Manual & Thermal Breaching - Gryphon Engineering

Explosives, Manual, Mechanical, Exothermic & Ballistic

Explosive Breaching Frames

Gryphon Engineering Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality explosive breaching frames. Gryphon’s Breaching Entry Frames are specially engineered containers designed to facilitate structure breaching for hostage rescue, counter-terrorism and special forces operations, through a wide range of target materials and structural types.

Gryphon Engineering is the Authorized Canadian supplier of breaching frames for the Department of National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces.

GES Standard Breaching Frame

Gryphon’s Breaching Entry Frames are specially engineered containers designed to facilitate structure breaching for hostage rescue, counter-terrorism and special forces operations, through a wide range of target materials and structural types.Gryphon Entry Frames may be used against targets such as: cinder block, brick and concrete walls, as well as solid core wood doors, metal clad fire doors and security doors. It produces an entry hole approximately the same dimensions as the frame.

Features
Weight per frame: empty: 12.0 lb./ 5.45 kg; water filled: 39.0 lb./ 17.72 kg

● Filler medium capacity: 3.2 gal./ 12.3 Liters
● Dimensions: Width: 24.5″/ 62.23 cm , Length: 44.5″/ 113.03 cm
● Thickness (Depth approx. 4″/ 10.16 cm)
● 1VS Entry Frame, 1″ deep, square corner, main charge loading

Purchases
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● 6 frames per box, sold per box

Legal Disclaimer: Only sold to government authorized agencies.

Model: GBF-1VS

GES Folding Entry Frame

Gryphon’s Patented Folding Entry Frame (Explosive) can utilize the folding pole system designed for this frame or the same prop pole used in the standard entry frame. It has rappel lugs on top and bottom to allow for rappelling or lowering the charge onto the selected target using ropes. It has a sliding locking plate that allows users to lock the frame in the open position, while allowing users to unlock and fold the frame up should it become necessary to remove the frame from the target being breached.

Purchases
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Model: GBF-1VF

NSN: 1375-20-003-2423

GES Gunport Breaching Frame

This is a PVC plastic explosive entry frame with a 1 inch loading for explosives. It is filled with water or sand for greater tamping effect. The Gunport Frame uses the same prop poles as the standard GBF-1VS frame and the GBF-1VF Folding Frame.

Features
The GP-1VS Gunport Breaching Frame can use the following explosives:

● Sheet Explosive – various widths and thickness, RDX or PETN based
● Linear Shaped Charge – 100 gr./ ft. (20 g/ m) to 2200 gr./ ft. (500 g/ m) copper or lead clad
● Detonating Cord – 50 gr./ ft. to 500 gr./ ft. (10 g/ m to 110 g/ m))
● Extrudable Explosive – RDX based (DEMEX 100) or PETN based (DEXS)

Gryphon Engineering Gun Port frames produce an opening about the size of the frame’s outer dimensions, depending on the target material being penetrated and the explosive load (approximately 16 inches x 16 inches (40 cm x 40 cm).

● Weight per unit, empty: 4.4 lb. 2 kg
● Weight per unit, water filled: 19.8 lb. 9 kg
● Weight per unit, powdered salt filled: 21.3 lb. 9.7 kg
● Filler medium capacity: 1.85 gal. 7 Liters

Purchases
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● 6 units per Fiberboard box (6 unit minimum for each purchase)

Legal Disclaimer: Only sold to government authorized agencies.

Model: GP-1VS

NSN: 1385-21-907-3106

GES 2 Piece Prop Pole

A two piece telescopic PVC plastic pole used for the correct placement of Gryphon Engineering Breaching Frames. The two piece pole is simply taped at the joint to ensure that the entry frame is held at the correct height for breaching operations. PVC plastic is used for its durability and strength, while minimizing the danger of fragmentation.

Features
● PVC pole is easy to use
● Operation temperature is – 40 to + 40 C
● Storage does not have to be heated
● Reduced fragmentation hazards
● Allows for quick adjustment of breaching frame

Purchases
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● 10 poles per box, sold per box

Legal Disclaimer: Only sold to government authorized agencies.

