Inert Clothespin Pull Switch

This simulated mail threat is an X-ray correct package bomb with an improvised pull switch. It contains all the necessary P.I.E.S. (Power source, Initiator, Explosive, and Switch) components of an IED.

The PVC pipe bomb simulant is engineered to have the same density and effective atomic number (Zeff) as the real explosive threat. To assist in classroom training, a picture of the internal components is displayed on the outer packaging with each of the P.I.E.S. components identified. This helps build image association without compromising the training aid.