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Product CatalogueJune 2011

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Contents

INDEX

1© AEL Mining Services Limited Product Catalogue, 2011

Corporate InformationIntroductionAbout AEL Mining ServicesGlossary of AbbreviationsLead-timesAEL Sales Offices

ExplosivesSurface Bulk Emulsions SB100 Eco Series (Mixed with ANA & sensitised)SB100 Eco Series (Sensitised using ANFO)SB100 Series (Mixed with ANA & sensitised)SB100 Series (Sensitised using ANFO)SP200 Eco Series (Mixed with ANA & sensitised)SP200 Eco Series (Sensitised using ANFO)SC200 Eco Series (Mixed with ANA & sensitised)SC200 Eco Series (Sensitised using ANFO)SH200 Eco Series (Mixed with ANA & sensitised)SH200 Eco Series (Sensitised using ANFO)SB300 Series (Mixed with ANA & sensitised)SB300 Series (Sensitised using ANFO)SB300 Eco Series (Mixed with ANA & sensitised)SB300 Eco Series (Sensitised using ANFO)Compatibility Matrix Surface Bulk Products

Underground Bulk EmulsionsUG100 RangeUG200 RangeCompatibility Matrix Underground Bulk

Packaged ExplosivesMagnum® Watergel explosivesMagnum® Buster (Zambia only)Anfex®

Specialised ExplosivesBarrelBlasting GunpowderCompatibility Matrix Packaged & Specialised

Ammonium Nitrate Prill Based ExplosivesBulk Anfex®Ammonium Nitrate Based ExplosivesBulk Anfex® EcoCompatibility Matrix

Initiating SystemsShock TubeUni-Delay LPSplitterMulti SPDMulti LPDUni-Delay SPTrunklineClusterLead-InExtender

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Capped Fuse SystemsStopefuse® and Durafuse®Shock Tube StarterAEL Igniter Cords

Electronic Delay DetonatorsQuickShot™ PlusSmartdet®SmartShot™DigiShot™DigiShot™ PlusHotShot™

Electric InitiatorsStatsafe® DetonatorInstantaneous Electric Detonator (IED)Fusehead AssemblyShurstart®Shock Tube Starter

Electronic InitiatorsNetShock™NetStart™

AEL Initiating AccessoriesBlast Current Indicator (BCI)AEL Detonating CordsAEL Pentolite PrimersAEL Detonating RelaysCompatibility Matrix

Blasting AccessoriesMantisHot Hole Monitor

Industrial ProductsAmmonium Nitrate Anfo Grade (ANA)Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion Grade (ANE)Ammonium Nitrate Solution (ANS)Nitric AcidAqueous AmmoniaAmmonia 100-I, Ammonia 100-R

ServicesAEL Mining OptimisationProduct Services

Equipment ServicesMobile Manufacturing Units (MMU)Mobile Charging UnitsPortable Charging Units (PCU)Emulsion Plant 10T, 20T

Product New Name Guide

Introduction

About AEL

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Introduction - AEL's product range and beyond

AEL Mining Services is proud to publish our product catalogue showcasing our product offering. This is in line with positioning the group as an added value service provider. At AEL, we always aim to go beyond the product offering to bring you a comprehensive range of services to produce optimum mining productivity.

Enhanced customer focus drives us to bring you cutting edge technology and innovations from our R&D team, which play a crucial role in the development of all our products. Hence you will notice the adjustment of product categories and names. This is in line with our strategy to adopt the AEL name as our master brand, with a product or service descriptor designating a category, and likewise, a descriptor designating a specific product or service. So you will find that some of the brand names that you are accustomed to are rebranded with AEL's name, product or service descriptor and an

alpha-numeric code as the specific product. The rebranding of our products has rationalised our product range to ensure that only the best and latest offerings are included. New names are given prominence and old names will appear in smalls after the new names in this edition. Alongside the formulation of our products, the new AEL Product Catalogue has been put together with meticulous care, and we hope that it is an invaluable reference tool for you.

With safety at the forefront of our product design focus, on behalf of the AEL management team, I would like to wish you a safe and productive mining environment.

Tobie LouwManaging Director

Aerial view of AEL Mining Services Head Office in Johannesburg

© AEL Mining Services Limited Product Catalogue, 2011

About AEL Mining Services

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About AEL

AEL Mining Services, a member of the JSE-listed AECI Group in South Africa, is a leading developer, producer and supplier of commercial explosives, initiating systems and blasting services for mining, quarrying and construction markets in Africa and Selected international markets. AEL is the largest supplier of explosives technology and initiating systems in Africa.

With its head office in Johannesburg, South Africa, AEL was established in 1896 and has become one of the world’s leading suppliers of explosives and inititaing systems. With 17 companies in AEL Mining Services, the group also has production facilities in offices in South Africa, Egypt, Ghana Mali, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zambia, DRC, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Indonesia.

Using world-class technologies, AEL unearths wealth in the countries in which it operates, providing world-class mining solutions in all key mining, quarrying and construction applications such as open pit, open cast, underground massive, underground narrow reef, dimensional stone and aggregate stone quarrying.

AEL offers the latest generation products and services for blasting operations, which include electronic detonators, centralised blasting systems, shock tube systems, boosters, detonator cords, capped fuse, igniter cord and blasting accessories.

AEL produces and supplies ammonium nitrate and ammonium nitrate solution from its own manufacturing plants. AEL’s bulk manufacturing plants provide the group with the capacity to produce and deliver timeously, even when volume demands increases. AEL also supplies a comprehensive range of packaged explosives.

AEL deploys in-house engineering competency to design and build Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMUs) for surface and underground mining, bulk emulsion manufacturing plants and modular initiating systems assembly plants. In addition, AEL offers underground mobile and static emulsion pumping systems.

AEL deploys blasting services that extract optimum value from any blasting operation with its blend of products, services and solutions. These include Down the Hole, Prime Load Tie and/or Shoot (PLTS), and rock on ground contracting.

AEL’s Mining Optimisation provides extensive experience in blast monitoring, design, timing, fragmentation analysis, basic blasting principle training, technology conversion, explosive engineering diploma, i-Mining productivity programme and blasting consulting services.

Through its modular operations, AEL has the ability to deploy, set up and mobilise infrastructure in remote regions throughout the world in a quick turnaround time.

AEL partners, invests and contributes to economies in regions where it operates by meticulously caring for both people and the environment to unearth wealth for current and future generations.

