RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Pyrotechnics Development and Testing
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems – Canada (GD-OTS – Canada) has a broad expertise in pyrotechnic product development and testing. Our products include:
- Tracer compositions for Small, Medium and Large Caliber Ammunition (visible and infrared)
- Non-toxic primers
- Illuminating compositions
- Smoke compositions
- Green compositions (green oxidizers, organic fuels and replacement of heavy metals)
Conventional Trace 12.7mm Igniter
Dim Trace 12.7mm Igniter
Our pyrotechnics pilot plant is equipped with:
- Several mixers including a planetary and a Hobart mixer
- Presses from 1200 lbs to 100 tons
- 30 kN mechanical properties testing machine
- Spectrophotometer
- DSC/TGA apparatus
- Pilot plant line for primer processing
Tracer Burning after Contact.
Tensile testing of tracer pellets
