Conax Florida Corporation manufactures a variety of seawater or "all water" activated explosive release devices. These devices integrate intelligent electronics and explosive technology for highly reliable and fully automatic operation.

An excellent example of this technology is illustrated above. The purpose of this device is to disconnect the space shuttle's SRB (solid rocket booster) parachutes after splashdown and prior to recovery. This approach greatly simplifies recovery efforts and reduces damage to the SRB. There are 48 releases per launch.

This particular model has an operating carry load of 3,000 pounds and can survive an ultimate load of 40,000 pounds.

In addition to release devices, Conax Florida Corporation integrates this water sensing technology into stored gas systems and line cutters.

Additional information concerning this unique water activated explosive technology may be obtained directly from Conax Florida Corporation.