PTI Tech formulated a lifting plug comprised of a high-performance polymer with mechanical properties capable of handling 120-pound 155mm projectiles, but which softens enough at elevated temperatures to allow the excessive pressure within the projectile to dislodge the threaded plug. By passively venting the extra pressure, the potential for unintended detonation is mitigated. The finished product — incorporating the molded glass-filled ionomer, a machined washer, and multiple screws and gaskets — is assembled at PTI Tech’s Clifton facility leveraging automation to ensure quality and conformance to pricing targets. PTI Tech has successfully manufactured and shipped more than 250,000 units — with zero reported failures — since being awarded the prime contract in 2013. Displaying exceptional performance on this effort, PTI Tech was awarded an “Eagle Note” from Picatinny Arsenal.
