PO Box 716, Amherst, NH 03031-0716 USA
	Rail, Coil, Plasma, Impulse Guns Updated 08/20/08

        

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Microwave Cannon

Advanced project shows in detail how to utilize a micro-wave oven to construct a powerful source of directional microwaves. These plans are written with detail given to the mathematical equations necessary to design the horn antenna. This project can be a tremendous study aid in the field of high power microwaves. Unfortunately it should only be attempted by those familiar with high voltage and high power radio frequency circuits. All strategic parts are available through us on a special request. You must make contact to verify age and identity.

Mass Launcher

A lighter projectile can be fired at considerably higher velocity. Device uses stored electrical energy accumulated on a capacitor bank and switched into the accelerator coil by a special three terminal triggered spark switch. The accelerator coil induces a very high amperage current in the projectile that now sets up its own magnetic field that opposes that in the coil causing a repulsive moment of accelerative force on the projectile.

The Mass Launcher uses a flat spiral coil arranged with a vertical flyway and wooden support base. The projectile used is on the heavy side weighing in at over 4 ounces. Its geometry is a flat aluminum washer that is of the same size as the coil. This geometry provides maximum coupling and optimizes electric to kinetic efficiency. Initial velocity is over 300 fps but quickly drops off due to the poor aero dynamics of the projectile shape. A piece of 2 foot long 2 x 1 inch pine board placed on the flyway tube will be easily split by projectile impact.

Projectile may be retained on a flyway for repeating display or free flying.

Demonstrates Electro/Mag/Kinetic Reactions Lossless Charging/Triggered Spark Switch Demonstrates the LORENTZ Forces Easily Scaled Up for More Serious Research Accelerates a 4 0z. Object Using a Mag Pulse Basic System Includes 500 Joule Energy Source Excellent for "ACTION" Museum Displays For Museums, Attention Getting Displays, Action Science Projects and Serious Research. We will assist in installation and setup. Call for details. Click HERE to see demo of the Mass Launcher.

The Mass Launcher requires our HEP90 Pulser/Ignitor or similar. Also required are capacitors, such as our 96Mfd/4.5Kv Capacitor Bank or similar.

MASS10 - Mass Launcher Accessory.......................$49.95

HEP90 plans include plans for the Mass Launcher, Plasma Thermal Gun, Wire Exploder and Can Crusher.
HEP9 - HEP90 Plans..............$25.00

HEP90 - Pulser/Ignitor Assembled...........................$649.95
HEP9K - Pulser/Ignitor Kit/Plans...............................$499.95
Purchase of either the assembled or kit pulser requires a signed Hazardous Equipment Affidavit.

CAPBANK - 96Mfd/4.5Kv Capacitor Bank.................$599.95

Magnetic Cannon

Unit is built in a 16 x 16Ó doubled partitioned base that houses the energy storage and current source on the bottom section. The actual cannon is mounted on a adjustable trunnion type mount that is securely bolted to the top section along with the rechargeable batteries. A control panel with a voltage meter and all switches is mounted at the rear and sandwiched between the top and bottom partitions.

The Magnetic Cannon uses a coil wound with equal length and equal width. The coil is wound on the flyway tube that now pivots on a trundle assembly to adjust elevation and give the looks of a cannon. The projectile is made with geometry to allow maximum inductive coupling and takes the shape of a heavy ring weighing 1-3 ounces. Initial velocity is over 400 fps, and we have gotten ranges of over 1000 feet, even with less than optimal aero dynamics.

This is a very dangerous project and should only be attempted by experienced and responsible adults. Not only is it a severe lethal shock hazard, but also the projectile can maim or kill a person. The device must be treated as a real gun!!

MAGCAN1 - Magnetic Cannon Plans (By Download - $9.00) ............................$20.00

Coil Gun Pistol Danger may cause injury or break objects at close range. Point in a safe direction! Caution Required!! Fascinating project propels aluminum rings to a considerable velocity. Demonstrates the LORENTZ force plus important properties of magnetic energy. Rings may be restrained to flyway for safety or class room demonstration. Usually not required for outside adult supervised use. Operates from a safe 12 volt wall adapter or use battery for hand gun configuration. Can be easily modified to propel ball bearings.

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Plasma Thermal Gun

The PPRO1 Plasma Thermal Gun utilizes the electrothermal energy obtained from vaporizing a metallic material, creating a pressure wave of sufficient magnitude to cause a projectile to accelerate to ballistic velocities. The system shown on our data is a relatively low velocity device within the building capability of most hobbyists. The project may be scaled up for serious research with an obvious increase in high voltage handling and ballistic hazards. The project requires experience in the handling of high-voltage, high-energy devices. Construction requires our HEP90 working high-energy pulser as described. It is shown using a 96Mfd/4.5Kv Capacitor Bank . These values may be altered within limits to allow the use of available capacitors that you may have on hand. An energy-storage capacitor is charged from a programmable, controlled current source to a selected high voltage. This capacitor is switched by a triggered spark gap, dumping all the stored energy into a small-volume explosion chamber and vaporizing a thin, aluminum wire placed inside the chamber. A pressure wave forces a projectile out the barrel to a high velocity.

HEP90 plans include plans for the Mass Launcher, Plasma Thermal Gun, Wire Exploder and Can Crusher.
HEP9 - HEP90 Plans (By Download - $9.00) ..............$25.00

HEP90 - Pulser/Ignitor Assembled.....................................$649.95
HEP9K - Pulser/Ignitor Kit/Plans.........................................$499.95
Purchase of either the assembled or kit pulser requires a signed Hazardous Equipment Affidavit.

CAPBANK - 96Mfd/4.5Kv Capacitor Bank.................$599.95

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High Voltage Engineering Design Services	High Voltage Design for Research, Trade, Education and Demonstration
We can design or assist in development of high voltage, high current power supplies, pulse conditioning, high energy, EMP, Marx generators, Tesla coils, voltage multipliers, rail and electrokinetic guns, etc.. Our facilities are also available for designing and building action displays for museums and electrical demonstrations.
We Will Buy Your Used or Surplus High Voltage Equipment We are constantly evaluating and purchasing used and surplus high voltage devices and components.
You may contact us by  Email  or Call: 1-603-673-6493 or Fax: 1-603-672-5406.
Off Shore Manufacturing

PO Box 716, Amherst, NH 03031-0716 USA

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