Element Series
The Element Series is Silver Rainbow’s professional inflator line. Introduced at FLOAT 2026 and now shipping, it runs from a rechargeable pump you can carry to a job, through digital precision sizers, up to a four-nozzle production machine and a multifunctional unit that runs on air or helium.
Every machine in the series carries a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty backed by Silver Rainbow.
Surge-Protection Power Cords
Supports fuses on fluctuating power and protects the machine — the kind of thing that matters in a rented hall. On the Tornado, Cyclone, Vortex and Whirlwind.
Foil / Mylar Deflation
Pulls the air back out of a foil balloon so it can be folded away and used again. On the Hurricane.
1-Year Warranty
Included on every machine in the series and backed by Silver Rainbow.
The Inflators
BC-0132
TORNADO - 4 NOZZLE, 3 SPEED, 2 PEDAL BUCKET INFLATOR
Four-nozzle bucket inflator from Silver Rainbow’s Element Series, built for two-person, high-volume work. Three speed settings and two foot pedals let two decorators inflate at once, and a slow mode fills foil balloons without damaging the valves. Built-in carry handle and multiple nozzle attachments for every balloon type. Surge-protection power cord. 1-year manufacturer’s warranty from Silver Rainbow.
BC-0140
WHIRLWIND - QUANTITATIVE PRECISION INFLATOR (PINK)
Two-nozzle digital sizer from Silver Rainbow’s Element Series for fast, repeatable sizing. Programmable buttons store your most-used sizes; by default both nozzles inflate to the same size on one timer, and one press adds time to the right nozzle to inflate two different sizes at once. Includes nozzles for 5", 11" and 260 balloons, a foot pedal and a padded carrying case. Pink. Surge-protection power cord. 1-year manufacturer’s warranty from Silver Rainbow.
BC-0141
WHIRLWIND - QUANTITATIVE PRECISION INFLATOR (BLUE)
Two-nozzle digital sizer from Silver Rainbow’s Element Series for fast, repeatable sizing. Programmable buttons store your most-used sizes; by default both nozzles inflate to the same size on one timer, and one press adds time to the right nozzle to inflate two different sizes at once. Includes nozzles for 5", 11" and 260 balloons, a foot pedal and a padded carrying case. Blue. Surge-protection power cord. 1-year manufacturer’s warranty from Silver Rainbow.
BC-0135
CYCLONE - DIGITAL PRECISION INFLATOR WITH DOUBLE STUFFING TOOL (PINK)
Two-nozzle digital precision inflator from Silver Rainbow’s Element Series. Set the inflation time and speed and the air stops automatically, so every balloon comes out the same size — two at once, at the same or different sizes. Front pressure knobs add airflow for thicker or double-stuffed latex, and two double-stuffing tools are included. Foot pedal, suction-cup base and built-in handle. Pink. Surge-protection power cord. 1-year manufacturer’s warranty from Silver Rainbow.
BC-0136
CYCLONE - DIGITAL PRECISION INFLATOR WITH DOUBLE STUFFING TOOL (BLUE)
Two-nozzle digital precision inflator from Silver Rainbow’s Element Series. Set the inflation time and speed and the air stops automatically, so every balloon comes out the same size — two at once, at the same or different sizes. Front pressure knobs add airflow for thicker or double-stuffed latex, and two double-stuffing tools are included. Foot pedal, suction-cup base and built-in handle. Blue. Surge-protection power cord. 1-year manufacturer’s warranty from Silver Rainbow.
BC-0137
VORTEX - MULTIFUNCTIONAL DIGITAL PRECISION INFLATOR
Multifunctional two-nozzle precision inflator from Silver Rainbow’s Element Series that works with air or helium. Adjustable time and speed for consistent sizing, two balloons at once at the same or different sizes, and a double-stuffing tool included. Add the 110A snap-click regulator hose (sold separately) to connect a helium tank and size helium bouquets with the same precision. Black. Surge-protection power cord. 1-year manufacturer’s warranty from Silver Rainbow.
