REPEATING FUSELIGHTER

Abstract

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel must frequently initiate black powder time fuse when counter-charging for disposal and when using explosively actuated EOD tools. A repeating fuselighter used as a supplement to the present M60 Igniter (single shot), would allow lighting many fuses in rapid sequence, and would reduce the total bulk and weight of M60 Igniters to be carried by EOD personnel, as well as effecting cost savings over the present system. It would not replace the M60 Igniter in operations where waterproofing of the fuse end is required, as in underwater operations. Two prototype repeating lighters (an electric and a percussion type) have been designed, fabricated and successfully feasibility tested. It is recommended that one of them be developed into final militarized form and adopted. The choice would depend on specific requirements based on field survey of potential users in the EOD units.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0701899

Entities

People

  • Imants Gulbis

Organizations

  • Picatinny Arsenal

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Battery Chargers
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  • Explosive Trains
  • Explosives
  • Gunpowder
  • Igniters
  • Ignition
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • New Jersey
  • Nickel Cadmium Batteries
  • Prototypes
  • Resistance
  • Safety Fuses
  • Switches
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Materials Science
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