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Explosives Engineers
Guide
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DISCLAIMER
The information and suggestions contained in this document concern explosive
products that should only be dealt with by persons having the appropriate technical
skills training and licence The results obtained from the use of such products dependto a large degree on the conditions under which the products are stored transported
and used
While Dyno Nobel makes every effort to ensure the details contained in the document
are as accurate as possible the conditions under which the products are used are
not within its control Each user is responsible for being aware of the details in the
document and the product applications in the specific context of the intended use
If technical advice is required in the specific application of the products then you
should contact Dyno Nobel for assistance
To the full extent permitted by law Dyno Nobel makes no warranties in relation to the
products it sells and bears no risk responsibility or liability arising from the use of the
products and the information in this document by the buyer or user of the products
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VIC 3006
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Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific Pty Limited
You may only use this information
if you are a customer of Dyno Nobel
and you have been provided with
it directly by an authorisedrepresentative of Dyno Nobel
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Rapid Hazard Assessment
Take 5
bull Is the task new
bull Is anything different
bull Has anything changed since you last
performed this task
bull If so STOP THINK and apply the
Take 5 steps
1 Describe the task
What is the task you are about to do
2 List the Hazards
What are the main hazards involved in carrying
out the task
3 List the controls
What controls will you use to reduce
the risk
4 Assess the risk Use the Hazard Assessment Tool (HAT) to
determine the risk after controls are applied
5 Decide what is next
Apply the controls
Is it safe to proceed with the task
Are additional controls required
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Airblast Airborne shock wave resulting from
the detonation of explosives
Back break Rock broken beyond the limits
of the last row
Blast hole pressure The pressure which
the gasses of detonation exert on the blast
hole wall
Charge weight The amount of explosivecharge in kilograms
Column charge A continuous charge of
explosives in a blast hole
Critical diameter The minimum diameter for
propagation of a stable detonation
Cutoffs A portion of an explosivecolumn that has failed to detonate due to
rock movement
Decoupling The use of explosive products
having smaller volume than the volume of
the blast hole it occupies
Delay blasting The use of delay detonators
or connectors to separate charges by a
defined time
Density Mass per unit volume
Detonation pressure The pressure created in
the reaction zone of a detonating explosive
Explosive Any chemical or mixture
of chemicals that can react to produce
an explosion
Free face A rock surface that provides the
rock with room to expand when blasted
Flyrock Rock that is propelled through
air from a blast
Fragmentation Measure to describethe size of distribution of broken rock
after blasting
Ground vibration Ground movement caused
by the stress waves emanating from a blast
Initiation The act of detonating explosives
by any means
Line drilling A method of overbreak control
which uses a series of closely spaced holes
that are not charged
Loading density The weight of explosivesper metre of blast hole
Maximum Instantaneous Charge (MIC)
Mass of explosive detonating in some
defined time period usually 8 milliseconds
Overbreak Excessive breakage of rock
beyond the desired excavation limitParticle velocity The speed of movement in
a given direction of a rock or soil mass
Pre-split A controlled blast in which
decoupled charges are fired in holes on
the perimeter of the excavation prior to the
main firing
Relative Bulk Strength (RBS) The energy
yield per unit volume of an explosive
compared to ANFO
Relative Weight Strength (RWS) The
energy yield per unit mass of an explosive
compared to ANFO
Spacing The distance between blast holes
in the same row
Stemming Inert material used to confine the
gasses generated during detonation
Swell factor The ratio of the volume of
broken rock to the volume of in-situ rock
Velocity of detonation The velocity atwhich a detonation progresses through
an explosive
Glossary
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These rules provide a first estimate in the absence of any better data
Blast hole diameter in mm le 15 x Bench height (BH) in metres
Bench height (BH) in metres ge (Blast hole diameter (D) in mm)15
Burden (B) = (25 to 40) x (D)
Spacing (S) = 115 x B (This gives an equilateral pattern)
Subdrill = (3 to 15) x D
Charge length (C) ge 20 D
Stemming ge 20 x D or (07 ndash 12) x B
Burden stiffness ratio = BHB 2 to 35 good fragmentation
gt 35 very good fragmentation
Stemming material size = D10 to D20 (Angular material with minimum fines)
Presplit blasting
Spacing = Hole diameter x 12Burden = 05 x production blast burden (B)
Uncharged length at top = 10 x D
Powder factor = 05kg per square metre of face
Do not stem holes
Fire all holes on the same delay or in groups of ge 5 holes
Smooth Blasting
Spacing = 15 x Hole diameter (hard rock)
20 x Hole diameter (soft rock)
Burden = 125 x Spacing
Fire as many holes as possible on one delay
Stem holes
Powder factors
Rules of thumb
Typical powder factors
used in mass blasts
Rock type PF (kgm3)
Hard 07 ndash 08
Medium 04 ndash 05Soft 025 ndash 035
Very Soft 015 ndash 025
Typical powder factors
used in presplit and smooth blasting
Hole diameter PF (kgm2)
Hard 06 ndash 09
Medium 04 ndash 05Soft 02 ndash 03
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Calculating burdens
Crest Burden (CB) = Distance blast hole collar is from crest
Vertical Stemming Length (VSL) = ( measured stemming length x cos [HA] )
Toe Burden (TB) = Burden at floor level
= ( [tan (FA) x bench height] + CB ) ndash
( tan [HA] x bench height )
Angle faced holes
Vertical
StemmingLength (VSL)
Crest Burden (CB)
Hole Angle (HA)
Face Angle (FA)
Toe Burden (TB)
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Gassing density for TITANreg blends
Density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends in an explosive column at
different depths for different open cup densities
Depth (m) Open Cup Density (gcm3)
0 090 095 100 105 110 115 120 125
1 092 097 102 107 112 117 121 126
2 095 099 104 109 113 118 122 126
3 097 101 106 110 115 119 123 127
4 098 103 108 112 116 120 124 127
5 100 105 109 113 117 121 124 128
6 102 106 110 114 118 121 125 128
7 103 107 111 115 119 122 125 128
8 104 108 112 116 119 123 126 128
9 106 110 113 117 120 123 126 129
10 107 111 114 118 121 124 126 129
12 109 112 116 119 122 124 127 129
14 110 114 117 120 123 125 127 129
16 112 115 118 121 123 126 128 130
18 113 116 119 122 124 126 128 130
20 114 117 120 122 125 127 128 13024 116 119 121 124 125 127 129 130
28 118 120 123 124 126 128 129 130
32 119 122 123 125 127 128 129 131
36 120 122 124 126 127 129 130 131
40 121 123 125 126 128 129 130 131
45 122 124 126 127 128 129 130 131
50 123 125 126 127 128 129 130 131
55 124 125 127 128 129 130 130 131
60 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
65 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
70 126 127 128 129 129 130 131 131
75 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
80 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
Variation in the density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with depth for different open cup densities Densities in bold (highlighted) are atthe critical density of the explosive and these open cup densities should not be used for that depth of explosive column
USE OF TABLE 11 The left hand column in this table indicates the height of the product column under dry hole conditions In wet hole conditions the value
selected from the left hand column must be the sum of the product column plus the height of the water column in the hole If the height ofthe product and water column exceeds the depth of the hole then the value selected from the left hand column must be the hole depth
2 This table applies for TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with an emulsion content of 60 wt or greater For higher density TITAN 3000 andTITAN 5000 emulsion blends it may be used as a conservative guide
3 For the Titan 2050 blend due to the low emulsion content the minimum open cup density should be no lower than 120 gcm34 Emulsion explosive blends behave as liquids when subjected to the gravitational stress in a vertical blast hole and a pressure gradient in
the explosive will be established The higher the explosive column in the blast hole the higher the internal pressure at the bottom of thecolumn and the larger the quantity of gassing chemicals which need to be added to provide sensitization
5 The open cup density is a measure of the level of sensitization of the product The columns of the Table indicate the likely density profilewith depth to be found in the explosive column for a certain open cup density It is necessary to add sufficient quantities of gassingchemicals to ensure that the density of the explosive at the bottom of the blast hole is less than the critical density
6 To determine the required open cup density for an explosive column of 50m (say) find 50m in the Depth column Moving to the rightread off the density immediately before the bolded density data begins (here 126gcm3 in the 100 gcm3 open cup density column)This indicates that sufficient gassing chemicals should be added to the gassed explosive blend during delivery so that an open cup
density of 100gcm3
is achieved This level of gassing chemicals will ensure that the density at the bottom of the column will be belowthe critical density and the column will detonate upon initiation
7 To determine the approximate average in-hole density of the gassed product loaded locate the Open Cup Density column used and readoff the density value for half the depth of the blast hole For depths that are not listed use the nearest given value
8 The gassing reaction takes 30-40 minutes to achieve the desired open cup density at 20C It is necessary to allow at least this time toelapse between completion of loading and stemming the charged blast hole A longer period should be allowed at lower temperatures
9 The density values shown were calculated using a laboratory validated mathematical model
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This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Length
metres (m) 3280 feet (ft)
39370 inches (in)
inches (in) 25400 millimetres (mm)
kilometres (km) 0621 miles
Mass
kilogram (kg) 220 lb
metric tonne (t) 110 short tons
ounce
Avoirdupois (oz) 2835 grams (g)
ounce Troy (oz) 3110 grams (g)
grains 006 grams (g)
Energy
joule 024 calorie
074 ft-lb
calorie 309 ft-lb
kilowatt 134 horsepower
Volume
cubic centimetres 006 in3 (cm3 or cc)
cubic metres (m3) 131 yd3
cubic feet (ft3) 003 m3
US gallon 379 litres (l)
ounces (US fluid) 2957 cm3
Converts to Divided by This unit
This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Density
lbs ft3 1602 kg m3
gm cm3 6243 lbs ft3
Powder Factor
kg m3 169 lb yd3
Speed
m sec 328 ft sec
in sec 254 mm sec
km hour 062 miles hour
Pressure
psi 689 kPa
atmosphere (atm) 1470 psi
bar 1450 psi
bar 100 kPa
Temperature
fahrenheit -32 056 centigrade
centigrade + 1778 18 fahrenheit
Area
cm2 016 in2
m2 155000 in2
ft2 009 m2
Converts to Divided by This unit
Conversion table
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An airblast is an airborne shock wave that results from the detonation of explosives The
severity of an airblast is dependant on explosive charge distance and especially the
explosives confinement
Where
P = pressure (kPa)
K = state of confinement
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Unconfined 185
Fully confined 33
Expected damage
kPa
03 Windows rattle
07 1 of windows break
7 Most windows break plaster cracks
Sound level calculation
Minimum levels quoted AS 21872 ndash 1993
Human discomfort 120dB(lin)
Onset of structure damage 130dB(lin)
or historic buildings where no specific limit exists
Airblast
P = K -12R
Q033[ ]
Lp(dB) = 20 logP
20 x 10-9
[ ]
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When an explosive is detonated in a blast hole a pressure wave is generated in the
surrounding rock As this pressure wave moves from the blast hole it forms seismic waves by
displacing particles The particle movement is measured to determine the magnitude of the
blast vibration
Maximum particle vibration can be estimated using the following formula
Where
V = peak particle velocity (mms)
K = site and rock factor constant
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
B = constant related to the rock and site (usually -16)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Free face ndash hard or highly structured rock 500
Free face average rock 1140
Heavily confined 5000
Recommended maximum Peak Particle Velocities (AS 21872 ndash 1993)Housing and low rise residential buildings 10 mms
Commercial buildings not included below
Commercial and industrial buildings or structures 25 mms
of reinforced concrete or steel constructions
For high rise hospitals long floor spans dams 5 mms
or historic buildings where no specified limit exists
Expected damage
PPV (mms)
13 Lower limit for damage to plaster walls
19 Lower limit for dry wall structures
70 Minor damage
140 gt50 chance of minor damage to structures
190 50 chance of major damage
Ground vibration
V = K BR
Q05
[ ]
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Shoulder hole These refer to those holes immediately below the back
perimeter holes
Burncut The burncut consists of a group of blast holes arranged in a
regular pattern around one or more uncharged relief holes The
first firing blast hole breaks both into the void offered by the
uncharged relief holes and towards the free face provided by the
tunnel faceEaser Hole adjacent to cut area
Lifters The blast holes along the bottom of the developed round
Proper performance of the lifters are essential in achieving
good floor control
Perimeter blast holes Perimeter blast holes are those which form the boundary of
the tunnel Explosive loading densities in these blast holes are
generally lower than those in the remainder of the blast as their
prime requirement is to minimise back-breakage and provide a
good contour
Underground blast design
Lifter Holes
Shoulder Holes
Perimeter Holes
Knee Holes
Easer Holes
Burncut
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Design of cut
The following formulae are used for the geometric design of the cut area
For multiple reamer holes oslash = d n
Where d = diameter of empty reamer holes n = number of reamer holes
The cut
1st square a = 15oslash
W1 = a 2oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
a mm = 110 130 150 190 230
W1 mm = 150 180 210 270 320
2nd square B1 = W1
C-C = 15W1
W2 = 15W1 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W1 = 150 180 210 270 320
C-C = 225 270 310 400 480
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
3rd square B2 = W2
C-C = 15W2
W3 = 15W2 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
C-C = 480 570 660 840 1000
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180 1400
4th square B3 = W3
C-C = 15W3
W4 = 15W3 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180
C-C = 1000 1200 1400 1750
W3 mm = 1400 1700 1980 2400
Underground blast design
W1
a
W4
W3
C-C
B3
W3W2
C-C
W2
W2
W1
C-C
B1
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Design of lifter amp easer holes
When the cut holes have been calculated the rest of the development round may
be calculated
The round is divided into
bull lifter holes
bull side holes
bull back holes
bull easer holes with breakage upwards and horizontally
bull easer holes with breakage downwards
To calculate burdens (B) and charges for the different parts of the round the following graph
may be used as a basis
Underground blast design
12
11
1
09
0806 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
30 35 38 41 45 48 51
Charge concentration kgm
POWERMITEreg PRO in film cartridges Typical density = 120gcm3
Continuous lifter charge
ANFO pneumatically charged
B u r d e n
m
B l a s t h o l e
d i a m e t e r m m
P i p e c h a r g e
d i a m e t e r m m
B l a s t
h o l e
d i a m
e t e r m m
51
38 41 45 48 51
30
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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Packaged products
POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Packaged products
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Initiation systems ndash open-cut
Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
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For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
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Principal Place of Business
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DISCLAIMER
The information and suggestions contained in this document concern explosive
products that should only be dealt with by persons having the appropriate technical
skills training and licence The results obtained from the use of such products dependto a large degree on the conditions under which the products are stored transported
and used
While Dyno Nobel makes every effort to ensure the details contained in the document
are as accurate as possible the conditions under which the products are used are
not within its control Each user is responsible for being aware of the details in the
document and the product applications in the specific context of the intended use
If technical advice is required in the specific application of the products then you
should contact Dyno Nobel for assistance
To the full extent permitted by law Dyno Nobel makes no warranties in relation to the
products it sells and bears no risk responsibility or liability arising from the use of the
products and the information in this document by the buyer or user of the products
Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific Pty Limited (ACN 003 269 010) is a subsidiary of
Incitec Pivot Limited (ACN 004 080 264) Level 8 28 Freshwater Place Southbank
VIC 3006
reg DYNO GROUNDBREAKING PERFORMANCE TITAN POWERMITE DYNOSPLIT
FIRELINE SANFOLD Z-BAR NONEL RIGHT RINGPRIME PRIMACORD PRIMALINETROJAN POWERMITE PLUS POWERMITE THERMO amp SCORPION are registered
trademarks of the Dyno Nobel Incitec Pivot Limited Group
SMARTSHOT DIGISHOT and BLASTWEB are registered trademarks of DetNet
South Africa (Pty) Limited
trade BLAST HI-T STINGER EXPLODER STEMPAC SUPERSTARTER DYNOSTART and
DYNOTRACKER are trademarks of the Dyno Nobel Incitec Pivot Group
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You may only use this information
if you are a customer of Dyno Nobel
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Rapid Hazard Assessment
Take 5
bull Is the task new
bull Is anything different
bull Has anything changed since you last
performed this task
bull If so STOP THINK and apply the
Take 5 steps
1 Describe the task
What is the task you are about to do
2 List the Hazards
What are the main hazards involved in carrying
out the task
3 List the controls
What controls will you use to reduce
the risk
4 Assess the risk Use the Hazard Assessment Tool (HAT) to
determine the risk after controls are applied
5 Decide what is next
Apply the controls
Is it safe to proceed with the task
Are additional controls required
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Airblast Airborne shock wave resulting from
the detonation of explosives
Back break Rock broken beyond the limits
of the last row
Blast hole pressure The pressure which
the gasses of detonation exert on the blast
hole wall
Charge weight The amount of explosivecharge in kilograms
Column charge A continuous charge of
explosives in a blast hole
Critical diameter The minimum diameter for
propagation of a stable detonation
Cutoffs A portion of an explosivecolumn that has failed to detonate due to
rock movement
Decoupling The use of explosive products
having smaller volume than the volume of
the blast hole it occupies
Delay blasting The use of delay detonators
or connectors to separate charges by a
defined time
Density Mass per unit volume
Detonation pressure The pressure created in
the reaction zone of a detonating explosive
Explosive Any chemical or mixture
of chemicals that can react to produce
an explosion
Free face A rock surface that provides the
rock with room to expand when blasted
Flyrock Rock that is propelled through
air from a blast
Fragmentation Measure to describethe size of distribution of broken rock
after blasting
Ground vibration Ground movement caused
by the stress waves emanating from a blast
Initiation The act of detonating explosives
by any means
Line drilling A method of overbreak control
which uses a series of closely spaced holes
that are not charged
Loading density The weight of explosivesper metre of blast hole
Maximum Instantaneous Charge (MIC)
Mass of explosive detonating in some
defined time period usually 8 milliseconds
Overbreak Excessive breakage of rock
beyond the desired excavation limitParticle velocity The speed of movement in
a given direction of a rock or soil mass
Pre-split A controlled blast in which
decoupled charges are fired in holes on
the perimeter of the excavation prior to the
main firing
Relative Bulk Strength (RBS) The energy
yield per unit volume of an explosive
compared to ANFO
Relative Weight Strength (RWS) The
energy yield per unit mass of an explosive
compared to ANFO
Spacing The distance between blast holes
in the same row
Stemming Inert material used to confine the
gasses generated during detonation
Swell factor The ratio of the volume of
broken rock to the volume of in-situ rock
Velocity of detonation The velocity atwhich a detonation progresses through
an explosive
Glossary
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These rules provide a first estimate in the absence of any better data
Blast hole diameter in mm le 15 x Bench height (BH) in metres
Bench height (BH) in metres ge (Blast hole diameter (D) in mm)15
Burden (B) = (25 to 40) x (D)
Spacing (S) = 115 x B (This gives an equilateral pattern)
Subdrill = (3 to 15) x D
Charge length (C) ge 20 D
Stemming ge 20 x D or (07 ndash 12) x B
Burden stiffness ratio = BHB 2 to 35 good fragmentation
gt 35 very good fragmentation
Stemming material size = D10 to D20 (Angular material with minimum fines)
Presplit blasting
Spacing = Hole diameter x 12Burden = 05 x production blast burden (B)
Uncharged length at top = 10 x D
Powder factor = 05kg per square metre of face
Do not stem holes
Fire all holes on the same delay or in groups of ge 5 holes
Smooth Blasting
Spacing = 15 x Hole diameter (hard rock)
20 x Hole diameter (soft rock)
Burden = 125 x Spacing
Fire as many holes as possible on one delay
Stem holes
Powder factors
Rules of thumb
Typical powder factors
used in mass blasts
Rock type PF (kgm3)
Hard 07 ndash 08
Medium 04 ndash 05Soft 025 ndash 035
Very Soft 015 ndash 025
Typical powder factors
used in presplit and smooth blasting
Hole diameter PF (kgm2)
Hard 06 ndash 09
Medium 04 ndash 05Soft 02 ndash 03
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Calculating burdens
Crest Burden (CB) = Distance blast hole collar is from crest
Vertical Stemming Length (VSL) = ( measured stemming length x cos [HA] )
Toe Burden (TB) = Burden at floor level
= ( [tan (FA) x bench height] + CB ) ndash
( tan [HA] x bench height )
Angle faced holes
Vertical
StemmingLength (VSL)
Crest Burden (CB)
Hole Angle (HA)
Face Angle (FA)
Toe Burden (TB)
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Gassing density for TITANreg blends
Density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends in an explosive column at
different depths for different open cup densities
Depth (m) Open Cup Density (gcm3)
0 090 095 100 105 110 115 120 125
1 092 097 102 107 112 117 121 126
2 095 099 104 109 113 118 122 126
3 097 101 106 110 115 119 123 127
4 098 103 108 112 116 120 124 127
5 100 105 109 113 117 121 124 128
6 102 106 110 114 118 121 125 128
7 103 107 111 115 119 122 125 128
8 104 108 112 116 119 123 126 128
9 106 110 113 117 120 123 126 129
10 107 111 114 118 121 124 126 129
12 109 112 116 119 122 124 127 129
14 110 114 117 120 123 125 127 129
16 112 115 118 121 123 126 128 130
18 113 116 119 122 124 126 128 130
20 114 117 120 122 125 127 128 13024 116 119 121 124 125 127 129 130
28 118 120 123 124 126 128 129 130
32 119 122 123 125 127 128 129 131
36 120 122 124 126 127 129 130 131
40 121 123 125 126 128 129 130 131
45 122 124 126 127 128 129 130 131
50 123 125 126 127 128 129 130 131
55 124 125 127 128 129 130 130 131
60 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
65 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
70 126 127 128 129 129 130 131 131
75 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
80 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
Variation in the density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with depth for different open cup densities Densities in bold (highlighted) are atthe critical density of the explosive and these open cup densities should not be used for that depth of explosive column
USE OF TABLE 11 The left hand column in this table indicates the height of the product column under dry hole conditions In wet hole conditions the value
