Abstract: An ignition device (1) for military or police used having a mechanical trigger (2), a shock tube (3) of variable length, blasting cap (4), whereby the blasting cap (4) with the trigger (2) and the shock tube (3) are accommodated in a protective pipe (8) sealed at both ends by means of sealing discs (13) or end plates (10). The shock tube (3) surrounds the trigger (2) and blasting cap (4) and so can be easily pulled out of the protective pipe (8) after the locking device (16, 52) is released. The protective pipe (8) is enclosed in a shrink sleeve (34), as is the shock tube (3), so that the system is suitable for underwater use as well.

Abstract: The necessary ESD safety for chemical detonators 1 is ensured by the fact that the sleeve 2 of the chemical detonator 1 is closely encompassed by an aluminum sleeve 20, the ignition pill 5 is sealed in addition by a casting compound 21 and a predetermined flashover position 26 is provided for the priming wires 3, 4.