The Rocket Factory in Liuyang

[displayfireworks1]

I saw this video on the Epic Fireworks UK page.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHJcMmSWk2Y

[CafreakinBOOM]

Why do they put them in the wire mesh cages???

[displayfireworks1]

Perhaps someone from the United Kingdom can explain it more than I can. I heard that once a fireworks product reaches a certain gram content is must be shipped in these container to enter the United Kingdom. This is why the UK has those powerful sounding rockets. But not every dealer is certified to sell these powerful rockets. I know Epic Fireworks is, and I am sure there are others. When Kellner Fireworks in Pennsylvania has those BOSS fireworks this is how there are packaged.

[PyroJoeNEPA]

Also note--I saw that many of these cartons are labeled 1.3g rockets.

[EpicFireworks]

Hi Guys and Gals,
Thank you for the comments.
A little more information here about the rocket factory trip - http://epicfireworks.com/blog/2013/05/wyn-back-from-china-testing-trip/

All of our rockets that we import from China are labelled as 1.3g. That is because we have storage and transport for 1.3g. Most other firework suppliers struggle with the transport and the storage of 1.3g items, so they can only store and transport 1.4g.

With regards to the metal mesh cages, here's a little more information:

In the UK most fireworks are 1.4g and the 'flash powder' is limited to 5%. If you want a more powerful firework (over 5%) and still want to store and transport it as 1.4g then you have to pass a 'Bonfire Test'. It's correct term is UN6C test and it's not cheap.

The UN Series 6 (bonfire) test is one of a series conducted to establish the 'hazard type' (by hazard type we mean 1.4g, 1.3g etc.) of an explosive article of substance for the purposes of classification and authorisation. As long as it passes the test and HSE (Health and Safety Executive) approve the testing. Then it will into the 1.4g category.

Here's an example of a UN6c Test taking place in China below. The cameras must be a certain distance from the bonfire test. The video(s) are also filmed from different angles and then submitted to HSE. The HSE will then check the video carefully, and measure how far the stars go amongst a load of other things....Once they're happy - it becomes 1.4g :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yljKvznm9-4&feature=youtu.be

Further info here - http://www.firework-review.org.uk/rockets/
I hope this helps :)
Paul - Epic Fireworks

[EpicFireworks]

Apologies, I tried to embed the video of the UN6c test but failed miserably.....EPIC FAIL

[EpicFireworks]

Here's the latets blog post about the china trip - http://epicfireworks.com/blog/2013/05/wyn-testing-the-cakes-in-china/
Cheers
Paul

[PyroJoeNEPA]

That was an excellent explanation & clarification on the "mysterious wire mesh cages". Thanks for posting it. And I enjoyed watching all the videos of the China trip--especially the "going out for dinner" one. I could feel the heat on those big wok's as they were cooking!!===Hmmm--would that make it a "FireWok"? LOL!

[EpicFireworks]

No problem, you're welcome :)

[displayfireworks1]

This may be an alternative way to package the 1.3 rockets.
http://www.pyrobin.com/files/p1040468.jpg

[EpicFireworks]

Hi Dave,
Good find.
Yes, the above picture is a slightly cheaper way of meshing the large rockets. The rocket head itself is meshed and then tested as above.
Cheers
Paul

[Firework Crazy]

I could feel the heat on those big wok's as they were cooking!!===Hmmm--would that make it a "FireWok"? LOL!
This cracked me up, hilarious.