BC-0138
HURRICANE - DIGITAL ELECTRIC ENTERTAINER INFLATOR (PINK)
Rechargeable entertainer inflator from Silver Rainbow’s Element Series that handles all balloon types and deflates foil/mylar balloons for reuse. A digital display shows inflation time and battery level. Connect two Hurricanes with the data cable and either unit controls the other — for two-person work, or one person inflating two balloons at once. Suction-cup base, stainless steel handle, and a carry case, copper nozzle and balloon cutter included. Pink. 1-year manufacturer’s warranty from Silver Rainbow.
BC-0139
HURRICANE - DIGITAL ELECTRIC ENTERTAINER INFLATOR (BLUE)
Rechargeable entertainer inflator from Silver Rainbow’s Element Series that handles all balloon types and deflates foil/mylar balloons for reuse. A digital display shows inflation time and battery level. Connect two Hurricanes with the data cable and either unit controls the other — for two-person work, or one person inflating two balloons at once. Suction-cup base, stainless steel handle, and a carry case, copper nozzle and balloon cutter included. Blue. 1-year manufacturer’s warranty from Silver Rainbow.
BC-0133
SUPERCELL - RECHARGEABLE PORTABLE MODELING BALLOON PUMP (PINK)
Rechargeable, portable modelling-balloon pump from Silver Rainbow’s Element Series. Runs 4–5 hours of continuous use and inflates up to about 800 entertainer latex balloons per charge. Place a balloon over the tip, press, and it inflates in seconds. Includes an over-the-shoulder strap, an optional wall-plug cord, a balloon cutter and two interchangeable tips; rubber feet keep it steady. Pink. 1-year manufacturer’s warranty from Silver Rainbow.
BC-0134
SUPERCELL - RECHARGEABLE PORTABLE MODELING BALLOON PUMP (RED)
Rechargeable, portable modelling-balloon pump from Silver Rainbow’s Element Series. Runs 4–5 hours of continuous use and inflates up to about 800 entertainer latex balloons per charge. Place a balloon over the tip, press, and it inflates in seconds. Includes an over-the-shoulder strap, an optional wall-plug cord, a balloon cutter and two interchangeable tips; rubber feet keep it steady. Red. 1-year manufacturer’s warranty from Silver Rainbow.
Which Element machine?
The series by the job it is built for.
| Machine | Best for | Nozzles | What sets it apart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supercell | Entertainers, on the move | 1 | Rechargeable — 4–5 hours, about 800 balloons a charge. Shoulder strap, balloon cutter, two tips. |
| Cyclone | Decorators sizing to a plan | 2 | Digital timing and speed, two balloons at once at the same or different sizes, two double-stuffing tools. |
| Hurricane | Entertainers wanting a display | 1 | Rechargeable with a digital readout, deflates foils, and links to a second Hurricane by cable for two-person work. |
| Tornado | Two people, high volume | 4 | Three speeds and two foot pedals, with a slow mode for foils. Bucket format with a carry handle. |
| Whirlwind | Repeatable sizing, all day | 2 | Programmable buttons for the sizes you use most, plus nozzles for 5″, 11″ and 260, a foot pedal and a padded case. |
| Vortex | Air and helium in one machine | 2 | Everything the Cyclone does, plus an optional 110A snap-click hose to size helium bouquets off a tank. |
Cyclone, Hurricane and Whirlwind come in pink and blue; the Supercell in pink and red.
Regulators
BC-0142
FLEX TIP REGULATOR WITH INTAKE HOSE & FOIL BALLOON ATTACHMENT
Helium regulator from Silver Rainbow’s Element Series with a flexible tip, intake hose and foil balloon attachment. Holds consistent pressure for controlled helium flow, which helps prevent over-inflation and popped or damaged balloons. Durable construction for daily professional use.
BC-0143
70/30 HELIUM REGULATOR
Helium regulator from Silver Rainbow’s Element Series that inflates foil and latex balloons with a 70% helium / 30% air mix to stretch your helium supply. Best for short-duration events — the mix floats for less time than pure helium. Includes an intake hose with connectors and a trigger attachment.
Element or Bonus?
