PDIC - Explosive and/or Volitile Handling and Transport Systems

Here is the
Explosive Initiated Cutting Device
Known as the EIC Device

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Components
A Cleaning and Push Rod
B Head Cap
C Cutter Barrel
D Military Firing Devices Adapter M-1
E Black Powder Cartridge Holder
F End Cap - Fuse Initiator (Firecracker)
G End Cap - Fuse Initiator (Blasting Time Fuse)
H Cartridges

Actual Size of Box
11-1/2" x 5" x 4"

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION

The severing of the target wire is accomplished by a rapidly moving, insulated piston which is propelled by gases from a small powder charge or primer.
A safety feature of the device is that upon severing the target wire, the sheared ends are pushed clear of the cutting slot by the escaping exhaust gases.

PURPOSE OF THE DEVICE

This device is designed for shearing electrical wires from #26 down to #12 stranded. This action is performed remotely by one of three procedures:

Manually Initiated Percussion Charge

Time Fuse Initiated Charge

Electrically Initiated Charge (optional accessory)

The EIC Device is primarily used for cutting wires that are safely accessible to the bomb technician.

SPECIFICATIONS

The EIC is constructed from a rolled steel barrel with brass end caps and adapters. Various points have been knurled for easy handling. Threads have been kept standard for ease of replacement and/or additions that might be forthcoming.

CONCLUSION

EIC, when fired, involves only fractional inches of motion - this is due to the rapidly moving piston. EIC may be insulated if desired, by using standard 3/4" clear or colored tubing or plastic electrical tape.

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