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CSL FE No8 MK4

UXO Fuze Extractor

The CSL FE No8 MK4 Fuze Extractor is a semi-remote fuze removal system designed to safely extract a wide range of UXO nose and tail fuzes from a standoff distance of up to 100 metres. It is particularly well suited to hazardous or ATEX environments, where the use of propellant-driven systems such as Rocket Wrenches is unsuitable or prohibited.

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The system operates via a robust, manually driven cable mechanism that delivers controlled rotational force to the fuze while allowing the operator to remain at a safe distance. Its design prioritises reliability, adaptability, and rapid deployment in challenging field conditions.

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The Mark 4 variant introduces a reversible cable drum, enabling operators to switch quickly between clockwise and anti-clockwise operation without disassembly or rewinding. This significantly reduces setup time and improves operational efficiency during complex render safe procedures.

Key Features:

Reversible Cable Drum

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  • Enables rapid change between clockwise and anti-clockwise operation

  • No disassembly or cable re-winding required

  • Faster deployment compared to previous generations

 

Side Pocket Adaptor Kit

 

  • Allows jaws to clamp onto fuzes recessed into the side of a UXO casing

  • Expands compatibility across a wider range of munition designs

 

Tough Braided Stainless Steel Cable

 

  • 100m operating length

  • High-strength braided stainless steel construction

  • Detachable CNC-machined stainless steel handle

 

Re-Direct Pulleys

 

  • Supplied with three pulleys as standard

  • Enables flexible routing of the cable around obstacles

  • Improves positioning options in complex environments

 

Interchangeable Jaws

 

  • Shares jaw sets with the Multi-Role Rocket Wrench

  • Fixed jaws for cylindrical fuzes

  • Two pivoting roller jaw sets for conical fuzes

 

Enhanced Grip on Conical Fuzes

 

  • 30mm and 80mm roller jaws pivot inward during clamping

  • Maximises surface contact with the fuze

  • Machined tooth profile designed to reduce slippage

Typical Applications:

  • Semi-remote removal of UXO nose and tail fuzes

  • Render safe procedures in ATEX environments

  • Operations where propellant-driven tools are unsuitable

  • EOD tasks requiring extended stand-off distances

  • Hazardous or confined operational settings

The CSL FE No8 MK4 Fuze Extractor unit.

The Fuze Extractor set-up.

An EOD fuze extractor in a transit case

The Fuze Extractor full kit in its custom-made Peli Case.

Why Choose the CSL FE No8 MK4?

The CSL FE No8 MK4 offers a controlled, non-propellant alternative for fuze extraction in environments where safety constraints limit available options. Its long operating distance, flexible cable routing, and shared jaw compatibility with the Rocket Wrench platform provide operational versatility without added complexity. Designed for rapid setup and dependable performance, it is a practical choice for EOD teams operating in high-risk or restricted conditions.

An exploded-view of the various components that make up Richmond Defence's Fuze Extractor unit.

An exploded-view of the components that make up the Fuze Extractor kit.

The CSL FE No8 MK4 Fuze Extractor fitted to unexploded ordnance, ready for deployment as part of a training exercise held in Kosovo.

A Fuze Extractor fitted to UXO ready for deployment at a training exercise in Kosovo.

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