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Glossary of Abbreviations

About AEL

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ANANFOCNFOVIXEN-IIEDSPDLPDPETNRBEEREETNTAacADCdcRWSRBSKggg/cm³kg/mg/mkPammmsm/smJ/ohmMJNEQss/mtVOD>><<=m/mGpa~pFkV

ammonium nitrateammonium nitrate fuel-oilcalcium nitratefuel-oilthe AEL international detonating codeinstantaneous electric detonatorshort period delaylong period delaypentaerythritol tetranitraterelative bulk effective energyrelative effective energytrinitrotolueneamperealternating currentArdeer Double Cartridge (test)direct currentRelative Weight StrengthRelative Bulk Strengthkilogramgramgram per cubic centimetrekilogram per metregrams per metrekilopascalmillimetermillisecondmetres per secondmillijoule per ohmMegajouleNet Explosives Quantitysecondseconds per metretonne (metric)velocity of detonationmoregreater than or equal toless thanless than or equal toequalsmass to massgigapascalapproximatepico FARADkilo Volts

Definitions

Lead times36 hours

14 days

5 days

20 days

Made-to-order Products and Exports

Standard products are those products that are carried in stock by AEL based on historic sales out of any individual AEL distribution site. Please contact your local AEL representative to enquire what is, or could be made available.• Non-standard products are either made-to-order or are not standard sales out of a particular AEL distribution site. No stocks are held.• Made-to-order products are defined in the product range as those products that AEL would manufacture on receipt of a confirmed order.This category of products is subject to a longer lead-time, but arrangements can be made to carry the product as a stock item at any AEL distribution site as long as there is a written guarantee that the product will have constant sales of reasonable volume. please contact your local AEL representative for arrangements. Made-to-order products are identified on each of the product pages of the catalogue.

Standard products for shafthead deliveries (The lead-time for shafthead deliveries does not include weekends or public holidays)

Made-to-order products

Standard products by road/rail tocustomer magazines (ex AEL works)

Exports

(The lead-time for the above three categories does not include the day of order, the day of dispatch or delivery time or any weekends or public holidays)

The lead-time for the above two categories is given based on orders that could be large, and the overall demand pattern that has been experienced by AEL’s production facilities. The lead-time for each order is open to negotiation depending on the size of any particular order and the overall demand pattern on the plant at any specific point in time.AEL will endeavor to negotiate in good faith to meet customer requirements but always reserve the right to evoke the lead-time requirements as stated above.

Lead Times for Standard and Non-Standard Products

AEL Sales Offices

South AfricaJohannesburgCape TownEast LondonKimberleyKlerksdorpMokopaneMogalakwenaNatal

011 606 0000021 842 3901043 745 2169053 861 1382018 477 1062015 491 1328015 418 2189031 266 4303

NelspruitO’KiepRustenburgSteelpoortVenetiaWelkomWest WitsWitbankZomerfeld

013 747 2278027 713 8597014 594 9300013 230 3201/3015 575 2335057 352 4073018 788 3390013 690 1242018 788 3390

BotswanaZambiaLesothoTanzaniaNamibiaGhana

+267 393 8133+260 966 990 945/9+27 11 606 0505+255 28 250 2927+264 64 403 463+ 233 30 276 2633

Outside of South AfricaMauritiusEgyptDRCZimbabweIndonesiaChile

+230 269 1650+20 178 661 138+243 99 5366 257+263 429 16 315+62 21 759 2 4498+0056 2 928 1300


Explosives

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AEL's Surface Bulk Explosives are one of the best researched and developed formulations currently in the market. The Eco range of products have been developed to optimise surface mining blasting, this coupled with the use of recycled oil in the formulation has provided an environmentally friendly range of products that attain higher shock energy, hence providing a unique offering.

With a solution to suit almost every application environment – including surface, underground operations and quarries – AEL's highly skilled team, its vast range of products and solutions, equipment and technical resources have made the company an acknowledged leader in this field, both in South Africa, African regions and internationally.

One of the company's ongoing success stories is its Underground Bulk Systems, which, while widely accepted as the industry standard for underground mining, is continuously evolving within the walls of AEL's Research & Development department. New and improved emulsion formulations, pumping systems and value-add services targeted to this industry are constantly being realised as AEL continues in its efforts to improve its offering.

The Underground Bulk System technology and AEL's initiating systems combine to optimise safety while improving blasting efficiencies in a variety of mining, tunnelling and shaft sinking applications. Even under the

most trying blasting conditions, AEL's proven technologies deliver tangible benefits to its customers across the entire mining operation.

Most notably, through the application of innovative technology combined with years of experience in this market, AEL has introduced its “sticky” solution, which offers customers a competitive edge in cost effective blasting and is set to change the blasting landscape as we know it today. Offering customers the ability to place explosives vertically up-hole has changed the way customers view difficult blasting environments and simplified the process substantially.

Through its strategically placed network of regional depots, AEL is able to provide a full range of explosives and services to the most remote customers in African and international markets. This includes a wide range of specifically formulated water gels, emulsions, dry gels and ANFEX solutions.

As with all AEL products, these solutions are supported by a reliable range of initiation systems and blasting services, as well as skilled technical support staff who are on hand to manage customer needs.

AEL provides a range of explosives in both underground and surface mining. AEL is one of the few key manufacturers of a range of specially formulated products that can be effectively placed in vertical up-holes and downholes.

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Surface Bulk Emulsions - SB100 Eco Series ( Mixed with ANA and Sensitised)

Sb100 Eco is an AN only base emulsion matrix. It is environmentally friendly as waste or recycled oil is used in the oil phase. It is handled and transported as an unsensitized product to mines and/or operational sites. The product is charged in blast holes when sensitised (S100 Eco) or blended with ANA and sensitised or with Anfo mixed to various ratios.

It is used in surface mining blasting. It’s water resistance is ecxellent depending on emulsion/Anfo ratio. Once blended and/or sensitised, the S100 Eco product range has a Velocity of Detonation (VOD) between 4,500 & 6000m/s.

Technical Specifications

SB100 Eco series are dark grey or black emulsion blend products.

Benefits (SB100 Eco series)• Environmentally friendly• Safe to handle• Easy to handle• On the bench manufacturing• Choice of any blend ratio on the bench

Features• Incorporates waste oil in the oil phase • SB100 Eco is a non-detonable emulsion blend before sensitising, only becoming an explosive once sensitised (S100 Eco Series)• Charged using a pump or an augered depending on the ANA/Emulsion ratio• Mixed with ANA or Anfo in various ratios depending on energy requirement

Sleep TimeColourVelocity of DetonationWater resistanceMinimum initiator

• SB100 Eco should be sensitised (S100 Eco Series) as required on the bench using AEL Mining Services recommended equipment before charging into blast holes

• Once sensitised base emulsion becomes an explosive• Storage not recommended once sensitised

Appearance

Benefits and Features

Technical Properties

Recommendations for use

Special precautions

Mining MethodSurfaceOpencastOpen PitQuarrying

ApplicationOpen PitQuarrying

10 daysDark grey/black4 500-6000m/sExcellent150gm Booster

S100 Eco Product Series

Storage and Expiry

Transport (UN Classification)

Mixed with ANA and Sensitised - and is offered in the range indicated in the table below.

