Networks Electronic Company designs, engineers, and manufactures high-precision mini pyrotechnic devices and ordnance. NEco has over five decades of pyrotechnic experience including numerous safe/arm devices used primarily in defense and space applications. Our engineering staff designs and manufactures highly-specialized electro-mechanical devices that include squib switches, piston actuators, pyrotechnic initiators, igniters, cord and wire cutters, and thermal relay switches.

NEco ordnance devices are typically single-shot items used in custom applications such as: • Cut cords, lanyards and wires with pyrotechnic cutters; • Initiate subsequent charges with pyrotechnic initiators; • Mechanically retract or move an object with pull/push pyrotechnic actuators; • Ignite fuel cells with pyrotechnic squibs; • Change the state of switch contacts for power bus transfers with pyrotechnic switches; • Cable retraction for a missile system with a gas time delay cartridge.

Cord, Wire & Tube Cutters Cord Cutters are designed to cut lanyards, cables, and cords. The most popular version of this device simultaneously severs a Kevlar cable (rated at 750 lbs.) and two 24 AWG wires within 10 milliseconds of initiation. Wire Cutters are designed to cut both solid and multiple stranded wire within 20 milliseconds of initiation. One variant of this device severs a solid 0.033" diameter stainless steel spring wire in less than 20 milliseconds. Tube Cutters are designed to open pressure diaphragms or to completely sever metal tubes of varying diameters and wall thicknesses, including those carrying pressurized fluids. The cutters are available with RFI protection in accordance with MIL-M-23700.

Igniters & Initiators Igniters and Initiators are pyrotechnic devices used to produce heat or pressure to ignite such items as safety fuses, propellants, powders, and thermal battery systems. NEco has designed, manufactured, and tested a wide variety of controlled output igniters for military, aerospace, and commercial applications. NEco's igniters are offered in low to high current ranges and in various all-fire and no-fire configurations; single or dual bridgewire designs are also available. All NEco igniters are designed and manufactured to provide optimum performance and reliability.

Gas Generators & Pressure Cartridges Gas Generators and Pressure Cartridges are designed to generate a precisely controlled volume of gas output to provide activation energy for mechanical devices. NEco designs and manufactures a complete line of pyrotechnic gas generators and pressure cartridges to exacting customer and military specifications. With over five decades of experience, NEco is an established leader in the field of high reliability pyrotechnic gas generators and pressure cartridges, and recently qualified a time delay gas generator for use by Raytheon on the Stinger missile program.

Piston Actuators Piston Actuators are linear motion devices designed to perform mechanical work. They are available in various sizes, force outputs, and stroke capabilities. NEco's miniature piston actuator line includes devices that can provide forces in excess of 250 lbs. with stroke lengths up to 0.270 inch. One popular version of this device is qualified for two defense applications, the Wide Area Munitions (WAM) and the Sensor Fused Weapons (SFW) programs. These devices are available in various all-fire and no-fire configurations, including several that are qualified to the 1-Amp, 1-Watt requirements of MIL-STD-1512. Many are used in military and aerospace applications that demand the highest level of reliability. All devices are hermetically sealed and are offered in both standard and special configurations.

Retracting Actuators Retracting Actuators (pin pullers) also produce linear motion, but, upon activation, the piston retracts into the housing instantaneously. These devices are extremely light and compact requiring only a few volts to initiate and can complete their stroke within milliseconds. Retracting Actuators can be used to prevent the linear or rotational motion of more massive objects but, when activated, will allow the required motion. These devices are available in both standard and special configurations. All devices are hermetically sealed and are offered in both standard and special configurations.

Squib Switches NEco produces a full line of rugged, miniature squib actuated switches with a unique locking feature that assures positive retention of switched position. This "one-shot" reliability is imperative in missiles, weapons, and aerospace applications where extreme conditions of shock, load, and vibration exist. These devices are available in 2, 4, 6 and 8 pole configurations and in many "make and break" combinations. Each pole is rated for 10 amps continuous current and capable of much higher currents in pulsed applications. Actuated by squibs of various sensitivities with ultra-fast or time-delay characteristics, NEco switches out-perform large, environment-sensitive relays in these critical areas: • Weight saving; • Simultaneous switching of multi-high current circuits; • Accuracy and stability under extreme environmental conditions.

Thermal Relays NEco designs and manufactures Thermal Relays to exacting industry and customer standards. Thermal Relays/Fuses, known as "one shot SPST" are hermetically sealed devices available in either open or closed configurations. Thermal Relays/Fuses operate over a wide temperature range with firing times as low as 2 milliseconds and switch rating from 1.5 to 25 amps. They perform at a reliability rate of 99.9995%. The clear glass case allows visibility to determine the state of the switch/fuse.

Glass-to-Metal Seals NEco designs and manufactures a wide variety of hermetic glass-to-metal sealed devices, custom designed to meet all customer applications and military specifications. Each seal is produced and tested using our in-house, state-of-the-art equipment. By controlling the entire glass-to-metal seal manufacturing process at NEco, from design to finished product, we assure our customers of consistent quality and reliability.

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