Friction Tester
Friction sensitivity testing of explosives and pyrotechnic substances.
UN-RTDG13.5.1 Test 3(b)(i)STANAG 4487EN 13631-3
Load 5 – 360 N (stepwise)
Friction path 10 mm
Standards UN-RTDG, 13.5.1 Test 3(b)(i), STANAG 4487, EN 13631-3
The Friction Tester is used to determine the friction sensitivity of explosives per the BAM method. The device enables standard-compliant classification according to UN recommendations.
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