hergex® 1000 & hergex® 2000
Explosives Detection Kits
Wescom Defence, in collaboration with Herges Detection, introduces the hergex® 1000 and hergex® 2000, a cutting-edge solution for explosives detection. Designed to identify high-energy substances quickly and reliably, these kits offer unprecedented safety and security in various operational scenarios.
TEST CAPABILITIES
+ Peroxides: TATP (Triacetone triperoxide), HMTD (Hexamethylenetriperoxide diamine)
+ Oxyhalogen Anions: KClO₃ (Potassium chlorate)
+ Inorganic Nitrates: AN (Ammonium nitrate, NH₄NO₃), UN (Urea nitrate)
+ Nitroaromatics: TNT (2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene), DNT (2,4-Dinitrotoluene), Tetryl (Trinitrophenylmethylnitramin), HNS (Hexanitrostilbene)
+ Organic Nitrates: NG (Nitroglycerine), EGDN (Ethylene glycol dinitrate), PETN (Pentaerythritol tetranitrate), ETN (Erythritol tetranitrate)
+ Nitramine: RDX (Hexogen), HMX (Oktogen)
SIMPLE, FAST, RELIABLE
No power, electronics, or warm-up time required. Results in seconds.
LIGHTWEIGHT & PORTABLE
Convenient for use with drones and robots; fits in a jacket pocket.
IMMEDIATE SAFETY ASSURANCE
Provides on-site emergency services with instant results to ensure safety.
BENEFITS
+ Rapid Results
Delivers accurate detection in under 15 seconds.
+ Ease of Use
No specialised training needed; intuitive design with visual indicators.
+ Safety First
Minimises risk to operators; designed for handling without direct contact with dangerous substances.
+ Reliable and Durable
Non-toxic sticks and robust design ensure safe disposal and long product life.
SPECIFICATIONS
NON-CONTACT DETECTION
Particularly effective for peroxide-based explosives like TATP without physical contact.
VERSATILE APPLICATION
Ideal for police operations, illegal lab investigations, bomb disposal, military missions, and more.
Size Compact design suitable for pocket carry
Weight Lightweight, easy to transport
Test Results Instant colour change within 5 seconds
Storage Conditions Store between 0°C to 60°C; Use between 4°C to 30°C
Shelf Life Minimum 24 months
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