Why hasn’t the grain industry adopted new dust solutions?” “How do I reduce manual housekeeping and increase uptime?” …this episode is for you. Hear Travis’s honest take on: How he helped push SonicAire to innovate for grain What it took to get internal buy-in for something new The real-world results they’re seeing after installation Why his crew now takes their dust-free environment for granted (and that’s a good thing) SonicAire’s fans are a proven technology in textiles, wood, paper, and now — thanks to people like Travis — agriculture. If you’re in grain handling or ag processing and fighting the uphill battle against dust, you’ll want to hear this. 🔧 Learn more at SonicAire.com 🎧 Subscribe for more industry stories, safety breakthroughs, and everything dust-related.