Cable Cutters are used to remotely sever wire rope, data transmission cables, composite towing tethers, structural cables and solid structural members.

CAD Cable Cutters can be procured in a number of configurations, including removable anvil type to accommodate cables/members that are anchored on both ends. Electrical connections can be made via flying leads, standard connector shells, or fluid/environment resistant cable assemblies. Mounting flanges can be incorporated to accommodate the customer’s specific requirements. Also, some designs can be supplied in a refurbishable configuration, and supported with a supply of refire kits.

As with our other pyrotechnically powered devices, a small amount of electrical energy can liberate a large amount of chemical energy, and translate this to a large amount of mechanical work.

Applications:

• On-Command severance of various data transmission, tow, or structural wires/cables and solid members.
• Release of hoisted/slung helicopter loads.
• Release of damaged/snagged/fouled towed or tethered equipment and sensors.
• Severance of immobilized/seized tools deployed on undersea vehicles (Manned or Remotely Operated).

Performance:

• Cutting capacities from 1/16″ to 5″ diameter.
• Materials cut: Fiber Optics; Stainless Steel Wire Rope; Armored Composite Tether; Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, etc. Structural Members.
• Operating Temperatures of -65° F. to 420° F. (-54° C. to 215° C.)
• Aerospace/Vacuum to Undersea Applications rated to 15,000 PSI.
• Materials: Stainless Steel, Inconel, Plated Carbon Steel, Aluminum, Titanium, Beryllium-copper.