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DCU 530
Applications
- Demining tools
Types
- Other
Last update
- October 26, 2022
General description
The Detonator Containment Unit DCU 530 contains the blast effects and secondary fragments. Widely used by NATO, military personnel, EOD teams worldwide and de-mining companies, it also has applications in demolition, quarrying and construction.
Working characteristics
Contains blast and secondary fragments protecting personnel when carried by hand
Prevents sympathetic detonation
Enables detonators and explosives to be stored and transported in the same vehicle
Improves logistical options and significantly reduces transport costs
Very low maintenance costs
Based on a standard NATO ammunition container
Easy top loading
Stores electric and non-electric detonators
RF screening
Environmentally sealed
Lightweight-easily carried by hand
Lockable and security sealable
Ease of use even with gloved hands
Dimensional data
| Length | 320.00 mm |
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| Weight | 5.8 kg |
Factory support data
| Water resistant | |
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Price
| Base price | 671 € |
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DCU 530
Other information
The DCU530 reduces the UN Hazard Classification and compatibility group from 1.1B to 1.4S*, improving safety when storing and transporting electric and non-electric detonators. The unit also provides over seven minutes protection before the first detonator initiates in a fuel fire.
(* Tested in Accordance with UN Series 6 (c) and (d) tests, conducted for specific detonators only. Tested with L2 A2 electric detonator with an NEQ 1.49 grams for each chamber.)
DCU 530
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