PropertyMinimum holediameter (mm)³Water resistanceTypical in-holedensity (g/cm³)Sensitiser

Max hole depth* (m)Primer100MPa RWS (%ANFO)²100Mpa RBS (%ANFO)²20MPa RWS (%ANFO)²20Mpa RBS (%ANFO)²

SB100 Eco has a shelf life of 3 monthsSilos and Isotainers are the recommended storage facilitiesStorage sites must be securePrimers and Detonators should not be allowed in storage sites

Do not transport primers and/or detonators with emulsionBase emulsionClass 5.1, UN No. 3375, AMMONIUM NITRATE EMULSION

This is sensitised SB100 Eco

SB100 Eco75

Excellent1.25

Gassing solution

60Booster

9915485

133

SB120 Eco75

Excellent1.25

Gassing solution

60Booster

10716793

145

SB130 Eco100

Excellent1.25

Gassing solution

60Booster

11217597

152

SB135 Eco100

Excellent1.25

Gassing solution

60Booster

114179100156

Notes:1.In-hole densities of emulsions vary with depths. Please contact your regional sales office for assistance in finding the best product fit for your application.2.The Relative Weight & Bulk Strengths are relative to ANFO (=100) at a density of 0,80 g/cm3. The figures have been determined using the VIXEN-i detonation code.3.The availability of the above offering is subject to MMU configuration.4.In large diameter, typically 250 mm and above, a maximum of 3 m of water may be allowed.5.The Relative Bulk Strengths and Effective Energies are relative to ANFO (=100) at a density of 0,80 g/cm3. The figures have been determined using the VIXEN-i detonation code.


EXPLOSIVES

Surface Bulk Emulsions - SB100 Eco Series (Sensitised using Anfo)

Sb100 Eco is an AN only base emulsion matrix. It is environmentally friendly as waste or recycled oil is used in the oil phase. It is handled and transported as an unsensitized product to mines and/or operational sites. The product is charged into blast holes when sensitised(S100 Eco) or blended with ANA and sensitised or with Anfo mixed to various ratios.

It is used in surface mining blasting. Its' water resistance is variable depending on emulsion/Anfo ratio. Once blended and/or sensitised, the S100 Eco product range has a Velocity of Detonation (VOD) between 4,500 & 6000 m/s.


SB100 Eco series are a dark grey or black emulsion blend product.

Benefits (SB100 ECO series)• Environmentally friendly• Safe to handle• Easy to handle• On the bench manufacturing• Choice of any blend ratio on the bench

Features• Incorporates waste oil in the oil phase • SB100 Eco is a non-detonable emulsion blend before sensitising, only becoming an explosive once sensitised (S100 Eco Series)• Charged using a pump or an augered depending on the ANA/Emulsion ratio• Mixed with ANA or Anfo in various ratios depending on energy requirement


Appearance





10 daysDark grey/black4 500-6000m/sVariable150gm Booster

S100 Product Series

Storage and Expiry


Sensitised Using Anfo - This is sensitised SB100 Eco and is offered³in the range and indicated in the table below.

PropertyMinimum holediameter (mm)³Water resistanceTypical in-holedensity (g/cm³)SensitiserRecm. Hole depths* (g/cm³)¹Primer*100MPa RWS (%ANFO)²100Mpa RBS (%ANFO)²20MPa RWS (%ANFO)²20Mpa RBS (%ANFO)²



SB154Eco250

Variable1.35

Anfo60

Booster125120107180

SB157Eco200

Variable1.3

Anfo60

Booster122198106172

SB160Eco150

Variable1.25

Anfo60

Booster119186105164

SB164Eco150

Variable1.2

Anfo60

Booster117176105157

SB174Eco150

Variable1.05

Anfo60

Booster110144102134

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Recommendations for use• SB100 Eco should be sensitised (S100 Eco Series) as required on the bench using AEL Mining Services recommended equipment before charging into blast holes

Special precautions• Once sensitised base emulsion becomes an explosive• Storage not recommended once sensitised

Notes:1.In-hole densities of emulsions vary with depths. Please contact your regional sales office for assistance in finding the best product fit for your application.2.The Relative Weight & Bulk Strengths are relative to ANFO (=100) at a density of 0,80 g/cm3. The figures have been determined using the VIXEN-i detonation code.3.The availability of the above offering is subject to MMU configuration.4.In large diameter, typically 250 mm and above, a maximum of 3m of water may be allowed.5.The Relative Bulk Strengths and Effective Energies are relative to ANFO (=100) at a density of 0,80 g/cm3. The figures have been determined using the VIXEN-i detonation code.


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Surface Bulk Emulsions - SB100 Series ( )Mixed with ANA and Sensitised

Sb100 is an AN only base emulsion matrix. It is handled and transported as an unsensitized product to mines and/or operational sites. The product is charged into blast holes when sensitised (S100) or blended with ANA and sensitised or with Anfo mixed to various ratios

It is used in surface mining blasting. Its' water resistance is excellent depending on emulsion/Anfo ratio. Once blended and/or sensitised, the S100 product range has a Velocity of Detonation(VOD) between 4,500 & 6000 m/s.


SB100 series are a honey coloured blend products.

Benefits • Safe to handle• Easy to handle• On the bench manufacturing• Choice of any blend ratio on the bench

Features• SB100 is a non-detonable emulsion blend before sensitising, only becoming an explosive once sensitised (S100 Series) • Charged using a pump or an augered depending on the ANA/Emulsion ratio• Mixed with ANA or Anfo in various ratios depending on energy requirement


• SB100 should be sensitised (S100 Series) as required on the bench using AEL Mining Services recommended equipment before charging into blast holes


Appearance




Special precautions



10 daysHoney coloured4 500-6000m/sExcellent150gm Booster

S100 Product Series

Storage and Expiry


Mixed with ANA and Sensitised - This is sensitised SB100 andis offered in the range indicated in the table below.


Max hole depth* (m)Primer100MPa RWS (%ANFO)²100Mpa RBS (%ANFO)²20MPa RWS (%ANFO)²20Mpa RBS (%ANFO)²

SB100 has a shelf life of 3 monthsSilos and Isotainers are the recommended storage facilitiesStorage sites must be securePrimers and Detonators should not be allowed in storage sites




SB100 Eco75

Excellent1.25

Gassing solution

60Booster

9915485

133

SB120 Eco75

Excellent1.25

Gassing solution

60Booster

10716793

145

SB130 Eco100

Excellent1.25

Gassing solution

60Booster

11217597

152

SB135 Eco100

Excellent1.25

Gassing solution

60Booster

114179100156

(S100 Series) as outlined in the table below.