selected from the left hand column must be the sum of the product column plus the height of the water column in the hole If the height ofthe product and water column exceeds the depth of the hole then the value selected from the left hand column must be the hole depth
2 This table applies for TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with an emulsion content of 60 wt or greater For higher density TITAN 3000 andTITAN 5000 emulsion blends it may be used as a conservative guide
3 For the Titan 2050 blend due to the low emulsion content the minimum open cup density should be no lower than 120 gcm34 Emulsion explosive blends behave as liquids when subjected to the gravitational stress in a vertical blast hole and a pressure gradient in
the explosive will be established The higher the explosive column in the blast hole the higher the internal pressure at the bottom of thecolumn and the larger the quantity of gassing chemicals which need to be added to provide sensitization
5 The open cup density is a measure of the level of sensitization of the product The columns of the Table indicate the likely density profilewith depth to be found in the explosive column for a certain open cup density It is necessary to add sufficient quantities of gassingchemicals to ensure that the density of the explosive at the bottom of the blast hole is less than the critical density
6 To determine the required open cup density for an explosive column of 50m (say) find 50m in the Depth column Moving to the rightread off the density immediately before the bolded density data begins (here 126gcm3 in the 100 gcm3 open cup density column)This indicates that sufficient gassing chemicals should be added to the gassed explosive blend during delivery so that an open cup
density of 100gcm3
is achieved This level of gassing chemicals will ensure that the density at the bottom of the column will be belowthe critical density and the column will detonate upon initiation
7 To determine the approximate average in-hole density of the gassed product loaded locate the Open Cup Density column used and readoff the density value for half the depth of the blast hole For depths that are not listed use the nearest given value
8 The gassing reaction takes 30-40 minutes to achieve the desired open cup density at 20C It is necessary to allow at least this time toelapse between completion of loading and stemming the charged blast hole A longer period should be allowed at lower temperatures
9 The density values shown were calculated using a laboratory validated mathematical model
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This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Length
metres (m) 3280 feet (ft)
39370 inches (in)
inches (in) 25400 millimetres (mm)
kilometres (km) 0621 miles
Mass
kilogram (kg) 220 lb
metric tonne (t) 110 short tons
ounce
Avoirdupois (oz) 2835 grams (g)
ounce Troy (oz) 3110 grams (g)
grains 006 grams (g)
Energy
joule 024 calorie
074 ft-lb
calorie 309 ft-lb
kilowatt 134 horsepower
Volume
cubic centimetres 006 in3 (cm3 or cc)
cubic metres (m3) 131 yd3
cubic feet (ft3) 003 m3
US gallon 379 litres (l)
ounces (US fluid) 2957 cm3
Converts to Divided by This unit
This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Density
lbs ft3 1602 kg m3
gm cm3 6243 lbs ft3
Powder Factor
kg m3 169 lb yd3
Speed
m sec 328 ft sec
in sec 254 mm sec
km hour 062 miles hour
Pressure
psi 689 kPa
atmosphere (atm) 1470 psi
bar 1450 psi
bar 100 kPa
Temperature
fahrenheit -32 056 centigrade
centigrade + 1778 18 fahrenheit
Area
cm2 016 in2
m2 155000 in2
ft2 009 m2
Converts to Divided by This unit
Conversion table
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An airblast is an airborne shock wave that results from the detonation of explosives The
severity of an airblast is dependant on explosive charge distance and especially the
explosives confinement
Where
P = pressure (kPa)
K = state of confinement
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Unconfined 185
Fully confined 33
Expected damage
kPa
03 Windows rattle
07 1 of windows break
7 Most windows break plaster cracks
Sound level calculation
Minimum levels quoted AS 21872 ndash 1993
Human discomfort 120dB(lin)
Onset of structure damage 130dB(lin)
or historic buildings where no specific limit exists
Airblast
P = K -12R
Q033[ ]
Lp(dB) = 20 logP
20 x 10-9
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When an explosive is detonated in a blast hole a pressure wave is generated in the
surrounding rock As this pressure wave moves from the blast hole it forms seismic waves by
displacing particles The particle movement is measured to determine the magnitude of the
blast vibration
Maximum particle vibration can be estimated using the following formula
Where
V = peak particle velocity (mms)
K = site and rock factor constant
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
B = constant related to the rock and site (usually -16)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Free face ndash hard or highly structured rock 500
Free face average rock 1140
Heavily confined 5000
Recommended maximum Peak Particle Velocities (AS 21872 ndash 1993)Housing and low rise residential buildings 10 mms
Commercial buildings not included below
Commercial and industrial buildings or structures 25 mms
of reinforced concrete or steel constructions
For high rise hospitals long floor spans dams 5 mms
or historic buildings where no specified limit exists
Expected damage
PPV (mms)
13 Lower limit for damage to plaster walls
19 Lower limit for dry wall structures
70 Minor damage
140 gt50 chance of minor damage to structures
190 50 chance of major damage
Ground vibration
V = K BR
Q05
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Shoulder hole These refer to those holes immediately below the back
perimeter holes
Burncut The burncut consists of a group of blast holes arranged in a
regular pattern around one or more uncharged relief holes The
first firing blast hole breaks both into the void offered by the
uncharged relief holes and towards the free face provided by the
tunnel faceEaser Hole adjacent to cut area
Lifters The blast holes along the bottom of the developed round
Proper performance of the lifters are essential in achieving
good floor control
Perimeter blast holes Perimeter blast holes are those which form the boundary of
the tunnel Explosive loading densities in these blast holes are
generally lower than those in the remainder of the blast as their
prime requirement is to minimise back-breakage and provide a
good contour
Underground blast design
Lifter Holes
Shoulder Holes
Perimeter Holes
Knee Holes
Easer Holes
Burncut
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Design of cut
The following formulae are used for the geometric design of the cut area
For multiple reamer holes oslash = d n
Where d = diameter of empty reamer holes n = number of reamer holes
The cut
1st square a = 15oslash
W1 = a 2oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
a mm = 110 130 150 190 230
W1 mm = 150 180 210 270 320
2nd square B1 = W1
C-C = 15W1
W2 = 15W1 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W1 = 150 180 210 270 320
C-C = 225 270 310 400 480
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
3rd square B2 = W2
C-C = 15W2
W3 = 15W2 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
C-C = 480 570 660 840 1000
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180 1400
4th square B3 = W3
C-C = 15W3
W4 = 15W3 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180
C-C = 1000 1200 1400 1750
W3 mm = 1400 1700 1980 2400
Underground blast design
W1
a
W4
W3
C-C
B3
W3W2
C-C
W2
W2
W1
C-C
B1
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Design of lifter amp easer holes
When the cut holes have been calculated the rest of the development round may
be calculated
The round is divided into
bull lifter holes
bull side holes
bull back holes
bull easer holes with breakage upwards and horizontally
bull easer holes with breakage downwards
To calculate burdens (B) and charges for the different parts of the round the following graph
may be used as a basis
Underground blast design
12
11
1
09
0806 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
30 35 38 41 45 48 51
Charge concentration kgm
POWERMITEreg PRO in film cartridges Typical density = 120gcm3
Continuous lifter charge
ANFO pneumatically charged
B u r d e n
m
B l a s t h o l e
d i a m e t e r m m
P i p e c h a r g e
d i a m e t e r m m
B l a s t
h o l e
d i a m
e t e r m m
51
38 41 45 48 51
30
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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Packaged products
POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Packaged products
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Initiation systems ndash open-cut
Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
Engineersrsquo App
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Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
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Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
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For PNG enquiries contact the
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brochure is confidential It may not
be disclosed to any person without
the express written consent of
Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific Pty Limited
You may only use this information
if you are a customer of Dyno Nobel
and you have been provided with
it directly by an authorisedrepresentative of Dyno Nobel
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Rapid Hazard Assessment
Take 5
bull Is the task new
bull Is anything different
bull Has anything changed since you last
performed this task
bull If so STOP THINK and apply the
Take 5 steps
1 Describe the task
What is the task you are about to do
2 List the Hazards
What are the main hazards involved in carrying
out the task
3 List the controls
What controls will you use to reduce
the risk
4 Assess the risk Use the Hazard Assessment Tool (HAT) to
determine the risk after controls are applied
5 Decide what is next
Apply the controls
Is it safe to proceed with the task
Are additional controls required
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Airblast Airborne shock wave resulting from
the detonation of explosives
Back break Rock broken beyond the limits
of the last row
Blast hole pressure The pressure which
the gasses of detonation exert on the blast
hole wall
Charge weight The amount of explosivecharge in kilograms
Column charge A continuous charge of
explosives in a blast hole
Critical diameter The minimum diameter for
propagation of a stable detonation
Cutoffs A portion of an explosivecolumn that has failed to detonate due to
rock movement
Decoupling The use of explosive products
having smaller volume than the volume of
the blast hole it occupies
Delay blasting The use of delay detonators
or connectors to separate charges by a
defined time
Density Mass per unit volume
Detonation pressure The pressure created in
the reaction zone of a detonating explosive
Explosive Any chemical or mixture
of chemicals that can react to produce
an explosion
Free face A rock surface that provides the
rock with room to expand when blasted
Flyrock Rock that is propelled through
air from a blast
Fragmentation Measure to describethe size of distribution of broken rock
after blasting
Ground vibration Ground movement caused
by the stress waves emanating from a blast
Initiation The act of detonating explosives
by any means
Line drilling A method of overbreak control
which uses a series of closely spaced holes
that are not charged
Loading density The weight of explosivesper metre of blast hole
Maximum Instantaneous Charge (MIC)
Mass of explosive detonating in some
defined time period usually 8 milliseconds
Overbreak Excessive breakage of rock
beyond the desired excavation limitParticle velocity The speed of movement in
a given direction of a rock or soil mass
Pre-split A controlled blast in which
decoupled charges are fired in holes on
the perimeter of the excavation prior to the
main firing
Relative Bulk Strength (RBS) The energy
yield per unit volume of an explosive
compared to ANFO
Relative Weight Strength (RWS) The
energy yield per unit mass of an explosive
compared to ANFO
Spacing The distance between blast holes
in the same row
Stemming Inert material used to confine the
gasses generated during detonation
Swell factor The ratio of the volume of
broken rock to the volume of in-situ rock
Velocity of detonation The velocity atwhich a detonation progresses through
an explosive
Glossary
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These rules provide a first estimate in the absence of any better data
Blast hole diameter in mm le 15 x Bench height (BH) in metres
Bench height (BH) in metres ge (Blast hole diameter (D) in mm)15
Burden (B) = (25 to 40) x (D)
Spacing (S) = 115 x B (This gives an equilateral pattern)
Subdrill = (3 to 15) x D
Charge length (C) ge 20 D
Stemming ge 20 x D or (07 ndash 12) x B
Burden stiffness ratio = BHB 2 to 35 good fragmentation
gt 35 very good fragmentation
Stemming material size = D10 to D20 (Angular material with minimum fines)
Presplit blasting
Spacing = Hole diameter x 12Burden = 05 x production blast burden (B)
Uncharged length at top = 10 x D
Powder factor = 05kg per square metre of face
Do not stem holes
Fire all holes on the same delay or in groups of ge 5 holes
Smooth Blasting
Spacing = 15 x Hole diameter (hard rock)
20 x Hole diameter (soft rock)
Burden = 125 x Spacing
Fire as many holes as possible on one delay
Stem holes
Powder factors
Rules of thumb
Typical powder factors
used in mass blasts
Rock type PF (kgm3)
Hard 07 ndash 08
Medium 04 ndash 05Soft 025 ndash 035
Very Soft 015 ndash 025
Typical powder factors
used in presplit and smooth blasting
Hole diameter PF (kgm2)
Hard 06 ndash 09
Medium 04 ndash 05Soft 02 ndash 03
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Calculating burdens
Crest Burden (CB) = Distance blast hole collar is from crest
Vertical Stemming Length (VSL) = ( measured stemming length x cos [HA] )
Toe Burden (TB) = Burden at floor level
= ( [tan (FA) x bench height] + CB ) ndash
( tan [HA] x bench height )
Angle faced holes
Vertical
StemmingLength (VSL)
Crest Burden (CB)
Hole Angle (HA)
Face Angle (FA)
Toe Burden (TB)
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Gassing density for TITANreg blends
Density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends in an explosive column at
different depths for different open cup densities
Depth (m) Open Cup Density (gcm3)
0 090 095 100 105 110 115 120 125
1 092 097 102 107 112 117 121 126
2 095 099 104 109 113 118 122 126
3 097 101 106 110 115 119 123 127
4 098 103 108 112 116 120 124 127
5 100 105 109 113 117 121 124 128
6 102 106 110 114 118 121 125 128
7 103 107 111 115 119 122 125 128
8 104 108 112 116 119 123 126 128
9 106 110 113 117 120 123 126 129
10 107 111 114 118 121 124 126 129
12 109 112 116 119 122 124 127 129
14 110 114 117 120 123 125 127 129
16 112 115 118 121 123 126 128 130
18 113 116 119 122 124 126 128 130
20 114 117 120 122 125 127 128 13024 116 119 121 124 125 127 129 130
28 118 120 123 124 126 128 129 130
32 119 122 123 125 127 128 129 131
36 120 122 124 126 127 129 130 131
40 121 123 125 126 128 129 130 131
45 122 124 126 127 128 129 130 131
50 123 125 126 127 128 129 130 131
55 124 125 127 128 129 130 130 131
60 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
65 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
70 126 127 128 129 129 130 131 131
75 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
80 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
Variation in the density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with depth for different open cup densities Densities in bold (highlighted) are atthe critical density of the explosive and these open cup densities should not be used for that depth of explosive column
USE OF TABLE 11 The left hand column in this table indicates the height of the product column under dry hole conditions In wet hole conditions the value
selected from the left hand column must be the sum of the product column plus the height of the water column in the hole If the height ofthe product and water column exceeds the depth of the hole then the value selected from the left hand column must be the hole depth
2 This table applies for TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with an emulsion content of 60 wt or greater For higher density TITAN 3000 andTITAN 5000 emulsion blends it may be used as a conservative guide
3 For the Titan 2050 blend due to the low emulsion content the minimum open cup density should be no lower than 120 gcm34 Emulsion explosive blends behave as liquids when subjected to the gravitational stress in a vertical blast hole and a pressure gradient in
the explosive will be established The higher the explosive column in the blast hole the higher the internal pressure at the bottom of thecolumn and the larger the quantity of gassing chemicals which need to be added to provide sensitization
5 The open cup density is a measure of the level of sensitization of the product The columns of the Table indicate the likely density profilewith depth to be found in the explosive column for a certain open cup density It is necessary to add sufficient quantities of gassingchemicals to ensure that the density of the explosive at the bottom of the blast hole is less than the critical density
6 To determine the required open cup density for an explosive column of 50m (say) find 50m in the Depth column Moving to the rightread off the density immediately before the bolded density data begins (here 126gcm3 in the 100 gcm3 open cup density column)This indicates that sufficient gassing chemicals should be added to the gassed explosive blend during delivery so that an open cup
density of 100gcm3
is achieved This level of gassing chemicals will ensure that the density at the bottom of the column will be belowthe critical density and the column will detonate upon initiation
7 To determine the approximate average in-hole density of the gassed product loaded locate the Open Cup Density column used and readoff the density value for half the depth of the blast hole For depths that are not listed use the nearest given value
8 The gassing reaction takes 30-40 minutes to achieve the desired open cup density at 20C It is necessary to allow at least this time toelapse between completion of loading and stemming the charged blast hole A longer period should be allowed at lower temperatures
9 The density values shown were calculated using a laboratory validated mathematical model
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This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Length
metres (m) 3280 feet (ft)
39370 inches (in)
inches (in) 25400 millimetres (mm)
kilometres (km) 0621 miles
Mass
kilogram (kg) 220 lb
metric tonne (t) 110 short tons
ounce
Avoirdupois (oz) 2835 grams (g)
ounce Troy (oz) 3110 grams (g)
grains 006 grams (g)
Energy
joule 024 calorie
074 ft-lb
calorie 309 ft-lb
kilowatt 134 horsepower
Volume
cubic centimetres 006 in3 (cm3 or cc)
cubic metres (m3) 131 yd3
cubic feet (ft3) 003 m3
US gallon 379 litres (l)
ounces (US fluid) 2957 cm3
Converts to Divided by This unit
This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Density
lbs ft3 1602 kg m3
gm cm3 6243 lbs ft3
Powder Factor
kg m3 169 lb yd3
Speed
m sec 328 ft sec
in sec 254 mm sec
km hour 062 miles hour
Pressure
psi 689 kPa
atmosphere (atm) 1470 psi
bar 1450 psi
bar 100 kPa
Temperature
fahrenheit -32 056 centigrade
centigrade + 1778 18 fahrenheit
Area
cm2 016 in2
m2 155000 in2
ft2 009 m2
Converts to Divided by This unit
Conversion table
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An airblast is an airborne shock wave that results from the detonation of explosives The
severity of an airblast is dependant on explosive charge distance and especially the
explosives confinement
Where
P = pressure (kPa)
K = state of confinement
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Unconfined 185
Fully confined 33
Expected damage
kPa
03 Windows rattle
07 1 of windows break
7 Most windows break plaster cracks
Sound level calculation
Minimum levels quoted AS 21872 ndash 1993
Human discomfort 120dB(lin)
Onset of structure damage 130dB(lin)
or historic buildings where no specific limit exists
Airblast
P = K -12R
Q033[ ]
Lp(dB) = 20 logP
20 x 10-9
[ ]
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When an explosive is detonated in a blast hole a pressure wave is generated in the
surrounding rock As this pressure wave moves from the blast hole it forms seismic waves by
displacing particles The particle movement is measured to determine the magnitude of the
blast vibration
Maximum particle vibration can be estimated using the following formula
Where
V = peak particle velocity (mms)
K = site and rock factor constant
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
B = constant related to the rock and site (usually -16)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Free face ndash hard or highly structured rock 500
Free face average rock 1140
Heavily confined 5000
Recommended maximum Peak Particle Velocities (AS 21872 ndash 1993)Housing and low rise residential buildings 10 mms
Commercial buildings not included below
Commercial and industrial buildings or structures 25 mms
of reinforced concrete or steel constructions
For high rise hospitals long floor spans dams 5 mms
or historic buildings where no specified limit exists
Expected damage
PPV (mms)
13 Lower limit for damage to plaster walls
19 Lower limit for dry wall structures
70 Minor damage
140 gt50 chance of minor damage to structures
190 50 chance of major damage
Ground vibration
V = K BR
Q05
[ ]
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Shoulder hole These refer to those holes immediately below the back
perimeter holes
Burncut The burncut consists of a group of blast holes arranged in a
regular pattern around one or more uncharged relief holes The
first firing blast hole breaks both into the void offered by the
uncharged relief holes and towards the free face provided by the
tunnel faceEaser Hole adjacent to cut area
Lifters The blast holes along the bottom of the developed round
Proper performance of the lifters are essential in achieving
good floor control
Perimeter blast holes Perimeter blast holes are those which form the boundary of
the tunnel Explosive loading densities in these blast holes are
generally lower than those in the remainder of the blast as their
prime requirement is to minimise back-breakage and provide a
good contour
Underground blast design
Lifter Holes
Shoulder Holes
Perimeter Holes
Knee Holes
Easer Holes
Burncut
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Design of cut
The following formulae are used for the geometric design of the cut area
For multiple reamer holes oslash = d n
Where d = diameter of empty reamer holes n = number of reamer holes
The cut
1st square a = 15oslash
W1 = a 2oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
a mm = 110 130 150 190 230
W1 mm = 150 180 210 270 320
2nd square B1 = W1
C-C = 15W1
W2 = 15W1 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W1 = 150 180 210 270 320
C-C = 225 270 310 400 480
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
3rd square B2 = W2
C-C = 15W2
W3 = 15W2 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
C-C = 480 570 660 840 1000
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180 1400
4th square B3 = W3
C-C = 15W3
W4 = 15W3 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180
C-C = 1000 1200 1400 1750
W3 mm = 1400 1700 1980 2400
Underground blast design
W1
a
W4
W3
C-C
B3
W3W2
C-C
W2
W2
W1
C-C
B1
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Design of lifter amp easer holes
When the cut holes have been calculated the rest of the development round may
be calculated
The round is divided into
bull lifter holes
bull side holes
bull back holes
bull easer holes with breakage upwards and horizontally
bull easer holes with breakage downwards
To calculate burdens (B) and charges for the different parts of the round the following graph
may be used as a basis
Underground blast design
12
11
1
09
0806 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
30 35 38 41 45 48 51
Charge concentration kgm
POWERMITEreg PRO in film cartridges Typical density = 120gcm3
Continuous lifter charge
ANFO pneumatically charged
B u r d e n
m
B l a s t h o l e
d i a m e t e r m m
P i p e c h a r g e
d i a m e t e r m m
B l a s t
h o l e
d i a m
e t e r m m
51
38 41 45 48 51
30
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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Packaged products
POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Initiation systems ndash open-cut
Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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Rapid Hazard Assessment
Take 5
bull Is the task new
bull Is anything different
bull Has anything changed since you last
performed this task
bull If so STOP THINK and apply the
Take 5 steps
1 Describe the task
What is the task you are about to do
2 List the Hazards
What are the main hazards involved in carrying
out the task
3 List the controls
What controls will you use to reduce
the risk
4 Assess the risk Use the Hazard Assessment Tool (HAT) to
determine the risk after controls are applied
5 Decide what is next
Apply the controls
Is it safe to proceed with the task
Are additional controls required
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Airblast Airborne shock wave resulting from
