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Pyrotechnic Through Bulkhead Initiator (TBI)

Pyroalliance designs and manufactures a series of Through-Bulkhead Initiators (TBI) for defense applications.

TBIs are designed to convert a detonating input into an ignition function, typically to ignite the propellant of a Solid Rocket Motor. Tightness is guaranteeed between upstream and downstream side of bulkhead, preventing any loss of pressure.

TBIs are a key component of the propulsion function reliability and safety. Combined with other products from Pyroalliance, TBIs are part of pyro-chains for Solid Rocket Motors.

More generaly, Pyroalliance delivers complete pyrotechnic chains adapted to its customers’ needs. They are designed and manufactured under Pyroalliance design authority.

Through Bulkhead Initiator at a glance

Benefits of pyrotechnics

  • An ignition function with detonating input
  • Structural barrier preventing loss of pressure of downstream elements
  • Mass savings through the reduced quantity of embedded electrical power
  • Absence of primary explosives (making one single Safe & Arm Device at the beginning of the pyrotechnic chain sufficient)
  • Reduced dispersion of ignition times
  • High level of safety (EMC and lightning immunity)
  • Architecture without any moving parts

Defence applications

  • Ignition of single pulse solid propellant motors

Key figures of pyrotechnic performance

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OUR RANGE OF PERFORMANCE
OPERATING TIME: < 5ms
OUTPUT ENERGY: Range of 2300-2700J
IGNITION MODE: Detonating line / SAD
SIZE: Height: 46mm, Length: 17.5mm, Width: 15.5mm
WEIGHT: < 50g
RELIABILITY: 0.9999 @90% CL
LEAK RATE: Less than 10-5 ccs/sec under 1 bar after functionning
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: Adapted to typical airborne military climatic environment
LIFE TIME: Adapted to th mission and life profile

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