EXPLOSIVES

Surface Bulk Emulsions - SB100 Series (Sensitised using Anfo)

Sb100 Eco is an AN only base emulsion matrix. It is environmentally friendly as waste or recycled fuel is used in the oil phase. It is handled and transported as an unsensitized product to mines and/or operational sites. The product is charged in blast holes when sensitised(S100 Eco) or blended with ANA and sensitised or with Anfo mixed to various ratios

It is used in surface mining blasting. Its' water resistance is variable depending on emulsion/Anfo ratio. Once blended and/or sensitised, the S100 Eco product range has a Velocity of Detonation (VOD) between 4,500 & 6000 m/s.


SB100 series are a honey coloured emulsion blend products.

Benefits (SB100 series)• Safe to handle• Easy to handle• On the bench manufacturing• Choice of any blend ratio on the bench

Features• SB100 is a non-detonable emulsion blend before sensitising, only becoming an explosive once sensitised (S100 Series)• Charged using a pump or an augered depending on the ANA/Emulsion ratio• Mixed with ANA or Anfo in various ratios depending on energy requirement


Appearance





10 daysHoney coloured4 500-6000m/sVariable150gm Booster

S100 Product Series

Storage and Expiry


Sensitised Using Anfo - This is sensitised SB100 and is offered in therange indicated in the table below

PropertyMinimum holediameter (mm)³Water resistanceTypical in-holedensity (g/cm³)SensitiserRecm. Hole depths* (g/cm³)¹Primer*100MPa RWS (%ANFO)²100Mpa RBS (%ANFO)²20MPa RWS (%ANFO)²20Mpa RBS (%ANFO)²



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Special precautions

• SB100 Eco should be sensitised (S100 Eco Series) as required on the bench using AEL Mining Services recommended equipment before charging into blast holes



SB154Eco250

Variable1.35

Anfo60

Booster125120107180

SB157Eco200

Variable1.3

Anfo60

Booster122198106172

SB160Eco150

Variable1.25

Anfo60

Booster119186105164

SB164Eco150

Variable1.2

Anfo60

Booster117176105157

SB174Eco150

Variable1.05

Anfo60

Booster110144102134


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Surface Bulk Emulsions - SP200 Eco Series (Mixed with ANA and Sensitised)


SP200 Eco products are a dark grey or black emulsion blend product.

Benefits • Environmentally friendly• Safe to handle• Easy to handle• On the bench manufacturing• Choice of any blend ratio on the bench

Features• Incorporates waste oil in the oil phase • SP200 Eco is a non-detonable emulsion blend before sensitising, only becoming an explosive once sensitised • Charged using a pump or an augered depending on the ANA/Emulsion ratio• Mixed with ANA or Anfo in various ratios depending on energy requirement


SP200 Eco should be sensitised as required on the bench using AEL Mining Services recommended equipment before charging into blast holes


Appearance




Special precautions



3 weeksDark grey / black4500m/s - 6000m/sExcellent150gm Booster

S200 Product Series

Storage and Expiry


Mixed with ANA and Sensitised


Primer100MPa RWS (%ANFO)²100Mpa RBS (%ANFO)²20MPa RWS (%ANFO)²20Mpa RBS (%ANFO)²

SP200 Eco has a shelf life of 3 monthsSilos and Isotainers are the recommended storage facilitiesStorage sites must be securePrimers and Detonators should not be allowed in storage sites


SP200 Eco75

Excellent1.25

Gassing solutionBooster

9314682

128

SP220 Eco 75

Excellent1.25


10316091

141

SP230 Eco100

Excellent1.25


10716794

147

SP235 Eco100

Excellent1.25


10917096

150


SP200 Eco is an AN and CN based emulsion matrix specially formulated for hard rock blasting. It

is environmentally friendly as waste or recycled fuel is used in the oil phase. It is handled and

transported as an unsensitized product to mines and/or operational sites. The product is

charged in blast holes when sensitised (SP200 Eco) or blended with ANA and sensitised or with

Anfo mixed to various ratios (SP200 Eco Series) as outlined in the table below.

It is used in surface mining blasting. Its' water resistance is excellent depending on

emulsion/ANA ratio. Once blended and/or sensitised, the

SP200 Eco product range has a Velocity of Detonation

(VOD) of between 4 500 m/s and 6 000 m/s.


Surface Bulk Emulsions - SP200 Eco Series (Sensitised using Anfo)


SP200 Eco products are a dark grey or black emulsion blend product.


Features• Incorporates waste oil in the oil phase • SP200 Eco is a non-detonable emulsion blend before sensitising, only becoming an explosive once sensitised • Charged using a pump or an augered depending on the ANA/Emulsion ratio• Mixed with ANA or Anfo in various ratios depending on energy requirement


SP200 Eco should be sensitised as required on the bench using AEL Mining Services recommended equipment before charging into blast holes


Appearance




Special precautions



3 weeksDark grey / black4500m/s - 6000m/sVariable150gm Booster

S200 Product Series

Storage and Expiry


Sensitised Using Anfo

PropertyMinimum holediameter (mm)³Water resistanceTypical in-holedensity (g/cm³)Primer100MPa RWS 100Mpa RBS 20MPa RWS 20Mpa RBS

SP200 Eco has a shelf life of 3 monthsSilos and Isotainers are the recommended storage facilitiesStorage sites must be securePrimers and Detonators should not be allowed in storage sites


SP254 Eco250

Variable1.35

Booster123207106179

SP257 Eco 200

Variable1.3

Booster119194105170

SP260 Eco150

Variable1.25

Booster117183104162

SP264 Eco150

Variable1.2

Booster115173103155


SP200 Eco is an AN and CN based emulsion matrix specially formulated for hard rock blasting.It

is environmentally friendly as waste or recycled fuel is used in the oil phase. It is handled and

transported as an unsensitized product to mines and/or operational sites. The product is

charged in blast holes when sensitised (SP200 Eco) or blended with ANA and sensitised or with

Anfo mixed to various ratios (SP200 Eco Series) as outlined in the table below.

It is used in surface mining blasting. Its' water resistance is variable depending on

emulsion/Anfo ratio. Once blended and/or sensitised, the

SP200 Eco product range has a Velocity of Detonation

(VOD) of between 4 500 m/s and 6 000 m/s.

EXPLOSIVES

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SP274 Eco150

Variable1.05

Booster109142101133


EXPLOSIVES

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Surface Bulk Emulsions - SC200 Eco Series (Mixed with ANA and Sensitised)


SC200 Eco products are a dark grey or black emulsion blend product.


