Services had indicated that Night Warfare will become pre-dominant in future and as such, Production of various Pyrotechnic Ammunition items for Night Warfare had to be established in India to achieve the much needed self-sufficiency in this vital field. The necessity for the establishment of this new factory was considered during the Defence Ministry Production and Supply Committee meeting and the project was sanctioned by the Government in Jan 1977. The factory is engaged in the manufacture of various kinds of Pyrotechnic ammunition. It is the only factory in the country producing this kind of ammunition. Since the materials used here are very sensitive and have high energy content, the safety of production processes is very critical.
Cartg Signal 38mm RED/GREEN/YELLOW
These cartridges belong to the family of signalling ammunition used extensively in battle field for communication, location & distress signalling.
MORTAR BOMB 51 MM ILLUMINATING
Bomb 51 mm illuminating belongs to the family of illuminating Ammunition extensively used to support night warfare. The bomb provides enough illumination to support infantry for combats, aerial photography and army movements. Bomb is fired from 51 mm mortar, smooth bore, muzzle loading weapon. The bomb is provided with unique delay system to achieve variable ranges of 300 to 900 metres. The illuminating candle is supported by a parachute deployed in the air and gives illumination for a period of more than 30 seconds.
MORTAR BOMB 81 MM ILLUMINATING 2A
It is an illuminating Mortar Ammunition. It is fired from 81mm mortar, smoothbore, muzzle loading weapon. On firing, the gas pressure from the Primary Cartridge and Augmenting Cartridges propel the Bomb. The explosive charge contained in magazine of the fuze ignites the Buster Bag which in turn ignites the star / Candle through hole provided in the metallic disc (Baffle Plate) placed below. Pressure produced due to burning of GP in buster bag pushes the Star Container outwards uniformly. Due to this pressure, the locking pins used for assembly of Body Upper and Body Lower get sheared and two parts…
155 MM SCREENING SMOKE BE M2 A2
The screening smoke shell is normally used to mask the movement or deployment of own troops from enemy observation, thereby neutralising direct enemy fire and assist in target indication.
105MM ILLUMINATING IFG
Shell 105 mm illuminating ammunition in used extensively to support night warfare .It is fired along with cartridge from 105mm gun. It is provided with the mechanical and impact fuze which function at the present time. The ammunition has high degree of reliability and consistency.
BUOYANT SMOKE ORANGE
It is Orange distress signal used in ships, life craft and life boats. The plastic top cap is to be removed. On pulling the wire link loop the striker will be released and ignite the signal. The signal is to held in hand for a few seconds till it emits dense orange smoke and then is thrown overboard.BSO is a distress signal used in ships, life craft and life boats. It will emit orange coloured smoke.
Pyro ( India ) Para Flare Red
It is used for distress signal in ships, life boats and life rafts. This will provide a high intensity of red flare suspended from a parachute. It is used only when aicraft or vessel is sighted