Model: GE-PP-2

GES 4 Piece Folding Pole

The Gryphon Engineering Folding Prop Pole (patent pending) has been purpose designed to allow tactical use of the folding frame. It has been designed to allow for operational deployment right off an operators back. The pole is in three sections, attached by Mil Spec bungee cord that allows operators to quickly deploy the pole system. The folding pole system provides a deployed height a little over five feet for the standard folding pole. Pole systems can be custom manufactured for specific height requirements.

The Gryphon folding poles are joined using Mil Spec bungee cord and special end connectors. The end of the pole that fits into the folding entry frame has a beveled edge to allow for easy insertion of the pole into the folding entry frame.

The folding pole is designed to be carried either attached to the folding frame ready for immediate tactical deployment, or just strapped into the custom carry bag with the folding frame in the standard shipping configuration.

Features
● Length of individual pole: 66 inches
● Poles are constructed of heavy gauge PVC, joined by Mil Spec bungee cord.

Purchases
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● Minimum order of 10 poles
● 45 poles per 2.5 cubic foot Fiberboard box

Legal Disclaimer: Only sold to government authorized agencies.

Model: GFP-DR4

NSN: 1375-20-003-2422

GES Frame Bag

The Folding Entry Frame Bag is designed for use and deployment of the Gryphon Folding Entry Frame (patented) and folding prop pole (sold seperately).

The bag has pockets designed for operators to carry their shocktube initiation sets in the bag. The pockets allow for quick access when it is time to “hook up” the initiation system to the loaded frame charge.

Features
Colours Available:

● Olive Drab
● Cad Pat Woodland
● Cad Pat Arid
● Other Colours Available Upon Request

Purchases
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● Sold Individually
● Custom packaging available

Legal Disclaimer: Only sold to government authorized agencies.

Model: GE-DR-1

C17 Satchel Demolition Charge Case

The Gryphon patented C17 Satchel Charge Case is an innovative industrial strength nylon case with a heavy duty Delrin zipper that holds 20 lb. of Mil Spec Composition C4 in standard 1.25 lb. blocks. The Gryphon C17 Satchel Charge Case, currently in service with the Canadian Armed Forces, comes complete with a manually inflatable floatation bladder allowing the satchel to be used for underwater demolition tasks.

Purchases
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Model: GED-C17

NSN: 1375-20-002-9379

Shock Tube Initiators

GES MK 31 Single Shock Tube Initiator (MK31 Pen Flare)

Gryphon’s MK31 Single Shock Tube Initiator, or Pen Flare Initiator, comes complete with a brass adapter to allow the use of commercial shock tube or Non-el with the device.The Mk31 is designed for tactical breaching and EOD operations.

Purchases
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Model: GE-MK31

NSN: 1375-20-003-3952

Cage Code: L5773

Detonator Accessories

GE C14 Case, Blasting Cap
(Mini Detonator Container)

Gryphon’s patented miniature detonator container is manufactured in aluminum, with a specialty foam inner core for containing blast and fragmentation. Each container has a compression fitted cap to contain the leg wires of electrical detonators, and to provide ESD protection.

The C14, Case, Blasting Cap is coated with paint that meets the requirements of Mil Spec type paints and/or coatings. This item entered service with the Canadian Military in 2008. The C14 is also used in the C13 Case, Demolition/EOD

Purchases
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Legal Disclaimer: Only sold to government authorized agencies.

Model: GE-C14

NSN: 1375-20-003-7474

GES-DC-L1 (C15)
Large Blasting Cap Container

A patent pending detonator container manufactured in aluminum, with a specialty foam inner core for containing blast and fragmentation. The container is coated with a flat black, non-reflective paint, and has a mil spec metal foil label on it, with the words “BLASTING CAP, CONTAINER”, the lot number (by date: day/month/year, ie “XX/XX/XX”) and other necessary contract information on it. The Canadian Military have tested and accepted the C15 Blasting Cap Container for in service use as of September 2017. It has been assigned a NATO Stock Number and its Military designation is Holder, Blasting Cap, C15. The product has an optional ballistic nylon pouch. The pouch can have the unit name or departmental crest embroidered on it.