Features• Incorporates waste oil in the oil phase • SC200 Eco is a non-detonable emulsion blend before sensitising, only becoming an explosive once sensitised • Charged using a pump or an augered depending on the ANA/Emulsion ratio• Mixed with ANA or Anfo in various ratios depending on energy requirement


SC200 Eco should be sensitised as required on the bench using AEL Mining Services recommended equipment before charging into blast holes


Appearance




Special precautions



3 weeksDark grey / black4200m/s - 5700m/sExcellent150gm Booster

S200 Product Series

Storage and Expiry





SC200 Eco has a shelf life of 3 monthsSilos and Isotainers are the recommended storage facilitiesStorage sites must be securePrimers and Detonators should not be allowed in storage sites


SC200 Eco75

Excellent1.25


8813777

120

SC220 Eco 75

Excellent1.25


8511579

104

SC230 Eco100

Excellent1.25


10316191

141

SC235 Eco100

Excellent1.25


9212086

112


SC200 Eco is an AN and CN based emulsion matrix specially formulated to maximising the recycled oil content - It is environmentally friendly as the waste or recycled fuel is used in the oil phase. It is handled and transported as an unsensitized product to mines and/or operational sites. The product is charged in blast holes when sensitised (SC200 Eco) or blended with ANA and sensitised or with Anfo mixed to various ratios (SC200 Eco Series) as outlined in the table below.

It is used in surface mining blasting. Its' water resistance is excellent depending on emulsion/ANA ratio. Once blended and/or sensitised, the SC200 Eco product range has a Velocity of Detonation (VOD) of between 4,200 m/s and 5 700 m/s.


Surface Bulk Emulsions - SC200 Eco Series (Sensitised using Anfo)


SC200 Eco products are a dark grey or black emulsion blend product.


Features• Incorporates waste oil in the oil phase • SC200 Eco is a non-detonable emulsion blend before sensitising, only becoming an explosive once sensitised • Charged using a pump or an augered depending on the ANA/Emulsion ratio• Mixed with ANA or Anfo in various ratios depending on energy requirement


SC200 Eco should be sensitised as required on the bench using AEL Mining Services recommended equipment before charging into blast holes


Appearance




Special precautions



3 weeksDark grey / black4200m/s - 5700m/sVariable150gm Booster

S200 Product Series

Storage and Expiry




SC200 Eco has a shelf life of 3 monthsSilos and Isotainers are the recommended storage facilitiesStorage sites must be securePrimers and Detonators should not be allowed in storage sites


SC254 Eco250

Variable1.35

Booster119201103173

SC257 Eco 200

Variable1.3

Booster117190102166

SC260 Eco150

Variable1.25

Booster115179102159

SC264 Eco150

Variable1.2

Booster113170102152


EXPLOSIVES

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SC274 Eco150

Variable1.05

Booster107141100131

SC200 Eco is an AN and CN based emulsion matrix specially formulated to maximising the recycled oil content - It is environmentally friendly as the waste or recycled fuel is used in the oil phase. It is handled and transported as an unsensitized product to mines and/or operational sites. The product is charged in blast holes when sensitised (SC200 Eco) or blended with ANA and sensitised or with Anfo mixed to various ratios (SC200 Eco Series) as outlined in the table below.

It is used in surface mining blasting. Its' water resistance is variable depending on emulsion/Anfo ratio. Once blended and/or sensitised, the SC200 Eco product range has a Velocity of Detonation (VOD) of between 4,200 m/s and 5 700 m/s.


EXPLOSIVES

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Surface Bulk Emulsions - SH200 Eco Series (Mixed with ANA and Sensitised)


SH200 Eco products are a dark grey or black emulsion blend product.

Benefits • Enable hot bore hole blasting up to 280'C• Environmentally friendly• Safe to handle• Easy to handle• On the bench manufacturing• Choice of any blend ratio on the bench

Features• Incorporates waste oil in the oil phase • SH200 Eco is a non-detonable emulsion blend before sensitising, only becoming an explosive once sensitised • Charged using a pump or an augered depending on the ANA/Emulsion ratio• Mixed with ANA or Anfo in various ratios depending on energy requirement


SH200 Eco should be sensitised as required on the bench using AEL Mining Services recommended equipment before charging into blast holes


Appearance




Special precautions



Not recommended (safety)Dark grey / black4000m/s - 5500m/sExcellent150gm Booster

S200 Product Series

Storage and Expiry





SH200 Eco has a shelf life of 3 monthsSilos and Isotainers are the recommended storage facilitiesStorage sites must be securePrimers and Detonators should not be allowed in storage sites


SH200 Eco75

Excellent1.25


8613575

118

SH220 Eco 75

Excellent1.25


8311077

102

SH230 Eco100

Excellent1.25


10115989

139

SH235 Eco100

Excellent1.25


9011884

110


SH200 Eco is an AN, CN and Urea based product specially formulated for blasting in area with Hot Bore Holes. It is environmentally friendly as waste or recycled fuel is used in the oil phase. It is handled and transported as an unsensitized product to mines and/or operational sites. The product is charged in blast holes when sensitised (SH200 Eco) or blended with ANA and sensitised or with Anfo mixed to various ratios (SH200 Eco Series) as outlined in the table below. It is used in surface mining blasting.

Its' water resistance is excellent depending on emulsion/ANA ratio. Once blended and/or sensitised, the SH200 Eco product range has a Velocity of Detonation (VOD) of between 4,000 m/s and 5 500 m/s.


Hot Bore Hole

Surface Bulk Emulsions - SH200 Eco Series (Sensitised using Anfo)


SH200 Eco products are a dark grey or black emulsion blend product.

Benefits • Enable hot bore hole blasting up to 280'C• Environmentally friendly• Safe to handle• Easy to handle• On the bench manufacturing• Choice of any blend ratio on the bench

Features• Incorporates waste oil in the oil phase • SH200 Eco is a non-detonable emulsion blend before sensitising, only becoming an explosive once sensitised • Charged using a pump or an augered depending on the ANA/Emulsion ratio• Mixed with ANA or Anfo in various ratios depending on energy requirement


SH200 Eco should be sensitised as required on the bench using AEL Mining Services recommended equipment before charging into blast holes


Appearance




Special precautions



Not recommended (safety)Dark grey / black4000m/s - 5500m/sVariable150gm Booster

S200 Product Series

Storage and Expiry




SH200 Eco has a shelf life of 3 monthsSilos and Isotainers are the recommended storage facilitiesStorage sites must be securePrimers and Detonators should not be allowed in storage sites



SH200 Eco is an AN, CN and Urea based product specially formulated for blasting in area with Hot Bore Holes. It is environmentally friendly as waste or recycled fuel is used in the oil phase. It is handled and transported as an unsensitised product to mines and/or operational sites. The product is charged in blast holes when sensitised (SH200 Eco) or blended with ANA and sensitised or with Anfo mixed to various ratios (SH200 Eco Series) as outlined in the table below. It is used in surface mining blasting.

