What We Do

Since 1961, Stresau Laboratory has been committed to solving both fundamental and critical questions of performance and safety in energetic systems and materials. Serving a wide variety of global industries, Stresau delivers superior customer service and competitive pricing while putting safety, quality and production first. Whether manufacturing energetic systems in prototype or full-scale production quantities, Stresau is proud to have both major prime contractors and the U.S. Department of Defense as repeat customers year after year.

Specializing in Primary and Secondary Explosives

Since 1961, Stresau Laboratory has been committed to solving both fundamental and critical questions of performance and safety in energetic systems and materials. Serving a wide variety of global industries, Stresau delivers superior customer service and competitive pricing while putting safety, quality and production first. Whether manufacturing energetic systems in prototype or full-scale production quantities, Stresau is proud to have both major prime contractors and the U.S. Department of Defense as repeat customers year after year.

Research and Development

At the core of Stresau Laboratory is research and development. We strive to answer your questions on material hazard for explosives, flammables, oxidizers and corrosives. We provide fast and reliable expertise for both subcontractor support and end-user support.

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Manufacturing

Stresau Laboratory manufactures primers, blasting caps, detonators, leads, gas generators and actuators with exceptional quality and attention to detail. Squibs, impulse cartridges, cutters, microbridge wire welding and fine laser/tig welding are also done right here on-site. Commercial manufacturing applications include life-saving devices, high voltage transmission lines and aircraft actuators. Defense industry applications include medium and large caliber, missile and undersea systems.

UN/DOT Testing

Stresau Laboratory’s Hazardous Materials Testing serves manufacturers, packagers, shippers and analytical laboratories with the functional testing for reliable hazard classification and characterization of dangerous goods. Stresau, testing, including US DOT, IATA and UN protocols, assures safe handling, transportation and storage of materials

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Explosive Materials

Stresau Laboratory manufactures primary, secondary, and pyrotechnic explosives - one of the few laboratories in the industry that handles such sensitive components. In addition, Stresau tests energetic components and materials, primers, blasting caps, detonators, leads, gas generators and actuators.

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