Consolidated Propellant Technology
Veritay Technology is one of the leaders in the use and application of consolidated
propellant in gun propulsion. Consolidation is typically used to increase
the density of the propellant charge so that more propellant can be loaded into
the chamber of the gun. Consolidation can also be used to reduce the
volume of the propellant charge while maintaining the same charge mass, thus
reducing the size of the cartridge.
At Veritay, we utilize a thermal consolidation process that eliminates the problems associated with older solvent-based methods. Consolidation is usually performed using extruded-grain propellants that have been coated with a heat-activated binder. The binder may be energetic, to promote combustion, or inert, to inhibit combustion. Since the propellant is heated during the consolidation process, grain fracture is essentially eliminated. Consolidated propellant charges have excellent mechanical strength and durability, yet will deconsolidate into individual grains once ignited.
Consolidated propellant is ideal for applications where chamber volume is limited or loose propellant is not desired. Caseless ammunition and Cased Telescoped Ammunition (CTA) are two applications where consolidated propellant is very advantageous.
Veritay
Technology Inc has produced consolidated propellant charges for a many
applications from small to large calibers, including:
- 5.56mm Caseless
- 5.56mm Cased Telescoped (LFWA - Lightweight Machinegun)
- 7.62mm Cased Telescoped (LFWA - Lightwieght Machinegun)
- 20mm Cased Telescoped (AGT)
- 20mm Caseless
- 20mm Tround
- 25mm Cased Telescoped (CTAGT)
- 30mm COMVAT
- 105mm Cased Telescoped (MRAAS)
- 120mm Tank (TERM-KE / X-ROD)
- 155mm Howitzer (Consolidated stick propellant)
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