Purchases
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● Custom Packaged either individually or in bulk
● Available with Custom Embroidered Blasting Cap Container Pouch (Single or Double)

Legal Disclaimer: Only sold to government authorized agencies.

Model: GES-DC-L1 (C15)

NSN: 1375-20-010-2760

Military Detonator Connector Block
(C1 Bunch Block)

A one-time use, quick-close, plastic device used to secure military M6/M7 or equivalent sized detonators/blasting caps to shock tube or detonating cord. Bilingual warning is inscribed on top.

Restricted for use by Military and Law Enforcement only.

Purchases
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Legal Disclaimer: Only sold to government authorized agencies.

Model: GE-C1

NSN: 1375-20-003-2589 (Holder, Blasting Cap, Bunch Block)

Cage Code: L5773

Military T-Junction Detonating Cord Connector (C2 for 50 gr/ft)

A hollow plastic tube that allows for quick connection of detonating cord leads to trunk lines or ring mains. The Det Cord Connector allows users to quickly and securely clip detonating cord leads to trunk lines or ring mains made of 50 grains per foot detonating cord. The C2 Det Cord Connector is designed to work with Canadian Military C3 Detonating Cord (50 grain/foot), and the Canadian C17 Demolition Satchel. The short description associated with the NSN is “ T-Junction Detonating Cord Connector for 50 GR/FT) ”

Restricted for use by Military and Law Enforcement.

Purchases
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Model: GE-C2

NSN: 1375-20-003-7425 (T-JUNCTION DETONATING CORD CONNECTOR FOR 50 GR/FT)

Cage Code: L5773

Gryphon Initiator Bag
(w/ Non-el Reel + Det Cans)

The Gryphon Initiator Bag was purpose designed to assist police bomb technicians in the carriage of a firing system comprised of Shock Tube, detonators and mechanical initiators. The bag has built-in custom pockets, allowing for the safe storage of two detonator containers, a Shock Tube reel with a MK54 initiator mounted on the side. The bag is large enough to allow the carriage of additional M209 primers and rolls of tape while being conveniently designed for one handed carriage, allowing operators to keep one hand free. Gryphon’s Initiator Bag has been in service with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other Canadian Police Agencies for several years.

Kit includes Gryphon’s following products: 1 x bag, 1 x non-el reel, 1 x MK54 mount, 2 x LDC-1 Det Cans

Purchases
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Model: GES-IniBag-Kit

Breaching Accessories

Breachers Tape BT-30

Breachers Tape is a double sided tape used extensively by special operation teams for equipment that may require temporary placement. Breachers tape creates a super strong bond between the target and the surface in all types of weather, even extreme cold and wet. It is used by the military, special forces, anti terrorist combat, first responders, fire and police departments. .

Gryphon Engineering is proud to serve as the Exclusive Canadian Distributor of Breachers Tape products.

Purchases
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Availability and Lead Times for Breachers Tape in bulk may vary (inquire within).

Model: GE-BT-30ml

Breachers Tape BT-60

Breachers Tape is a double sided tape used extensively by special operation teams for equipment that may require temporary placement. Breachers tape creates a super strong bond between the target and the surface in all types of weather, even extreme cold and wet. It is used by the military, special forces, anti terrorist combat, first responders, fire and police departments. BT60 is the most recommended thickness (60 mil) for breaching applications.

Gryphon Engineering is proud to serve as the Exclusive Canadian Distributor of Breachers Tape products.

Purchases
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Availability and Lead Times for Breachers Tape in bulk may vary (inquire within).

Model: GE-BT-60ml

Hydrogel

Available in 2″ or 8.75″ Widths

● Originally developed for the medical and biotech industries.
● Hydrogel is an incredibly versatile conductive copolymer adhesive gel.
● It will adhere to most surfaces in most environmental temperatures
● The ultra-sticky Hydrogel is 25 mils thick and comes in protective plastic sheaths that keep the Gel clean.
● Must be stored in a cool dry place in a sealed container for maximum shelf life
● Packaged on a sealed plastic protective reel and placed into a resealable mylar bag.
● Lead times vary based on quantity requested. Inquire within before ordering.
● Other sizes available upon request. Contact us directly for further options.

