Bore Cleaning System
An air-powered barrel cleaning system available to suit smooth and rifled barrels from 25mm upwards. Fast, effective and one-man operation are the major advantages of this superior barrel management equipment.
- About the System
- Typical Kit Content Small Gauge
- Typical Kit Content Large Gauge
- Operating the System
Recommendations
"It saves so much time, nobody liked doing the job before, now we just connect the airline from a truck and it's all over in minutes." MOD - Larkhill
"This is to thank your company for the assistance given during our investigations to source a pneumatic cleaning system for our 155mm and 105mm artillery equipment barrels. During demonstrations users have been impressed by the efficiency of the system and the time saved on completing what is currently a manpower intensive task." MOD - DLO Andover
"During the complete trial period your equipment performed very well. The equipment has been used when we maintained the gun. It created a great interest and the user asked for your address to be able to contact you. As we were operating in the terrain all the time, we had to use compressed air from the towing vehicle and that performed very well."Bofors Defense
"The equipment itself was considered to be an unqualified success as it not only cleaned the bore effectively but also achieved this with less effort than the normal method. In addition, many man-hours were saved during an intensive period of firing. It is recommended this equipment be supplied to all 4.5 Mk 8 fitted ships as soon as possible and it is requested that the ship be allowed to keep the current equipment until the production model becomes available. Your assistance in providing the Ferret at such short notice and your obvious enthusiasm for the equipment is greatly appreciated."Royal Navy - HMS Cardiff
About the System
Nicknamed "The Golden Ferret" by gunners of The Royal Artillery, the Airnesco Bore Cleaning System is saving the Forces countless man hours and hundreds of thousands of pounds.
First thought of in 1997 the equipment has been tirelessly tested and developed with the help of the Royal Navy and British Army. The system has been designed and developed to meet three requirements;
- Removal of firing deposits
- Removal of inhibiting oil
- Application of oil to a cleaned barrel
Small Gauge
This system is suitable for barrels between 25mm and 40mm. The filter lubricator can be located in the lid of the container and no foot valve is necessary. A carry bag can be supplied as an alternative and depending on the type of deposit, a selection of brushes and accessories are available.
The picture below depicts a standard Barrel Cleaning kit, however contents can vary widely as each system is made to suit the user's requirements.
Large Gauge
This system is available for barrels from the size of 57mm to 203mm. A free standing filter lubricator is supplied along with a foot valve. A carry bag can be supplied as an alternative and depending on the type of deposit a selection of brushes and accessories are available.
The picture below depicts a standard Barrel Cleaning kit, however contents can vary widely as each system is made to suit the user’s requirements.
Operating the System
The system only requires one person and can be rapidily assembed and dismantled, using quick release couplings throughout. The brush is secured to the ferret and controlled by a foot valve. Air is delivered via a filter lubrication unit.
The ferret can be placed into the barrel breech or muzzle end, it travels along the barrel and on reaching the other end the brush travel is reversed and it will automatically return down the barrel towards the operator.
The average cycle time is one minute for a double pass. Compressors can be provided for the Airnesco System - please contact us for more details.
