RWS develops and manufactures ignition elements such as Boxer, Berdan, friction, percussion and electric primers, as well as igniter pellets and propellant initiators – complemented by power elements. Maximum ignition reliability, utmost dependability.
Whether in explosive ordnance disposal devices, for triggering oxygen supply systems in aircraft, or in maritime rescue operations – RWS primers ensure reliable ignition: precise, safe and field-proven.
For your specific application, where maximum performance is required within milliseconds, we are at your service. Our development department designs customised solutions tailored precisely to your requirements.
For medium-calibre ammunition, RWS offers electric primers with high firing rates, precision and reliability. The applied metal layer technology significantly outperforms conventional systems and sets new standards for modern generations of ammunition.
The portfolio is complemented by igniter pellets and propellant initiators – triggered either mechanically or electrically – for calibres ranging from 20 mm to 155 mm.
„With large-calibre ammunition, there is no room for compromise – every component must perform under extreme conditions. RWS not only delivers outstanding products, but also offers collaborative development expertise.“
„In pyrotechnics, precision is not optional – it's mandatory. With RWS as our supplier, we know that our ignition chains operate reliably, safely, and in full compliance – even under the most demanding conditions.“
„At sea, lives depend on the constant readiness of distress signal devices. RWS ignition elements play their part reliably every time.“
RWS Power Elements function as precise pyrotechnic actuators – retracting or ejecting pins. They are used, among other applications, to deploy stabilising fins on missiles and meet the highest standards of safety and functional reliability.
