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Conax Florida Corporation manufactures a variety of precision, explosively actuated latch devices.

The above precision device is manufactured for the Army's THAAD (Theater High Altitude Area Defense) program and is used to unlock the missile's infrared seeker gimble after launch. Due to its proximity to optical surfaces, this unit is manufactured of non-outgassing materials and contains all combustion products after actuation. Additionally, this miniature device is lightweight and designed to withstand rigorous environmental conditions.

Conax Florida's explosively actuated pin puller assemblies can be custom engineered to satisfy unique requirements. Such applications include satellite solar array releases, missile restraint systems, fuse ejection, emergency door releases, etc.

Additional information concerning explosively actuated pin puller devices may be obtained directly from Conax Florida Corporation.

1808-085 Specification Sheet