the detonation of explosives
Back break Rock broken beyond the limits
of the last row
Blast hole pressure The pressure which
the gasses of detonation exert on the blast
hole wall
Charge weight The amount of explosivecharge in kilograms
Column charge A continuous charge of
explosives in a blast hole
Critical diameter The minimum diameter for
propagation of a stable detonation
Cutoffs A portion of an explosivecolumn that has failed to detonate due to
rock movement
Decoupling The use of explosive products
having smaller volume than the volume of
the blast hole it occupies
Delay blasting The use of delay detonators
or connectors to separate charges by a
defined time
Density Mass per unit volume
Detonation pressure The pressure created in
the reaction zone of a detonating explosive
Explosive Any chemical or mixture
of chemicals that can react to produce
an explosion
Free face A rock surface that provides the
rock with room to expand when blasted
Flyrock Rock that is propelled through
air from a blast
Fragmentation Measure to describethe size of distribution of broken rock
after blasting
Ground vibration Ground movement caused
by the stress waves emanating from a blast
Initiation The act of detonating explosives
by any means
Line drilling A method of overbreak control
which uses a series of closely spaced holes
that are not charged
Loading density The weight of explosivesper metre of blast hole
Maximum Instantaneous Charge (MIC)
Mass of explosive detonating in some
defined time period usually 8 milliseconds
Overbreak Excessive breakage of rock
beyond the desired excavation limitParticle velocity The speed of movement in
a given direction of a rock or soil mass
Pre-split A controlled blast in which
decoupled charges are fired in holes on
the perimeter of the excavation prior to the
main firing
Relative Bulk Strength (RBS) The energy
yield per unit volume of an explosive
compared to ANFO
Relative Weight Strength (RWS) The
energy yield per unit mass of an explosive
compared to ANFO
Spacing The distance between blast holes
in the same row
Stemming Inert material used to confine the
gasses generated during detonation
Swell factor The ratio of the volume of
broken rock to the volume of in-situ rock
Velocity of detonation The velocity atwhich a detonation progresses through
an explosive
Glossary
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These rules provide a first estimate in the absence of any better data
Blast hole diameter in mm le 15 x Bench height (BH) in metres
Bench height (BH) in metres ge (Blast hole diameter (D) in mm)15
Burden (B) = (25 to 40) x (D)
Spacing (S) = 115 x B (This gives an equilateral pattern)
Subdrill = (3 to 15) x D
Charge length (C) ge 20 D
Stemming ge 20 x D or (07 ndash 12) x B
Burden stiffness ratio = BHB 2 to 35 good fragmentation
gt 35 very good fragmentation
Stemming material size = D10 to D20 (Angular material with minimum fines)
Presplit blasting
Spacing = Hole diameter x 12Burden = 05 x production blast burden (B)
Uncharged length at top = 10 x D
Powder factor = 05kg per square metre of face
Do not stem holes
Fire all holes on the same delay or in groups of ge 5 holes
Smooth Blasting
Spacing = 15 x Hole diameter (hard rock)
20 x Hole diameter (soft rock)
Burden = 125 x Spacing
Fire as many holes as possible on one delay
Stem holes
Powder factors
Rules of thumb
Typical powder factors
used in mass blasts
Rock type PF (kgm3)
Hard 07 ndash 08
Medium 04 ndash 05Soft 025 ndash 035
Very Soft 015 ndash 025
Typical powder factors
used in presplit and smooth blasting
Hole diameter PF (kgm2)
Hard 06 ndash 09
Medium 04 ndash 05Soft 02 ndash 03
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Calculating burdens
Crest Burden (CB) = Distance blast hole collar is from crest
Vertical Stemming Length (VSL) = ( measured stemming length x cos [HA] )
Toe Burden (TB) = Burden at floor level
= ( [tan (FA) x bench height] + CB ) ndash
( tan [HA] x bench height )
Angle faced holes
Vertical
StemmingLength (VSL)
Crest Burden (CB)
Hole Angle (HA)
Face Angle (FA)
Toe Burden (TB)
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Gassing density for TITANreg blends
Density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends in an explosive column at
different depths for different open cup densities
Depth (m) Open Cup Density (gcm3)
0 090 095 100 105 110 115 120 125
1 092 097 102 107 112 117 121 126
2 095 099 104 109 113 118 122 126
3 097 101 106 110 115 119 123 127
4 098 103 108 112 116 120 124 127
5 100 105 109 113 117 121 124 128
6 102 106 110 114 118 121 125 128
7 103 107 111 115 119 122 125 128
8 104 108 112 116 119 123 126 128
9 106 110 113 117 120 123 126 129
10 107 111 114 118 121 124 126 129
12 109 112 116 119 122 124 127 129
14 110 114 117 120 123 125 127 129
16 112 115 118 121 123 126 128 130
18 113 116 119 122 124 126 128 130
20 114 117 120 122 125 127 128 13024 116 119 121 124 125 127 129 130
28 118 120 123 124 126 128 129 130
32 119 122 123 125 127 128 129 131
36 120 122 124 126 127 129 130 131
40 121 123 125 126 128 129 130 131
45 122 124 126 127 128 129 130 131
50 123 125 126 127 128 129 130 131
55 124 125 127 128 129 130 130 131
60 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
65 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
70 126 127 128 129 129 130 131 131
75 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
80 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
Variation in the density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with depth for different open cup densities Densities in bold (highlighted) are atthe critical density of the explosive and these open cup densities should not be used for that depth of explosive column
USE OF TABLE 11 The left hand column in this table indicates the height of the product column under dry hole conditions In wet hole conditions the value
selected from the left hand column must be the sum of the product column plus the height of the water column in the hole If the height ofthe product and water column exceeds the depth of the hole then the value selected from the left hand column must be the hole depth
2 This table applies for TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with an emulsion content of 60 wt or greater For higher density TITAN 3000 andTITAN 5000 emulsion blends it may be used as a conservative guide
3 For the Titan 2050 blend due to the low emulsion content the minimum open cup density should be no lower than 120 gcm34 Emulsion explosive blends behave as liquids when subjected to the gravitational stress in a vertical blast hole and a pressure gradient in
the explosive will be established The higher the explosive column in the blast hole the higher the internal pressure at the bottom of thecolumn and the larger the quantity of gassing chemicals which need to be added to provide sensitization
5 The open cup density is a measure of the level of sensitization of the product The columns of the Table indicate the likely density profilewith depth to be found in the explosive column for a certain open cup density It is necessary to add sufficient quantities of gassingchemicals to ensure that the density of the explosive at the bottom of the blast hole is less than the critical density
6 To determine the required open cup density for an explosive column of 50m (say) find 50m in the Depth column Moving to the rightread off the density immediately before the bolded density data begins (here 126gcm3 in the 100 gcm3 open cup density column)This indicates that sufficient gassing chemicals should be added to the gassed explosive blend during delivery so that an open cup
density of 100gcm3
is achieved This level of gassing chemicals will ensure that the density at the bottom of the column will be belowthe critical density and the column will detonate upon initiation
7 To determine the approximate average in-hole density of the gassed product loaded locate the Open Cup Density column used and readoff the density value for half the depth of the blast hole For depths that are not listed use the nearest given value
8 The gassing reaction takes 30-40 minutes to achieve the desired open cup density at 20C It is necessary to allow at least this time toelapse between completion of loading and stemming the charged blast hole A longer period should be allowed at lower temperatures
9 The density values shown were calculated using a laboratory validated mathematical model
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This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Length
metres (m) 3280 feet (ft)
39370 inches (in)
inches (in) 25400 millimetres (mm)
kilometres (km) 0621 miles
Mass
kilogram (kg) 220 lb
metric tonne (t) 110 short tons
ounce
Avoirdupois (oz) 2835 grams (g)
ounce Troy (oz) 3110 grams (g)
grains 006 grams (g)
Energy
joule 024 calorie
074 ft-lb
calorie 309 ft-lb
kilowatt 134 horsepower
Volume
cubic centimetres 006 in3 (cm3 or cc)
cubic metres (m3) 131 yd3
cubic feet (ft3) 003 m3
US gallon 379 litres (l)
ounces (US fluid) 2957 cm3
Converts to Divided by This unit
This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Density
lbs ft3 1602 kg m3
gm cm3 6243 lbs ft3
Powder Factor
kg m3 169 lb yd3
Speed
m sec 328 ft sec
in sec 254 mm sec
km hour 062 miles hour
Pressure
psi 689 kPa
atmosphere (atm) 1470 psi
bar 1450 psi
bar 100 kPa
Temperature
fahrenheit -32 056 centigrade
centigrade + 1778 18 fahrenheit
Area
cm2 016 in2
m2 155000 in2
ft2 009 m2
Converts to Divided by This unit
Conversion table
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An airblast is an airborne shock wave that results from the detonation of explosives The
severity of an airblast is dependant on explosive charge distance and especially the
explosives confinement
Where
P = pressure (kPa)
K = state of confinement
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Unconfined 185
Fully confined 33
Expected damage
kPa
03 Windows rattle
07 1 of windows break
7 Most windows break plaster cracks
Sound level calculation
Minimum levels quoted AS 21872 ndash 1993
Human discomfort 120dB(lin)
Onset of structure damage 130dB(lin)
or historic buildings where no specific limit exists
Airblast
P = K -12R
Q033[ ]
Lp(dB) = 20 logP
20 x 10-9
[ ]
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When an explosive is detonated in a blast hole a pressure wave is generated in the
surrounding rock As this pressure wave moves from the blast hole it forms seismic waves by
displacing particles The particle movement is measured to determine the magnitude of the
blast vibration
Maximum particle vibration can be estimated using the following formula
Where
V = peak particle velocity (mms)
K = site and rock factor constant
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
B = constant related to the rock and site (usually -16)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Free face ndash hard or highly structured rock 500
Free face average rock 1140
Heavily confined 5000
Recommended maximum Peak Particle Velocities (AS 21872 ndash 1993)Housing and low rise residential buildings 10 mms
Commercial buildings not included below
Commercial and industrial buildings or structures 25 mms
of reinforced concrete or steel constructions
For high rise hospitals long floor spans dams 5 mms
or historic buildings where no specified limit exists
Expected damage
PPV (mms)
13 Lower limit for damage to plaster walls
19 Lower limit for dry wall structures
70 Minor damage
140 gt50 chance of minor damage to structures
190 50 chance of major damage
Ground vibration
V = K BR
Q05
[ ]
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Shoulder hole These refer to those holes immediately below the back
perimeter holes
Burncut The burncut consists of a group of blast holes arranged in a
regular pattern around one or more uncharged relief holes The
first firing blast hole breaks both into the void offered by the
uncharged relief holes and towards the free face provided by the
tunnel faceEaser Hole adjacent to cut area
Lifters The blast holes along the bottom of the developed round
Proper performance of the lifters are essential in achieving
good floor control
Perimeter blast holes Perimeter blast holes are those which form the boundary of
the tunnel Explosive loading densities in these blast holes are
generally lower than those in the remainder of the blast as their
prime requirement is to minimise back-breakage and provide a
good contour
Underground blast design
Lifter Holes
Shoulder Holes
Perimeter Holes
Knee Holes
Easer Holes
Burncut
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Design of cut
The following formulae are used for the geometric design of the cut area
For multiple reamer holes oslash = d n
Where d = diameter of empty reamer holes n = number of reamer holes
The cut
1st square a = 15oslash
W1 = a 2oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
a mm = 110 130 150 190 230
W1 mm = 150 180 210 270 320
2nd square B1 = W1
C-C = 15W1
W2 = 15W1 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W1 = 150 180 210 270 320
C-C = 225 270 310 400 480
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
3rd square B2 = W2
C-C = 15W2
W3 = 15W2 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
C-C = 480 570 660 840 1000
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180 1400
4th square B3 = W3
C-C = 15W3
W4 = 15W3 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180
C-C = 1000 1200 1400 1750
W3 mm = 1400 1700 1980 2400
Underground blast design
W1
a
W4
W3
C-C
B3
W3W2
C-C
W2
W2
W1
C-C
B1
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Design of lifter amp easer holes
When the cut holes have been calculated the rest of the development round may
be calculated
The round is divided into
bull lifter holes
bull side holes
bull back holes
bull easer holes with breakage upwards and horizontally
bull easer holes with breakage downwards
To calculate burdens (B) and charges for the different parts of the round the following graph
may be used as a basis
Underground blast design
12
11
1
09
0806 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
30 35 38 41 45 48 51
Charge concentration kgm
POWERMITEreg PRO in film cartridges Typical density = 120gcm3
Continuous lifter charge
ANFO pneumatically charged
B u r d e n
m
B l a s t h o l e
d i a m e t e r m m
P i p e c h a r g e
d i a m e t e r m m
B l a s t
h o l e
d i a m
e t e r m m
51
38 41 45 48 51
30
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Initiation systems ndash open-cut
Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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Principal Place of Business
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Airblast Airborne shock wave resulting from
the detonation of explosives
Back break Rock broken beyond the limits
of the last row
Blast hole pressure The pressure which
the gasses of detonation exert on the blast
hole wall
Charge weight The amount of explosivecharge in kilograms
Column charge A continuous charge of
explosives in a blast hole
Critical diameter The minimum diameter for
propagation of a stable detonation
Cutoffs A portion of an explosivecolumn that has failed to detonate due to
rock movement
Decoupling The use of explosive products
having smaller volume than the volume of
the blast hole it occupies
Delay blasting The use of delay detonators
or connectors to separate charges by a
defined time
Density Mass per unit volume
Detonation pressure The pressure created in
the reaction zone of a detonating explosive
Explosive Any chemical or mixture
of chemicals that can react to produce
an explosion
Free face A rock surface that provides the
rock with room to expand when blasted
Flyrock Rock that is propelled through
air from a blast
Fragmentation Measure to describethe size of distribution of broken rock
after blasting
Ground vibration Ground movement caused
by the stress waves emanating from a blast
Initiation The act of detonating explosives
by any means
Line drilling A method of overbreak control
which uses a series of closely spaced holes
that are not charged
Loading density The weight of explosivesper metre of blast hole
Maximum Instantaneous Charge (MIC)
Mass of explosive detonating in some
defined time period usually 8 milliseconds
Overbreak Excessive breakage of rock
beyond the desired excavation limitParticle velocity The speed of movement in
a given direction of a rock or soil mass
Pre-split A controlled blast in which
decoupled charges are fired in holes on
the perimeter of the excavation prior to the
main firing
Relative Bulk Strength (RBS) The energy
yield per unit volume of an explosive
compared to ANFO
Relative Weight Strength (RWS) The
energy yield per unit mass of an explosive
compared to ANFO
Spacing The distance between blast holes
in the same row
Stemming Inert material used to confine the
gasses generated during detonation
Swell factor The ratio of the volume of
broken rock to the volume of in-situ rock
Velocity of detonation The velocity atwhich a detonation progresses through
an explosive
Glossary
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These rules provide a first estimate in the absence of any better data
Blast hole diameter in mm le 15 x Bench height (BH) in metres
Bench height (BH) in metres ge (Blast hole diameter (D) in mm)15
Burden (B) = (25 to 40) x (D)
Spacing (S) = 115 x B (This gives an equilateral pattern)
Subdrill = (3 to 15) x D
Charge length (C) ge 20 D
Stemming ge 20 x D or (07 ndash 12) x B
Burden stiffness ratio = BHB 2 to 35 good fragmentation
gt 35 very good fragmentation
Stemming material size = D10 to D20 (Angular material with minimum fines)
Presplit blasting
Spacing = Hole diameter x 12Burden = 05 x production blast burden (B)
Uncharged length at top = 10 x D
Powder factor = 05kg per square metre of face
Do not stem holes
Fire all holes on the same delay or in groups of ge 5 holes
Smooth Blasting
Spacing = 15 x Hole diameter (hard rock)
20 x Hole diameter (soft rock)
Burden = 125 x Spacing
Fire as many holes as possible on one delay
Stem holes
Powder factors
Rules of thumb
Typical powder factors
used in mass blasts
Rock type PF (kgm3)
Hard 07 ndash 08
Medium 04 ndash 05Soft 025 ndash 035
Very Soft 015 ndash 025
Typical powder factors
used in presplit and smooth blasting
Hole diameter PF (kgm2)
Hard 06 ndash 09
Medium 04 ndash 05Soft 02 ndash 03
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Calculating burdens
Crest Burden (CB) = Distance blast hole collar is from crest
Vertical Stemming Length (VSL) = ( measured stemming length x cos [HA] )
Toe Burden (TB) = Burden at floor level
= ( [tan (FA) x bench height] + CB ) ndash
( tan [HA] x bench height )
Angle faced holes
Vertical
StemmingLength (VSL)
Crest Burden (CB)
Hole Angle (HA)
Face Angle (FA)
Toe Burden (TB)
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Gassing density for TITANreg blends
Density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends in an explosive column at
different depths for different open cup densities
Depth (m) Open Cup Density (gcm3)
0 090 095 100 105 110 115 120 125
1 092 097 102 107 112 117 121 126
2 095 099 104 109 113 118 122 126
3 097 101 106 110 115 119 123 127
4 098 103 108 112 116 120 124 127
5 100 105 109 113 117 121 124 128
6 102 106 110 114 118 121 125 128
7 103 107 111 115 119 122 125 128
8 104 108 112 116 119 123 126 128
9 106 110 113 117 120 123 126 129
10 107 111 114 118 121 124 126 129
12 109 112 116 119 122 124 127 129
14 110 114 117 120 123 125 127 129
16 112 115 118 121 123 126 128 130
18 113 116 119 122 124 126 128 130
20 114 117 120 122 125 127 128 13024 116 119 121 124 125 127 129 130
28 118 120 123 124 126 128 129 130
32 119 122 123 125 127 128 129 131
36 120 122 124 126 127 129 130 131
40 121 123 125 126 128 129 130 131
45 122 124 126 127 128 129 130 131
50 123 125 126 127 128 129 130 131
55 124 125 127 128 129 130 130 131
60 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
65 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
70 126 127 128 129 129 130 131 131
75 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
80 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
Variation in the density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with depth for different open cup densities Densities in bold (highlighted) are atthe critical density of the explosive and these open cup densities should not be used for that depth of explosive column
USE OF TABLE 11 The left hand column in this table indicates the height of the product column under dry hole conditions In wet hole conditions the value
selected from the left hand column must be the sum of the product column plus the height of the water column in the hole If the height ofthe product and water column exceeds the depth of the hole then the value selected from the left hand column must be the hole depth
2 This table applies for TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with an emulsion content of 60 wt or greater For higher density TITAN 3000 andTITAN 5000 emulsion blends it may be used as a conservative guide
3 For the Titan 2050 blend due to the low emulsion content the minimum open cup density should be no lower than 120 gcm34 Emulsion explosive blends behave as liquids when subjected to the gravitational stress in a vertical blast hole and a pressure gradient in
the explosive will be established The higher the explosive column in the blast hole the higher the internal pressure at the bottom of thecolumn and the larger the quantity of gassing chemicals which need to be added to provide sensitization
5 The open cup density is a measure of the level of sensitization of the product The columns of the Table indicate the likely density profilewith depth to be found in the explosive column for a certain open cup density It is necessary to add sufficient quantities of gassingchemicals to ensure that the density of the explosive at the bottom of the blast hole is less than the critical density
6 To determine the required open cup density for an explosive column of 50m (say) find 50m in the Depth column Moving to the rightread off the density immediately before the bolded density data begins (here 126gcm3 in the 100 gcm3 open cup density column)This indicates that sufficient gassing chemicals should be added to the gassed explosive blend during delivery so that an open cup
density of 100gcm3
is achieved This level of gassing chemicals will ensure that the density at the bottom of the column will be belowthe critical density and the column will detonate upon initiation
7 To determine the approximate average in-hole density of the gassed product loaded locate the Open Cup Density column used and readoff the density value for half the depth of the blast hole For depths that are not listed use the nearest given value
8 The gassing reaction takes 30-40 minutes to achieve the desired open cup density at 20C It is necessary to allow at least this time toelapse between completion of loading and stemming the charged blast hole A longer period should be allowed at lower temperatures
9 The density values shown were calculated using a laboratory validated mathematical model
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This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Length
metres (m) 3280 feet (ft)
39370 inches (in)
inches (in) 25400 millimetres (mm)
kilometres (km) 0621 miles
Mass
kilogram (kg) 220 lb
metric tonne (t) 110 short tons
ounce
Avoirdupois (oz) 2835 grams (g)
ounce Troy (oz) 3110 grams (g)
grains 006 grams (g)
Energy
joule 024 calorie
074 ft-lb
calorie 309 ft-lb
kilowatt 134 horsepower
Volume
cubic centimetres 006 in3 (cm3 or cc)
cubic metres (m3) 131 yd3
cubic feet (ft3) 003 m3
US gallon 379 litres (l)
ounces (US fluid) 2957 cm3
Converts to Divided by This unit
This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Density
lbs ft3 1602 kg m3
gm cm3 6243 lbs ft3
Powder Factor
kg m3 169 lb yd3
Speed
m sec 328 ft sec
in sec 254 mm sec
km hour 062 miles hour
Pressure
psi 689 kPa
atmosphere (atm) 1470 psi
bar 1450 psi
bar 100 kPa
Temperature
fahrenheit -32 056 centigrade
centigrade + 1778 18 fahrenheit
Area
cm2 016 in2
m2 155000 in2
ft2 009 m2
Converts to Divided by This unit
Conversion table
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An airblast is an airborne shock wave that results from the detonation of explosives The
severity of an airblast is dependant on explosive charge distance and especially the
explosives confinement
Where
P = pressure (kPa)
K = state of confinement
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Unconfined 185
Fully confined 33
Expected damage
kPa
03 Windows rattle
07 1 of windows break
7 Most windows break plaster cracks
Sound level calculation
Minimum levels quoted AS 21872 ndash 1993
Human discomfort 120dB(lin)
Onset of structure damage 130dB(lin)
or historic buildings where no specific limit exists
Airblast
P = K -12R
Q033[ ]
Lp(dB) = 20 logP
20 x 10-9
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When an explosive is detonated in a blast hole a pressure wave is generated in the
surrounding rock As this pressure wave moves from the blast hole it forms seismic waves by
displacing particles The particle movement is measured to determine the magnitude of the
blast vibration
Maximum particle vibration can be estimated using the following formula
Where
V = peak particle velocity (mms)
K = site and rock factor constant
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
B = constant related to the rock and site (usually -16)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Free face ndash hard or highly structured rock 500
Free face average rock 1140
Heavily confined 5000
