Cartridge Actuated Devices

Product Description

The separation nut is a pyrotechnic device designed to perform two functions – keep a pre-loaded assembly of two sets intact and then, upon an electrical signal, releasing the assembly. Known as a Hold Down and Release Mechanism (HRDM), they are a high strength, fastening hardware with the ability to separate and/or release components or structures on demand. As a pyrotechnical solution for critical release events, the most common uses include satellite deployment along with clamp release applications for weapons launch systems. Many of our sep nuts are used for in orbit deployment of antenna reflectors and solar generators as HDRMs

Whether in space, on aircraft or in the sea, dependability is required for mission critical systems needing hold down and release mechanisms that are designed and developed for low shock. Our highly reliable separation nuts  are used for applications in submarine, launch vehicle, satellite, and payload systems.  An example would be as an HDRM for CubeSat and SmallSat launches. Our separation devices are custom made to meet your mission requirements, from the nut size to the specific materials, the success of your application is at the center point of our design.

Product Description

Explosive bolts efficiently secure two objects and strategically explode, jettisoning those objects on command when commanded. These bolts initiate a perfect failure at the pivotal moment they need to. This part is designed for missile, launch vehicles, spacecraft and marine applications where rapid structure separation is demanded. Standard explosive bolts and ridge cut explosive bolts are available in a wide range of sizes, configurations and tensile capacities from as little as 200 pounds to as much as 1,000,000 pounds. As an explosive bolt manufacturer, our experts are here to support you in meeting your structural loading, envelope and environmental requirements and guide you on ways to mitigate shrapnel and products of combustion.

Product Description

A Destruct Charge, also known as a Bulk Destruct Charge, is a device used to terminate the flight of an errant launch vehicle, missile or target vehicle. A critical component of our Flight Termination System, it is designed to receive a detonation input signal from a Detonator or Explosive Transfer Line. Upon initiation, the high explosive output penetrates and vents the vehicle motor case to terminate the vehicle flight. Missile applications, strategic and tactical, along with space applications of flight termination can easily be tailored to achieve mission goals. Our destruct charges can easily serve multiple applications with tailored mounting options.

Product Description

A pyro cutter uses energetic materials and a cutting blade to sever objects. It is a cartridge actuated device which, when initiated, will sever/cut a multitude of materials and cross-sectional shapes. Common targets used with ordnance cutting devices include: steel, electrical or fiber optic cables, aluminum, titanium, copper, Kevlar, vectran, zylon, bolts, tubes and woven fiber cords/lines and straps.

To learn more about various types of cutters, visit the pages below:

• Bolt
• Cable
• Cord/Wire
• Strap
• Tube