ARMING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS

Many types of explosive devices (both improvised and manufactured for use in military “ordnance” items), contain a single device or a system that temporarily blocks detonation. It is referred to as an arming device if it is a single component or arming system if it is multiple components.

Arming devices may be set to initiate/detonate the explosive (“become armed” and thus on standby) manually, or by some other means, such as time delay.

The various mechanical, electrical, electronic and chemical devices we offer in our inert product line clearly demonstrate to students how arming devices work and the hazards inherent in many of the improvised types.