Recommended maximum Peak Particle Velocities (AS 21872 ndash 1993)Housing and low rise residential buildings 10 mms
Commercial buildings not included below
Commercial and industrial buildings or structures 25 mms
of reinforced concrete or steel constructions
For high rise hospitals long floor spans dams 5 mms
or historic buildings where no specified limit exists
Expected damage
PPV (mms)
13 Lower limit for damage to plaster walls
19 Lower limit for dry wall structures
70 Minor damage
140 gt50 chance of minor damage to structures
190 50 chance of major damage
Ground vibration
V = K BR
Q05
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Shoulder hole These refer to those holes immediately below the back
perimeter holes
Burncut The burncut consists of a group of blast holes arranged in a
regular pattern around one or more uncharged relief holes The
first firing blast hole breaks both into the void offered by the
uncharged relief holes and towards the free face provided by the
tunnel faceEaser Hole adjacent to cut area
Lifters The blast holes along the bottom of the developed round
Proper performance of the lifters are essential in achieving
good floor control
Perimeter blast holes Perimeter blast holes are those which form the boundary of
the tunnel Explosive loading densities in these blast holes are
generally lower than those in the remainder of the blast as their
prime requirement is to minimise back-breakage and provide a
good contour
Underground blast design
Lifter Holes
Shoulder Holes
Perimeter Holes
Knee Holes
Easer Holes
Burncut
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Design of cut
The following formulae are used for the geometric design of the cut area
For multiple reamer holes oslash = d n
Where d = diameter of empty reamer holes n = number of reamer holes
The cut
1st square a = 15oslash
W1 = a 2oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
a mm = 110 130 150 190 230
W1 mm = 150 180 210 270 320
2nd square B1 = W1
C-C = 15W1
W2 = 15W1 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W1 = 150 180 210 270 320
C-C = 225 270 310 400 480
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
3rd square B2 = W2
C-C = 15W2
W3 = 15W2 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
C-C = 480 570 660 840 1000
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180 1400
4th square B3 = W3
C-C = 15W3
W4 = 15W3 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180
C-C = 1000 1200 1400 1750
W3 mm = 1400 1700 1980 2400
Underground blast design
W1
a
W4
W3
C-C
B3
W3W2
C-C
W2
W2
W1
C-C
B1
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Design of lifter amp easer holes
When the cut holes have been calculated the rest of the development round may
be calculated
The round is divided into
bull lifter holes
bull side holes
bull back holes
bull easer holes with breakage upwards and horizontally
bull easer holes with breakage downwards
To calculate burdens (B) and charges for the different parts of the round the following graph
may be used as a basis
Underground blast design
12
11
1
09
0806 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
30 35 38 41 45 48 51
Charge concentration kgm
POWERMITEreg PRO in film cartridges Typical density = 120gcm3
Continuous lifter charge
ANFO pneumatically charged
B u r d e n
m
B l a s t h o l e
d i a m e t e r m m
P i p e c h a r g e
d i a m e t e r m m
B l a s t
h o l e
d i a m
e t e r m m
51
38 41 45 48 51
30
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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Packaged products
POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Packaged products
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Initiation systems ndash open-cut
Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
Engineersrsquo App
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Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
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Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
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Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
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Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
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For PNG enquiries contact the
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These rules provide a first estimate in the absence of any better data
Blast hole diameter in mm le 15 x Bench height (BH) in metres
Bench height (BH) in metres ge (Blast hole diameter (D) in mm)15
Burden (B) = (25 to 40) x (D)
Spacing (S) = 115 x B (This gives an equilateral pattern)
Subdrill = (3 to 15) x D
Charge length (C) ge 20 D
Stemming ge 20 x D or (07 ndash 12) x B
Burden stiffness ratio = BHB 2 to 35 good fragmentation
gt 35 very good fragmentation
Stemming material size = D10 to D20 (Angular material with minimum fines)
Presplit blasting
Spacing = Hole diameter x 12Burden = 05 x production blast burden (B)
Uncharged length at top = 10 x D
Powder factor = 05kg per square metre of face
Do not stem holes
Fire all holes on the same delay or in groups of ge 5 holes
Smooth Blasting
Spacing = 15 x Hole diameter (hard rock)
20 x Hole diameter (soft rock)
Burden = 125 x Spacing
Fire as many holes as possible on one delay
Stem holes
Powder factors
Rules of thumb
Typical powder factors
used in mass blasts
Rock type PF (kgm3)
Hard 07 ndash 08
Medium 04 ndash 05Soft 025 ndash 035
Very Soft 015 ndash 025
Typical powder factors
used in presplit and smooth blasting
Hole diameter PF (kgm2)
Hard 06 ndash 09
Medium 04 ndash 05Soft 02 ndash 03
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Calculating burdens
Crest Burden (CB) = Distance blast hole collar is from crest
Vertical Stemming Length (VSL) = ( measured stemming length x cos [HA] )
Toe Burden (TB) = Burden at floor level
= ( [tan (FA) x bench height] + CB ) ndash
( tan [HA] x bench height )
Angle faced holes
Vertical
StemmingLength (VSL)
Crest Burden (CB)
Hole Angle (HA)
Face Angle (FA)
Toe Burden (TB)
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Gassing density for TITANreg blends
Density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends in an explosive column at
different depths for different open cup densities
Depth (m) Open Cup Density (gcm3)
0 090 095 100 105 110 115 120 125
1 092 097 102 107 112 117 121 126
2 095 099 104 109 113 118 122 126
3 097 101 106 110 115 119 123 127
4 098 103 108 112 116 120 124 127
5 100 105 109 113 117 121 124 128
6 102 106 110 114 118 121 125 128
7 103 107 111 115 119 122 125 128
8 104 108 112 116 119 123 126 128
9 106 110 113 117 120 123 126 129
10 107 111 114 118 121 124 126 129
12 109 112 116 119 122 124 127 129
14 110 114 117 120 123 125 127 129
16 112 115 118 121 123 126 128 130
18 113 116 119 122 124 126 128 130
20 114 117 120 122 125 127 128 13024 116 119 121 124 125 127 129 130
28 118 120 123 124 126 128 129 130
32 119 122 123 125 127 128 129 131
36 120 122 124 126 127 129 130 131
40 121 123 125 126 128 129 130 131
45 122 124 126 127 128 129 130 131
50 123 125 126 127 128 129 130 131
55 124 125 127 128 129 130 130 131
60 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
65 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
70 126 127 128 129 129 130 131 131
75 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
80 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
Variation in the density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with depth for different open cup densities Densities in bold (highlighted) are atthe critical density of the explosive and these open cup densities should not be used for that depth of explosive column
USE OF TABLE 11 The left hand column in this table indicates the height of the product column under dry hole conditions In wet hole conditions the value
selected from the left hand column must be the sum of the product column plus the height of the water column in the hole If the height ofthe product and water column exceeds the depth of the hole then the value selected from the left hand column must be the hole depth
2 This table applies for TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with an emulsion content of 60 wt or greater For higher density TITAN 3000 andTITAN 5000 emulsion blends it may be used as a conservative guide
3 For the Titan 2050 blend due to the low emulsion content the minimum open cup density should be no lower than 120 gcm34 Emulsion explosive blends behave as liquids when subjected to the gravitational stress in a vertical blast hole and a pressure gradient in
the explosive will be established The higher the explosive column in the blast hole the higher the internal pressure at the bottom of thecolumn and the larger the quantity of gassing chemicals which need to be added to provide sensitization
5 The open cup density is a measure of the level of sensitization of the product The columns of the Table indicate the likely density profilewith depth to be found in the explosive column for a certain open cup density It is necessary to add sufficient quantities of gassingchemicals to ensure that the density of the explosive at the bottom of the blast hole is less than the critical density
6 To determine the required open cup density for an explosive column of 50m (say) find 50m in the Depth column Moving to the rightread off the density immediately before the bolded density data begins (here 126gcm3 in the 100 gcm3 open cup density column)This indicates that sufficient gassing chemicals should be added to the gassed explosive blend during delivery so that an open cup
density of 100gcm3
is achieved This level of gassing chemicals will ensure that the density at the bottom of the column will be belowthe critical density and the column will detonate upon initiation
7 To determine the approximate average in-hole density of the gassed product loaded locate the Open Cup Density column used and readoff the density value for half the depth of the blast hole For depths that are not listed use the nearest given value
8 The gassing reaction takes 30-40 minutes to achieve the desired open cup density at 20C It is necessary to allow at least this time toelapse between completion of loading and stemming the charged blast hole A longer period should be allowed at lower temperatures
9 The density values shown were calculated using a laboratory validated mathematical model
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This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Length
metres (m) 3280 feet (ft)
39370 inches (in)
inches (in) 25400 millimetres (mm)
kilometres (km) 0621 miles
Mass
kilogram (kg) 220 lb
metric tonne (t) 110 short tons
ounce
Avoirdupois (oz) 2835 grams (g)
ounce Troy (oz) 3110 grams (g)
grains 006 grams (g)
Energy
joule 024 calorie
074 ft-lb
calorie 309 ft-lb
kilowatt 134 horsepower
Volume
cubic centimetres 006 in3 (cm3 or cc)
cubic metres (m3) 131 yd3
cubic feet (ft3) 003 m3
US gallon 379 litres (l)
ounces (US fluid) 2957 cm3
Converts to Divided by This unit
This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Density
lbs ft3 1602 kg m3
gm cm3 6243 lbs ft3
Powder Factor
kg m3 169 lb yd3
Speed
m sec 328 ft sec
in sec 254 mm sec
km hour 062 miles hour
Pressure
psi 689 kPa
atmosphere (atm) 1470 psi
bar 1450 psi
bar 100 kPa
Temperature
fahrenheit -32 056 centigrade
centigrade + 1778 18 fahrenheit
Area
cm2 016 in2
m2 155000 in2
ft2 009 m2
Converts to Divided by This unit
Conversion table
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An airblast is an airborne shock wave that results from the detonation of explosives The
severity of an airblast is dependant on explosive charge distance and especially the
explosives confinement
Where
P = pressure (kPa)
K = state of confinement
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Unconfined 185
Fully confined 33
Expected damage
kPa
03 Windows rattle
07 1 of windows break
7 Most windows break plaster cracks
Sound level calculation
Minimum levels quoted AS 21872 ndash 1993
Human discomfort 120dB(lin)
Onset of structure damage 130dB(lin)
or historic buildings where no specific limit exists
Airblast
P = K -12R
Q033[ ]
Lp(dB) = 20 logP
20 x 10-9
[ ]
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When an explosive is detonated in a blast hole a pressure wave is generated in the
surrounding rock As this pressure wave moves from the blast hole it forms seismic waves by
displacing particles The particle movement is measured to determine the magnitude of the
blast vibration
Maximum particle vibration can be estimated using the following formula
Where
V = peak particle velocity (mms)
K = site and rock factor constant
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
B = constant related to the rock and site (usually -16)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Free face ndash hard or highly structured rock 500
Free face average rock 1140
Heavily confined 5000
Recommended maximum Peak Particle Velocities (AS 21872 ndash 1993)Housing and low rise residential buildings 10 mms
Commercial buildings not included below
Commercial and industrial buildings or structures 25 mms
of reinforced concrete or steel constructions
For high rise hospitals long floor spans dams 5 mms
or historic buildings where no specified limit exists
Expected damage
PPV (mms)
13 Lower limit for damage to plaster walls
19 Lower limit for dry wall structures
70 Minor damage
140 gt50 chance of minor damage to structures
190 50 chance of major damage
Ground vibration
V = K BR
Q05
[ ]
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Shoulder hole These refer to those holes immediately below the back
perimeter holes
Burncut The burncut consists of a group of blast holes arranged in a
regular pattern around one or more uncharged relief holes The
first firing blast hole breaks both into the void offered by the
uncharged relief holes and towards the free face provided by the
tunnel faceEaser Hole adjacent to cut area
Lifters The blast holes along the bottom of the developed round
Proper performance of the lifters are essential in achieving
good floor control
Perimeter blast holes Perimeter blast holes are those which form the boundary of
the tunnel Explosive loading densities in these blast holes are
generally lower than those in the remainder of the blast as their
prime requirement is to minimise back-breakage and provide a
good contour
Underground blast design
Lifter Holes
Shoulder Holes
Perimeter Holes
Knee Holes
Easer Holes
Burncut
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Design of cut
The following formulae are used for the geometric design of the cut area
For multiple reamer holes oslash = d n
Where d = diameter of empty reamer holes n = number of reamer holes
The cut
1st square a = 15oslash
W1 = a 2oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
a mm = 110 130 150 190 230
W1 mm = 150 180 210 270 320
2nd square B1 = W1
C-C = 15W1
W2 = 15W1 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W1 = 150 180 210 270 320
C-C = 225 270 310 400 480
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
3rd square B2 = W2
C-C = 15W2
W3 = 15W2 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
C-C = 480 570 660 840 1000
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180 1400
4th square B3 = W3
C-C = 15W3
W4 = 15W3 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180
C-C = 1000 1200 1400 1750
W3 mm = 1400 1700 1980 2400
Underground blast design
W1
a
W4
W3
C-C
B3
W3W2
C-C
W2
W2
W1
C-C
B1
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Design of lifter amp easer holes
When the cut holes have been calculated the rest of the development round may
be calculated
The round is divided into
bull lifter holes
bull side holes
bull back holes
bull easer holes with breakage upwards and horizontally
bull easer holes with breakage downwards
To calculate burdens (B) and charges for the different parts of the round the following graph
may be used as a basis
Underground blast design
12
11
1
09
0806 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
30 35 38 41 45 48 51
Charge concentration kgm
POWERMITEreg PRO in film cartridges Typical density = 120gcm3
Continuous lifter charge
ANFO pneumatically charged
B u r d e n
m
B l a s t h o l e
d i a m e t e r m m
P i p e c h a r g e
d i a m e t e r m m
B l a s t
h o l e
d i a m
e t e r m m
51
38 41 45 48 51
30
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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Packaged products
POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Packaged products
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Initiation systems ndash open-cut
Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
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Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
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Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
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Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
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Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
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Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
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For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
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These rules provide a first estimate in the absence of any better data
Blast hole diameter in mm le 15 x Bench height (BH) in metres
Bench height (BH) in metres ge (Blast hole diameter (D) in mm)15
Burden (B) = (25 to 40) x (D)
Spacing (S) = 115 x B (This gives an equilateral pattern)
Subdrill = (3 to 15) x D
Charge length (C) ge 20 D
Stemming ge 20 x D or (07 ndash 12) x B
Burden stiffness ratio = BHB 2 to 35 good fragmentation
gt 35 very good fragmentation
Stemming material size = D10 to D20 (Angular material with minimum fines)
Presplit blasting
Spacing = Hole diameter x 12Burden = 05 x production blast burden (B)
Uncharged length at top = 10 x D
Powder factor = 05kg per square metre of face
Do not stem holes
Fire all holes on the same delay or in groups of ge 5 holes
Smooth Blasting
Spacing = 15 x Hole diameter (hard rock)
20 x Hole diameter (soft rock)
Burden = 125 x Spacing
Fire as many holes as possible on one delay
Stem holes
Powder factors
Rules of thumb
Typical powder factors
used in mass blasts
Rock type PF (kgm3)
Hard 07 ndash 08
Medium 04 ndash 05Soft 025 ndash 035
Very Soft 015 ndash 025
Typical powder factors
used in presplit and smooth blasting
Hole diameter PF (kgm2)
Hard 06 ndash 09
Medium 04 ndash 05Soft 02 ndash 03
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Calculating burdens
Crest Burden (CB) = Distance blast hole collar is from crest
Vertical Stemming Length (VSL) = ( measured stemming length x cos [HA] )
Toe Burden (TB) = Burden at floor level
= ( [tan (FA) x bench height] + CB ) ndash
( tan [HA] x bench height )
Angle faced holes
Vertical
StemmingLength (VSL)
Crest Burden (CB)
Hole Angle (HA)
Face Angle (FA)
Toe Burden (TB)
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Gassing density for TITANreg blends
Density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends in an explosive column at
different depths for different open cup densities
Depth (m) Open Cup Density (gcm3)
0 090 095 100 105 110 115 120 125
1 092 097 102 107 112 117 121 126
2 095 099 104 109 113 118 122 126
3 097 101 106 110 115 119 123 127
4 098 103 108 112 116 120 124 127
5 100 105 109 113 117 121 124 128
6 102 106 110 114 118 121 125 128
7 103 107 111 115 119 122 125 128
8 104 108 112 116 119 123 126 128
9 106 110 113 117 120 123 126 129
10 107 111 114 118 121 124 126 129
12 109 112 116 119 122 124 127 129
14 110 114 117 120 123 125 127 129
16 112 115 118 121 123 126 128 130
18 113 116 119 122 124 126 128 130
20 114 117 120 122 125 127 128 13024 116 119 121 124 125 127 129 130
28 118 120 123 124 126 128 129 130
32 119 122 123 125 127 128 129 131
36 120 122 124 126 127 129 130 131
40 121 123 125 126 128 129 130 131
45 122 124 126 127 128 129 130 131
50 123 125 126 127 128 129 130 131
55 124 125 127 128 129 130 130 131
60 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
65 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
70 126 127 128 129 129 130 131 131
75 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
80 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
Variation in the density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with depth for different open cup densities Densities in bold (highlighted) are atthe critical density of the explosive and these open cup densities should not be used for that depth of explosive column
USE OF TABLE 11 The left hand column in this table indicates the height of the product column under dry hole conditions In wet hole conditions the value
selected from the left hand column must be the sum of the product column plus the height of the water column in the hole If the height ofthe product and water column exceeds the depth of the hole then the value selected from the left hand column must be the hole depth
2 This table applies for TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with an emulsion content of 60 wt or greater For higher density TITAN 3000 andTITAN 5000 emulsion blends it may be used as a conservative guide
3 For the Titan 2050 blend due to the low emulsion content the minimum open cup density should be no lower than 120 gcm34 Emulsion explosive blends behave as liquids when subjected to the gravitational stress in a vertical blast hole and a pressure gradient in
the explosive will be established The higher the explosive column in the blast hole the higher the internal pressure at the bottom of thecolumn and the larger the quantity of gassing chemicals which need to be added to provide sensitization
5 The open cup density is a measure of the level of sensitization of the product The columns of the Table indicate the likely density profilewith depth to be found in the explosive column for a certain open cup density It is necessary to add sufficient quantities of gassingchemicals to ensure that the density of the explosive at the bottom of the blast hole is less than the critical density
6 To determine the required open cup density for an explosive column of 50m (say) find 50m in the Depth column Moving to the rightread off the density immediately before the bolded density data begins (here 126gcm3 in the 100 gcm3 open cup density column)This indicates that sufficient gassing chemicals should be added to the gassed explosive blend during delivery so that an open cup
density of 100gcm3
is achieved This level of gassing chemicals will ensure that the density at the bottom of the column will be belowthe critical density and the column will detonate upon initiation
7 To determine the approximate average in-hole density of the gassed product loaded locate the Open Cup Density column used and readoff the density value for half the depth of the blast hole For depths that are not listed use the nearest given value
8 The gassing reaction takes 30-40 minutes to achieve the desired open cup density at 20C It is necessary to allow at least this time toelapse between completion of loading and stemming the charged blast hole A longer period should be allowed at lower temperatures
9 The density values shown were calculated using a laboratory validated mathematical model
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This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Length
metres (m) 3280 feet (ft)
39370 inches (in)
inches (in) 25400 millimetres (mm)
kilometres (km) 0621 miles
Mass
kilogram (kg) 220 lb
metric tonne (t) 110 short tons
ounce
Avoirdupois (oz) 2835 grams (g)
ounce Troy (oz) 3110 grams (g)
grains 006 grams (g)
Energy
joule 024 calorie
074 ft-lb
calorie 309 ft-lb
kilowatt 134 horsepower
Volume
cubic centimetres 006 in3 (cm3 or cc)
cubic metres (m3) 131 yd3
cubic feet (ft3) 003 m3
US gallon 379 litres (l)
ounces (US fluid) 2957 cm3
Converts to Divided by This unit
This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Density
lbs ft3 1602 kg m3
gm cm3 6243 lbs ft3
Powder Factor
kg m3 169 lb yd3
Speed
m sec 328 ft sec
in sec 254 mm sec
km hour 062 miles hour
Pressure
psi 689 kPa
atmosphere (atm) 1470 psi
bar 1450 psi
bar 100 kPa
Temperature
fahrenheit -32 056 centigrade
centigrade + 1778 18 fahrenheit
Area
cm2 016 in2
m2 155000 in2
ft2 009 m2
Converts to Divided by This unit
Conversion table
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An airblast is an airborne shock wave that results from the detonation of explosives The
severity of an airblast is dependant on explosive charge distance and especially the
explosives confinement
Where
P = pressure (kPa)
K = state of confinement
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Unconfined 185
Fully confined 33
Expected damage
kPa
03 Windows rattle
07 1 of windows break
7 Most windows break plaster cracks
Sound level calculation
Minimum levels quoted AS 21872 ndash 1993
Human discomfort 120dB(lin)
Onset of structure damage 130dB(lin)
or historic buildings where no specific limit exists
Airblast
P = K -12R
Q033[ ]
Lp(dB) = 20 logP
20 x 10-9
[ ]
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When an explosive is detonated in a blast hole a pressure wave is generated in the
surrounding rock As this pressure wave moves from the blast hole it forms seismic waves by
displacing particles The particle movement is measured to determine the magnitude of the
blast vibration
Maximum particle vibration can be estimated using the following formula
Where
V = peak particle velocity (mms)
K = site and rock factor constant
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
