Non-Electric Detonators

Description

EBA&D's Non-Electric Detonators are linear signal transmission devices designed to transmit an energetic signal through shock tube to a specific detonating output. Shock tube is a hollow extruded tube containing a thin layer of energetic material on its inner diameter. Once initiated, the shock tube transmits a signal to a detonating output charge, typically incorporating an instantaneous output or a pre-determined pyrotechnic event. Non-Electric Detonators are available in either single or dual shock tube configurations.

EBA&D manufactures a patented In-Line Initiator consisting of a threaded adapter and a pre-installed percussion primer allowing for reliable initiation of Lead-In-Lines and detonators.

Application

EBA&D's shock tube detonators are designed to initiate explosives and other energetic materials. They are used in military demolitions, explosive ordnance disposal, minefield clearing, explosives testing, and special applications. EBA&D manufactures devices of varied length with specific output and associated accessories. Detonators are designed to be interoperable with munitions, cap wells, detonating cords, high explosives, and Lead-In-Lines.

Dual Lead Detonators are used when conditions or mission requirements deem it necessary to have the maximum reliability. Common applications of Dual Lead-In-Lines are close quarters breaching, urban breaching, obstacle clearing, and critical target destruction.

Selection of EBA&D's Minitube shock tube Non-Electric Detonators will save the user 40% weight, 40% volume and logistical footprint, while adding ease of deployment and minimal device memory compared to standard 0.118" (3mm) shock tube.

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