Classification: UN 0084, EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING, TYPE D, 1.1 D
DefendTex currently operates a number of energetics facilities allowing for the formulation and manufacture of pyrotechnics, propellants and HE. Our propulsion facilities allow for the testing of propulsion units.
Our energetics manufacturing facilities include storage, QA, explosive lab and production facilities for cast composites and Polymer Bonded Explosives (PBX). Our production facilities are based on novel production technologies to leverage safe operations and high flow using a reduced footprint.
Our explosive test facility possesses extensive test capabilities for EO including a hard test stand for booster and propulsion elements.
Composite C-4
Velocity of detonation
Content of high explosive
Density
Explosive heat
Temperature of explosion
Gas volume
Water resistance
Oxygen balance
Shelf life
7,600 m/s – 8,000 m/s
90% RDX
1,599 – 1,600 kg/m²
3,780 kJ/kg
2,800°C
1,090 dm³/kg
10 h/1 MPa
-48 %O2
10 years
90% RDX
1,599 – 1,600 kg/m²
3,780 kJ/kg
2,800°C
1,090 dm³/kg
10 h/1 MPa
-48 %O2
10 years
For more information about DefendTex Energetics please contact;
Sales Manager
sales@defendtex.com
+61 (3) 9013 0185