Experimental motors

2026 to 2027

Experimental motors

Three motors, static-fired, a 1010 stand, propellant, and PPE. Electronics for the stand are being bought by a member. Shipping and HAZMAT are not in these figures. Motor 3 is an estimate until the case is locked.

Program

Motor 1 — COTS H-class$50.28
Motor 2 — 54mm Aerotech$379.96
Motor 3 — machined case Estimate$470.00
Test stand$441.30
Propellant chemicals, ~6 kg$785.21
Safety PPE$414.03
Program total$2,540.78

Motor 1 — COTS H-class

ItemEachQtyTotal
Aerotech H195NT-14A, 29mm$50.281$50.28
Subtotal$50.28

Motor 2 — 54mm Aerotech

ItemEachQtyTotal
54mm casing$257.991$257.99
54mm plugged threaded forward closure$71.991$71.99
54mm casting tubes$7.991$7.99
54/1706 experimental motor kit$41.991$41.99
Subtotal$379.96

Motor 3 — machined case

Estimate. Exact design is not locked.

ItemEachQtyTotal
Raw aluminum stock$130.001$130.00
Raw graphite stock$100.001$100.00
RTV silicone$40.001$40.00
Phenolic liner$100.001$100.00
O-rings, bolts, hardware$100.001$100.00
Estimate$470.00

Test stand

ItemEachQtyTotal
1010 aluminum extrusion, 10 ft$45.352$90.70
1010 aluminum triple rail$17.731$17.73
1×1 corner brackets$20.882$41.76
Carrier rails / sleeve bearings$68.822$137.64
0–200 kg load cell$50.001$50.00
0–30 kg load cell$50.001$50.00
Square mounting plate$14.871$14.87
Aluminum motor platform$10.971$10.97
45° 1010 diagonal brace$27.631$27.63
Subtotal$441.30

Propellant chemicals, ~6 kg

ItemEachQtyTotal
HTPB binder, 1 gal$129.991$129.99
MDI curing agent, 8 fl oz$13.751$13.75
IDP plasticizer, ½ gal$49.991$49.99
Castor oil, 16 fl oz$28.431$28.43
PDMS, 4 oz$13.951$13.95
Triton X-100, 500 ml$25.991$25.99
30 µm aluminum powder, 2 lb$25.001$25.00
200 µm ammonium perchlorate, 10 lb$359.991$359.99
PTFE mold release$9.991$9.99
Vacuum pump$128.131$128.13
Subtotal$785.21

Safety PPE

ItemEachQtyTotal
Safety goggles, 6 pack$22.951$22.95
OV/P100 respirator$36.356$218.10
Flame-resistant lab coat$50.003$150.00
Anti-static wrist strap$5.991$5.99
Chemical-resistant nitrile gloves$16.991$16.99
Subtotal$414.03

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