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Precious metals India’s Rashtriya Metal Industries (Stand 07-B51) produces speciality cold rolled strips in a wide range of copper and copper alloys. Principal products are cartridge cases and bullet jacket cups used in the manufacture of small arms ammunition, available in 9mm, 10mm, 0.223 (5.56mm), 0.338, 44 Mag, 7.62mm and 12.7mm (0.50 cal) calibres. Cups can be made for other calibres to customers’ requirements. The company’s portfolio also includes electrolytic-tough-pitch (ETP) copper for electrical applications; deoxidised high phosphorus (DHP) for gaskets and vehicle radiators; and brass and nickel brass alloys.
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Remote firepower
BY SAM J BASCH Besides showing a range of its renowned vehicle systems, South African defence group Denel (Stand 12-C40) has its latest RCG30 remote-controlled turret on display this week. Based on the structure seen on Denel’s Badger infantry combat turret, the RCG30 remote turret (pictured) uses the Denel Land
Systems 30x173mm GI-30 CamGun with a coaxial 7.62mm machine gun. It is developed by Denel’s Mechatronics business unit, which also supplies the fire control system. According to Denel, the low profile and low weight (2,000kg) turret is ideal for lighter 8x8 and tactical 6x6 vehicles. While it does not protrude into the hull, the operator controls
the remote turret from inside the vehicle. Reloading of the weapon system is also done from inside the vehicle. Excellent stabilisation with an independent sight enables firing on the move at an effective range up to 3,000m. The weapons can elevate from -10° to 30° and the turret is equipped with auxiliary power should the main power supply fail. According to Denel, there is a definite market requirement for this ITAR-free system. It has undergone successful trials, mainly on Denel’s Badger and the Malaysian Army’s PARS infantry fighting vehicle, and is production-ready. Also on display will be the SDROW (self-defence remotely operated weapon) turret, equipped with Denel’s 20x42mm Inkunzi Strike weapon. The integrated weapon system combines explosive power and accuracy in a compact and lightweight package. n
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Over the past 10 years, the use of high-amp 24V DC current in military vehicles has more than doubled. Small wonder South African company Shelhurst Components (Stand 12-C40) has been providing such PPP kits (powerpacks using Prestolite electric alternators) for all South African manufactured MRAP vehicles, including those built for the export market. According to Shelhurst chief executive Ray Sheldrake, Prestolite is a world leader in the manufacture of heavyduty alternators and starter motors being supplied to most of the major diesel engine
manufacturers worldwide. He said electromagnetic interference (EMI) compliant ITAR-free alternators are now standard fitment on most new and refurbished military vehicles in operation today. “For the past 15 years, Shelhurst has worked closely with Prestolite in assisting military OEMs and OEM customers with their specific high-amp DC requirements, all ITAR-free and EMI-compliant,” he said. “Our range of alternators starts at 110A 12/24V up to 600A 24V. These alternators are world-class in efficiency, size and performance, hence our motto: ‘No power, no mission.’” n
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