GB12662-2008
Disruptor
爆炸物解体器
GB 12662-2008 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Disruptor. It appears in the Environment compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Aug 1, 2009.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to the design, production, and inspection of explosive disruptors (also known as bomb disposal equipment or EOD disruptors) used for disintegrating suspicious explosive devices. It covers various types of disruptors, including standard type and recoilless type, categorized by caliber size. This standard is mandatory for all manufacturers producing explosive disposal equipment for the Chinese market.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies comprehensive technical requirements for the explosive disruptor system. It mandates strict material compatibility, ensuring that all metals, non-metals, and energetic materials do not degrade during storage. The standard defines weight limits for the emitter and stand based on caliber classifications (small, medium, large). Manufacturers must adhere to these dimensional and weight constraints to ensure operational maneuverability. For the firing mechanism, the standard sets precise electrical parameters for the igniter and firing leads, including minimum output voltage and current requirements. The cartridge must meet specific resistance, safety current, and firing current thresholds to prevent accidental detonation while ensuring reliable operation. These electrical safety parameters are critical for operator safety. The standard outlines rigorous safety and performance criteria. It requires that the emitter components withstand a safety test using 1.5 times the normal propellant charge without cracking or deformation. Furthermore, the disruptor must demonstrate sufficient penetration capability by piercing specified target plates (white pine wood and cold-rolled steel) with high-speed water or specialized tools. Structural integrity must be maintained even after repeated firing cycles. Additionally, the standard regulates the recoil movement range during operation. It sets distinct maximum displacement limits for both standard and recoilless models to ensure the device remains within a safe operational perimeter. Compliance with these recoil limits is essential for maintaining tactical stability during EOD operations.
Testing methods
The standard details various testing methodologies to verify compliance. Visual and dimensional inspections are conducted using standard measuring tools against design drawings. Electrical parameters of the igniter and firing leads are measured using multimeters and ohmmeters. The cartridge undergoes safety current and firing reliability tests using constant DC power sources. Structural integrity is verified through safety and strength tests involving repeated firing with standard and overloaded charges. Finally, disruption performance is evaluated by firing at specific target boards at a set distance, and recoil displacement is measured with a tape measure.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 12662-2008?
This standard applies to the design, production, and inspection of disruptors, which are devices that use internal propellant combustion pressure to shoot high-speed water jets or specialized tools to disintegrate suspicious explosives. It is mandatory for all manufacturers involved in these specific EOD products.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 12662-2008?
The 2008 version changed the standard name to Disruptor, added requirements for recoilless type disruptors, introduced product classification by caliber, and modified the requirements for cartridges and igniters. It also canceled the design safety factor and modified pressure testing methods.
How does GB 12662-2008 differ from international EOD standards?
While the standard does not explicitly reference ISO standards, it aligns with international EOD practices by categorizing disruptors into standard type and recoilless type, and by specifying strict performance metrics for penetration and safety currents. Compliance requires meeting these specific Chinese national technical parameters.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 12662-2008. To ensure complete compliance for your products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 12662-2008 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- A91
- ICS
- 13.310
- Competent department
- Ministry of Public Security
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Security Alarm Systems of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 12662-1990