Wednesday, January 9, 2019

RUAG Ammotec USA, Inc. Continues To Expand Proven Primer Cap Technology

RUAG Ammotec USA, Inc., is a leading manufacturer of high-performance ammunition and components across the globe. A driving factor in RUAG Ammotec’s growth and expansion over the years has been its quality and innovative components, which ensure a safe, reliable and precise cartridge. One of the innovative components that RUAG Ammotec is most proud of is an industry leading primer cap technology call SINTOX®.

Unlike conventional lead-free primers, which still contain poisonous heavy metals such as strontium and barium, the SINTOX primer is made with largely non-poisonous zinc and titanium compounds. RUAG Ammotec offers primer caps in the range between 4.44mm to 8.02mm (small/large pistol and rifle plus heavy machine gun).

The benefits of SINTOX primers include:

  • Shooters are not exposed to pollutants
  • 100% reliability and perfect functional stability also under extreme conditions
  • Excellent stability retention in storage
  • Extraordinary ignition sensitivity
  • Consistent ignition performance of the gunpowder also in extreme temperature ranges from
    -54°C to +52°C
  • No formation of corrosion or erosion in the barrel
  • RUAG primer caps are NATO approved with ammunition of many ammunition manufacturers

SINTOX has successfully been on the market for more than 30 years. The German and Dutch police forces have been using SINTOX ammunition since 1980 and multiple European Armed Forces have been supplied with SINTOX products since the early 1990’s.

Primer Caps for Small Arms Ammunition

The quality of the primer cap determines the performance of the ammunition. The compatibility of the primer caps with other ammunition components, especially the cartridge case and propellant, results in the difference between a mass-produced product and one which is specifically matched to a particular system. Only the best ammunition can provide the desired precision from the intended weapon. RUAG Ammotec uses its expertise and know-how to adjust each primer cap to suit specific customer requirements. RUAG Ammotec manufactures Berdan and Boxer primer caps for all current small calibers.

Primers for Medium and Large Caliber Ammunition

Electric primer caps from RUAG Ammotec 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 RUAG Ammotec 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 30mm ammunition, which is standard ammunition for light armoured vehicles and is used in particular for UN missions, propellant charge primers for artillery, tank and naval gun ammunition raging from 76mm to 155mm play a dominant role in the product portfolio of RUAG Ammotec.

For more information, please contact: Christian Leibold, Product Manager for industrial components. Click here to request details or an appointment at Shot Show.

Visit us at Shot Show Booth No. 16727

More information on RUAG Ammotec USA is available at https://www.RUAG.com/en/about-RUAG/organisation/divisions/RUAG-ammotec.

RUAG develops and markets internationally sought-after technology applications in the fields of aerospace, security and defence for use on land, in the air and in space. 57% of RUAG's products and services are destined for the civil market and 43% for the military market. The Group is headquartered in Bern (Switzerland). It has production sites in Switzerland and in 13 other countries in Europe, the USA and Asia-Pacific. Around 8700 employees – of whom 430 are trainees – represent 48 nationalities and generate sales of some CHF 1.86 billion.

Based in Tampa, Florida, RUAG Ammotec USA, Inc. is a division of Europe’s leading manufacturer of small arms ammunition and OEM components, RUAG Ammotec GmbH. RUAG Ammotec USA, Inc. brings Swiss, German, Swedish and Hungarian hi-tech offerings to the U.S. marketplace and leverages European offerings known for precision, reliability and innovation. All of this is combined with disruptive US components and technologies, know-how, sales and marketing insights and strategic partnerships. The result is world-class small arms ammunition solutions for use by sports shooters, hunters, law enforcers and warfighters in the United States and abroad. RUAG Ammotec markets commercial product offerings under the Norma, Geco, Swiss P and Inceptor brands.