Information on High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Mortars

HDPE Mortars are widely used in the pyrotechnic display industry. This page references several of the important articles that have been written about HDPE mortars.
HDPE MORTARS FOR ELECTRICALLY FIRED DISPLAYS
An article by Ken Kosanke originally published in PGII Bulletin #54. Reproduced here with permission of the author.

DESTRUCTIVE TESTING AND FIELD EXPERIENCE WITH HDPE MORTARS
An article by Ken Kosanke originally published in American Fireworks News #72. Reproduced here with permission of the author.

DESTRUCTIVE TESTING TRIALS HDPE MORTARS
A report by Primo Fireworks Mfg. on their tests of HDPE mortars

FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT HDPE MORTARS
An article by Ken Kosanke originally published in Fireworks Business #60. Reproduced here with permission of the author.

This page last updated March 27, 1997