System Operation
An introduction to the system, demonstrating the method of operation and the equipment included within a typical BCS kit. A typical kit would include a range of four brush types which cover all the requirements of barrel care for the modern weapon platform, we can also supply the kit as a ‘tailored’ solution to suit your specific requirements.
The system is controlled by one operator and can be rapidly assembled and dismantled, using quick release couplings throughout.
The brush is secured to the Ferret and controlled by a foot valve; air is delivered through the foot valve via a filter lubrication unit. The ferret is then 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.
The above video is also an excellent example of the evolution of our equipment, showing our early type brushes and aluminium cases through to the current range of brushes and soft case storage solutions. Our kits are now supplied with the ever popular DEFStan Peli case as standard; the soft storage option shown here is often selected for applications where storage space is at premium.
As time passes materials and manufacturing technology improves, then so does our production methods; while our system has proven to be reliable throughout many years of service, we endeavour to improve our range of products with these advances in technology.