B = constant related to the rock and site (usually -16)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Free face ndash hard or highly structured rock 500
Free face average rock 1140
Heavily confined 5000
Recommended maximum Peak Particle Velocities (AS 21872 ndash 1993)Housing and low rise residential buildings 10 mms
Commercial buildings not included below
Commercial and industrial buildings or structures 25 mms
of reinforced concrete or steel constructions
For high rise hospitals long floor spans dams 5 mms
or historic buildings where no specified limit exists
Expected damage
PPV (mms)
13 Lower limit for damage to plaster walls
19 Lower limit for dry wall structures
70 Minor damage
140 gt50 chance of minor damage to structures
190 50 chance of major damage
Ground vibration
V = K BR
Q05
[ ]
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Shoulder hole These refer to those holes immediately below the back
perimeter holes
Burncut The burncut consists of a group of blast holes arranged in a
regular pattern around one or more uncharged relief holes The
first firing blast hole breaks both into the void offered by the
uncharged relief holes and towards the free face provided by the
tunnel faceEaser Hole adjacent to cut area
Lifters The blast holes along the bottom of the developed round
Proper performance of the lifters are essential in achieving
good floor control
Perimeter blast holes Perimeter blast holes are those which form the boundary of
the tunnel Explosive loading densities in these blast holes are
generally lower than those in the remainder of the blast as their
prime requirement is to minimise back-breakage and provide a
good contour
Underground blast design
Lifter Holes
Shoulder Holes
Perimeter Holes
Knee Holes
Easer Holes
Burncut
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Design of cut
The following formulae are used for the geometric design of the cut area
For multiple reamer holes oslash = d n
Where d = diameter of empty reamer holes n = number of reamer holes
The cut
1st square a = 15oslash
W1 = a 2oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
a mm = 110 130 150 190 230
W1 mm = 150 180 210 270 320
2nd square B1 = W1
C-C = 15W1
W2 = 15W1 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W1 = 150 180 210 270 320
C-C = 225 270 310 400 480
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
3rd square B2 = W2
C-C = 15W2
W3 = 15W2 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
C-C = 480 570 660 840 1000
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180 1400
4th square B3 = W3
C-C = 15W3
W4 = 15W3 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180
C-C = 1000 1200 1400 1750
W3 mm = 1400 1700 1980 2400
Underground blast design
W1
a
W4
W3
C-C
B3
W3W2
C-C
W2
W2
W1
C-C
B1
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Design of lifter amp easer holes
When the cut holes have been calculated the rest of the development round may
be calculated
The round is divided into
bull lifter holes
bull side holes
bull back holes
bull easer holes with breakage upwards and horizontally
bull easer holes with breakage downwards
To calculate burdens (B) and charges for the different parts of the round the following graph
may be used as a basis
Underground blast design
12
11
1
09
0806 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
30 35 38 41 45 48 51
Charge concentration kgm
POWERMITEreg PRO in film cartridges Typical density = 120gcm3
Continuous lifter charge
ANFO pneumatically charged
B u r d e n
m
B l a s t h o l e
d i a m e t e r m m
P i p e c h a r g e
d i a m e t e r m m
B l a s t
h o l e
d i a m
e t e r m m
51
38 41 45 48 51
30
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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Packaged products
POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Packaged products
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Initiation systems ndash open-cut
Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
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Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
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Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
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Calculating burdens
Crest Burden (CB) = Distance blast hole collar is from crest
Vertical Stemming Length (VSL) = ( measured stemming length x cos [HA] )
Toe Burden (TB) = Burden at floor level
= ( [tan (FA) x bench height] + CB ) ndash
( tan [HA] x bench height )
Angle faced holes
Vertical
StemmingLength (VSL)
Crest Burden (CB)
Hole Angle (HA)
Face Angle (FA)
Toe Burden (TB)
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Gassing density for TITANreg blends
Density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends in an explosive column at
different depths for different open cup densities
Depth (m) Open Cup Density (gcm3)
0 090 095 100 105 110 115 120 125
1 092 097 102 107 112 117 121 126
2 095 099 104 109 113 118 122 126
3 097 101 106 110 115 119 123 127
4 098 103 108 112 116 120 124 127
5 100 105 109 113 117 121 124 128
6 102 106 110 114 118 121 125 128
7 103 107 111 115 119 122 125 128
8 104 108 112 116 119 123 126 128
9 106 110 113 117 120 123 126 129
10 107 111 114 118 121 124 126 129
12 109 112 116 119 122 124 127 129
14 110 114 117 120 123 125 127 129
16 112 115 118 121 123 126 128 130
18 113 116 119 122 124 126 128 130
20 114 117 120 122 125 127 128 13024 116 119 121 124 125 127 129 130
28 118 120 123 124 126 128 129 130
32 119 122 123 125 127 128 129 131
36 120 122 124 126 127 129 130 131
40 121 123 125 126 128 129 130 131
45 122 124 126 127 128 129 130 131
50 123 125 126 127 128 129 130 131
55 124 125 127 128 129 130 130 131
60 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
65 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
70 126 127 128 129 129 130 131 131
75 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
80 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
Variation in the density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with depth for different open cup densities Densities in bold (highlighted) are atthe critical density of the explosive and these open cup densities should not be used for that depth of explosive column
USE OF TABLE 11 The left hand column in this table indicates the height of the product column under dry hole conditions In wet hole conditions the value
selected from the left hand column must be the sum of the product column plus the height of the water column in the hole If the height ofthe product and water column exceeds the depth of the hole then the value selected from the left hand column must be the hole depth
2 This table applies for TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with an emulsion content of 60 wt or greater For higher density TITAN 3000 andTITAN 5000 emulsion blends it may be used as a conservative guide
3 For the Titan 2050 blend due to the low emulsion content the minimum open cup density should be no lower than 120 gcm34 Emulsion explosive blends behave as liquids when subjected to the gravitational stress in a vertical blast hole and a pressure gradient in
the explosive will be established The higher the explosive column in the blast hole the higher the internal pressure at the bottom of thecolumn and the larger the quantity of gassing chemicals which need to be added to provide sensitization
5 The open cup density is a measure of the level of sensitization of the product The columns of the Table indicate the likely density profilewith depth to be found in the explosive column for a certain open cup density It is necessary to add sufficient quantities of gassingchemicals to ensure that the density of the explosive at the bottom of the blast hole is less than the critical density
6 To determine the required open cup density for an explosive column of 50m (say) find 50m in the Depth column Moving to the rightread off the density immediately before the bolded density data begins (here 126gcm3 in the 100 gcm3 open cup density column)This indicates that sufficient gassing chemicals should be added to the gassed explosive blend during delivery so that an open cup
density of 100gcm3
is achieved This level of gassing chemicals will ensure that the density at the bottom of the column will be belowthe critical density and the column will detonate upon initiation
7 To determine the approximate average in-hole density of the gassed product loaded locate the Open Cup Density column used and readoff the density value for half the depth of the blast hole For depths that are not listed use the nearest given value
8 The gassing reaction takes 30-40 minutes to achieve the desired open cup density at 20C It is necessary to allow at least this time toelapse between completion of loading and stemming the charged blast hole A longer period should be allowed at lower temperatures
9 The density values shown were calculated using a laboratory validated mathematical model
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This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Length
metres (m) 3280 feet (ft)
39370 inches (in)
inches (in) 25400 millimetres (mm)
kilometres (km) 0621 miles
Mass
kilogram (kg) 220 lb
metric tonne (t) 110 short tons
ounce
Avoirdupois (oz) 2835 grams (g)
ounce Troy (oz) 3110 grams (g)
grains 006 grams (g)
Energy
joule 024 calorie
074 ft-lb
calorie 309 ft-lb
kilowatt 134 horsepower
Volume
cubic centimetres 006 in3 (cm3 or cc)
cubic metres (m3) 131 yd3
cubic feet (ft3) 003 m3
US gallon 379 litres (l)
ounces (US fluid) 2957 cm3
Converts to Divided by This unit
This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Density
lbs ft3 1602 kg m3
gm cm3 6243 lbs ft3
Powder Factor
kg m3 169 lb yd3
Speed
m sec 328 ft sec
in sec 254 mm sec
km hour 062 miles hour
Pressure
psi 689 kPa
atmosphere (atm) 1470 psi
bar 1450 psi
bar 100 kPa
Temperature
fahrenheit -32 056 centigrade
centigrade + 1778 18 fahrenheit
Area
cm2 016 in2
m2 155000 in2
ft2 009 m2
Converts to Divided by This unit
Conversion table
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An airblast is an airborne shock wave that results from the detonation of explosives The
severity of an airblast is dependant on explosive charge distance and especially the
explosives confinement
Where
P = pressure (kPa)
K = state of confinement
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Unconfined 185
Fully confined 33
Expected damage
kPa
03 Windows rattle
07 1 of windows break
7 Most windows break plaster cracks
Sound level calculation
Minimum levels quoted AS 21872 ndash 1993
Human discomfort 120dB(lin)
Onset of structure damage 130dB(lin)
or historic buildings where no specific limit exists
Airblast
P = K -12R
Q033[ ]
Lp(dB) = 20 logP
20 x 10-9
[ ]
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When an explosive is detonated in a blast hole a pressure wave is generated in the
surrounding rock As this pressure wave moves from the blast hole it forms seismic waves by
displacing particles The particle movement is measured to determine the magnitude of the
blast vibration
Maximum particle vibration can be estimated using the following formula
Where
V = peak particle velocity (mms)
K = site and rock factor constant
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
B = constant related to the rock and site (usually -16)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Free face ndash hard or highly structured rock 500
Free face average rock 1140
Heavily confined 5000
Recommended maximum Peak Particle Velocities (AS 21872 ndash 1993)Housing and low rise residential buildings 10 mms
Commercial buildings not included below
Commercial and industrial buildings or structures 25 mms
of reinforced concrete or steel constructions
For high rise hospitals long floor spans dams 5 mms
or historic buildings where no specified limit exists
Expected damage
PPV (mms)
13 Lower limit for damage to plaster walls
19 Lower limit for dry wall structures
70 Minor damage
140 gt50 chance of minor damage to structures
190 50 chance of major damage
Ground vibration
V = K BR
Q05
[ ]
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Shoulder hole These refer to those holes immediately below the back
perimeter holes
Burncut The burncut consists of a group of blast holes arranged in a
regular pattern around one or more uncharged relief holes The
first firing blast hole breaks both into the void offered by the
uncharged relief holes and towards the free face provided by the
tunnel faceEaser Hole adjacent to cut area
Lifters The blast holes along the bottom of the developed round
Proper performance of the lifters are essential in achieving
good floor control
Perimeter blast holes Perimeter blast holes are those which form the boundary of
the tunnel Explosive loading densities in these blast holes are
generally lower than those in the remainder of the blast as their
prime requirement is to minimise back-breakage and provide a
good contour
Underground blast design
Lifter Holes
Shoulder Holes
Perimeter Holes
Knee Holes
Easer Holes
Burncut
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Design of cut
The following formulae are used for the geometric design of the cut area
For multiple reamer holes oslash = d n
Where d = diameter of empty reamer holes n = number of reamer holes
The cut
1st square a = 15oslash
W1 = a 2oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
a mm = 110 130 150 190 230
W1 mm = 150 180 210 270 320
2nd square B1 = W1
C-C = 15W1
W2 = 15W1 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W1 = 150 180 210 270 320
C-C = 225 270 310 400 480
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
3rd square B2 = W2
C-C = 15W2
W3 = 15W2 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
C-C = 480 570 660 840 1000
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180 1400
4th square B3 = W3
C-C = 15W3
W4 = 15W3 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180
C-C = 1000 1200 1400 1750
W3 mm = 1400 1700 1980 2400
Underground blast design
W1
a
W4
W3
C-C
B3
W3W2
C-C
W2
W2
W1
C-C
B1
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Design of lifter amp easer holes
When the cut holes have been calculated the rest of the development round may
be calculated
The round is divided into
bull lifter holes
bull side holes
bull back holes
bull easer holes with breakage upwards and horizontally
bull easer holes with breakage downwards
To calculate burdens (B) and charges for the different parts of the round the following graph
may be used as a basis
Underground blast design
12
11
1
09
0806 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
30 35 38 41 45 48 51
Charge concentration kgm
POWERMITEreg PRO in film cartridges Typical density = 120gcm3
Continuous lifter charge
ANFO pneumatically charged
B u r d e n
m
B l a s t h o l e
d i a m e t e r m m
P i p e c h a r g e
d i a m e t e r m m
B l a s t
h o l e
d i a m
e t e r m m
51
38 41 45 48 51
30
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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Packaged products
POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Packaged products
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Initiation systems ndash open-cut
Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
Engineersrsquo App
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Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
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Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
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Gassing density for TITANreg blends
Density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends in an explosive column at
different depths for different open cup densities
Depth (m) Open Cup Density (gcm3)
0 090 095 100 105 110 115 120 125
1 092 097 102 107 112 117 121 126
2 095 099 104 109 113 118 122 126
3 097 101 106 110 115 119 123 127
4 098 103 108 112 116 120 124 127
5 100 105 109 113 117 121 124 128
6 102 106 110 114 118 121 125 128
7 103 107 111 115 119 122 125 128
8 104 108 112 116 119 123 126 128
9 106 110 113 117 120 123 126 129
10 107 111 114 118 121 124 126 129
12 109 112 116 119 122 124 127 129
14 110 114 117 120 123 125 127 129
16 112 115 118 121 123 126 128 130
18 113 116 119 122 124 126 128 130
20 114 117 120 122 125 127 128 13024 116 119 121 124 125 127 129 130
28 118 120 123 124 126 128 129 130
32 119 122 123 125 127 128 129 131
36 120 122 124 126 127 129 130 131
40 121 123 125 126 128 129 130 131
45 122 124 126 127 128 129 130 131
50 123 125 126 127 128 129 130 131
55 124 125 127 128 129 130 130 131
60 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
65 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
70 126 127 128 129 129 130 131 131
75 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
80 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
Variation in the density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with depth for different open cup densities Densities in bold (highlighted) are atthe critical density of the explosive and these open cup densities should not be used for that depth of explosive column
USE OF TABLE 11 The left hand column in this table indicates the height of the product column under dry hole conditions In wet hole conditions the value
selected from the left hand column must be the sum of the product column plus the height of the water column in the hole If the height ofthe product and water column exceeds the depth of the hole then the value selected from the left hand column must be the hole depth
2 This table applies for TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with an emulsion content of 60 wt or greater For higher density TITAN 3000 andTITAN 5000 emulsion blends it may be used as a conservative guide
3 For the Titan 2050 blend due to the low emulsion content the minimum open cup density should be no lower than 120 gcm34 Emulsion explosive blends behave as liquids when subjected to the gravitational stress in a vertical blast hole and a pressure gradient in
the explosive will be established The higher the explosive column in the blast hole the higher the internal pressure at the bottom of thecolumn and the larger the quantity of gassing chemicals which need to be added to provide sensitization
5 The open cup density is a measure of the level of sensitization of the product The columns of the Table indicate the likely density profilewith depth to be found in the explosive column for a certain open cup density It is necessary to add sufficient quantities of gassingchemicals to ensure that the density of the explosive at the bottom of the blast hole is less than the critical density
6 To determine the required open cup density for an explosive column of 50m (say) find 50m in the Depth column Moving to the rightread off the density immediately before the bolded density data begins (here 126gcm3 in the 100 gcm3 open cup density column)This indicates that sufficient gassing chemicals should be added to the gassed explosive blend during delivery so that an open cup
density of 100gcm3
is achieved This level of gassing chemicals will ensure that the density at the bottom of the column will be belowthe critical density and the column will detonate upon initiation
7 To determine the approximate average in-hole density of the gassed product loaded locate the Open Cup Density column used and readoff the density value for half the depth of the blast hole For depths that are not listed use the nearest given value
8 The gassing reaction takes 30-40 minutes to achieve the desired open cup density at 20C It is necessary to allow at least this time toelapse between completion of loading and stemming the charged blast hole A longer period should be allowed at lower temperatures
9 The density values shown were calculated using a laboratory validated mathematical model
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This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Length
metres (m) 3280 feet (ft)
39370 inches (in)
inches (in) 25400 millimetres (mm)
kilometres (km) 0621 miles
Mass
kilogram (kg) 220 lb
metric tonne (t) 110 short tons
ounce
Avoirdupois (oz) 2835 grams (g)
ounce Troy (oz) 3110 grams (g)
grains 006 grams (g)
Energy
joule 024 calorie
074 ft-lb
calorie 309 ft-lb
kilowatt 134 horsepower
Volume
cubic centimetres 006 in3 (cm3 or cc)
cubic metres (m3) 131 yd3
cubic feet (ft3) 003 m3
US gallon 379 litres (l)
ounces (US fluid) 2957 cm3
Converts to Divided by This unit
This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Density
lbs ft3 1602 kg m3
gm cm3 6243 lbs ft3
Powder Factor
kg m3 169 lb yd3
Speed
m sec 328 ft sec
in sec 254 mm sec
km hour 062 miles hour
Pressure
psi 689 kPa
atmosphere (atm) 1470 psi
bar 1450 psi
bar 100 kPa
Temperature
fahrenheit -32 056 centigrade
centigrade + 1778 18 fahrenheit
Area
cm2 016 in2
m2 155000 in2
ft2 009 m2
Converts to Divided by This unit
Conversion table
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An airblast is an airborne shock wave that results from the detonation of explosives The
severity of an airblast is dependant on explosive charge distance and especially the
explosives confinement
Where
P = pressure (kPa)
K = state of confinement
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Unconfined 185
Fully confined 33
Expected damage
kPa
03 Windows rattle
07 1 of windows break
7 Most windows break plaster cracks
Sound level calculation
Minimum levels quoted AS 21872 ndash 1993
Human discomfort 120dB(lin)
Onset of structure damage 130dB(lin)
or historic buildings where no specific limit exists
Airblast
P = K -12R
Q033[ ]
Lp(dB) = 20 logP
20 x 10-9
[ ]
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When an explosive is detonated in a blast hole a pressure wave is generated in the
surrounding rock As this pressure wave moves from the blast hole it forms seismic waves by
displacing particles The particle movement is measured to determine the magnitude of the
blast vibration
Maximum particle vibration can be estimated using the following formula
Where
V = peak particle velocity (mms)
K = site and rock factor constant
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
B = constant related to the rock and site (usually -16)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Free face ndash hard or highly structured rock 500
Free face average rock 1140
Heavily confined 5000
Recommended maximum Peak Particle Velocities (AS 21872 ndash 1993)Housing and low rise residential buildings 10 mms
Commercial buildings not included below
Commercial and industrial buildings or structures 25 mms
of reinforced concrete or steel constructions
For high rise hospitals long floor spans dams 5 mms
or historic buildings where no specified limit exists
Expected damage
PPV (mms)
13 Lower limit for damage to plaster walls
19 Lower limit for dry wall structures
70 Minor damage
140 gt50 chance of minor damage to structures
190 50 chance of major damage
Ground vibration
V = K BR
Q05
[ ]
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Shoulder hole These refer to those holes immediately below the back
perimeter holes
Burncut The burncut consists of a group of blast holes arranged in a
regular pattern around one or more uncharged relief holes The
first firing blast hole breaks both into the void offered by the
uncharged relief holes and towards the free face provided by the
tunnel faceEaser Hole adjacent to cut area
Lifters The blast holes along the bottom of the developed round
Proper performance of the lifters are essential in achieving
good floor control
Perimeter blast holes Perimeter blast holes are those which form the boundary of
the tunnel Explosive loading densities in these blast holes are
generally lower than those in the remainder of the blast as their
prime requirement is to minimise back-breakage and provide a
good contour
Underground blast design
Lifter Holes
Shoulder Holes
Perimeter Holes
Knee Holes
Easer Holes
Burncut
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Design of cut
The following formulae are used for the geometric design of the cut area
For multiple reamer holes oslash = d n
Where d = diameter of empty reamer holes n = number of reamer holes
The cut
1st square a = 15oslash
W1 = a 2oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
a mm = 110 130 150 190 230
W1 mm = 150 180 210 270 320
2nd square B1 = W1
C-C = 15W1
W2 = 15W1 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W1 = 150 180 210 270 320
C-C = 225 270 310 400 480
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
3rd square B2 = W2
C-C = 15W2
W3 = 15W2 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
C-C = 480 570 660 840 1000
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180 1400
4th square B3 = W3
C-C = 15W3
W4 = 15W3 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180
C-C = 1000 1200 1400 1750
W3 mm = 1400 1700 1980 2400
Underground blast design
W1
a
W4
W3
C-C
B3
W3W2
C-C
W2
W2
W1
C-C
B1
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Design of lifter amp easer holes
When the cut holes have been calculated the rest of the development round may
be calculated
The round is divided into
bull lifter holes
bull side holes
bull back holes
bull easer holes with breakage upwards and horizontally
bull easer holes with breakage downwards
To calculate burdens (B) and charges for the different parts of the round the following graph
may be used as a basis
Underground blast design
12
11
1
09
0806 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
30 35 38 41 45 48 51
Charge concentration kgm
POWERMITEreg PRO in film cartridges Typical density = 120gcm3
Continuous lifter charge
