Big Bore Cleaning Systems
155mm Big Bore Cleaning Kit
Large Calibre Gun & Barrel Cleaning Systems
Depot Bore Cleaning System
The vast range of cleaning brushes and shafts, with the rugged design makes the BCS Depot System first choice for any maintenance yard / depot situations. Use to Heavy workload, will work all day. Will clean and polish your smooth bores like new.
Easily configured to clean all smooth bores, including artillery and mortar tubes etc. Clean 50 tank bores with one silicon 120 grit brush, Cost effective System.
Cleaning Systems Approved By US Army
These types of bore cleaning systems have been tested and approved for use in the Abrams M256 Smooth Bore.
Electrically Powered Bore Cleaning Systems, utilizing silicon carbide brushes 120 Grit or 180 Grit. Driven by a flexible shaft using No Liquids or Chemical Solvents, and in conjunction with a bore vacuuming attachment. Have been tested and passed for use in the following situations:- Recommended Approval for use at Depots, Proving Grounds, Direct Support, Field Use, M256 Smooth Bore Cannons and in association with the M256 Profile verification program.
Cleaning Depleted Uranium (DU) Bores?
BCS Can provide a bore vacuuming attachment to protects the operator from contaminated particles that can damage the lungs and kidneys and can cause respiratory illness. (Tested and Approved by the Army Research Lab, Aberdeen Proving Ground).
DU used in US munitions has 60% of the radioactivity of natural uranium. The BCS Main Battle System, has an option to be fitted with the BCS bore vacuuming dust removal system and is ideally suited for any barrels that contain contaminated DU waste particles. Be Safe, Do Not Risk Illness.
Official Testing Results
 | Army Research Lab | Testing Results Click Here. |
 | Abrams Approval Document | Please Email BCS For Details. |
| Item | Cleaning Barrels or Bores | Description | Free Bore Quote | Email BCS | |
| Information | Smooth Bores | Depot System |  |  |  |
Suitable For Any Smooth Bore Main Battle Tank / Artillery Bores & Tubes
Cleaning Systems Available
| Name | Type Of Barrel / Bore | Standard Calibers | Optional Calibers Small | Optional Calibers Large |
| Depot System: | Smooth Bores / Artillery Tubes | 40 to 140 mm | 5.56 to 15.2 mm | Up to 240 mm |
Power Supply
BCS can supply any power electrical supply to any of our bore cleaning systems.
| Plug Type | Picture | Electric Power Volt | Country Examples |
| US Plug |  | 100v-240v | China Taiwan Japan US Canada Mexico Thailand |
| AU Plug |  | 220v-240v | Australia New Zeeland Argentina |
| EU Plug |  | 220v-240v | European Union Korea Russia Federation |
| UK Plug |  | 220v-240v | Hong Kong UK Pakistan Singapore Malaysia Vietnam Indonesia Maldives Qatar |
See pdf for full details
Machine
BCS Depot System x1
Wooden Storage Case x1
Flex Shaft
MFS 535 Shaft 35ft x1
Shaft Repair Kit x1
Brushes
CSB 120S Cleaning Brush x1
BB 120B Breach Brush x1
PB 120P Polishing Brush x1
SMB 120 Patching Out x1
Complete Repair Kit (*Options Package)
Circuit Board.
Speed Controller.
Air Switch.
GFI Power Plug.
Footpedal, Forward / Neutral / Reverse Switch.
Vbelt, Pulleys.
- BCS Depot System will clean from 20 mm up to 240 mm.
- The Hepa Vacuum (DU) hazardous dust removal system.
- Hi resolution barrel illumination LED light, monitor the barrel during the cleaning process.
Bore Cleaning FAQs
Technology has moved forward, there are more Eco Friendly and Greener Technologies available.
BCS are the Leading Barrel & Bore Cleaning Company in this new advanced technology.
Etching is the method where you use chemicals or copper removers and this solution physically dissolves the copper from the barrel. In all my years in working with weapons and chemicals, I have yet to see a SAFE or BIO-FRIENDLY chemical or copper solution that will actually remove any copper fouling from a barrel or bore as advertised. (Without The Use of a Brush!)
2. Mechanical
Mechanical Is the process of removing a substance by a mechanical method, in this situation I am referring to a brushing action. Where you use a brush to remove the copper or firing residue by the repeated motion of the brush going up and down the barrel in a spinning action. The wear of the brush removes the layer of copper on the actual barrel or bore surface.
Bio-friendly or Natural chemical solvents will not remove this carbon or copper fouling so easy. It will take your time and your effort
If you are using a carbon rod and traditional methods, this is back breaking work.
For all small arms cleaning we have a special System to clean all calibers from 5.56 mm to 15.2 mm.
1. Hydrocyanic Acid, Sodium Salt CAS # 143-33-9
2. m-Nitrobenzene Sulfonic acid, Sodium Salt CAS #127-68-4
Please Ask To See Test PDF Results
Extra Costs
Spare parts are dearer
Maintenance costs are expensive
Electronics are sensitive items, so repair costs dearer and more frequent
Remember, Demonstration's on the parade ground, are not the same as being in the field.
Bulk purchase of chemicals
Additional storage room required
Storage compatibility issues, hazardous or not
Chemical systems are an expensive initial purchase
Additional disposal cost for used chemicals and oils
Chemicals requires transportation to be moved around
Chemical or spills potential bio hazard, more costs and manpower to clean up
Set up times are longer
Must be handled with care
No system is fully automatic
Electronics require careful handling
They all requires supervision when working
Multiply systems are required for various calibres
Initial purchase cost of BCS Barrel and Bore System, are more cost effective, compared to traditional automated chemical bore cleaning machines.
In my opinion copper cleaning chemicals do not work as advertised, just more costs, repeat chemical sales
DU Bore Cleaning
Depleted Uranium Thousands Of Us Troops Evacuated From Iraq For Unexplained Medical Reasons, Known Illnesses Inflicted By Internalisation Of Depleted Uranium Particles
On July 31, the Army Surgeon General announced an investigation into the deaths of two soldiers, Michael Tosta and Josh Neusche, and the hospitalisation of another 100, diagnosed with severe pneumonia. It has been established that inhaling large concentrations of DU-contaminated particles damages the lungs and kidneys and can cause respiratory illness.
