Transmission lines

Transmission lines are used to transmit a detonation from one point to another one.

Transmission lines

Transmission lines are used to transmit a detonation from one point to another one. They remain hermetic after use.

A line is made of a 1.5 CR diameter detonating cord, protected by a special housing and has sealed rings at the ends. It may be equipped at its extremities by different types of tips (short or long, flexible or rigid) according to the parts to be linked.

Simplified versions dedicated to ground tests are available.

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8LTHSH transmission lines’ main characteristics:

Title Value
Weight: 150 g by meter, plus 25 to 35 g for each tip according to its type
Dimensions between 0.15 and 15 m
Functioning time: < 150ms / meter
Reliability, confidence level: 1-10-5 (L(m)+0,95) at 90%
Leakage rate: 10-3 atm.cm3/s
Operating temperatures: -80°C < T < +110°C
Lifetime: 7 years
Shipping: 1.4S class
ONU number: 0384