Description
The Thermite Torch EOD is a lightweight incenciary device used to facilitate the destruction by burning of the explosives and propellant in unexploded ordnance (UXOs) and to initiate the burning of other less combustible materials.
The device is fitted with an electric safety fuse for initiation and also a diaphragm, which can be pierced to allow the insertion of alternative methods of initiation, for example, Safety Fuse.
For large UXOs and most small ones, the casing of the UXO will have been opened by explosive or other means and the Thermite Torch will be placed in direct contact with the explosive or propellant. It will then be ignited. For thin cased UXOs, such as Flares and some sub munitions, the incendiary will be placed on the outside of the thin cased UXO and be required to burn through the casing of the UXO and ignite the explosive or propellant inside. The maximum thickness of such a casing is 2.5mm aluminium.
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