Purpose-built infrastructure for unparalleled solutions

Our one-of-a-kind, fully licensed, and insured facility empowers us to support you with any project involving explosives, EO, precursors, and dangerous goods products. From conducting independent testing, finding a solution to your disposal problem or to being your partner in groundbreaking research projects, we do stand as a beacon and it is guiding our clients to achieve their goals and aspirations through our unwavering commitment to excellence and safety.

  • Test 1(a) Gap Test

    Test 1(b) Koenen Test

    Test 1(c) Time Pressure Test

    Test 1(d) Internal Ignition Test*

    Test 2(a) Gap Test

    Test 2(b) Koenen Test

    Test 2(c) Time Pressure Test

    Test 3(a) BAM Impact Test

    Test 3(b) BAM Friction Test

    Test 3(c)(i) Thermal Stability Test

    Test 3(d) Small Scale Burn Test

    Test 4(a) Thermal Stability*

    Test 4(b)(ii) 12m Drop test

    Test 5(a) Cap Sensitivity

    Test 5(b)(iii) DDT Test*

    Test 5(c) External Fire Test*

    Test 6(a) Single Package Test

    Test 6(b) Stack Test

    Test 6(c) External Fire Test

    Test 6(d) Unconfined Package Test

    AOP-4382: Slow Cook Off Test

    AOP-4496: Fragment Impact Test*

    AOP-4241: Bullet Impact Test*

    AOP-4396: Sympathetic Reaction Test*

    AOP-4526: Shape Charge – Jet Impact Test*

    Test 8(a) Thermal Stability Test

    Test 8(b) Gap Test

    Test 8(c) Koenen Test

    Test 8(d)(ii) Modified Vented Pipe Test

    Test 8(e) Minimum Burning Pressure Test*

    Test O.2 Test for Oxidising Liquids

    Test S.1 Fertiliser Trough Test

    Velocity of Detonation Test

    EO -Lot Testing / Re-Lifing

    HE Cast Melt Plant

    ANE Sample Preparation (50+ kg/day)

    Research Blasting/Functioning Projects

    Treatment of Redundant/Inoperable Gas Cylinders (C.A.S.T system)

    EO and DG Disposal Projects

    Always more coming, let us know what you need

    * Under development

  • The facility is the only SafeWork NSW and EPA-licensed facility of its type in Australia, consistently providing compliant results with UN/STANAG testing.

    All staff are security Cleared and all Shotfirers / Explosives users have special purpose category.

  • Our location is one of our greatest security controls. Remotely located with all aspects of our operation managed under Security and Environmental management plans that are provided to regulators and emergency services.

Rurex has privately built its capabilities into a fully functioning technology centre for Testing & Evaluation (T&E), supporting civil and Defence manufacturers and solving some of the biggest dangerous goods disposal problems.

Our experienced, skilled  extended staff, including notable professionals, all with over 20+ years of explosives experience and all have a strong belief in the Rurex vision. Their expertise spans from close-proximity / small-scale blasting to manufacturing and innovation management, to weapons effects.

Rurex’s BETEC facility is the only SafeWork NSW and EPA-licensed facility of its type in Australia, With multiple firing ranges allowing for multiple applications and continuity, a specialised bunker with live video and a selection of coms for remote equipment & data management.

Roving stand alone camera modules, protective structures for equipment and DAQ systems, fixed testing areas, and adaptable range locations.

Our ever growing list of Dataloggers, sensors, lifting, loading, earthmoving equipment means less that you need to bring and we are experienced at using it so further guaranteeing you get your data – When You’ve Only Got One Shot at it.

Our facility encompasses several key features that are essential for our unique area of expertise:

Experience: Over 150 combined years of explosives experience across many fields

Skilled staff: Highly experienced professionals committed to our vision

Compliance: Consistent adherence to regulatory requirements

Safety: A primary focus on creating a safe environment

Ingenuity: Innovative approaches to complex challenges

Precision: Meticulous attention to detail in all operations

Location: Strategically positioned to serve both civil and defense manufacturers

Commitment to results: A long-term plan dedicated to achieving excellence