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Latest Eclipse Defense 37mm Pneumatic

Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2021 5:26 am
by Solar
Eclipse 37mm rifled or smooth bore straight pneumatic with variable velocity control. Positive firing pressure piston valve with 1200psi max rating.
Side-loading breech with release activated by fore-grip. Can be configured case-less or to chamber glass filled nylon telescoping ammunition casings. Next update will have full length picatinny top rail, extended picatinny fore-grip mount and option for 15 degree ASA tank mount. Typical operating pressure of 380psi will propel 23 gram projectile at 400fps or 73 gram projectile at 225fps.

Re: Latest Eclipse Defense 37mm Pneumatic

Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2021 4:38 am
by jrrdw
Is this designed to launch nets to down quad copters?

Re: Latest Eclipse Defense 37mm Pneumatic

Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2021 2:06 pm
by Solar
No, I will post that system tonight.

Re: Latest Eclipse Defense 37mm Pneumatic

Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2021 10:12 pm
by Moonbogg
The legend returns! Looking nice, Solar. I hope to see some video action at some point.

Re: Latest Eclipse Defense 37mm Pneumatic

Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2021 10:26 pm
by Solar
Been a rough ride but we are finally starting full production of this straight pneumatic. The ATF seems to be loosening their stance with the pneumatic less-lethal launchers since all the .68 caliber kinetic rounds for paintball guns are being allowed even though they are over .50 as well. Just uploaded a few videos in the other recent posts.

Re: Latest Eclipse Defense 37mm Pneumatic

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 4:08 pm
by iknowmy3tables
Good to see more of your fine work, last time I saw your work was a video with jamie hyneman. Are you yourself active on any other platforms?

Re: Latest Eclipse Defense 37mm Pneumatic

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 5:23 am
by Solar
Iknowmy3tables,

I am not really active elsewhere but will try and be everywhere once we are in production. I will also be able to share more details of the system then as well.

Thinking about getting onto some airgun and firearm related sites to preach the gospel. Any recommendations?

Re: Latest Eclipse Defense 37mm Pneumatic

Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 1:52 pm
by matti
Good job! Nice to see you're still keeping us updated. I will be following. I know the positive pressure piston valve, but do you now have a custom valve for the trigger? I remember the fist ones used 3-way cartridge valve by one manufacturer I know, but they don't go to 1200psi I think.

Re: Latest Eclipse Defense 37mm Pneumatic

Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 3:45 pm
by Solar
We were using two different Clippard valves that were both rated to 300psi and one could handle 800psi but the other would damage the seat at those pressures and leak after being damaged. We are using both Humphrey valves and our own custom valves for the trigger now up to 1200psi for the custom. The Humphrey's are rated lower but handle 650psi consistently. We have added a snap action to the mechanical triggers to replicate firearm trigger feel and also have a version that uses the same valves but with a second pilot being a 650psi solenoid valve for electronic firing.

Re: Latest Eclipse Defense 37mm Pneumatic

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 4:51 pm
by kunkmiester
Solar wrote:
Thu Nov 11, 2021 5:23 am
Iknowmy3tables,

I am not really active elsewhere but will try and be everywhere once we are in production. I will also be able to share more details of the system then as well.

Thinking about getting onto some airgun and firearm related sites to preach the gospel. Any recommendations?
Wethearmed.com is the gun forum I'm on.