ANFO pneumatically charged
B u r d e n
m
B l a s t h o l e
d i a m e t e r m m
P i p e c h a r g e
d i a m e t e r m m
B l a s t
h o l e
d i a m
e t e r m m
51
38 41 45 48 51
30
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Initiation systems ndash open-cut
Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
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Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
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AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
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New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
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Australia
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Perth Office
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Australia
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Gassing density for TITANreg blends
Density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends in an explosive column at
different depths for different open cup densities
Depth (m) Open Cup Density (gcm3)
0 090 095 100 105 110 115 120 125
1 092 097 102 107 112 117 121 126
2 095 099 104 109 113 118 122 126
3 097 101 106 110 115 119 123 127
4 098 103 108 112 116 120 124 127
5 100 105 109 113 117 121 124 128
6 102 106 110 114 118 121 125 128
7 103 107 111 115 119 122 125 128
8 104 108 112 116 119 123 126 128
9 106 110 113 117 120 123 126 129
10 107 111 114 118 121 124 126 129
12 109 112 116 119 122 124 127 129
14 110 114 117 120 123 125 127 129
16 112 115 118 121 123 126 128 130
18 113 116 119 122 124 126 128 130
20 114 117 120 122 125 127 128 13024 116 119 121 124 125 127 129 130
28 118 120 123 124 126 128 129 130
32 119 122 123 125 127 128 129 131
36 120 122 124 126 127 129 130 131
40 121 123 125 126 128 129 130 131
45 122 124 126 127 128 129 130 131
50 123 125 126 127 128 129 130 131
55 124 125 127 128 129 130 130 131
60 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
65 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
70 126 127 128 129 129 130 131 131
75 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
80 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
Variation in the density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with depth for different open cup densities Densities in bold (highlighted) are atthe critical density of the explosive and these open cup densities should not be used for that depth of explosive column
USE OF TABLE 11 The left hand column in this table indicates the height of the product column under dry hole conditions In wet hole conditions the value
selected from the left hand column must be the sum of the product column plus the height of the water column in the hole If the height ofthe product and water column exceeds the depth of the hole then the value selected from the left hand column must be the hole depth
2 This table applies for TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with an emulsion content of 60 wt or greater For higher density TITAN 3000 andTITAN 5000 emulsion blends it may be used as a conservative guide
3 For the Titan 2050 blend due to the low emulsion content the minimum open cup density should be no lower than 120 gcm34 Emulsion explosive blends behave as liquids when subjected to the gravitational stress in a vertical blast hole and a pressure gradient in
the explosive will be established The higher the explosive column in the blast hole the higher the internal pressure at the bottom of thecolumn and the larger the quantity of gassing chemicals which need to be added to provide sensitization
5 The open cup density is a measure of the level of sensitization of the product The columns of the Table indicate the likely density profilewith depth to be found in the explosive column for a certain open cup density It is necessary to add sufficient quantities of gassingchemicals to ensure that the density of the explosive at the bottom of the blast hole is less than the critical density
6 To determine the required open cup density for an explosive column of 50m (say) find 50m in the Depth column Moving to the rightread off the density immediately before the bolded density data begins (here 126gcm3 in the 100 gcm3 open cup density column)This indicates that sufficient gassing chemicals should be added to the gassed explosive blend during delivery so that an open cup
density of 100gcm3
is achieved This level of gassing chemicals will ensure that the density at the bottom of the column will be belowthe critical density and the column will detonate upon initiation
7 To determine the approximate average in-hole density of the gassed product loaded locate the Open Cup Density column used and readoff the density value for half the depth of the blast hole For depths that are not listed use the nearest given value
8 The gassing reaction takes 30-40 minutes to achieve the desired open cup density at 20C It is necessary to allow at least this time toelapse between completion of loading and stemming the charged blast hole A longer period should be allowed at lower temperatures
9 The density values shown were calculated using a laboratory validated mathematical model
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This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Length
metres (m) 3280 feet (ft)
39370 inches (in)
inches (in) 25400 millimetres (mm)
kilometres (km) 0621 miles
Mass
kilogram (kg) 220 lb
metric tonne (t) 110 short tons
ounce
Avoirdupois (oz) 2835 grams (g)
ounce Troy (oz) 3110 grams (g)
grains 006 grams (g)
Energy
joule 024 calorie
074 ft-lb
calorie 309 ft-lb
kilowatt 134 horsepower
Volume
cubic centimetres 006 in3 (cm3 or cc)
cubic metres (m3) 131 yd3
cubic feet (ft3) 003 m3
US gallon 379 litres (l)
ounces (US fluid) 2957 cm3
Converts to Divided by This unit
This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Density
lbs ft3 1602 kg m3
gm cm3 6243 lbs ft3
Powder Factor
kg m3 169 lb yd3
Speed
m sec 328 ft sec
in sec 254 mm sec
km hour 062 miles hour
Pressure
psi 689 kPa
atmosphere (atm) 1470 psi
bar 1450 psi
bar 100 kPa
Temperature
fahrenheit -32 056 centigrade
centigrade + 1778 18 fahrenheit
Area
cm2 016 in2
m2 155000 in2
ft2 009 m2
Converts to Divided by This unit
Conversion table
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An airblast is an airborne shock wave that results from the detonation of explosives The
severity of an airblast is dependant on explosive charge distance and especially the
explosives confinement
Where
P = pressure (kPa)
K = state of confinement
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Unconfined 185
Fully confined 33
Expected damage
kPa
03 Windows rattle
07 1 of windows break
7 Most windows break plaster cracks
Sound level calculation
Minimum levels quoted AS 21872 ndash 1993
Human discomfort 120dB(lin)
Onset of structure damage 130dB(lin)
or historic buildings where no specific limit exists
Airblast
P = K -12R
Q033[ ]
Lp(dB) = 20 logP
20 x 10-9
[ ]
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When an explosive is detonated in a blast hole a pressure wave is generated in the
surrounding rock As this pressure wave moves from the blast hole it forms seismic waves by
displacing particles The particle movement is measured to determine the magnitude of the
blast vibration
Maximum particle vibration can be estimated using the following formula
Where
V = peak particle velocity (mms)
K = site and rock factor constant
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
B = constant related to the rock and site (usually -16)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Free face ndash hard or highly structured rock 500
Free face average rock 1140
Heavily confined 5000
Recommended maximum Peak Particle Velocities (AS 21872 ndash 1993)Housing and low rise residential buildings 10 mms
Commercial buildings not included below
Commercial and industrial buildings or structures 25 mms
of reinforced concrete or steel constructions
For high rise hospitals long floor spans dams 5 mms
or historic buildings where no specified limit exists
Expected damage
PPV (mms)
13 Lower limit for damage to plaster walls
19 Lower limit for dry wall structures
70 Minor damage
140 gt50 chance of minor damage to structures
190 50 chance of major damage
Ground vibration
V = K BR
Q05
[ ]
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Shoulder hole These refer to those holes immediately below the back
perimeter holes
Burncut The burncut consists of a group of blast holes arranged in a
regular pattern around one or more uncharged relief holes The
first firing blast hole breaks both into the void offered by the
uncharged relief holes and towards the free face provided by the
tunnel faceEaser Hole adjacent to cut area
Lifters The blast holes along the bottom of the developed round
Proper performance of the lifters are essential in achieving
good floor control
Perimeter blast holes Perimeter blast holes are those which form the boundary of
the tunnel Explosive loading densities in these blast holes are
generally lower than those in the remainder of the blast as their
prime requirement is to minimise back-breakage and provide a
good contour
Underground blast design
Lifter Holes
Shoulder Holes
Perimeter Holes
Knee Holes
Easer Holes
Burncut
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Design of cut
The following formulae are used for the geometric design of the cut area
For multiple reamer holes oslash = d n
Where d = diameter of empty reamer holes n = number of reamer holes
The cut
1st square a = 15oslash
W1 = a 2oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
a mm = 110 130 150 190 230
W1 mm = 150 180 210 270 320
2nd square B1 = W1
C-C = 15W1
W2 = 15W1 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W1 = 150 180 210 270 320
C-C = 225 270 310 400 480
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
3rd square B2 = W2
C-C = 15W2
W3 = 15W2 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
C-C = 480 570 660 840 1000
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180 1400
4th square B3 = W3
C-C = 15W3
W4 = 15W3 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180
C-C = 1000 1200 1400 1750
W3 mm = 1400 1700 1980 2400
Underground blast design
W1
a
W4
W3
C-C
B3
W3W2
C-C
W2
W2
W1
C-C
B1
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Design of lifter amp easer holes
When the cut holes have been calculated the rest of the development round may
be calculated
The round is divided into
bull lifter holes
bull side holes
bull back holes
bull easer holes with breakage upwards and horizontally
bull easer holes with breakage downwards
To calculate burdens (B) and charges for the different parts of the round the following graph
may be used as a basis
Underground blast design
12
11
1
09
0806 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
30 35 38 41 45 48 51
Charge concentration kgm
POWERMITEreg PRO in film cartridges Typical density = 120gcm3
Continuous lifter charge
ANFO pneumatically charged
B u r d e n
m
B l a s t h o l e
d i a m e t e r m m
P i p e c h a r g e
d i a m e t e r m m
B l a s t
h o l e
d i a m
e t e r m m
51
38 41 45 48 51
30
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Initiation systems ndash open-cut
Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
Engineersrsquo App
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Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
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Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
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Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
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For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
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Gassing density for TITANreg blends
Density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends in an explosive column at
different depths for different open cup densities
Depth (m) Open Cup Density (gcm3)
0 090 095 100 105 110 115 120 125
1 092 097 102 107 112 117 121 126
2 095 099 104 109 113 118 122 126
3 097 101 106 110 115 119 123 127
4 098 103 108 112 116 120 124 127
5 100 105 109 113 117 121 124 128
6 102 106 110 114 118 121 125 128
7 103 107 111 115 119 122 125 128
8 104 108 112 116 119 123 126 128
9 106 110 113 117 120 123 126 129
10 107 111 114 118 121 124 126 129
12 109 112 116 119 122 124 127 129
14 110 114 117 120 123 125 127 129
16 112 115 118 121 123 126 128 130
18 113 116 119 122 124 126 128 130
20 114 117 120 122 125 127 128 13024 116 119 121 124 125 127 129 130
28 118 120 123 124 126 128 129 130
32 119 122 123 125 127 128 129 131
36 120 122 124 126 127 129 130 131
40 121 123 125 126 128 129 130 131
45 122 124 126 127 128 129 130 131
50 123 125 126 127 128 129 130 131
55 124 125 127 128 129 130 130 131
60 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
65 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 131
70 126 127 128 129 129 130 131 131
75 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
80 126 127 128 129 130 130 131 131
Variation in the density of TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with depth for different open cup densities Densities in bold (highlighted) are atthe critical density of the explosive and these open cup densities should not be used for that depth of explosive column
USE OF TABLE 11 The left hand column in this table indicates the height of the product column under dry hole conditions In wet hole conditions the value
selected from the left hand column must be the sum of the product column plus the height of the water column in the hole If the height ofthe product and water column exceeds the depth of the hole then the value selected from the left hand column must be the hole depth
2 This table applies for TITAN 2000 emulsion blends with an emulsion content of 60 wt or greater For higher density TITAN 3000 andTITAN 5000 emulsion blends it may be used as a conservative guide
3 For the Titan 2050 blend due to the low emulsion content the minimum open cup density should be no lower than 120 gcm34 Emulsion explosive blends behave as liquids when subjected to the gravitational stress in a vertical blast hole and a pressure gradient in
the explosive will be established The higher the explosive column in the blast hole the higher the internal pressure at the bottom of thecolumn and the larger the quantity of gassing chemicals which need to be added to provide sensitization
5 The open cup density is a measure of the level of sensitization of the product The columns of the Table indicate the likely density profilewith depth to be found in the explosive column for a certain open cup density It is necessary to add sufficient quantities of gassingchemicals to ensure that the density of the explosive at the bottom of the blast hole is less than the critical density
6 To determine the required open cup density for an explosive column of 50m (say) find 50m in the Depth column Moving to the rightread off the density immediately before the bolded density data begins (here 126gcm3 in the 100 gcm3 open cup density column)This indicates that sufficient gassing chemicals should be added to the gassed explosive blend during delivery so that an open cup
density of 100gcm3
is achieved This level of gassing chemicals will ensure that the density at the bottom of the column will be belowthe critical density and the column will detonate upon initiation
7 To determine the approximate average in-hole density of the gassed product loaded locate the Open Cup Density column used and readoff the density value for half the depth of the blast hole For depths that are not listed use the nearest given value
8 The gassing reaction takes 30-40 minutes to achieve the desired open cup density at 20C It is necessary to allow at least this time toelapse between completion of loading and stemming the charged blast hole A longer period should be allowed at lower temperatures
9 The density values shown were calculated using a laboratory validated mathematical model
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This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Length
metres (m) 3280 feet (ft)
39370 inches (in)
inches (in) 25400 millimetres (mm)
kilometres (km) 0621 miles
Mass
kilogram (kg) 220 lb
metric tonne (t) 110 short tons
ounce
Avoirdupois (oz) 2835 grams (g)
ounce Troy (oz) 3110 grams (g)
grains 006 grams (g)
Energy
joule 024 calorie
074 ft-lb
calorie 309 ft-lb
kilowatt 134 horsepower
Volume
cubic centimetres 006 in3 (cm3 or cc)
cubic metres (m3) 131 yd3
cubic feet (ft3) 003 m3
US gallon 379 litres (l)
ounces (US fluid) 2957 cm3
Converts to Divided by This unit
This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Density
lbs ft3 1602 kg m3
gm cm3 6243 lbs ft3
Powder Factor
kg m3 169 lb yd3
Speed
m sec 328 ft sec
in sec 254 mm sec
km hour 062 miles hour
Pressure
psi 689 kPa
atmosphere (atm) 1470 psi
bar 1450 psi
bar 100 kPa
Temperature
fahrenheit -32 056 centigrade
centigrade + 1778 18 fahrenheit
Area
cm2 016 in2
m2 155000 in2
ft2 009 m2
Converts to Divided by This unit
Conversion table
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An airblast is an airborne shock wave that results from the detonation of explosives The
severity of an airblast is dependant on explosive charge distance and especially the
explosives confinement
Where
P = pressure (kPa)
K = state of confinement
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Unconfined 185
Fully confined 33
Expected damage
kPa
03 Windows rattle
07 1 of windows break
7 Most windows break plaster cracks
Sound level calculation
Minimum levels quoted AS 21872 ndash 1993
Human discomfort 120dB(lin)
Onset of structure damage 130dB(lin)
or historic buildings where no specific limit exists
Airblast
P = K -12R
Q033[ ]
Lp(dB) = 20 logP
20 x 10-9
[ ]
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When an explosive is detonated in a blast hole a pressure wave is generated in the
surrounding rock As this pressure wave moves from the blast hole it forms seismic waves by
displacing particles The particle movement is measured to determine the magnitude of the
blast vibration
Maximum particle vibration can be estimated using the following formula
Where
V = peak particle velocity (mms)
K = site and rock factor constant
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
B = constant related to the rock and site (usually -16)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Free face ndash hard or highly structured rock 500
Free face average rock 1140
Heavily confined 5000
Recommended maximum Peak Particle Velocities (AS 21872 ndash 1993)Housing and low rise residential buildings 10 mms
Commercial buildings not included below
Commercial and industrial buildings or structures 25 mms
of reinforced concrete or steel constructions
For high rise hospitals long floor spans dams 5 mms
or historic buildings where no specified limit exists
Expected damage
PPV (mms)
13 Lower limit for damage to plaster walls
19 Lower limit for dry wall structures
70 Minor damage
140 gt50 chance of minor damage to structures
190 50 chance of major damage
Ground vibration
V = K BR
Q05
[ ]
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Shoulder hole These refer to those holes immediately below the back
perimeter holes
Burncut The burncut consists of a group of blast holes arranged in a
regular pattern around one or more uncharged relief holes The
first firing blast hole breaks both into the void offered by the
uncharged relief holes and towards the free face provided by the
tunnel faceEaser Hole adjacent to cut area
Lifters The blast holes along the bottom of the developed round
Proper performance of the lifters are essential in achieving
good floor control
Perimeter blast holes Perimeter blast holes are those which form the boundary of
the tunnel Explosive loading densities in these blast holes are
generally lower than those in the remainder of the blast as their
prime requirement is to minimise back-breakage and provide a
good contour
Underground blast design
Lifter Holes
Shoulder Holes
Perimeter Holes
Knee Holes
Easer Holes
Burncut
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Design of cut
The following formulae are used for the geometric design of the cut area
For multiple reamer holes oslash = d n
Where d = diameter of empty reamer holes n = number of reamer holes
The cut
1st square a = 15oslash
W1 = a 2oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
a mm = 110 130 150 190 230
W1 mm = 150 180 210 270 320
2nd square B1 = W1
C-C = 15W1
W2 = 15W1 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W1 = 150 180 210 270 320
C-C = 225 270 310 400 480
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
3rd square B2 = W2
C-C = 15W2
W3 = 15W2 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
C-C = 480 570 660 840 1000
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180 1400
4th square B3 = W3
C-C = 15W3
W4 = 15W3 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180
C-C = 1000 1200 1400 1750
W3 mm = 1400 1700 1980 2400
Underground blast design
W1
a
W4
W3
C-C
B3
W3W2
C-C
W2
W2
W1
C-C
B1
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Design of lifter amp easer holes
When the cut holes have been calculated the rest of the development round may
be calculated
The round is divided into
bull lifter holes
bull side holes
bull back holes
bull easer holes with breakage upwards and horizontally
bull easer holes with breakage downwards
To calculate burdens (B) and charges for the different parts of the round the following graph
may be used as a basis
Underground blast design
12
11
1
09
0806 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
30 35 38 41 45 48 51
Charge concentration kgm
POWERMITEreg PRO in film cartridges Typical density = 120gcm3
Continuous lifter charge
ANFO pneumatically charged
B u r d e n
m
B l a s t h o l e
d i a m e t e r m m
P i p e c h a r g e
d i a m e t e r m m
B l a s t
h o l e
d i a m
e t e r m m
51
38 41 45 48 51
30
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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Packaged products
POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Packaged products
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Initiation systems ndash open-cut
Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
Engineersrsquo App
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Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
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Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
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Jakarta Office
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For PNG enquiries contact the
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This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Length
metres (m) 3280 feet (ft)
39370 inches (in)
inches (in) 25400 millimetres (mm)
kilometres (km) 0621 miles
Mass
kilogram (kg) 220 lb
metric tonne (t) 110 short tons
ounce
Avoirdupois (oz) 2835 grams (g)
ounce Troy (oz) 3110 grams (g)
grains 006 grams (g)
Energy
joule 024 calorie
074 ft-lb
calorie 309 ft-lb
kilowatt 134 horsepower
Volume
cubic centimetres 006 in3 (cm3 or cc)
cubic metres (m3) 131 yd3
cubic feet (ft3) 003 m3
US gallon 379 litres (l)
ounces (US fluid) 2957 cm3
Converts to Divided by This unit
This unit Multiplied by Converts to
Density
lbs ft3 1602 kg m3
gm cm3 6243 lbs ft3
Powder Factor
kg m3 169 lb yd3
Speed
m sec 328 ft sec
in sec 254 mm sec
km hour 062 miles hour
Pressure
psi 689 kPa
atmosphere (atm) 1470 psi
bar 1450 psi
bar 100 kPa
Temperature
fahrenheit -32 056 centigrade
centigrade + 1778 18 fahrenheit
Area
cm2 016 in2
m2 155000 in2
ft2 009 m2
Converts to Divided by This unit
Conversion table
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An airblast is an airborne shock wave that results from the detonation of explosives The
severity of an airblast is dependant on explosive charge distance and especially the
explosives confinement
Where
P = pressure (kPa)
K = state of confinement
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Unconfined 185
Fully confined 33
Expected damage
kPa
03 Windows rattle
07 1 of windows break
7 Most windows break plaster cracks
Sound level calculation
Minimum levels quoted AS 21872 ndash 1993
Human discomfort 120dB(lin)
Onset of structure damage 130dB(lin)
or historic buildings where no specific limit exists
Airblast
P = K -12R
Q033[ ]
Lp(dB) = 20 logP
20 x 10-9
[ ]
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When an explosive is detonated in a blast hole a pressure wave is generated in the
surrounding rock As this pressure wave moves from the blast hole it forms seismic waves by
displacing particles The particle movement is measured to determine the magnitude of the
blast vibration
Maximum particle vibration can be estimated using the following formula
Where
V = peak particle velocity (mms)
K = site and rock factor constant
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
B = constant related to the rock and site (usually -16)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Free face ndash hard or highly structured rock 500
Free face average rock 1140
Heavily confined 5000
Recommended maximum Peak Particle Velocities (AS 21872 ndash 1993)Housing and low rise residential buildings 10 mms
Commercial buildings not included below
Commercial and industrial buildings or structures 25 mms
of reinforced concrete or steel constructions
For high rise hospitals long floor spans dams 5 mms
or historic buildings where no specified limit exists
Expected damage
PPV (mms)
13 Lower limit for damage to plaster walls
19 Lower limit for dry wall structures