Purchases
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Models: GE-HGT2-6; GE-HGT2-50; GES-HGT2-300; GES-HGT-875-300

Broco Products

Broco, Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality cutting systems for both land and underwater applications, underwater wet welding consumables, battery welding systems, and other cutting and welding-related technologies. The company’s divisions include Broco Underwater, Broco Industrial, and Broco Tactical. Broco Industrial offers high-performance cutting and welding solutions including exothermic cutting and torch systems, arc gouging carbon electrodes, and portable MIG welding with GOWELD. Broco Industrial cutting products are used by professionals worldwide to cut, pierce and gouge almost any ferrous or non-ferrous material.

Gryphon Engineering is the Authorized Canadian Sole-Source for Tactical Torch Sets for the Department of National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces.

Broco 36v Mini Breaching Saw Kit

Adapted for use with the Broco Mini-Ripper™ diamondblades this is the super lightweight alternative to gasoline powered quickie saws. Races through steel, alumni, and poly-carbonate (plexi-glass). Lightweight: easy to carry, less gyroscopic effect, more control.

Ideal for: cutting chains, hardened locks, and window bars. Can be used on outward opening doors to cut hinges and bolt throws. Cut metal security door frames to disengage locksets.

Model: BRO-36V-KIT

Broco Diamond Ripper Saw Blades

The Diamond Ripper is a new tactical blade for breaching operations. It o ers industry leading features including a thin double-layer diamond cutting edge that yields quick cut times, an aggressive texture to shred materials typically cut with carbide tipped blades, and a nickel alloy matrix that secures the diamonds to resist erosion and provide superior wear resistance much longer than traditional carbide blades. Available for gasoline-engine powered saws and electric grinders.

Broco BR-22 PLUS Cutting Torch

Broco, Inc., the world leader in underwater cutting and welding systems, introduces the next generation BR-22 PLUS Cutting Torch (patent pending).

This new torch features 21 design improvements, including the removal of all rubber from direct oxygen pathway, a PTFE lined fiberglass reinforced coupler hose, improved flash arrestor with higher oxygen flow rate and better flash back protection, non-return valve to prevent back flow, and improved collet and collet washer design.

Model: BRO-BR-22PLUS

Broco Tactical Cutting Torch Kit

The PC/TACMOD1 is the chosen Assault Breachers’ Torch Kits for U.S. Marine Corps, FBI, and federal and local special response teams across the United States. The PC/TACMOD1 is a lightweight backpacked torch set that can also be used from a stationary position by utilizing the included hose and cable extensions.

PC/TACMOD1 uses oxygen gas and consumable alloy cutting rods to produce a cutting temperature of about 10,000 degrees F, hot enough to melt steel bars in a matter of a few seconds.

The torch kit is configured for use with Broco Cutting Rods and RapidFire cutting rod igniters.

Model: PC/TACMOD1

Broco Mini-Tac Cutting Torch Kit

The chosen torch kit by the U.S. Army, the FBI and other special units around the world, the Broco MINITAC tactical torch kit is the smallest, most portable exothermic torch kit in the market. The 15-cubic foot composite wrapped cylinder, regulator, torch, carrying pouch and a packet of rods weighs only 8 lb. when deployed with Broco Prime Cut RapidFire igniters. The PC/MTMMOD1 is well suited to limited cutting operations where portability, speed and cutting capability are paramount. The PC/MTMMOD1 can be used in either a handheld configuration or belt mounted in a traditional exothermic torch configuration. Hand tight fittings and quick-connects facilitate assembly and disassembly without the use of tools.

Model: PC/MTMMOD1

Broco Rescue & Recovery Torch Kit

The Broco PC/A-5V2HR Recovery & Rescue Torch Kit is the most recent evolution of the Broco Industrial backpacked torch. It meets the requirements of Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) teams for both confined space and extended cutting operations. PC/A-5V2HR now contains a depth compensating oxygen regulator to facilitate limited underwater rescue and damage control cutting operations to 90 fsw.

