Precision kinetic switches for artillery and mortars
Select Controls delivers application-ready impact switches, including impact switches for artillery and impact switches for mortars, engineered for reliable projectile impact detection and munition terminal event detection. Our portfolio supports artillery and mortar platforms requiring precise terminal event detection, including terminal impact switch, artillery detonation switch, and mortar detonation switch configurations.
With over 44 years of proven experience and ISO 9001:2015 certification, Select Controls provides documented compliance, consistent activation performance, and dependable availability for time-sensitive defense programs.
Artillery and Mortar Applications
Select Controls' impact and terminal event switches provide dependable kinetic switching solutions for projectile impact detection and munition terminal event detection in artillery and mortar munitions. Our offerings include specialized artillery impact sensor and mortar impact sensor designs qualified for harsh operational environments and high-impact terminal conditions.
Each impact switch for artillery and impact switch for mortars delivers consistent activation thresholds with comprehensive test documentation supported by an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system. These capabilities help accelerate qualification and integration for mission-critical programs.
Explore Models
Our impact and terminal event switch model groups are organized by function and platform to streamline component selection. Each model supports specific munition requirements, from high-G terminal impact switch applications to precise terminal event detection for advanced artillery and mortar systems.
Artillery Impact Sensors
High-performance artillery impact sensor solutions designed for high-velocity projectiles requiring reliable projectile impact detection and controlled activation of an artillery detonation switch under extreme impact conditions.
Mortar Impact Sensors
Compact mortar impact sensor components optimized for mortar rounds, supporting consistent terminal event detection and dependable activation of a mortar detonation switch across varying trajectory angles and impact velocities.
Terminal Event Detection Systems
Multi-function terminal impact switch devices supporting complex munition terminal events with configurable activation thresholds for advanced artillery and mortar platforms.
Custom Artillery Solutions
Application-specific impact switch for artillery designs developed through rapid prototyping to meet unique program requirements, non-standard activation forces, and platform-specific constraints.
Standard Military Components
Qualified, off-the-shelf impact switch for mortars and artillery solutions with documented test data and compliance certifications to support accelerated program schedules.
Each model includes both standard and custom configurations. Manufacturing capabilities support rapid prototyping and quick-turn production, with rigorous qualification testing and full documentation packages to ensure traceability and verified performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
An impact switch for artillery detects target contact and initiates a controlled terminal response, such as activating an artillery detonation switch. These devices enable reliable projectile impact detection and ensure the munition responds only upon verified impact conditions.
Impact and terminal event switches are typically qualified to MIL-STD-810 or MIL-STD-331 environmental test conditions, including shock, vibration, and temperature exposure. ISO 9001:2015 certification supports traceability, process control, and documentation required for defense procurement programs.
Acceleration switches respond to launch acceleration and are used during the arming phase. In contrast, an impact switch for artillery or a terminal impact switch activates upon target contact to trigger terminal events. Setback switches function during launch, while impact switches operate during the terminal phase.
An artillery impact sensor and a mortar impact sensor help prevent premature detonation by responding only to defined impact forces. These devices support accurate munition terminal event detection, consistent activation thresholds, and reliable performance across wide temperature ranges.
For detailed specifications, contact our engineering team or explore our impact switches to review available configurations.
Proven Quality and Availability
Select Controls delivers documented performance supported by structured quality management and verified manufacturing processes. ISO 9001:2015 certification ensures consistent production control, with comprehensive test reports available upon request.
Defense contractors rely on Select Controls as a dependable supplier of impact switches for artillery, impact switches for mortars, and terminal impact switch solutions due to ready inventory for standard configurations and rapid prototyping for custom requirements. This combination of precision manufacturing and supply reliability supports program schedules with mission-ready components delivered on time.