Its' water resistance is variable depending on emulsion/Anfo ratio. Once blended and/or sensitised, the SH200 Eco product range has a Velocity of Detonation (VOD) of between 4,000 m/s and 5 500 m/s.

EXPLOSIVES

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SH254 Eco250

Variable1.35

Booster119201103173

SH257 Eco 200

Variable1.3

Booster117190102166

SH260 Eco150

Variable1.25

Booster115179102159

SH264 Eco150

Variable1.2

Booster113170102152

SH274 Eco150

Variable1.05

Booster107141100131


Hot Bore Hole

EXPLOSIVES

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Surface Bulk Emulsions - SB300 Series (Mixed with ANA and Sensitised)


SB300 series are a honey coloured emulsion blend products.

Benefits • Can be used in reactive ores or grounds• Safe to handle• Easy to handle• On the bench manufacturing• Choice of any blend ratio on the bench

Features• Contains Urea in formulation• SB300 is non-detonable emulsion blend before sensitising, only becoming an explosive once sensitised (S300 Series) • Charged using a pump or an augered depending on the ANA/Emulsion ratio• Mixed with ANA or Anfo in various ratios depending on energy requirement

Sleep TimeVelocity of DetonationWater resistanceMinimum initiator

• SB300 should be sensitised (S300 Series) as required on the bench using AEL Mining Services recommended equipment before charging into blast holes


Appearance




Special precautions


ApplicationOpen Pit

Not recommended4 500-5 500m/sExcellent150gm Booster

S300 Product Series



PropertyMinimum holediameter (mm)Water resistanceTypical in-holedensity (g/cm³)¹Sensitiser

Max hole depth* (m)Primer*100MPa RWS (%ANFO)²100Mpa RBS (%ANFO)²20MPa RWS (%ANFO)²20Mpa RBS (%ANFO)²


S300 Eco 75

Excellent1.25

Gassing solution

45Booster

9615083

129

S335 Eco100

Excellent1.25

Gassing solution

45Booster

11317698

153

S350 Eco100

Excellent1.25

Gassing solution

50Booster

103161103161

Notes:1.In-hole densities of emulsions vary with depths. Please contact your regional sales office for assistance in finding the best product fit for your application.2.The Relative Weight & Bulk Strengths are relative to ANFO (=100) at a density of 0,80 g/cm3. The figures have been determined using the VIXEN-i detonation code.3.The availability of the above offering is subject to MMU configuration.4.In large diameter, typically 250 mm and above, a maximum of 3 m of water may be allowed.5.The Relative Bulk Strengths and Effective Energies are relative to ANFO (=100) at a density of 0,80 g/cm3. The figures have been determined using the VIXEN-i detonation code.

SB 300 is an AN and Urea formulation base emulsion matrix. It is recommended for use in reactive grounds mostly in coal mining. It is handled and transported as an unsensitized product to mines and/or operational sites. The product is charged in blast holes when sensitised (S300) or blended with ANA and sensitised or with Anfo mixed to various ratios (S300 Series) as outlined in the table below.

It is used in surface mining blasting. Its' water resistance is excellent depending on emulsion/ANA ratio. Once blended and/or sensitised, the S300 product range has a Velocity of Detonation (VOD) between 4,500 & 5,500 m/s.

Storage and ExpirySB300 has a shelf life of 3 monthsSilos and Isotainers are the recommended storage facilitiesStorage sites must be securePrimers and detonators shouldn’t be allowed in storage sites


EXPLOSIVES

Surface Bulk Emulsions - SB300 Series (Sensitised using Anfo)


Sb300 is an AN and Urea formulation base emulsion matrix. It is recommended for use in reactive grounds mostly in coal mining. It is handled and transported as an unsensitized product to mines and/or operational sites. The product is charged in blast holes when sensitised (S300) or blended with ANA and sensitised or with Anfo mixed to various ratios (S300 Series) as outlined in the table below.

It is used in surface mining blasting. Its' water resistance is variable depending on emulsion/Anfo ratio. Once blended and/or sensitised, the S300 product range has a Velocity of Detonation (VOD) between 4,500 & 5,500 m/s.

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SB300 series are a honey coloured emulsion blend product.

Benefits • Can be used in reactive ores or grounds• Safe to handle• Easy to handle• On the bench manufacturing• Choice of any blend ratio on the bench

Features• Contains Urea in formulation• SB300 is non-detonable emulsion blend before sensitising, only becoming an explosive once sensitised (S300 Series) • Charged using a pump or an augered depending on the ANA/Emulsion ratio• Mixed with ANA or Anfo in various ratios depending on energy requirement


Appearance



Open Pit

Not recommended4 500-5 500m/sVariable150gm Booster

S300 Product SeriesSensitised Using Anfo

PropertyMinimum holediameter (mm)Water resistanceTypical in-holedensity (g/cm³)¹SensitiserRecm. Hole depth* (m)Primer*100MPa RWS (%ANFO)²100Mpa RBS (%ANFO)²20MPa RWS (%ANFO)²20Mpa RBS (%ANFO)²

S354 Eco 250

Variable1.28

Anfo45

Booster119

190

104

166

S357 200

Variable1.28

Anfo45

Booster120

192

105

168

Eco S360 150

Variable1.25

Anfo50

Booster121

194

106

169

Eco S364 150

Variable1.20

Anfo50

Booster123

196

107

172

Eco S374 150

Variable1.05

Anfo50

Booster126

202

111

177

Eco

Recommendations for use• SB300 should be sensitised (S300 Series) as required on the bench using AEL Mining Services recommended equipment before charging into blast holes

Storage and Expiry




Special precautions• Once sensitised base emulsion becomes an explosive• Storage not recommended once sensitised


Application

EXPLOSIVES

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Surface Bulk Emulsions - SB300 Eco Series (Mixed with ANA and sensitised)


SB300 Eco products are a dark grey or black emulsion blend product.

