DEVELOPMENT AND QUALIFICATION OF INITIATOR, XM100

Abstract

This report describes the development and qualification of the XM100 Initiator. The XM273 Impulse Cartridge is contained in the initiator and, when fired, provides a pressure output of approximately 1500 psig at -65 degrees F with 15 feet of Teflon no. 4 size hose. The maximum pressure obtained when fired with one-half foot of hose at 200 degrees F is approximately 6000 psig. The initiator incorporates a simplified firing mechanism that is mechanically actuated. In addition to the normal bulkhead mounting, the initiator has a universal bracket that offers greater flexibility for mounting than designs presently in use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0700758

Entities

People

  • George P. Catrambone

Organizations

  • Frankford Arsenal

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Disassembly
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Tests
  • Government Procurement
  • High Temperature
  • Humidity
  • Ignition
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Performance Tests
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Vibration
  • X Rays

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Materials Science
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering