Description
| Manufacturer | Sage Control Ordnance, Inc. |
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| Platform Compatibility | 40x46mm NATO Tactical Launchers |
| Projectile Compatibility | Sage KO41 Less-Lethal Batons |
| Requirement | One (1) KO41/R O-Ring Required Per Baton |
| Primary Function | Gas Obturation, Velocity Consistency, Casing Retention |
| Compliance Category | Regulated Reloading Components (Agency Purchase Only) |
Critical Gas Obturation for 40mm Platforms
In less-lethal deployments, velocity consistency is paramount. A projectile traveling too fast risks unintended lethal trauma, while a projectile traveling too slow can result in skipped rounds or missed target zones. The Sage Control Ordnance KO41/R O-Ring is the exact consumable component that guarantees this consistency. By acting as a dynamic gas seal (obturation ring), it prevents the expanding gases of the smokeless propelling charge from bypassing the baton inside the bore. When training divisions rebuild spent 40mm casings, replacing worn or heat-degraded O-Rings ensures the rebuilt KO41 baton maintains the exact ballistic profile and point-of-aim reliability of factory duty ammunition.
Advanced Component Architecture & Reliability
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Single O-Ring Requirement: Unlike the 37mm system which requires dual rotating bands, the 40mm KO41 architecture is optimized to require exactly one (1) high-density KO41/R O-Ring per baton, simplifying the reloading process for agency armorers.
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Friction Seating & Retention: Beyond sealing gases during firing, the O-Ring provides the necessary friction to securely seat the baton inside the reusable casing. This prevents the heavy kinetic payload from unseating or rattling loose during dynamic movement in patrol vehicles or tactical plate carriers.
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Thermal & Friction Durability: Manufactured from high-grade, heat-resistant elastomers designed to withstand the intense thermal flash of the KO41PC smokeless propelling charges without melting or leaving heavy rubber fouling inside the launcher’s barrel.
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