Benefits • Can be used in reactive ores or grounds• Environmentally friendly - Contains waste or recycled oil• Safe to handle• Easy to handle• On the bench manufacturing Choice of any blend ratio on the bench

Features• Contains Urea in formulation• SB300 Eco is non-detonable emulsion blend before sensitising, only becoming an explosive once sensitised (S300 Eco Series) • Charged using a pump or an augered depending on the ANA and Emulsion ratio• Mixed with ANA or Anfo in various ratios depending on energy requirement


SB300 Eco should be sensitised (S300 Eco Series) as required on the bench using AEL Mining Services recommended equipment before charging into blast holes


Appearance




Special precautions


ApplicationOpen Pit

Not recommended (safety)4500m/s - 6000m/sExcellent150gm Booster

S300 Eco Product Series

Storage and Expiry


Mixed with ANA and sensitised

PropertyMinimum holediameter (mm)³Water resistanceTypical in-holedensity (g/cm³)SensitiserRecm hole depths (m)Primer100MPa RWS (%ANFO)² 100Mpa RBS (%ANFO)² 20MPa RWS (%ANFO)² 20Mpa RBS (%ANFO)²



SB354 Eco250

Variable1.28

Anfo45

Booster119

190

104

166

SB357 Eco 200

Variable1.28

Anfo45

Booster120

192

105

168

SB360 Eco150

Variable1.25

Anfo50

Booster121

194

106

169

SB364 Eco150

Variable1.2

Anfo50

Booster123

196

107

172


SB374 Eco150

Variable1.05

Anfo50

Booster126

202

111

177

SB300 Eco is an AN and Urea formulation base emulsion matrix. It is recommended for use in reactive ground mostly in coal mining. It is handled and transported as an unsensitized product to mines and/or operational sites. The product is charged into blast holes when sensitised (S300 Eco) or blended with ANA and sensitised as outlined in the table below.It is used in surface mining blasting.

Its' water resistance is exellent depending on emulsion/Anfo ratio.Once blended and/or sensitised, the S300 Eco product range has a Velocity of Detonation (VOD) ranges from 4,500m/s to 6,000m/s

EXPLOSIVES


Surface Bulk Emulsions - SB300 Eco Series (Mixed with Anfo)


SB300 Eco products are dark grey or black emulsion blend product.

Benefits • Can be used in reactive ores or grounds• Environmentally friendly - Contains waste or recycled oil• Safe to handle• Easy to handle• On the bench manufacturing• Choice of any blend ratio on the bench

Features• Contains Urea in formulation• SB300 Eco is non-detonable emulsion blend before sensitising, only becoming an explosive once sensitised (S300 Eco Series) • Charged using a pump or an augered depending on the ANA and Emulsion ratio• Mixed with ANA or Anfo in various ratios depending on energy requirement


SB300 Eco should be sensitised (S300 Eco Series) as required on the bench using AEL Mining Services recommended equipment before charging into blast holes


Appearance




Special precautions


ApplicationOpen Pit

Not recommended (safety)4500m/s - 6000m/sExcellent150gm Booster

S300 Product Series

Storage and Expiry


Mixed with Anfo

PropertyMinimum holediameter (mm)³Water resistanceTypical in-holedensity (g/cm³)¹SensitiserMax hole depth (m)Primer100MPa RWS (%ANFO)² 100MPa RBS (%ANFO)² 20MPa RWS (%ANFO)² 20Mpa RBS (%ANFO)²



S300 Eco75

Excellent1.25

Gassing solution45

Booster96

15083

129

S335 Eco 100

Excellent1.25

Gassing solution45

Booster11317698

153

S350 Eco100

Excellent1.25

Gassing solution50

Booster118184103161


SB300 Eco is an AN and Urea formulation base emulsion matrix. It is recommended for use in reactive ground mostly in coal mining. It is handled and transported as an unsensitized product to mines and/or operational sites. The product is charged into blast holes when sensitised (S300 Eco) or blended with Anfo as outlined in the table below.

It is used in surface mining blasting.

Its' water resistance is variable depending on emulsion/Anfo ratio. Once blended and/or sensitised, the S300 Eco product range has a Velocity of Detonation (VOD) ranges from 4,500m/s to 6,000m/s

EXPLOSIVES

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Compatibility Matrix - Surface Bulk Products

Acceptor

Diameter (mm)

DONORS

60g Booster150g Booster400g Booster175g Booster - Smart400g Booster - Smart

S100 range S100 Eco range S200 Ecorange

S300 range

100-

200

<100

>200

100-

200

<100

>200

100-

200

<100

>200

100-

200

<100

>200


EXPLOSIVES

Underground Bulk Emulsions - UG100 Range


Benefits • Improved safety of use, labour utilisation and logistics• Easier adherence to explosive legislation• Improved fragmentation

Features• High safety standards• High strength• High VOD• Water resistance• Low fume emissions

Sleep TimeWater resistanceDensity

Gap SensitivityRepumpability

Storage Conditions Avoid high/low temperaturesProduct Shelf Life 3 Months for base emulsion and sensitiser, 8 months for emulsified aqueous sensitiser

Base emulsionClass 5.1, UN No. 3375, OXIDIZING MATERIALSensitiserClass 5.1, UN No. 3099, OXIDIZING LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.

Appearance



Storage and Expiry


Mining MethodUndergroundNarrow ReefMassive

ApplicationTunnellingStopingMassive Ring Blasting

7 days maximumExcellentBase Emulsion: 1.41-1.47g/ccSensitised Emulsion: 1.0-1.15g/cc0Six Stages

Product Range

Application

Colour

Ideal DeliveredEnergy (IDE) MJ/kg*Relative Effective Energy (REE)*Relative BulkStrength (RBS)*Minimum InitiatorViscosityVOD

Best Practices

Special Precautions

Delivery

Bagged Emulsion

Sensitising Agent

These products are characterised as high strength denoted by the 100 in the name.AEL manufactures all the necessary mobile charging equipment for these products.

UG 100Development and stoping

Base emulsion - honeySensitised emulsion - green2.443

86

123

8D in length, 25mm diameter35°C, 22000-26000cP4800m/s in 32mm diameter hole• Priming is not required in conventional stoping with holes less than 1.5m in length. For all other applications results will be site specific but a primer/ booster is recommended.• The product can be used in short up-holes where the diameter is less than 50mm• Reverse priming should not be conducted• Base emulsion and sensitiser should be stored seperately• Use GS15 (Green) aqueous or GE50 (Green) emulsified sensitiser• Sensitised emulsion should be well mixed and within correct density rangeBulk delivery in tankers or bagged product2 x 12.5kg bags in a 25kg bag, 40 bags per ton• 2 x 16.8kg cases of GE50 (Green) emulsified sensitiser per ton of base emulsion OR • 35kg of GS15 (Green) aqueous sensitiser per ton of base emulsion

UG 100 SUp-holes/ring blasting and developmentBase emulsion - honeySensitised emulsion - blue2.232

79

112

8D in a 45mm diameter hole35°C, 22000-26000cP5250m/s in a 89mm diameterhole• Boosters are used in up- holes• Generally priming is required

• A lance attachment is required for all uphole charging• Base emulsion and sensitiser should be stored separately• Use GS30 (Blue) aqueous sensitiser• Sensitised emulsion should be well mixed and within correct density range

Bulk delivery in tankers

N/A

35kg of GS30 (Blue) aqueous sensitiser per ton of base emulsion

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Underground bulk emulsion explosives consist of a base emulsion and sensitiser, which are classified as non-detonable and non-explosive, respectively. UG100 is used in development and stoping whereas UG100S is used primarily in up-hole/ring blasting but can also be used in development. The suffix 'S' in UG100S infers the product is 'sticky', which means it can effectively stick to the lining of blast holes, making it suitable for up-holes. The suffix 'C' in UG100 C infers the product is customised as per specific site/customer requirement/s.

