Whether for direct fastening, livestock stunning, ejection seats or specialised applications – RWS develops propellant cartridges in close cooperation with system manufacturers. Our pyrotechnic expertise ensures precise kinetic energy – safe, powerful and reliable.
The foundations of pyrotechnic fastening were laid in the mid-20th century – with the technological breakthrough achieved by the Hilti brothers in the 1950s. Today, RWS supplies the propellant cartridges for modern powder-actuated tools: they generate precise piston thrust to securely drive fasteners in a single step – fast, powerful and efficient.
Cartridge-powered stunning devices have enabled humane slaughter since the early 20th century. RWS supplies precisely matched cartridges – ideal for small and medium-sized operations. Close collaboration with equipment manufacturers ensures optimal system compatibility and operational safety.
„With its heavy metal-free propellant cartridges, RWS truly holds a significant competitive advantage in its hands.“
„In the meat processing industry, it is essential that the products used function flawlessly. Our close collaboration with RWS enables us to offer customers in this sector fully integrated product system solutions.“
„To fulfil their core function within milliseconds, we have been successfully using RWS products in our propellant-activated cable cutters for several years.“
