Cylinder-shaped automatic bore cleaner is inserted into the barrel.
Dozens of scrubbers begin cleaning between the rifling.
This tool is used to remove built-up carbon and other foreign materials after live fire exercise.
These toothbrush-like scrubbers can get the job in 15 minutes.
It is said to be 170 times more effective than manual method.
We've continuously invested in this system's development.
There has been many trial and error, but we finally have a complete, reliable product.
We began development in 1998 and went through countless prototypes.
It took countless hours of hard work and financial investment to arrive at this point.
There are currently 6 types of automatic bore cleaners for various tank and naval guns.
This particular system is for 155mm barrel of K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer.
These are for 127mm and 76mm naval guns.
Weight varies from 4.5 kg to 13.5 kg.
It's easily portable for use in the field.
105mm variant will be used on K1 main battle tank and K105A1 wheeled howitzer.
120mm variant will be used on K1A1 and K2 Black Panther main battle tanks.
It can also be used on T-80U's 125mm gun.
Barrel doesn't need to be disassembled from the vehicle; it just needs to be elevated to a certain degree so the automatic bore cleaner can be inserted.
Clean barrel means higher accuracy. This tool allows maintenance even in any weather condition.
It also allows cleaning of naval guns while the ship is underway.
Many foreign countries are showing interests in this system.
Direct inquiries have been made from USA, Israel, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Europe.
It took 20 years of arduous development, but they now have a reliable system.
Our end goal is the American market. The main challenge comes from US government policy regarding import.
Once that's ironed out, we will do our best to successfully export this system to the US.
Automation and efficient use of manpower are the crux of 4th industrial revolution.
As a pioneer of this particular type of system, the manufacturer is expected to do well in the export market.