70 Minor damage
140 gt50 chance of minor damage to structures
190 50 chance of major damage
Ground vibration
V = K BR
Q05
[ ]
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Shoulder hole These refer to those holes immediately below the back
perimeter holes
Burncut The burncut consists of a group of blast holes arranged in a
regular pattern around one or more uncharged relief holes The
first firing blast hole breaks both into the void offered by the
uncharged relief holes and towards the free face provided by the
tunnel faceEaser Hole adjacent to cut area
Lifters The blast holes along the bottom of the developed round
Proper performance of the lifters are essential in achieving
good floor control
Perimeter blast holes Perimeter blast holes are those which form the boundary of
the tunnel Explosive loading densities in these blast holes are
generally lower than those in the remainder of the blast as their
prime requirement is to minimise back-breakage and provide a
good contour
Underground blast design
Lifter Holes
Shoulder Holes
Perimeter Holes
Knee Holes
Easer Holes
Burncut
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Design of cut
The following formulae are used for the geometric design of the cut area
For multiple reamer holes oslash = d n
Where d = diameter of empty reamer holes n = number of reamer holes
The cut
1st square a = 15oslash
W1 = a 2oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
a mm = 110 130 150 190 230
W1 mm = 150 180 210 270 320
2nd square B1 = W1
C-C = 15W1
W2 = 15W1 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W1 = 150 180 210 270 320
C-C = 225 270 310 400 480
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
3rd square B2 = W2
C-C = 15W2
W3 = 15W2 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
C-C = 480 570 660 840 1000
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180 1400
4th square B3 = W3
C-C = 15W3
W4 = 15W3 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180
C-C = 1000 1200 1400 1750
W3 mm = 1400 1700 1980 2400
Underground blast design
W1
a
W4
W3
C-C
B3
W3W2
C-C
W2
W2
W1
C-C
B1
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Design of lifter amp easer holes
When the cut holes have been calculated the rest of the development round may
be calculated
The round is divided into
bull lifter holes
bull side holes
bull back holes
bull easer holes with breakage upwards and horizontally
bull easer holes with breakage downwards
To calculate burdens (B) and charges for the different parts of the round the following graph
may be used as a basis
Underground blast design
12
11
1
09
0806 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
30 35 38 41 45 48 51
Charge concentration kgm
POWERMITEreg PRO in film cartridges Typical density = 120gcm3
Continuous lifter charge
ANFO pneumatically charged
B u r d e n
m
B l a s t h o l e
d i a m e t e r m m
P i p e c h a r g e
d i a m e t e r m m
B l a s t
h o l e
d i a m
e t e r m m
51
38 41 45 48 51
30
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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Packaged products
POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Packaged products
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Initiation systems ndash open-cut
Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
Engineersrsquo App
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Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
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Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
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Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
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Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
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Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
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An airblast is an airborne shock wave that results from the detonation of explosives The
severity of an airblast is dependant on explosive charge distance and especially the
explosives confinement
Where
P = pressure (kPa)
K = state of confinement
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Unconfined 185
Fully confined 33
Expected damage
kPa
03 Windows rattle
07 1 of windows break
7 Most windows break plaster cracks
Sound level calculation
Minimum levels quoted AS 21872 ndash 1993
Human discomfort 120dB(lin)
Onset of structure damage 130dB(lin)
or historic buildings where no specific limit exists
Airblast
P = K -12R
Q033[ ]
Lp(dB) = 20 logP
20 x 10-9
[ ]
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When an explosive is detonated in a blast hole a pressure wave is generated in the
surrounding rock As this pressure wave moves from the blast hole it forms seismic waves by
displacing particles The particle movement is measured to determine the magnitude of the
blast vibration
Maximum particle vibration can be estimated using the following formula
Where
V = peak particle velocity (mms)
K = site and rock factor constant
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
B = constant related to the rock and site (usually -16)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Free face ndash hard or highly structured rock 500
Free face average rock 1140
Heavily confined 5000
Recommended maximum Peak Particle Velocities (AS 21872 ndash 1993)Housing and low rise residential buildings 10 mms
Commercial buildings not included below
Commercial and industrial buildings or structures 25 mms
of reinforced concrete or steel constructions
For high rise hospitals long floor spans dams 5 mms
or historic buildings where no specified limit exists
Expected damage
PPV (mms)
13 Lower limit for damage to plaster walls
19 Lower limit for dry wall structures
70 Minor damage
140 gt50 chance of minor damage to structures
190 50 chance of major damage
Ground vibration
V = K BR
Q05
[ ]
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Shoulder hole These refer to those holes immediately below the back
perimeter holes
Burncut The burncut consists of a group of blast holes arranged in a
regular pattern around one or more uncharged relief holes The
first firing blast hole breaks both into the void offered by the
uncharged relief holes and towards the free face provided by the
tunnel faceEaser Hole adjacent to cut area
Lifters The blast holes along the bottom of the developed round
Proper performance of the lifters are essential in achieving
good floor control
Perimeter blast holes Perimeter blast holes are those which form the boundary of
the tunnel Explosive loading densities in these blast holes are
generally lower than those in the remainder of the blast as their
prime requirement is to minimise back-breakage and provide a
good contour
Underground blast design
Lifter Holes
Shoulder Holes
Perimeter Holes
Knee Holes
Easer Holes
Burncut
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Design of cut
The following formulae are used for the geometric design of the cut area
For multiple reamer holes oslash = d n
Where d = diameter of empty reamer holes n = number of reamer holes
The cut
1st square a = 15oslash
W1 = a 2oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
a mm = 110 130 150 190 230
W1 mm = 150 180 210 270 320
2nd square B1 = W1
C-C = 15W1
W2 = 15W1 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W1 = 150 180 210 270 320
C-C = 225 270 310 400 480
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
3rd square B2 = W2
C-C = 15W2
W3 = 15W2 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
C-C = 480 570 660 840 1000
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180 1400
4th square B3 = W3
C-C = 15W3
W4 = 15W3 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180
C-C = 1000 1200 1400 1750
W3 mm = 1400 1700 1980 2400
Underground blast design
W1
a
W4
W3
C-C
B3
W3W2
C-C
W2
W2
W1
C-C
B1
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Design of lifter amp easer holes
When the cut holes have been calculated the rest of the development round may
be calculated
The round is divided into
bull lifter holes
bull side holes
bull back holes
bull easer holes with breakage upwards and horizontally
bull easer holes with breakage downwards
To calculate burdens (B) and charges for the different parts of the round the following graph
may be used as a basis
Underground blast design
12
11
1
09
0806 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
30 35 38 41 45 48 51
Charge concentration kgm
POWERMITEreg PRO in film cartridges Typical density = 120gcm3
Continuous lifter charge
ANFO pneumatically charged
B u r d e n
m
B l a s t h o l e
d i a m e t e r m m
P i p e c h a r g e
d i a m e t e r m m
B l a s t
h o l e
d i a m
e t e r m m
51
38 41 45 48 51
30
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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Packaged products
POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Packaged products
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Initiation systems ndash open-cut
Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
Engineersrsquo App
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Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
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Mt Thorley Technical Centre
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Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
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Perth Office
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Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
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For PNG enquiries contact the
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An airblast is an airborne shock wave that results from the detonation of explosives The
severity of an airblast is dependant on explosive charge distance and especially the
explosives confinement
Where
P = pressure (kPa)
K = state of confinement
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Unconfined 185
Fully confined 33
Expected damage
kPa
03 Windows rattle
07 1 of windows break
7 Most windows break plaster cracks
Sound level calculation
Minimum levels quoted AS 21872 ndash 1993
Human discomfort 120dB(lin)
Onset of structure damage 130dB(lin)
or historic buildings where no specific limit exists
Airblast
P = K -12R
Q033[ ]
Lp(dB) = 20 logP
20 x 10-9
[ ]
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When an explosive is detonated in a blast hole a pressure wave is generated in the
surrounding rock As this pressure wave moves from the blast hole it forms seismic waves by
displacing particles The particle movement is measured to determine the magnitude of the
blast vibration
Maximum particle vibration can be estimated using the following formula
Where
V = peak particle velocity (mms)
K = site and rock factor constant
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
B = constant related to the rock and site (usually -16)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Free face ndash hard or highly structured rock 500
Free face average rock 1140
Heavily confined 5000
Recommended maximum Peak Particle Velocities (AS 21872 ndash 1993)Housing and low rise residential buildings 10 mms
Commercial buildings not included below
Commercial and industrial buildings or structures 25 mms
of reinforced concrete or steel constructions
For high rise hospitals long floor spans dams 5 mms
or historic buildings where no specified limit exists
Expected damage
PPV (mms)
13 Lower limit for damage to plaster walls
19 Lower limit for dry wall structures
70 Minor damage
140 gt50 chance of minor damage to structures
190 50 chance of major damage
Ground vibration
V = K BR
Q05
[ ]
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Shoulder hole These refer to those holes immediately below the back
perimeter holes
Burncut The burncut consists of a group of blast holes arranged in a
regular pattern around one or more uncharged relief holes The
first firing blast hole breaks both into the void offered by the
uncharged relief holes and towards the free face provided by the
tunnel faceEaser Hole adjacent to cut area
Lifters The blast holes along the bottom of the developed round
Proper performance of the lifters are essential in achieving
good floor control
Perimeter blast holes Perimeter blast holes are those which form the boundary of
the tunnel Explosive loading densities in these blast holes are
generally lower than those in the remainder of the blast as their
prime requirement is to minimise back-breakage and provide a
good contour
Underground blast design
Lifter Holes
Shoulder Holes
Perimeter Holes
Knee Holes
Easer Holes
Burncut
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Design of cut
The following formulae are used for the geometric design of the cut area
For multiple reamer holes oslash = d n
Where d = diameter of empty reamer holes n = number of reamer holes
The cut
1st square a = 15oslash
W1 = a 2oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
a mm = 110 130 150 190 230
W1 mm = 150 180 210 270 320
2nd square B1 = W1
C-C = 15W1
W2 = 15W1 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W1 = 150 180 210 270 320
C-C = 225 270 310 400 480
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
3rd square B2 = W2
C-C = 15W2
W3 = 15W2 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
C-C = 480 570 660 840 1000
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180 1400
4th square B3 = W3
C-C = 15W3
W4 = 15W3 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180
C-C = 1000 1200 1400 1750
W3 mm = 1400 1700 1980 2400
Underground blast design
W1
a
W4
W3
C-C
B3
W3W2
C-C
W2
W2
W1
C-C
B1
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Design of lifter amp easer holes
When the cut holes have been calculated the rest of the development round may
be calculated
The round is divided into
bull lifter holes
bull side holes
bull back holes
bull easer holes with breakage upwards and horizontally
bull easer holes with breakage downwards
To calculate burdens (B) and charges for the different parts of the round the following graph
may be used as a basis
Underground blast design
12
11
1
09
0806 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
30 35 38 41 45 48 51
Charge concentration kgm
POWERMITEreg PRO in film cartridges Typical density = 120gcm3
Continuous lifter charge
ANFO pneumatically charged
B u r d e n
m
B l a s t h o l e
d i a m e t e r m m
P i p e c h a r g e
d i a m e t e r m m
B l a s t
h o l e
d i a m
e t e r m m
51
38 41 45 48 51
30
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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Packaged products
POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Packaged products
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Initiation systems ndash open-cut
Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
Engineersrsquo App
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Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
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Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
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Jakarta Office
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For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
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An airblast is an airborne shock wave that results from the detonation of explosives The
severity of an airblast is dependant on explosive charge distance and especially the
explosives confinement
Where
P = pressure (kPa)
K = state of confinement
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Unconfined 185
Fully confined 33
Expected damage
kPa
03 Windows rattle
07 1 of windows break
7 Most windows break plaster cracks
Sound level calculation
Minimum levels quoted AS 21872 ndash 1993
Human discomfort 120dB(lin)
Onset of structure damage 130dB(lin)
or historic buildings where no specific limit exists
Airblast
P = K -12R
Q033[ ]
Lp(dB) = 20 logP
20 x 10-9
[ ]
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When an explosive is detonated in a blast hole a pressure wave is generated in the
surrounding rock As this pressure wave moves from the blast hole it forms seismic waves by
displacing particles The particle movement is measured to determine the magnitude of the
blast vibration
Maximum particle vibration can be estimated using the following formula
Where
V = peak particle velocity (mms)
K = site and rock factor constant
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
B = constant related to the rock and site (usually -16)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Free face ndash hard or highly structured rock 500
Free face average rock 1140
Heavily confined 5000
Recommended maximum Peak Particle Velocities (AS 21872 ndash 1993)Housing and low rise residential buildings 10 mms
Commercial buildings not included below
Commercial and industrial buildings or structures 25 mms
of reinforced concrete or steel constructions
For high rise hospitals long floor spans dams 5 mms
or historic buildings where no specified limit exists
Expected damage
PPV (mms)
13 Lower limit for damage to plaster walls
19 Lower limit for dry wall structures
70 Minor damage
140 gt50 chance of minor damage to structures
190 50 chance of major damage
Ground vibration
V = K BR
Q05
[ ]
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Shoulder hole These refer to those holes immediately below the back
perimeter holes
Burncut The burncut consists of a group of blast holes arranged in a
regular pattern around one or more uncharged relief holes The
first firing blast hole breaks both into the void offered by the
uncharged relief holes and towards the free face provided by the
tunnel faceEaser Hole adjacent to cut area
Lifters The blast holes along the bottom of the developed round
Proper performance of the lifters are essential in achieving
good floor control
Perimeter blast holes Perimeter blast holes are those which form the boundary of
the tunnel Explosive loading densities in these blast holes are
generally lower than those in the remainder of the blast as their
prime requirement is to minimise back-breakage and provide a
good contour
Underground blast design
Lifter Holes
Shoulder Holes
Perimeter Holes
Knee Holes
Easer Holes
Burncut
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Design of cut
The following formulae are used for the geometric design of the cut area
For multiple reamer holes oslash = d n
Where d = diameter of empty reamer holes n = number of reamer holes
The cut
1st square a = 15oslash
W1 = a 2oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
a mm = 110 130 150 190 230
W1 mm = 150 180 210 270 320
2nd square B1 = W1
C-C = 15W1
W2 = 15W1 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W1 = 150 180 210 270 320
C-C = 225 270 310 400 480
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
3rd square B2 = W2
C-C = 15W2
W3 = 15W2 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
C-C = 480 570 660 840 1000
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180 1400
4th square B3 = W3
C-C = 15W3
W4 = 15W3 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180
C-C = 1000 1200 1400 1750
W3 mm = 1400 1700 1980 2400
Underground blast design
W1
a
W4
W3
C-C
B3
W3W2
C-C
W2
W2
W1
C-C
B1
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Design of lifter amp easer holes
When the cut holes have been calculated the rest of the development round may
be calculated
The round is divided into
bull lifter holes
bull side holes
bull back holes
bull easer holes with breakage upwards and horizontally
bull easer holes with breakage downwards
To calculate burdens (B) and charges for the different parts of the round the following graph
may be used as a basis
Underground blast design
12
11
1
09
0806 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
30 35 38 41 45 48 51
Charge concentration kgm
POWERMITEreg PRO in film cartridges Typical density = 120gcm3
Continuous lifter charge
ANFO pneumatically charged
B u r d e n
m
B l a s t h o l e
d i a m e t e r m m
P i p e c h a r g e
d i a m e t e r m m
B l a s t
h o l e
d i a m
e t e r m m
51
38 41 45 48 51
30
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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Packaged products
POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Packaged products
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Initiation systems ndash open-cut
Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
Engineersrsquo App
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Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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When an explosive is detonated in a blast hole a pressure wave is generated in the
surrounding rock As this pressure wave moves from the blast hole it forms seismic waves by
displacing particles The particle movement is measured to determine the magnitude of the
blast vibration
Maximum particle vibration can be estimated using the following formula
Where
V = peak particle velocity (mms)
K = site and rock factor constant
Q = maximum instantaneous charge (kg)
B = constant related to the rock and site (usually -16)
R = distance from charge (m)
Typical K factors
Free face ndash hard or highly structured rock 500
Free face average rock 1140
Heavily confined 5000
Recommended maximum Peak Particle Velocities (AS 21872 ndash 1993)Housing and low rise residential buildings 10 mms
Commercial buildings not included below
Commercial and industrial buildings or structures 25 mms
of reinforced concrete or steel constructions
For high rise hospitals long floor spans dams 5 mms
or historic buildings where no specified limit exists
Expected damage
PPV (mms)
13 Lower limit for damage to plaster walls
19 Lower limit for dry wall structures
70 Minor damage
140 gt50 chance of minor damage to structures
190 50 chance of major damage
Ground vibration
V = K BR
Q05
[ ]
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Shoulder hole These refer to those holes immediately below the back
perimeter holes
Burncut The burncut consists of a group of blast holes arranged in a
regular pattern around one or more uncharged relief holes The
first firing blast hole breaks both into the void offered by the
uncharged relief holes and towards the free face provided by the
tunnel faceEaser Hole adjacent to cut area
Lifters The blast holes along the bottom of the developed round
Proper performance of the lifters are essential in achieving
good floor control
Perimeter blast holes Perimeter blast holes are those which form the boundary of
the tunnel Explosive loading densities in these blast holes are
generally lower than those in the remainder of the blast as their
prime requirement is to minimise back-breakage and provide a
good contour
Underground blast design
Lifter Holes
Shoulder Holes
Perimeter Holes
Knee Holes
Easer Holes
Burncut
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Design of cut
The following formulae are used for the geometric design of the cut area
For multiple reamer holes oslash = d n
Where d = diameter of empty reamer holes n = number of reamer holes
The cut
1st square a = 15oslash
W1 = a 2oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
a mm = 110 130 150 190 230
W1 mm = 150 180 210 270 320
2nd square B1 = W1
C-C = 15W1
W2 = 15W1 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W1 = 150 180 210 270 320
C-C = 225 270 310 400 480
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
3rd square B2 = W2
C-C = 15W2
W3 = 15W2 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
C-C = 480 570 660 840 1000
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180 1400
4th square B3 = W3
C-C = 15W3
W4 = 15W3 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180
C-C = 1000 1200 1400 1750
W3 mm = 1400 1700 1980 2400
Underground blast design
W1
a
W4
W3
C-C
B3
W3W2
C-C
W2
W2
W1
C-C
B1
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Design of lifter amp easer holes
When the cut holes have been calculated the rest of the development round may
be calculated
The round is divided into
bull lifter holes
bull side holes
bull back holes
bull easer holes with breakage upwards and horizontally
bull easer holes with breakage downwards
To calculate burdens (B) and charges for the different parts of the round the following graph
may be used as a basis
Underground blast design
12
11
1
09
0806 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
30 35 38 41 45 48 51
Charge concentration kgm
POWERMITEreg PRO in film cartridges Typical density = 120gcm3
Continuous lifter charge
ANFO pneumatically charged
B u r d e n
m
B l a s t h o l e
d i a m e t e r m m
P i p e c h a r g e
d i a m e t e r m m
B l a s t
h o l e
d i a m
e t e r m m
51
38 41 45 48 51
30
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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Packaged products
POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Initiation systems ndash open-cut
Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
Engineersrsquo App
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Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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Shoulder hole These refer to those holes immediately below the back
perimeter holes
Burncut The burncut consists of a group of blast holes arranged in a
regular pattern around one or more uncharged relief holes The
first firing blast hole breaks both into the void offered by the
uncharged relief holes and towards the free face provided by the
tunnel faceEaser Hole adjacent to cut area
Lifters The blast holes along the bottom of the developed round