RapidFire cutting rod igniters are required for underwater ignition of cutting rods.

Model: PC/A-5V2HR

Broco Easytouch Utility Wet Welding Electrodes

Economically priced while yielding excellent results, EasyTouch electrodes are the ones to choose for anodes and other non-structural repairs.

Designed by Broco for the lower end market, EasyTouch allows contractors to bid performance and profitability. EasyTouch lives up to its name being easy to light, easy to run (controllable puddle with rippled bead appearance) and easy to clean. Like SofTouch, EasyTouch is a high deposition all-position electrode.

Broco Prime Cut Ultrathermic Cutting Rods

Broco Prime Cut Ultrathermic Rods are for use in all Broco cutting torches, and many other commercial thermal torch systems. Broco Industrial Prime Cut Ultrathermic rods contain core wires which burn in excess of 10,000 degrees F at the tip. Broco rods cut, melt or liquify virtually any known substance.

These internal rods are recessed at the torch end to prevent burn back into the torch. This safety feature is unique to Broco . Circular crimps secure the internal wires. Broco Ultrathermic rods can be bent without restricting oxygen ow or splitting enabling the operator to reach di cult or otherwise inaccessible places and ensure even burn.

Underwater Ultrathermic Cutting Rods

Burning in excess of 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit at the tip, Broco Underwater Ultrathermic cutting rods cut or melt virtually any known material. Broco’s patented rod design features alloy core wires retained by a series of circular crimps. Recessing these internal wires on the torch end of the rod helps prevent burn back into the torch, making Broco Underwater Ultrathermic cutting rods the safest on the market. Broco Underwater Ultrathermic cutting rods are available in 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch diameters to suit the diver’s job requirements. Standard length is 18 inches..

Broco Prime Cut Ultrathermic Cutting Rods

Broco Rhino Security Door Puller

The Broco Rhino is the most effective one-man outward opening security screen door puller available today. Its large point penetrates screens to hook behind lock plates. The slide action breaks doors, locks and jambs. Compared to prior art Rhino is lighter, takes up less space and is easier to use.

Whereas opening security doors used to be a two or even three man job (one man wielding the Halligan and another having to set it; or one man to punch and two more to pull) Rhino is deployed by just one breacher allowing the other to be on the ram for quicker response. And speed is safety!

Jimmy Tactical Pry Bar

Can’t Get in? Jimmy it! Every member of the team, not just SWAT entry guys, should carry a Jimmy. Made from heat treated hardened steel with high-density foam under a wrapped cord grip for comfort. Jimmy has a striking surface at the back end and a lanyard attaching loop. This type tactical pry bar was innovated by NYPD ESU entry experts who identified the need for an easily carried multipurpose tool to assist with forced entry of buildings, rooms and locked furnishings.

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Double Tap Products

The best most reliable breaching tools ever created. Double-Tap Breaching Tools® are a true revolution in tactical breaching tool technology. They use an advanced locking device that adds strength and ease of operation to enhance operator speed and comfort. These are the only tools on the market with an internal anti-blowback device.

“No one else can complete their job until the breacher completes his first”

The “Floating Mass” adds impact forces to reduce bounce back and vibration, common with other hammers, and also transfers more energy into the target.

Gryphon is the Exclusive Canadian Distributor of Double-Tap Breaching Tools.

Premium Light Double-Tap Hammer

The Double-Tap Premium Light Weight Hammer is the lightest breaching hammer on the market. It was specifically designed for the Special Operations community where its lightweight provides a tactical advantage. Its premium collet chuck locking handle and Ti-6Al-4V Alpha beta titanium shaft ensures that it will stand up to the harsh breaching environment.

The head uses BCM’s patented Double-Tap technology that delivers more impact force into your target and helps to reduce vibration in the handle. This allows the operator to carry a lighter tool, reducing his overall load. The head is constructed of high grade heat treated aluminium, which has stood up to the abusive tactical breaching environment and has proven to last for a very long time. This is also BCM’s best selling hammer..

Model: LDTH-P