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ACE Systems
The Abrasive Cutting System ACE has been developed in conjunction with our partner A B Precision to provide a extremely flexible high integrity cutting system for use in Explosive Ordnance Decommissioning or other hazardous applications.
ACE in the field
It enables the EOD operator to carry out decommissioning operations on uncleared and unexploded munitions in a safe and controlled manner whilst operating at a distance of up to 500m. The system may also be used to achieve other cutting tasks on virtually any materials in a wide range of environments.
The system has been designed to meet the stringent requirements of the UK MoD's bomb disposal teams. Comprehensive testing and evaluation of the system against many of the world's competing products has led the UK MoD to choose the ACE for its future cutting requirements.
The equipment is registered as NATO
No.
W8 / 1385 / 99-244-0530.
The Benefits
- Safer cutting:
- Remote operation from up to 500m
- Quick set-up at target using pre-programmed options and target scanning
- Ultra low jet impact force
- Low vibration
- Fast, cold, water-based cutting
- Environmentally friendly - uses no hazardous liquids and creates no noxious gases or dust
- High cutting power: virtually any material cut
- Low use of water and abrasive reduces both logistics burden and target area fouling
- Cut
virtually any shape, anywhere in one pass with quick set-up, and then
enter device for wash-out or fire-fighting:
- Programmable 3 axis manipulator
- Unique target scanning system
- Multi-configurable mounting frame
- Extremely portable:
- Load bed pallet supplied for convenient storage and transport of equipment
- Man portable modules equipped with pneumatic wheels and lifting handles.
The ACE cutting head operating in a trench.
The Specification
Pallet-mounted ACE ready for the off.
ACE comprises:
- Power module: 690 bar 5litre/min pump and 6kW engine with 42litre header tank
- Pressurised slurry module (12 litre, 25 min operation) for reliability and portability, with manually-operated recharging system
- 3d + rotary robotic manipulator and reconfigurable lightweight frame
- Remote operation up to 500m from target, with simple operator control panel, and single hose system with robust hose and cable on man-portable drums
- Water filtration module to enable use of local sea water, rivers, fire hydrants etc.
- Equipment modularised into wheeled units for easy carrying and pallet frame supplied for easy trailer loading of the whole unit
- Military standard construction