Instruments to determine the explosive properties and sensitivity to mechanical stimulation of potentially highly energetic materials. This information is required for in-house process safety screening and for notification and transportation purposes.

BAM Fallhammer

BAM Fallhammer

To study the impact sensitivity of solids and liquids. Designed and manufactured to permit testing to the UN Transport of Dangerous Goods recommendations, Manual of Tests and Criteria and to the European Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances in the European Union, testing methods. 

BAM Friction

To examine the sensitivity of solids and pastes to sliding (frictional) contact. Designed and manufactured to permit testing to the UN Transport of Dangerous Goods recommendations, Manual of Tests and Criteria and to the European Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances in the European Union, testing methods.

Koenen Tube

To study the reaction of solids and liquids to intense heating under partial confinement. Designed and manufactured to permit testing to the UN Transport of Dangerous Goods recommendations, Manual of Tests and Criteria and to the European Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances in the European Union guidelines.

Rotary Friction

The Rotary Friction Test is used to measure the sensitivity of solid substances to mechanical frictional stimuli and to determine if the substance is too dangerous to transport in the form tested.

The apparatus permits testing in accordance with the UN Transport of Dangerous Goods recommendations, Manual of Tests and Criteria and with the testing requirements of the Sensitiveness Collaboration Committee.

Time Pressure

The Time/Pressure test apparatus is used to examine the effect of an ignition on substances under confinement and, in particular, the possibility that ignition might lead to decomposition with explosive violence at pressures which can be attained with substances in normal commercial packages.

The apparatus supplied permits testing to the current UN Transport of Dangerous Goods recommendations and European Union regulations.