Four fields of expertise: ammunition lines, priming and pyrotechnic lines, detonator lines, engineering. Lachaussée itself does not manufacture or sell ammunition, primers, detonators, pyrotechnic compositions. But we make the machines for you to produce them. Quality machinery for the industrial production of METALLIC AND PYROTECHNIC ELEMENTS We have the know-how you need. Four Fields of Expertise Ammunition lines Priming and pyrotechnic lines Detonator lines Engineering We ourselves do not manufacture or sell ammunition, primers, detonators, pyrotechnic compositions. But we make the machines for you to produce them. EXPERTISE Ammunition Lines Machinery for the production of cups, cases, bullets and projectiles, cartridges. 9mm, 7.62mm, 5.56mm, .22, .50, medium caliber, ... Priming and Pyrotechnic Lines Complete set of machinery for the manufacture of primers. Equipment for the manufacture of pyrotechnic compositions: primary explosive, incendiary, tracer compositions, ... Detonator Lines Machinery for the production of military and civil detonators: detonator shells, delays, electric fuzes, loading and assembly, quality inspection, ... Engineering In search of adaptation and improvement, our engineering department measures and analyzes many parameters when designing the machines. There is no challenge they wouldn't accept to fit your needs. SERVICES Technology Transfer Chemical processes Material specification Element drawings Gauges Quality control procedures Facility Layout Machine implantation Energies (water, air, electricity) Reinforced foundations Production and safety flows Monitoring Worldwide Support On-site assistance : Installation of the machines Commissioning Fine adjustments until quality production Training of your technicians Ad hoc interventions for repairs or subsequent adaptations Long-term assistance : Technical documentation After sales service Maintenance plans And More... We also honor smaller orders of individual machines or single tools, anything you need to improve or complete your existing line. On demand, we can adapt our p resses for the production of your own metallic parts, even if they are not ammunition or detonators. 100+ Countries Served 2000+ Machines in Service 200+ Qualified Workers ABOUT Precision machine designer and builder, Lachaussée innovates in fine mechanics and pyrotechnics since 1830. Lachaussée headquarters are based in Milmort (Herstal, Belgium), a historical origin of the global development of metallurgy and steelmaking. For centuries, our region has been developing cutting-edge mechanics and state-of-the-art ballistics. Our skills are based on the long industrial tradition in the region and probably the most qualified people in the field. Since its creation in 1830, you can imagine that Lachaussée had the great fortune of working on countless truly challenging projects while networking with many influential manufacturers along the way. This company is really one of those who paved the world history of ammunition, extending its skills and know-how for nearly two centuries. Our strength also lies in the transfer of know-how. Lachaussée can design with you a turnkey plant, even if you do not have the necessary knowledge. And we train your technicians to make your project a success. Lachaussée provides enriched learning sessions, on site, that have helped countless workers get ahead. We’re committed to teaching your staff to install, adjust, operate and maintain your machines as we would ourselves, with great care. 99% of our production and expertise is exported all around the world, in full compliance and transparency with Belgian export legislation. Lachaussée is a certified ISO 9001 company, and a member of AFEMS and CIP .
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