Energetics
American Ordnance LLC operates the Energetics Business Unit, located at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.The primary mission of the Energetics Business Unit is to safely Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) high-qualityexplosive-ordnance and components for the US Government.
The Energetics Business Unit processes a broad range of energetic materials to support a diverse product line.Its capabilities include explosive melt pour, cast cure, and extrusion processes; and processing of blackpowder,flake and ball propellants.
Explosive loaded products include the families of 60mm, 81mm and 120mm mortar cartridge assemblies.
Extruded explosive products include demolition charges for mine clearing, obstacle reduction, and explosivedemilitarization operations.
Propellant loaded products include ignition cartridges and propelling charges for 60mm, 81mm and 120mmmortar cartridge assemblies.
American Ordnance incorporates Lean Manufacturing quality principles to continuously improve processes.
Current or Recent Energetics Production:
- 60mm, 81mm and 120mm Mortars
- Reactive Armor Tile
- Demolition Charges
- Mine Clearing Charges
- Ignition Cartridges
- Propellant Charges
- Bursters
- Warheads
- 155mm Artillery Projectiles Production/Recapitalization
- Radiographic Inspection
- Demilitarization
