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Aerotech RMS™ Delay Drilling Tool

RMS Delay Drilling Tool

This special tool, allows you to modify the time delay of all Aerotech reloadable rocket motors.

P/N: 60220
Price: $21.39
RMS Delay Adjustment Tool

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How to Use The RMS™ Delay Drilling Tool

What is the Aerotech RMS Delay Adjustment tool used for?
The Aerotech RMS Delay Drilling Tool is used to shorten the delay time of the RMS and RMS+ delays used in the Aerotech reloadable motors. In this way, you can achieve parachute deployment at the perfect time during the flight. Basically, it is used to drill a hole to a pre-determined depth into the delay element (called the delay grain). The deeper the hole, the shorter the ejection delay.

With this tool, you shorten the delay time to get it to the best one for your rocket. The tool works with all sizes of Aerotech motors, because the diameter of the delay grain is similar in all of them. Therefore, it works for 38mm, 29mm and 24mm motors! It will even work in the Aerotech single-use "Loadable" motors if they have not yet been assembled.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Can I use this Delay Adjustment Tool with Cesaroni delays?

A. No. The tool does not fit the Cesaroni motors. There is a special delay tool, call the PRO-DAT for the Cesaroni motors.

Q. How do you select the best delay time?

A. If you want to see how it is accomplished, watch our free YouTube video that walks you step-by-step through the process. It requires the RockSim software, but you can use the 30-day free trial version of RockSim.

How to Select Model Rocket Motors Using RockSim - YouTube Video
 Pick your own motors - Part 1

How To Select A Rouse-Tech (Aerotech Compatible)
Reloadable Motor Casing

Step 1: Pick the diameter of the engine. Clicking on the diameter will take you to more information about each diameter motor so you can select the correct casing.

Step 2: Pick the Aerotech Propellant kit that you want to fly in your rocket. To be honest, this is the most time-consuming step. Contact us if you need help. We'll direct you to the RockSim software that we use to help pick the right rocket engines for your vehicle. Technical Publication #28 gives you a step-by-step procedure for picking the motors that might work in your rocket.

Step 3: Match the propellant kit that you just selected in step 2 to the appropriate Rouse-Tech Monster Motor Case.

 Rouse-Tech Monster Motors

These are the cases that use the Aerotech RMS propellant packs. The aluminum reloadable casing is also called the "reload hardware." Why not let Apogee Components be your hardware store?

Related Items and Optional Accessories That Go Great With These Items:

AeroTech RMS Reload Adapter System

The Aerotech reload adapter system saves you money by reducing the number of reload cases that you need to buy to fly a variety of rocket engines. The spacers allow you to put shorter propellant sticks into the longer cases. So instead of buying six different motor cases, you can reduce that number to two with this accessory.

 Aerotech reload spacer system

Motor Mount Adapters

These adapters allow you to put a smaller diameter motor into a rocket that has a motor mount tube up to two sizes larger. This is a great way to save money by putting a smaller motor in a big rocket.

 Motor Adapter
High Power Nose Cones

These are high power nose cones that fit both the LOC kraft-paper tubes, as well as the Blue Tubes. The tubes are made out of Polypropylene plastic or fiberglass, which makes them very durable so they'll take the abuse of any high power motor you care to put behind them.

 High Power Nose Cones
Large Diameter Paper Airframe Tubes

These tubes from LOC Precision are perfect if you are just getting started in high power rocketry and are on a budget. Made from paper, they are easy to cut, sand, glue, and paint. They will allow you to experiment with your own designs and construction techniques without putting you in debt.

 LOC paper tubes

Blue Tubes

While they cost a bit more than the paper tubes, Blue Tube is durable alternative to those phenolic and carbon-fiber tubes. Used by the military in tank ammunition, this material is abrasive resistant and will not crack. They are great for high power rockets where you need super durability.

 Blue Tubes

Fiberglass Body Tubes

Quite a bit stronger than paper or the Blue Tube. And it is also the easiest to finish and paint because it has such a hard and smooth surface.

 Fiberglass tubes
Aero Pack Engine Retainers

Want to hold in your rocket engines securely without using tape or other unsightly methods? Then they Aero Pack retention system may be what you're looking for. There is a retainer available for all the common high power tube sizes that we carry (LOC, Blue Tube, and Fiberglass), as well as for the mid and high-power rocket kits on this web site.

 Engine Retainers
Aero Pack Tailcone Engine Retainers

Want to hold in your rocket engines securely and reduce drag at the same time? Then the Aero Pack Tailcone retention system is you're looking for. They currently come in sizes for 38mm and 54mm engines fitting body tubes with approximately 3" and 3.9" I.D.

 Tailcone Engine Retainers

Actual Customer Comment:
"I received everything I ordered.  Everything was in good condition.  Thanks for the Technical Publications CD.  The articles will be very helpful.  This was my third order.  My first order was RockSim and Spash many months ago.  The quality of the service and product are excellent.  Apogee Components makes exceptional educational publications and software for rocketry.  The quality of the service and product are excellent." -- Mark Holthaus
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