- Energetics Processing
Engineered Systems for Sensitive and High-Hazard Processes
Franklin Engineering Group provides comprehensive engineering support for the processing of energetic materials. From blending and granulation to drying, filling, and cutting, we design safe, efficient systems tailored to the unique demands of explosives, propellants, and reactive chemical compounds.
Our experience spans every stage of the process lifecycle. We integrate equipment, controls, and facility infrastructure to support both pilot-scale and full production operations, all while minimizing operator exposure and ensuring process stability.
- Energetics Processing
Our Capabilities
We engineer and support a wide range of energetics processing operations, including:
Mixing and Blending – Design of batch and continuous systems for powders, pastes, slurries, and composite materials
Granulation and Drying – Systems for controlled particle sizing and moisture reduction
Filtration and Slurry Handling – Safe transfer, containment, and separation of sensitive liquids and semi-solids
Net-Shape Pressing and Extrusion – Equipment for forming energetic materials into precise shapes and configurations
Cast-Cure Filling – Design of filling and curing systems for castable explosives and propellants
High-Speed and Abrasive Cutting – Integration of mechanical, abrasive jet, and water-based systems for safe material separation
Gravimetric and Volumetric Filling – Accurate metering of solids, gels, and liquids into cartridges, housings, or containment devices
Pick-and-Place Automation – Robotic and mechanical handling of sensitive components in controlled environments
Washout and Cleaning Systems – High-pressure water or chemical washout systems for tooling and process equipment
Thermal Treatment and Waste Processing – Incineration and solvent recovery systems designed for energetic or toxic residues
Integrated Process Safety
We incorporate best practices in Process Safety Management (PSM), explosion prevention, and material compatibility throughout system design. Our engineers work closely with clients to assess hazards and develop systems that address:
- Containment and isolation
- Venting and emergency relief
- Interlocks and control logic
- Remote operation and maintenance access
- Waste handling, neutralization, and recovery
Industries Served
Franklin Engineering Group supports government and commercial clients involved in:
- Energetics and explosives manufacturing
- Demilitarization and render-safe operations
- Propellant production and processing
- Specialty chemical and hazardous material handling
- Defense and aerospace munitions programs
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Why Franklin Engineering?
Energetics processing demands more than conventional engineering—it requires a partner with technical knowledge, practical experience, and a commitment to safety at every level. At Franklin Engineering Group, we bring all of that and more.
Our team has decades of hands-on experience designing systems for sensitive materials, and we understand the operational and regulatory requirements that come with them. With in-house expertise spanning chemical, mechanical, controls, and environmental disciplines, we deliver fully integrated solutions that reduce risk, increase uptime, and enhance safety.
Whether you’re upgrading an existing line or standing up a new facility, Franklin Engineering Group is a proven partner from concept design through commissioning—delivering systems built to meet demanding requirements.
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Let’s work together for your next engineering or environmental project.
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381 Riverside, Drive Suite 200, Franklin, TN 37064
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ksmith@franklinengineering.com
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(615) 591-0058
