Cable Cutters

Cable cutters fall, generally, into two classes: Guillotine-type and Punch-type (identified elsewhere on this site as Puncture Devices). Basically, a guillotine Cutter is an "axe blade or knife" propelled, internally, by an explosive. They are used where there is a need for rapid, reliable, remote cutting on cable, wire rope, hawser, hose, fuel line, chain, etc. There is no meaningful upper limit to the guillotine cutting capability.     Cable Cutters are used to remotely sever wire rope, data transmission cables, composite towing tethers, structural cables and solid structural members. CAD Cable Cutters can be procured in a number of configurations, including removable anvil type to accommodate cables/members that are anchored on both ends. Electrical connections can be made via flying leads, standard connector shells, or fluid/environment resistant cable assemblies. Mounting flanges can be incorporated to accommodate the customer's specific requirements. Also, some designs can be supplied in a refurbishable configuration, and supported with a supply of refire kits. As with our other pyrotechnically powered devices, a small amount of electrical energy can liberate a large amount of chemical energy, and translate this to a large amount of mechanical work.

Applications: On-Command severance of various data transmission, tow, or structural wires/cables and solid members. Release of hoisted/slung helicopter loads. Release of damaged/snagged/fouled towed or tethered equipment and sensors. Severance of immobilized/seized tools deployed on undersea vehicles (Manned or Remotely Operated). Performance: Cutting capacities from 1/16" to 5" diameter. Materials cut: Fiber Optics; Stainless Steel Wire Rope; Armored Composite Tether; Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, etc. Structural Members. Operating Temperatures of -65?F. to 420?F. (-54?C. to 215?C.) Aerospace/Vacuum to Undersea Applications rated to 15,000 PSI. Materials: Stainless Steel, Inconel, Plated Carbon Steel, Aluminum, Titanium, Beryllium-copper.

Representative Part Numbers and Characteristics   Part Number Cutting Capacity Material to Cut Material of Construction Refirable? Figure (Typical) 301204 0.045 Dia. Various Material Cable Stainless Steel No Figure 1 303104 3/16" Dia. Stainless Steel Cable Stainless Steel, Aluminum Alloy Yes Figure 2 303110 3/16" Dia. Stainless Steel Cable Stainless Steel, Aluminum Alloy No Figure 3 9312402 0.75" Dia. Stainless Steel Tube Stainless Steel No Figure 4 348100 4" Dia. Steel Cable Stainless Steel Yes Figure 5

 
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