Small Arms Ammunition Brass Cups

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Yantra India Limited (YIL)
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YIL
Product Description

Small arms ammunition brass cups are a foundational component in the manufacturing of cartridges, acting as the starting material for both the cartridge case and the bullet jacket. These cylindrical, shallow cups are known for their durability, formability, and corrosion resistance, making them ideal for the demands of ammunition production

Features/Roles/Variants of the product
Brass is strong enough to contain the high pressures generated when a round is fired. However, it is also elastic enough to expand and create a gas-tight seal in the firearm's chamber.
This expansion prevents hot gas from escaping rearward, and the casing contracts slightly afterward for easy extraction.
Raw brass is ductile, or malleable, allowing it to be shaped easily through a "deep drawing" process. This involves using dies to stretch brass disks into the precise, seamless cylindrical cups that form the basis for cartridge cases and bullet jackets.
The natural resistance of brass to corrosion gives ammunition a longer and more reliable shelf life compared to other metals like steel, which must be varnished or coated.
A key feature for hobbyists and marksmen is that brass cases can be reused. Their durability and formability mean they can be safely resized and reloaded multiple times, which significantly reduces the cost of shooting over time.
The consistent dimensions and properties of brass cups enable highly reliable cycling and feeding in a wide variety of firearms, including semi-automatic weapons. This contributes to both consistency and safety.
Because brass is softer than steel, using brass-cased ammunition causes less wear and tear on the firearm's chamber and extraction parts.
Product Specification
Basic Information
End Use - Cartridges for Small Arms Ammunition
Material - 70/30 Brass
Dimension - OD-10mm to 32mm & Height – 5mm to 20mm
Weight - 3 gm to 76gm
End User - Indian Armed Forces, Paramilitary Forces & State Police
Shri Gurudatt Ray, CMD
Contact : yil[dot]hq[at]yantraindia[dot]co[dot]in , 0712-2391090
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Supplying to DPSU