Primer caps are applied not only to ignite ammunition but also in other applications, which require fast reaction. In addition to Berdan primer caps and primer caps with an anvil (Boxer) RWS manufactures stab primers, friction primers, electric primers, ignition chains and propellant charge primers. Actuators complete the range of products.
RWS’s primer caps trigger the special ammunition used for explosive disposal waterjet disruptors and initiate the release of oxygen masks in passenger aircraft. Signal ammunition for sea rescue services functions predominantly with friction primer caps from RWS.
Electric primer caps from RWS for medium calibre ammunition guarantee a high rate of fire, accuracy and reliability for cannons. By means of applying the so-called metal layer elements RWS has developed a sophisticated technology, which is clearly superior to the conventional systems (gap primers and primers with bridge wire ignition) and thus has set a new standard for new generation ammunition. Primers and propellant charge primers (with both mechanical and electric triggers) are available in different designs. In addition to ignition chains for 30 mm ammunition, which is standard ammunition for light armoured vehicles and is used in particular for UN missions, propellant charge primers for artillery ammunition e.g. 155 mm play a dominant role in the product portfolio of RWS.
Pin pulling or pushing actuators used as pyrotechnical switches complete the product range of RWS. Actuators activate the stabilising fins of a missile and help to minimise the risk of whiplash injuries in road traffic accidents using crash-active headrests.