Proper performance of the lifters are essential in achieving
good floor control
Perimeter blast holes Perimeter blast holes are those which form the boundary of
the tunnel Explosive loading densities in these blast holes are
generally lower than those in the remainder of the blast as their
prime requirement is to minimise back-breakage and provide a
good contour
Underground blast design
Lifter Holes
Shoulder Holes
Perimeter Holes
Knee Holes
Easer Holes
Burncut
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Design of cut
The following formulae are used for the geometric design of the cut area
For multiple reamer holes oslash = d n
Where d = diameter of empty reamer holes n = number of reamer holes
The cut
1st square a = 15oslash
W1 = a 2oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
a mm = 110 130 150 190 230
W1 mm = 150 180 210 270 320
2nd square B1 = W1
C-C = 15W1
W2 = 15W1 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W1 = 150 180 210 270 320
C-C = 225 270 310 400 480
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
3rd square B2 = W2
C-C = 15W2
W3 = 15W2 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
C-C = 480 570 660 840 1000
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180 1400
4th square B3 = W3
C-C = 15W3
W4 = 15W3 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180
C-C = 1000 1200 1400 1750
W3 mm = 1400 1700 1980 2400
Underground blast design
W1
a
W4
W3
C-C
B3
W3W2
C-C
W2
W2
W1
C-C
B1
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Design of lifter amp easer holes
When the cut holes have been calculated the rest of the development round may
be calculated
The round is divided into
bull lifter holes
bull side holes
bull back holes
bull easer holes with breakage upwards and horizontally
bull easer holes with breakage downwards
To calculate burdens (B) and charges for the different parts of the round the following graph
may be used as a basis
Underground blast design
12
11
1
09
0806 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
30 35 38 41 45 48 51
Charge concentration kgm
POWERMITEreg PRO in film cartridges Typical density = 120gcm3
Continuous lifter charge
ANFO pneumatically charged
B u r d e n
m
B l a s t h o l e
d i a m e t e r m m
P i p e c h a r g e
d i a m e t e r m m
B l a s t
h o l e
d i a m
e t e r m m
51
38 41 45 48 51
30
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Packaged products
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Initiation systems ndash open-cut
Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
Engineersrsquo App
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Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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Design of cut
The following formulae are used for the geometric design of the cut area
For multiple reamer holes oslash = d n
Where d = diameter of empty reamer holes n = number of reamer holes
The cut
1st square a = 15oslash
W1 = a 2oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
a mm = 110 130 150 190 230
W1 mm = 150 180 210 270 320
2nd square B1 = W1
C-C = 15W1
W2 = 15W1 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W1 = 150 180 210 270 320
C-C = 225 270 310 400 480
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
3rd square B2 = W2
C-C = 15W2
W3 = 15W2 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127 154
W2 mm = 320 380 440 560 670
C-C = 480 570 660 840 1000
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180 1400
4th square B3 = W3
C-C = 15W3
W4 = 15W3 2
oslash mm = 76 89 102 127
W3 mm = 670 800 930 1180
C-C = 1000 1200 1400 1750
W3 mm = 1400 1700 1980 2400
Underground blast design
W1
a
W4
W3
C-C
B3
W3W2
C-C
W2
W2
W1
C-C
B1
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Design of lifter amp easer holes
When the cut holes have been calculated the rest of the development round may
be calculated
The round is divided into
bull lifter holes
bull side holes
bull back holes
bull easer holes with breakage upwards and horizontally
bull easer holes with breakage downwards
To calculate burdens (B) and charges for the different parts of the round the following graph
may be used as a basis
Underground blast design
12
11
1
09
0806 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
30 35 38 41 45 48 51
Charge concentration kgm
POWERMITEreg PRO in film cartridges Typical density = 120gcm3
Continuous lifter charge
ANFO pneumatically charged
B u r d e n
m
B l a s t h o l e
d i a m e t e r m m
P i p e c h a r g e
d i a m e t e r m m
B l a s t
h o l e
d i a m
e t e r m m
51
38 41 45 48 51
30
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Packaged products
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
Engineersrsquo App
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Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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Design of lifter amp easer holes
When the cut holes have been calculated the rest of the development round may
be calculated
The round is divided into
bull lifter holes
bull side holes
bull back holes
bull easer holes with breakage upwards and horizontally
bull easer holes with breakage downwards
To calculate burdens (B) and charges for the different parts of the round the following graph
may be used as a basis
Underground blast design
12
11
1
09
0806 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
30 35 38 41 45 48 51
Charge concentration kgm
POWERMITEreg PRO in film cartridges Typical density = 120gcm3
Continuous lifter charge
ANFO pneumatically charged
B u r d e n
m
B l a s t h o l e
d i a m e t e r m m
P i p e c h a r g e
d i a m e t e r m m
B l a s t
h o l e
d i a m
e t e r m m
51
38 41 45 48 51
30
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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TITANreg Emulsion
Product
ANFO
(wt)
Density
(gcm3)
Energy
(MJkg)
Recomm minimum
hole diameter (mm)
TITAN 2000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 25 102
TITAN 2070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 29 102
TITAN 2060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 2050G (Gassed) 50 120 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 2050 (Blend) 50 132 31 203
TITAN 2040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 125 32 127
TITAN 2030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 110 33 102
TITAN 2020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 097 34 102
TITAN 3000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 76
TITAN 3070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 76
TITAN 3060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 89
TITAN 3040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 123 33 127
TITAN 3030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 3020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 093 35 89
TITAN 5000G (Gassed) 0 105 ndash 125 27 102
TITAN 5070G (Gassed) 30 105 ndash 125 30 102
TITAN 5060G (Gassed) 40 105 ndash 125 31 102
TITAN 5050 (Heavy ANFO) 50 131 32 203
TITAN 5040 (Heavy ANFO) 60 121 33 152
TITAN 5030 (Heavy ANFO) 70 105 34 102
TITAN 5020 (Heavy ANFO) 80 094 35 102
TITAN 7000 (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000i (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 29 35
TITAN 7000SX (Gassed) 0 080 ndash 125 28 35
Inhole gassed product density is dependent on hole depth
Densities may vary due to variations in the AN prill density For blends with 50 emulsion or greater please consult your DynoNobel representative to ensure the product is suitable for your application
Bulk products
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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Packaged products
POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Packaged products
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Initiation systems ndash downhole
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Initiation systems ndash open-cut
Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
Engineersrsquo App
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Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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Bulk products
How to select the right TITAN 2000 product for your needsThe table below is a guide to choosing the right product for the blast hole condition and
desired performance Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative for more indepth advice
Product selection guide ndash blast hole condition
Product Emulsion 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Blast Hole
Conditions
Dry 2 Use Yes
MST 3 (days) 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Dewatered 4 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash 5 8 12 12 12 12 12
Wet 5 Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 8 12 12 12 12
Dynamic6
Use No Yes
MST 3 (days) ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash ndash 5 8 8 8
Product
Use
Sensitisation Required No Note 7 Yes 8
Delivery Method A A A A AP AP AP AP AP AP
NOTES
1 Dyno Nobel emulsion blend names have a prefix indicating the emulsion type and a suffix indicating the emulsion weight with the
remaining composition being ANFO The addition of the letter ldquoGrdquo at the end indicates whether the product is gas sensitised eg TITAN 2070G
= TITAN 2000 gassed blend containing 70 wt emulsion or TITAN 2040 = TITAN 2000 heavy ANFO blend containing 40 wt emulsion
2 Dry hole is defined as a blast hole containing no water including no wet walls
3 MST = Maximum Sleep Time (days) These figures represent the average combined known performance results derived from laboratory
testing and observed use in the field by customers over many years The MST is a guide for when the product is used in best case
conditions and is likely to be less in practice
4 A dewatered hole is defined as not recharging with water
5 A wet hole is defined as a blast hole containing static water
6 Dynamic water is defined as a recharge rate of gt1m in 30 mins If significant dynamic water is present the suggested MST should be reduced
7 Emulsion blends containing 50 emulsion are typically auger loaded This product has reduced sensitivity and is recommended for hole depthslt25m Please consult your Dyno Nobel representative to check if delivery via hose andor gas sensitisation of this product is suitable
8 You should use the Dyno Nobel Gassing Table to determine the appropriate open cup density for the hole depth
9 A = Auger P = Pump
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
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Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison Recomm
gcm3 (MJkg) RWS RBS min hole (mm)
Poured 08 ndash 085 37 100 100 75
Blow loaded 085 ndash 095 37 100 116 25
Packaged products
ANFO
BLAST HI-Ttrade
Typical Typical Theoretical Recomm Recomm
density density energy min hole min hole
(Poured) (Blow loaded) comparison (Poured) (Blow loaded)
gcm
3
gcm
3
(MJkg) (mm) (mm)SANFOLDreg 70 075 087 363 40 32
SANFOLDreg 50 055 067 351 50 ndash
SANFOLDreg 30 03 054 328 50 40
SANFOLDreg
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Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
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983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
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Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
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Packaged products
Density (gcm3
) Velocity of Detonation1
Maximum Temperature Emulsion Detonating Cord (ms) and sleep time 2
110 ndash 114 4700 ndash 5100 7000 100degC for 8 hours
1 VOD of product is dependent on VOD of detonating cord
2 In hot ground In reactive ground the maximum of sleep time available will vary according to the reactivity of the
ground and temperature of use Please consult your Dyno Nobel customer representative in order for the required
testing to ascertain the available sleep time to be performed
Packaging
Diameter (mm) Charge (kgm) Quantity (mcase) Case Weight (kg)
32 0893 30 25
DYNOSPLITreg
RiGHTreg
Diameter Charge VoD Maximum case
(mm) (kgm) weight (kg)
29 050 6500 25
Packaging
Length Quantity per case Length per case
25 m 15 375
30 m 12 36
35 m 10 35
40 m 9 3645 m 8 36
Z-BARreg
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POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
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Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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Packaged products
POWERMITE PLUSreg
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
115 381 103 145 4900 ndash 5300
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
POWERMITE PLUS Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
76mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 ndash 114 360 96 138 4500 ndash 5400
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite RiGHT pac Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
80mm x 400mm 25 kg 25
POWERMITEreg RiGHTreg pac
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Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
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983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
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Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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Packaged products
Typical density Theoretical energy comparison VoD
(gcm3) Energy (MJkg) RWS RBS (ms)
116 ndash 123 lt= 32mm 278 121 183 3400
gt= 45mm 272
Packaging Quantity Average cartridge Case
per 25kg case weight (g) weight kg
25mm x 200mm 219 114 25
25mm x 700mm 60 416 25
32mm x 200mm 135 185 25
32mm x 700mm 34 736 25
55mm x 400mm 33 758 25
65mm x 400mm 21 1190 25
80mm x 400mm 15 1670 25
POWERMITEreg PRO
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
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Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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Nominal Energy Relative Relative Bulk VOD Sensitivity DetonationDensity (MJkg) 1 Weight Strength (ms) 2 Pressure 3
(gcm3) Strength () 1 () 1
115 ndash 121 360 96 138 5400 5gm det cord 86
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
3 Calculated using an ideal thermodynamic code
Packaging Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case
540 x 336 x 240mm 25 kg 41
POWERMITE THERMOreg
Packaged products
Typical Density Energy Relative Weight Relative Bulk VOD
(gcm3) (MJkg) 1 Strength () 1 Strength () 1 (ms) 2
110 plusmn 005 32 86 115 4500
1 All Dyno Nobel energy values are calculated using a proprietary Dyno Nobel thermodynamic code Other programs
may give different values The values given are relative to ANFO at 082 gcm3
2 VOD is dependent on product density diameter the degree of confinement and other factors
Packaging
Powermite Max Cart Weight (kg) Chubs per case32mm x 220mm 24 kg 120
32mm x 700mm 25 kg 38
65mm x 400mm 24 kg 16
80mm x 335mm 24 kg 12
POWERMITEreg MAX
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NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
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NONEL MS Series
NONEL MSHeavy Duty Series
Delay Clip Nominal firing Time betweenperiod (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
1 Red 25 25
2 Blue 50 25
3 Brown 75 25
4 Orange 100 25
5 Aqua 125 25
6 Gold 150 25
7 Lime Green 175 258 Pink 200 25
9 Dark Green 225 25
10 Purple 250 25
11 Light Blue 275 25
12 Light Green 300 25
13 Mauve 325 25
14 Mustard 350 25
15 Crimson 375 25
16 Yellow 400 2517 Dark Blue 425 25
18 Green 450 25
19 Orange 475 25
20 White 500 25
21 Rubine Red 550 50
22 Grey 600 50
23 Black 650 50
24 Brown 700 50
25 Red 750 50
26 Blue 800 50
27 Brown 900 100
28 Orange 1000 100
Packaging Winding ConfigurationLength (m) Units per case Standard Heavy Duty
48 200 Coiled na
60 150 Coiled Coiled
72 150 Coiled Fig 80
90 100 Sidewinder Fig 80120 75 Sleeve Fig 80
150 75 Sleeve Fig 80
180 50 Sleeve Fig 80
240 50 na Fig 80
300 30 na Spooled
360 30 na Spooled
450 30 na Spooled
600 30 na Spooled
800 30 na SpooledNONELreg tube Standard Heavy Duty
Colour Red Orange
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg MS Series
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Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
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Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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Delay Clip Nominal firing Time between
period (ms) colour time (ms) delays (ms)
0 White 25 25
1 Red 500 475
2 Blue 800 300
3 Brown 1100 300
4 Orange 1400 300
5 Aqua 1700 300
6 Gold 2000 300
7 Lime Green 2300 300
8 Pink 2700 400
9 Black 3100 40010 Purple 3500 400
11 Light Blue 3900 400
12 Dark Green 4400 500
13 Mauve 4900 500
14 Mustard 5400 500
15 Crimson 5900 500
16 Yellow 6500 600
17 Dark Blue 7200 700
18 Green 8000 800
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 200 Sidewinder
54 150 Sidewinder
60 150 Coiled
72 150 Coiled
NONEL tube StandardColour Yellow
Diameter 30mm
Detonator 12 Strength
NONELreg LP Series
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Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
Engineersrsquo App
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Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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Delay period (ms) Clip colour
0 Green
9 Violet
17 Yellow
25 Red42 White
67 Blue
109 Black
150 Dark Green
176 Orange
200 Gold
PackagingLength (m) Units per case Winding configuration
48 150 Figure 80
60 150 Figure 80
72 150 Figure 80
90 100 Figure 80
120 75 Figure 80
150 70 Figure 80
180 50 Figure 80
Tube colour Yellow
Detonator Low strength
Clip capacity 6
NONELreg EZTL Series
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
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Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
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Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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Nominal Diameter Length Units per Priming
weight (mm) (mm) case
(g)
TROJAN
reg
SPARTAN 150 150 36 119 48 Cap sensitiveTROJANreg SPARTAN 400 400 55 119 20 Cap sensitive
TROJANreg NBU 400 400 55 119 20 Primacord 4
TROJANreg RINGPRIMEreg 250 46 175 42 Cap sensitive
NB Spiders for RINGPRIMEreg have 125mm diameter and come in separate 70 unit lots
Initiation systems
TROJAN SPARTAN
Cast Boosters
TROJAN NBU TROJAN RINGPRIME
Core load Diameter Minimum Packaging
(gm) (mm) strength (kg)
PRIMACORDreg 5 56 399 68 2 x 500m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 10 106 5 68 2 x 350m rolls
PRIMALINEreg 8HT 85 47 45 2 x 305m rolls
FIRELINEreg 840 RDX 86 434 68 2 x 305m rolls
PRIMACORD 5
Detonating Cords
PRIMALINE 10 PRIMALINE 8HT FIRELINE 840 RDX
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ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
Engineersrsquo App
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Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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Initiation systems
ELECTRIC SUPER STARTERtrade
Description
Delay time (ms) 0
Fuse Head resistance (ohm) 192
Firing current minimum
recommended (A)
Series wiring 3 amps AC or 15 amps DC
Parallel wiring 1 amp AC or DC per detonator
Series-in-parallel wiring 2 amps AC or DC per series
Leg wires (m) 35
Strength () 10
The maximum recommended continuous firing current is
10 amps per detonator
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 7 Interactive Blasting Calculators
983150 Dyno Nobel Product Specifications
983150 Accessible Anytime Anywhere
983150 Real Time Dyno Nobel News amp Products
983150 GPS Enabled
983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
FREE DOWNLOAD
For more information go towwwdynonobelcom
New Explosives
Engineersrsquo App
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Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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Initiation systems
DIGISHOTreg PLUS Electronic Initiation System
Properties
Tensile Strength 374N
System Operating Temperature (range) -20degC to +50degC
Maximum Delay 20000 ms
Maximum Detonators per Blaster 9600 (synchronised 4 x Bench Box 2400)
Length (m) Units per case
6 110
9 84
15 60
18 50
24 40
30 32
36 2446 24
55 18
75 15
SMARTSHOTreg Electronic Initiation System
Packaging
Length (m) Units per case
107 18
2010 18
2015 18
2502 18
Length (m) Units per case
3502 18
4502 18
6002 8
8002 6
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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Blasting accessories
DYNOSTARTtrade (DS2)
ELECTRONIC BLASTING MACHINE
DYNOSTART is a battery powered electronic blasting
machine for initiation of NONELreg tube Electrical energy is
converted into a strong shock wave of high temperature
that when applied inside a NONEL tube by the means
of an electrode initiates the tube DYNOSTART uses a
common 9V battery and a durable electrode Both battery
and electrode are easy to change The electrode can be
removed from the blasting machine at any time to prevent
unauthorised usage DynoStart is designed to require the
use of both hands when initiating the blast This is to avoid
unintentional firing of a blast
DYNOTRACKERtrade
The DYNOTRACKER is a device that attaches to the end
of a standard charging hose used for loading ANFO Thisdevice allows the use of ANFO as a perimeter charge in
tunnelling applications hereby eliminating the need for
more expensive cartridged explosives
NONEL Starter Gun
BLASTING MACHINE
The NONEL Starter Gun is a simple and highly effective
hand held blasting machine robustly constructed
from metal alloys and stainless steel It has an integral
safety device and uses Shot Shell Primers No 20 asprimer caps It is a complete blasting machine no other
equipment being needed to initiate a NONEL tube
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
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Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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Blasting accessories
STINGER EXPLODERtrade 10 Shot
The SB10 is a compact capactive discharge exploder
The unit is powered by 15V AA batteries A removable
magnetic key controls security of the firing mechanism
and a push button operates the firing circuit A ready light
illuminates when the firing capacitor is fully charged
SCORPIONreg
The SCORPION is a device used to centralise detonators in
the borehole Constructed from extruded plastic SCORPION
comprises of four fins attached to a central spine and
facilitates direct priming of ANFO and TITAN 7000 bulk
emulsion in small diameter dry blast holes used in
tunnelling and underground mine development
Length 130mm
Diameter 38mm
Construction extruded plastic
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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Blasting accessories
Lo-Stat ANFO Hose
The Lo-Stat ANFO Hose is a conductive thermoplastic tube
used for delivery of explosives in underground applications
Description Product specification
20mm hose 25mm hose
Internal Diameter 184mm ndash 196 mm 246mm ndash 254 mm
Outside Diameter 264mm ndash 276 mm 298mm ndash 302 mm
Wall Thickness 37mm ndash 44 mm 23mm ndash 27 mm
Resistancem metre 15 ndash 25 K Ω 15 ndash 25 K Ω
Total Resistance (whole coil) lt16 MΩ lt16 MΩ
Nominal Weight 330-370 gm 210-230 gm
STEMPACtrade
The STEMPAC is a stemming device constructed using Stemtite blast control plugs and
crushed aggregate in a scaled plastic package The STEMPAC enables blast holes that have
been drilled horizontal or at an angle above horizontal to be stemmed It is designed to be
placed in a blast hole after the loading has been completed and be located 80cm below the
explosive column Disassembled components shown Assembled product include synthetic
sleeve Size of STEMPAC can vary depending on hole diameter
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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Blasting accessories
Twin Twist Bell Wire
Insulation colour Red and White Twist
Roll size 500 metres
Number of cores 2
Current rating (A) 18
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 62
Firing Cable ndash Heavy Duty
Insulation colour Red ndash
Fig 8 outer sheath
Red and White core
Roll size 100 metres
Number of cores 2
Electrical Resistance 20degC(mΩ m) per core 129
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Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
Jl Taman Kemang 2 No 27
Jakarta
Indonesia 12730
Telephone +62 21 7179 4791
Fax +62 21 7179 4794
Papua New Guinea
For PNG enquiries contact the
Gibson Island Brisbane office
wwwdynonobelcom
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983150 For iPhone iPad amp Android Devices
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Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
Queensland
Principal Place of Business
282 Paringa Road
Gibson Island
Murarrie Qld 4172
Australia
PO Box 3559
Tingalpa DC Qld 4173
AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3026 3900
Fax +61 7 3026 3999
New South Wales
Mt Thorley Technical Centre
5 Woodland Road
Mt Thorley NSW 2330 Australia
PMB 17
Singleton NSW 2330
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6574 2500
Fax +61 2 6574 6849
Western Australia
Perth Office
Suite 3 Level 2
Eastpoint Plaza
233 Adelaide Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
Telephone +61 8 6188 3000
Fax +61 8 9325 4910
Indonesia
Jakarta Office
PT dnx Indonesia
Park View Plaza 1F
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