We also carry Bonus Inflators from HI-FLOAT. Both are solid professional lines, and they are built around different ideas: Element around digital sizing and a longer warranty, Bonus around hands-free operation and pressure control. Here is an even-handed look at both.
Where Element leads
- A 1-year warranty on every machine — twice the length of Bonus’s motor warranty.
- Digital, repeatable sizing. Timers on the Cyclone, Vortex and Whirlwind; programmable sizes on the Whirlwind.
- More in the box. Double-stuffing tools, a 260 nozzle on the Whirlwind, padded and carry cases.
- More battery choices with published runtime, and surge-protected cords on the bench machines.
- Helium off a tank. The Vortex sizes helium bouquets, and two regulators round out the series.
Where Bonus leads
- Hands-free start. The Smart models’ sensors are the only pedal-free, button-free option in either line.
- Lower prices. The least expensive machine in either line, and cheaper at most comparable points.
- Pressure control for cooler air and cleaner metallics, bubbles and 260s.
- Helium transfer. The Bonus Mini is the only machine here that reuses helium from a spent balloon.
- Over 30 years of building inflators, with published wattage on every machine.
Side by side
| Element | Bonus | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest-priced machine | Element starts higher; its entry machine is the Supercell battery pump. | The Bonus 2 is the least expensive machine in either line, and at most comparable points Bonus costs less. | Bonus |
| Warranty | 1-year manufacturer’s warranty on every machine, backed by Silver Rainbow. | 6-month motor warranty, starting the day the machine is sold to the end user. | Element |
| Starting inflation | Foot pedals on the bench machines; press-to-inflate tips on the battery pumps. | Smart 2 and Smart 4 use sensors that detect the balloon at the nozzle and start on their own — no pedal or button. | Bonus |
| Repeatable sizing | Digital timers on the Cyclone, Vortex and Whirlwind stop the air automatically; the Whirlwind stores your most-used sizes. | No timer or size memory listed in HI-FLOAT’s specifications — sizing is by hand. | Element |
| Pressure and speed control | Pressure knobs on the Cyclone and Vortex for thick or double-stuffed latex; three speeds and a slow foil mode on the Tornado. | Pressure dial on the Pro 2, Pro 4 and Smart 4. Lower pressure runs cooler, keeps metallic and bubble balloons from deforming, and sets 260 texture. | Even |
| Four-nozzle production | Tornado: three speeds, a slow foil mode and two foot pedals so two people can work it at once. | Two choices: Pro 4 (pressure dial) and Smart 4 (sensors), both rated 1800W. | Even |
| Battery / portable | Two options: Supercell (4–5 hours, about 800 balloons a charge) and Hurricane (digital display, links to a second unit). | Bonus Mini: 12V rechargeable, one nozzle. | Element |
| Foil deflation | Hurricane. | Bonus Mini. | Even |
| Helium | Vortex sizes helium balloons off a tank (hose sold separately); Flex Tip and 70/30 regulators also in the series. | Bonus Mini moves leftover helium from one balloon into another — no other machine in either line does this. | Depends on job |
| Double-stuffing | Double-stuffing tools come with the Cyclone and Vortex. | No double-stuffing tool included. | Element |
| 260 modelling balloons | Whirlwind ships with a 260 nozzle; Supercell and Hurricane are built for entertainer latex. | Green 260 extension nozzles sold separately for the bench machines. | Element |
| Power cord protection | Surge-protection cords on the Tornado, Cyclone, Vortex and Whirlwind. | Not specified. | Element |
| Published power ratings | Silver Rainbow has not published wattage for the series. | Wattage published for every machine (1000W two-nozzle, 1800W four-nozzle). | Bonus |
| Track record | A new line, introduced at FLOAT 2026 by US supplier Silver Rainbow. | Building inflators in Brazil since 1994; new to the US in 2026 through HI-FLOAT. | Bonus |
The rows aren’t equal — price or hands-free operation may matter more to you than what’s in the box. Specifications come from HI-FLOAT’s and Silver Rainbow’s own published materials (October 2026). Where a maker hasn’t published something, we say so instead of guessing. Prices for your account are on each product card.
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