A new revolutionary system for simulation of live ammunition

Electronic Blanks
A new revolutionary system for simulation of live ammunition
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The E-blanks system
E-blanks is a very cost effective and environmentally friendly system that simulates
the firing of live ammunition.
This is a revolutionary new product that brings many advantages over traditional ‘blank firing’
systems. The E-blanks system uses advanced electronics to replicate not only the sound but also
the weapons recoil system and muzzle flash therefore maintaining the realistic feeling of live firing.
E-blanks has been developed to military standards to withstand the harshest
environments faced by today’s military and law enforcement operators.
E-blanks is also environmentally friendly, whilst at the same time being extremely safe to use in all
training environments. The ability to mitigate many of the risks associated with traditional blank
firing systems allows the system to be utilised where traditional blank firing may be considered
inappropriate or too hazardous.
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The magazines are equivalent weights to magazines with live rounds and can be programmed to
replicate the same rate of stoppages associated with live ammunition.
E-blanks come in two main modules:
• Main module with sound device and integrated electronics within the weapons magazine.
• Recoil module inserted in the bolt slide, this connects to the main module through
contact points when the magazine is inserted.
Mounting the system is quick; there is no need for major modifications to the weapon.
This solution is simple, straightforward, robust and unique.
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Advantages
The E-blanks system will give Armed Forces and Law Enforcement
operators several advantages such as:
1. Environmental:
There will be no contamination of
the environment through use of the
system.
2. HSE:
The system generates no high-speed
fragments, gives no smoke and
allows the control of volume.
E-blanks can therefore be operated
in confined or hazardous
environments safely and without the
need for complex risk assessments.
These unique features will add new
dimensions and opportunities when
training for operations worldwide.
3. Shipping, Transportation and
Storage:
E-blanks contains no explosives or
propellants therefore there are none
of the strict regulations normally
associated with import/export,
general transportation or storage of
blank firing ammunition.
4. Training and Exercising with
E-blanks:
Armed Forces and Law Enforcement
units increasingly exercise
asymmetric warfare such as CQB in
urban environments. When using
E-blanks in these circumstances
operators and opposing forces will
no longer be required to use
protective clothing and Blank Firing
Attachments (BFA’s) nor will there
be a need to impose unrealistic
safety distances. The system also
provides the opportunity to practice
in environments where pyrotechnics
are not generally permitted.
The ability to reduce the firing
volume allows exercises to be
conducted without the need for
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opposing forces and exercise players
to be forewarned of an imminent
assault by being ordered to wear
hearing protection.
A reduced volume whilst training
also allows instructors to
communicate with exercising troops
when procedures such as
immediate action or assault drills
are being carried out.
Training with the E-blanks system
will mitigate the high rate of
stoppages associated with
traditional blank firing ammunition
therefore training can be conducted
without unrealistic interruptions.
Never the less the system allows the
operator or instructor the ability to
program in stoppages and
malfunctions in order to train specifically for these occurrences.
5. Weapon wear:
Much of the wear inflicted on
modern weapons is as a direct result
of using blank ammunition, not just
from the movement of baring
surfaces but also from continual
cleaning after training. As the
E-blanks system incorporates limited
moving parts or propellant deposits
there is no associated wear.
This greatly increases the service
life of each weapon.
6. Time saving:
A large percentage of valuable
training time is lost to the
procedures associated with the use
of traditional blank ammunition.
The collection, transportation, issue
and preparation of blank
ammunition before the training has
even started will be a thing of the
past. The use of the
E-blanks system means operators
will no longer spend training time
filling and emptying magazines or
picking up empty cases once
training is finished. The E-blanks
equivalent of filling a magazine is
the push of the button. At the end
of the training day there will be no
requirement to strip and clean the
weapon and magazines other than to
wipe off dust and dirt. The net result
of these savings is more time spent
practicing vital drills.
7. Use:
The E-blanks system will give
greater flexibility to training
scenarios at all levels bridging the
gap between the need to conduct
‘dry drills’ prior to the issue and use
of blank ammunition and BFA’s.
When using the E-blank system
there will be no restrictions on
quantities i.e. running out of blanks.
8. Economy:
E-blanks will not be comparable
with the running costs of using
blank ammunition. This will give
units a one-time investment that
provides the user virtually unlimited
use with no extra costs. This system
gives the potential to significantly
reduce the ammunition budgets to
operational units worldwide.
One E-blanks magazine will give
approximately 150,000 shots and be
virtually maintenance free.
In addition almost all costs related
to time and resources spent on
environmental issues, cartridges
disposal, weapon wear, logistics,
shipping, safety measures and
damage disappear.
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System specifications:
• A limitation to the quantity of ‘rounds’ per magazine meaning that
the magazine has to be filled up in the normal manner.
• Gunfire sound adjustable in three levels
• Muzzle flash.
• Robust in use and will withstand rough treatment.
• Recoil module simulate the weapon recoil.
• Very robust - Use in all environmental conditions.
• Short assembly time.
• Weight of magazine is approximately to a magazine filled with live rounds.
• Lock and load (‘make ready’) has to be preformed to activate the system.
• Gun shot counter to provide user knowledge of rounds left.
• Short time to fill magazines
• Competitive prices for both purchase and operating expenses.
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Technical description:
E-blanks technology is built into magazines that replicate real
magazines and consists of a rechargeable battery, sound device and
control unit (electronics). This is assembled to be water, dust and
shockproof.
The magazine is specially designed for
each weapon type.
The recoil module consists of a robust
mechanical system that responds in the
same way as a weapon bolt when fired.
This module has a connection to the
magazine and a light beam that is
designed to fit into the chamber.
The light beam will hit the muzzle flash
reflector to simulate a live firing muzzle
flash.
The recoil module is a sealed system that
operates with the desired strength and
speed to operate the weapons
mechanical functions as well as give
recoil.
The recoil modules are protected within
the weapon.
Included with the system are a stationary
troop level battery charger and
single/patrol field battery charger.
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A 30 round magazine can be used several
times before it requires recharging.
At magazine change there will be a
filling up time by pushing button for each
shot. The system is designed to maintain
the normal weapon SOP’s. in use
See more information on our website:
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Contact information
Eblanks AS
T: +47 90 02 11 44
E: [email protected]
W: www.eblanks.no
A: Sverdrupsgt. 4
3717 Skien
NORWAY
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Environmentally friendly
More realistic training
No running cost
Time saving
HSE friendly
No weapon wear
Unlimited use
Easier logistics
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