Description
This igniter is composed of a brass body with a red plastic outer sleeve. At one end a screw cap is fitted with an eye for attaching a pull or trip cord. Attached to the inside of this cover is a short pull string which projects through a small pellet of friction ignition composition. The end of the igniter into which a safety fuze is crimped is covered with a piece of tinfoil to keep out moisture. The ignition pellet is contained in a brass tube crimped into the brass outer case.
These igniters are designed to ignite safety fuze but can be used with a detonator to ignite trip wire booby traps.
Functioning
When the sanded end of the pull string is drawn through the igniter composition, it ignites and flashes through the igniter body.
Hazardous Components
No information about hazardous components.
Physical Data
Diameter - 0.31 in (8 mm)
Length - 2.75 in (70 mm)
See Also
Igniter, Friction Pull, Black Type
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