ThermiteTorch
incenciary
TheThermiteTorchEODis a lightweight
deviceused
the
destruction
by
burning
of
the
explosives
and
to facilitate
propellantin unexploded
ordnance(UXOs)and to initiatethe
materials.
burningof otherlesscombustible
Thedeviceis fitted with an electricsafetyfusefor initiationand
whichcanbe piercedto allowthe insertionof
alsoa diaphragm,
for example,
methodso f initiation,
SafetyF use.
alternative
ForlargeUXOsandmostsmallones,the casingof the UXOwill
have been opened by explosiveor other means and the
ThermiteTorch will be placed in direct contact with the
explosive
or propellant.l t will then be ignited.Forthin cased
the incendiary
such
as Flaresand somesub-munitions,
UXOs,
placed
the
thin
cased
UXOand be
will be
on the outsideof
requiredto burnthroughthe casingof the UXOand ignitethe
inside.Themaximumthickness
of sucha
explosive
or propellant
is2.5mmaluminium.
casing
Demolition Detonator Non ElectricL1A2
The L1A2is in servicewith the UK MOD and is suppliedin a full military pack. The detonatoris designedto be initiatedwith
safety fuse. The L1A2 comprisesan aluminium tube with an output charge of PETNinitiated with a primary charge of
Aluminium/ LeadStyphnate/ LeadAzide.Eachdetonatoris fitted with a waterproofrubber cap. Fivedetonatorsare packedin
a compact black conductingplasticrigid wallet ideal for carryingin field operations. Forty wallets are packedin an H83
ammunitioncontainer.
DemolitionDetonatorElectricL2A2
tubewith an
an aluminium
TheL2A2is in servicewith the UKMODandis suppliedin a full militarypack.T heL2A2comprises
primary
Aluminium
Lead
Styphnate
Lead
Azide.
The
electric
ignitionis by
of
PETN
initiated
with
a
charge
of
outputcharge
/
/
rubberplugsleeve
assembly.
The
lead
wires
are
twisted
and
coiledto
E
Type
fuzehead
fitted
with
a
silicone
meansof an
plasticrigidwalletidealfor carrying
providea RFresistant
arepackedin a blackconducting
compactp roduct.Fivedetonators
container.
in fieldoperations.
Thewallethastactilemarking.Fortywalletsarepackedin an H83ammunition
Det Cord Booster 110A1
This productis designedto easilyand reliablyinitiatea rangeof chargesfrom L5A1 detonatingcord. lt is waterproofand may
be connectedunderwaterif necessary.There is no limit to the number that may be attachedto any one lengthof detonating
cord. lt is ideal for initiating Blade, PE4,and Linear Cutting Charge. To maximizethe effect of chargesmore than one
detonationpoint may be usedby usingmultipleboosters.The productcontainssecondaryexplosivesonly and henceis safeto
lgniterSafetyFuseElectric125A1
in a full militarypack.Theprimaryfunctionisto ignitesafetyfuse.The
with the UKMODandis supplied
TheISFE
isin service
crimpedintoa coppertubewith a ventholein the side.Thetube hasan integral
of a militaryEtypefuzehead
igniterconsists
stop to ensurecorrectfitting to safetyfuse. ISFEare packed1.00to a steel tin, with five tins packedin an H83 steel
resistance
to
Thewiresaretwistedto increase
container.Theinnerpackis idealfor usein a fieldenvironment.
ammunition
RF.
FuzeL1Al
Instantaneous
metalpowderand then
Thefuzeconsistsof a semi-fuzemadefrom glazedKraftpapertwistedyarncoatedwith sulphurless
covering.T hefuzeis suppliedin 70 metrelengthson a
woundwith yarnand protectedby an outer light brownpolyethylene
Thediameteris5.2mm with a smalltactilemarkeralongthe
in an H83steelammunition
container.
metalspoolandpackaged
andinoculation,
simulation
LW1. Usesincludebattlefield
to drawingfX1242andspecification
lengh. Theproductc onforms
whereminimuminitiationdelayis required.
andfieldapplications
DetonatingCordL5A1
This producttogetherwith L1A2and L2A2detonators,ISFE, and the 11041det cord booster,form a versatileralge of
provided.lt
sleeves
initiating
accessories.lt iswaterproofbut careshouldbetakento keepthe endsdry by usingthe sealing
alongwet
importantt o ensurethat the initiatedend is dry. OnceinitiatedL5ALwill continueto propagate
is particularly
the cord. Usethe
lengths.lt is goodpracticeto initiatethe cord 2 metresfrom the end in casemoisturehaspenetrated
junctionclipsprovidedto connectbranchlinesfor multiplecharges.Eachreelcontains
70 metres. Tomakejoinsin the field,
firihg)
do not re-enterthe areafor 10 minutes(electric
overlapthe cordat least5Ommandbindwith tape. ln caseof misfires
or for 30 minutes(safetyfuseinitiation).