DETONATOR CONTAINMENT UNIT :
DCU 525

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DCU 525 Highlights

The DCU525 reduces the UN Hazard Classification and compatibility group from 1.1B to 1.4S*, improving safety when storing and transporting electric and non-electric detonators. The unit also provides over seven minutes protection before the first detonator initiates in a fuel fire. 



(* Tested in Accordance with UN Series 6 (c) and (d) tests, conducted for specific detonators only. Tested with L2 A2 electric detonator with an NEQ 1.49 grams for each chamber.)

CHARACTERISTICS 

 

  • Contains blast and secondary fragments protecting personnel when carried by hand 
  • Prevents sympathetic detonation 
  • Enables detonators and explosives to be stored and transported in the same vehicle 
  • Improves logistical options and significantly reduces transport costs 
  • Very low maintenance costs 
  • Based on a standard NATO ammunition container 
  • Easy top loading 
  • Stores electric and non-electric detonators 
  • Environmentally sealed 
  • Lightweight-easily carried by hand
  • Lockable and security sealable 
  • Ease of use even with gloved hands 

 


Contains the blast effects and secondary fragments


Widely used by NATO, military personnel, EOD teams worldwide and de-mining companies, it also has applications in demolition, quarrying and construction.


SPECIFICATIONS DCU 525
External Dimensions Length: 320 mm / 13"
Width: 155 mm / 6"
Height: 195 mm / 7.5"
Total Weight 5.8 kg / 12.7 lbs
Number of Chambers 5 10 15
Internal Dimensions Length: 55mm / 2" Diameter: 10mm / 0.4" Diameter: 10mm / 0.4"
Width: 30mm / 1" Depth: 55 mm / 2" Depth: 15mm / 2"
Depth: 150mm / 6"
(*All weights and dimensions are approximate)   
As with all variants of the DCU 500 series we can include the facility to wire lock the unit for security purposes