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by Solar
Sun Oct 31, 2021 5:46 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Rapid firing air cannon?
Replies: 17
Views: 48949

Re: Rapid firing air cannon?

No changes in the law but possibly interpetation . Our products were delayed to market for a number of reasons but mainly based on the aspect of their potential for self defense or police/military use. We were forced to get a class 10 Federal Firearms license as a manufacturer of destructive devices...
by Solar
Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:39 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Rapid firing air cannon?
Replies: 17
Views: 48949

Re: Rapid firing air cannon?

You need to shut off the air feed or the recharge rate will effect the projectile velocity as the tank discharges. This varies on factors like ballast size and operating pressure. Smaller ballast needs higher psi but gets more efficient as you go. 800psi can be used in quite a small ballast and prop...
by Solar
Thu Oct 28, 2021 1:57 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Electro-pneumatic Eclipse with Air-burst rounds
Replies: 14
Views: 13991

Re: Electro-pneumatic Eclipse with Air-burst rounds

The shells can hold about a dozen .68 sized paintballs and around 40 .50 caliber ones. We use biodegradable sabots on either side of paintballs so there is no risk of shell not opening.
by Solar
Wed Oct 13, 2021 10:49 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Electro-pneumatic Eclipse with Air-burst rounds
Replies: 14
Views: 13991

Re: Electro-pneumatic Eclipse with Air-burst rounds

You can fire them at as low a pressure as you want with smooth bore. The rifled rounds need a little push to cut the grooves though. We want to do some paintball and airsoft rounds as well but need to get the base products off the ground first. Going to revisit the revolver in a 5 round version and ...
by Solar
Wed Oct 13, 2021 4:44 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Electro-pneumatic Eclipse with Air-burst rounds
Replies: 14
Views: 13991

Re: Electro-pneumatic Eclipse with Air-burst rounds

Non-contact OC or taggent dispersal, flash bang, anti-drone net rounds, and drag chute deployment for reducing impact for less-lethal rounds to maintain faster initial velocity and flatter trajectories. Nothing lethal, that would require more safeguards. This is designed as a low cost air-burst tech...
by Solar
Wed Oct 13, 2021 2:51 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Electro-pneumatic Eclipse with Air-burst rounds
Replies: 14
Views: 13991

Re: Electro-pneumatic Eclipse with Air-burst rounds

Thank you. We are making the rounds as well. They are lightweight rigid foam with a hollow nose for payload. We manufacture a fuze that uses an ultra-capacitor in lieu of a battery that gets charged in .150mS after closing the breech. The FCU identifies the type of round and programs accordingly fro...
by Solar
Tue Oct 12, 2021 10:26 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Latest Eclipse Defense 37mm Pneumatic
Replies: 9
Views: 9006

Re: Latest Eclipse Defense 37mm Pneumatic

Been a rough ride but we are finally starting full production of this straight pneumatic. The ATF seems to be loosening their stance with the pneumatic less-lethal launchers since all the .68 caliber kinetic rounds for paintball guns are being allowed even though they are over .50 as well. Just uplo...
by Solar
Tue Oct 12, 2021 10:22 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Electro-pneumatic Eclipse with Air-burst rounds
Replies: 14
Views: 13991

Electro-pneumatic Eclipse with Air-burst rounds

Latest electro-pneumatic with automated velocity control and laser range finder. Air burst system optional. FCU has electronic pressure sensor, firing, round charging and programming based on LRF data.

Image of airburst was a round fired at 400fps 150ft from target.
by Solar
Tue Oct 12, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Latest Eclipse Defense 37mm Pneumatic
Replies: 9
Views: 9006

Re: Latest Eclipse Defense 37mm Pneumatic

No, I will post that system tonight.
by Solar
Mon Oct 11, 2021 5:51 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Eclipse Defense 80mm Net launch system
Replies: 3
Views: 2206

Eclipse Defense 80mm Net launch system

Eclipse 80mm with remote control (wired or encrypted RF) for synchronous firing for net launch system. Four launchers launch 8lb. rounds to deploy 60'x40' net. Scaled up version of Eclipse piston valve 1200psi max.
by Solar
Mon Oct 11, 2021 5:26 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Latest Eclipse Defense 37mm Pneumatic
Replies: 9
Views: 9006

Latest Eclipse Defense 37mm Pneumatic

Eclipse 37mm rifled or smooth bore straight pneumatic with variable velocity control. Positive firing pressure piston valve with 1200psi max rating. Side-loading breech with release activated by fore-grip. Can be configured case-less or to chamber glass filled nylon telescoping ammunition casings. N...
by Solar
Mon Oct 11, 2021 4:30 am
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: opinions needed on concept
Replies: 4
Views: 4718

Re: opinions needed on concept

I have built valves like this. Spring return works well too since ballast pressure will keep seal closed. They open nice and fast but it is true that you don't need much travel. They are also safer than a bleeding pilot type valve.