Space
Pyrotechnic Through Bulkhead Initiator (TBI)

Pyroalliance’s flight termination system family GUARD&FLY® is dedicated to the Flight Termination function which is a mandatory function required to terminate the flight in case of hazard.
The generic architecture has been designed to comply with the most stringent requirements issued by various Space Port authorities.
Flight termination systems provide the mandatory function of safely terminating a vehicle’s flight in the case of malfunction, hazard or deviation.
The GUARD&FLY® architecture encompasses all functions of a complete chain :
SECURIZATION > INITIATION > TRANSMISSION > TERMINAL FUNCTION
It offers a large modularity (different sizes of destruction charge holders can for instance be made available).
Key figures
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | OUR RANGE OF PERFORMANCE |
OFF-THE-SHELF AVAILABLE LENGHTS FOR LINEAR SHAPPED CHARGES: | Typical sizes are 220mm, 850mm and 1340mm |
CUTTING PERFORMANCES: | Up to 22 mm steel and 35 mm carbon composite |
RANGE OF OPERATING TEMPERATURES: | Typically from -50°C to +110°C |
RELIABILITY: | Better than 0.999 at 95% confidence |
MASS OF THE SET: | Depending on size and number of charges |
Pyrotechnic solutions for small launchers
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