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Cesaroni Technology acquires HyperTEK line and receives 1.4c classification on Pro38 reloads |
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2000 Archived News by Cesaroni Technology
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Monday, December 18, 2000 |
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GORMLEY, Ontario, CAN — Spacetek and Cesaroni Technology Incorporated (CTI) have recently signed an agreement giving CTI full manufacturing and distribution rights to the HyperTEK® hybrid propulsion product line.
This agreement will allow CTI to utilize it’s manufacturing and marketing capabilities to improve delivery times and enhance dealer support, and to focus on exciting new products for the HPR market. Korey Kline, who pioneered N2O hybrid propulsion systems and invented and developed the HyperTEK system, will remain involved in advanced product development.
CTI has been involved for some time in the manufacturing and development of HyperTEK products, injection-molding the J, L and M/N grains, developing improved injector assemblies, and developing the HyEFX™ fuel grains demonstrated at LDRS XIX and other launches this past flying season. CTI will continue to develop new product offerings in the HyperTEK line. Planned product releases include the M/N system in standard and HyEFX formulations, upgraded injectors for the L system, industry-standard diameter oxidizer tanks for the L and M/N system (75mm and 98mm), and upgrades to the ground support equipment. CTI is working with the Tripoli Motor Testing committee to obtain TMT certification of the new products in time for the 2001 flying season. The M/N system will significantly reduce the cost of a Level III flight and will also eliminate the need for a low explosives user permit (LEUP).
CTI continues to work with Korey Kline and Environmental Aeroscience Corporation, co-developing the Hyperion™ 1-C hybrid sounding rocket slated for launch in the spring of 2001. This is a 6” diameter all-composite vehicle with an altitude capability approaching 300,000 feet. Other ongoing development contracts include advanced hybrid propulsion systems for tactical weapons and hybrid propulsion systems for small satellite applications. The two companies work with the US Air Force and other US government agencies on these and other ventures.
Another important breakthrough for the Pro38® product line occurred on December 4 2000, with the US Department of Transportation issuing 1.4C classification for Pro38 reload kits. This is a long-awaited announcement that will greatly enhance availability of Pro38 product throughout the United States. Dealers will be able to ship product far more economically, allowing HPR modelers to obtain Pro38 reload kits in areas of the country not serviced directly by motor dealers. This is a true, article specific, high density shipping classification. The classification data is: Reference number: EX-0011098; UN Classification Code - 1.4C; UN Number - 0351; Proper Shipping Name – Articles, Explosives, N.O.S.
Research and development work is underway on new product offerings in the Pro38 line. New propellant formulations are being tested with the goal of providing enhanced visual effects as well as high specific impulse. Development work is already in progress on the Pro54® motor line, with motor sizes planned from I through K total impulse. Expect these to be at least as innovative and easy to use as the Pro38 line of motors, perhaps with a couple of new features to boot.
The HyperTEK hybrid propulsion and Pro® series reloadable solid rocket motor development team consists of several veterans of the HPR industry: Anthony J. Cesaroni, President of Cesaroni Technology, Michael J. Dennett, Propulsion Systems Manager for CTI, and Korey Kline, inventor of the HyperTEK system and President of Spacetek.
“HyperTEK will greatly compliment the Pro series product as we continue to expand our HPR technology” said Anthony Cesaroni. “In addition to our ongoing direct investment in developing and marketing new HPR products, we have the ability to augment this activity through our core commercial and defence businesses. This may include establishing production in the U.S. through our subsidiary if the need arises.”
Cesaroni Technology Incorporated is committed to developing and offering a diverse range of high-quality, professionally engineered propulsion systems for the discriminating high-power rocket enthusiast. Visit our new website and learn more about the company at http://www.cesaroni.net/. |