The base emulsion is a honey coloured mixture of two immiscible liquids and an emulsifier. The sensitiser is an aqueous or emulsion product, which, when added to the base emulsion and mixed, creates an explosive in the blast-hole.

*Any product with a suffix 'C' means that the formulation is pertinent to a specific site *If any product has the suffix 'Bagged' then product is delivered in bags*As calculated by Vixen-i


EXPLOSIVES

Underground Bulk Emulsions - UG200 Range


Benefits • Improved safety of use, labour utilisation and logistics• Easier adherence to explosive legislation• Improved fragmentation• Improved shelf life over UG100 range

Features• High safety standards• Excellent stability• High VOD• Water resistance• Low fume emissions

Sleep TimeVelocity of DetonationWater resistanceDensity

Gap SensitivityMinimum InitiatorRepumpability

Storage Conditions Suitable for use in remote areas with large temperature gradientsProduct Shelf Life Six months for base emulsion and sensitiser

Appearance



Storage and Expiry


ApplicationTunnellingStopingMassive Ring BlastingUnderground Coal

7 days maximum>4 000m/sExcellentBase Emulsion: 1.41-1.47g/ccSensitised Emulsion: 1.0-1.15g/cc08DSix Stages

Product Range

Application

Colour

Ideal DeliveredEnergy (IDE) MJ/kg*Relative Effective Energy (REE)*Relative BulkStrength (RBS)*ViscosityBest Practices

Special Precautions

UG 200Development and stoping

Base emulsion - honeySensitised emulsion - pink2.309

81

102-117

35°C, 15000-20000cP• Priming is required.• The product can be used in short up-holes where the diameter is less than 50mm• Reverse priming should not be conducted• Base emulsion and sensitizer should be stored seperately• Use GS15 (Pink) sensitiser• Sensitised emulsion should be well mixed and within correct density range

UG 200 SUp-holes/ring blasting and developmentBase emulsion - honeySensitised emulsion - blue1.97

69

87-100

35°C, 17000 22000cP• Boosters are used in up- holes• Generally priming is required

• A lance attachment is required for all up-hole charging• Base emulsion and sensitiser should be stored separately• Use GS30 (blue) sensitiser• Sensitised emulsion should be well mixed and within correct density range

The base emulsion is a honey coloured mixture of two immiscible liquids and an emulsifier. The sensitiser is an aqueous product, which, when added to the base emulsion and mixed, creates an explosive in the blast-hole.

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Underground bulk emulsion explosives consist of a base emulsion and sensitiser, which are classified as non-detonable and non-explosive, respectively. UG200 is used in development whereas UG200S is used primarily in up-hole/ring blasting but can also be used in development. The suffix 'S' in UG200S infers the product is 'sticky', which means it can effectively stick to the lining of blast holes, making it suitable for up-holes. The suffix 'C' infers

These products are characterised as high stability and suitable for use in remote areas and/or where large temperature gradients are anticipated denoted by the

AEL manufactures all the necessary mobile charging equipment for these products.

200 in the name.

*Any product with a suffix 'C' means that the formulation is pertinent to a specific site *If any product has the suffix 'Bagged' then product is delivered in bags*As calculated by Vixen-i

Transport (UN Classification)Base emulsionClass 5.1, UN No. 3375, OXIDIZING MATERIALSensitiserClass 5.1, UN No. 3099, OXIDIZING LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.

PackagingBulk delivery in tankers of base emulsion and sensitiser


the product is customised on site to customer requirements.

EXPLOSIVES

Compatibility Matrix - Underground Bulk Emulsions

Donor

Magnum® Buster GelMagnum® 365 GelMagnum® ControlMagnum® FragMagnum® PlusBarrelShock Tube Uni-Delay LPShock Tube Multi LPDShock Tube Multi SPDCapped Fuse Systems - Stopefuse®Capped Fuse Systems - Durafuse®Electronic Delay Detonators - QuickShot™Electronic Delay Detonators - Smartdet®Electronic Delay Detonators - SmartShot®Electronic Delay Detonators - DigiShot®Electronic Delay Detonators - HotShot®Electric Initiators - Statsafe® DetonatorsInstantaneous Electric Detonator (IED)Pentolite Primers

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UG100 UG100S UG200 UG200S UG100C UG200C*

* UG200C can be manufactured as a permitted product (requiring PE Permitted AND Statsafe detonators as a donor only)


EXPLOSIVES

Packaged Explosives - Magnum® Watergel explosives

~3400 m/sExcellent1.18-1.251.13-1.20Touch6D or 8g/m det cord

All cartridges are packaged in printed, sausage shaped cartridges. The explosives appear silver/grey in colour. The drygel range contains visible ammonium nitrate prills.

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Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1D UN No. 0241, EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING, Type E Name: Magnum only applies to Africa and its offshore islands (all PEX).

*Or legal requirements according to region of operation

Packaging25 Kg cardboard boxes with a base and lid.

Moderate temperatures and dry conditions in a well ventilated, approved magazine18 months (from date of manufacture)

6 months in customers magazine

Recommendations for use Use with AEL 8D strength detonators and always embed the detonator base charge firmly into the explosive. When using detonating cord a core load of 8g/m is recommended with a knot in intimate contact with the cartridge.

Storage and ExpiryStorage Conditions

Product Shelf Life Legal Storage*

Explosives name

Magnum® Buster GelMagnum® 365 GelMagnum® ControlMagnum® FragMagnum® Plus

Explosive type

WatergelWatergel

DrygelDrygelDrygel

RWS*

108118106117124

RBS*

163179156177186

Product RangeAEL offers cartridges from 25mm to 110mm in diameter and stock the following diameters and lengths as standard:

Diameters: 25mm, 28mm, 32mm, 38mm, 50mm & 65mm.Lengths: 200mm, 300mm & 600mm.

*Energies are calculated using the VIXEN-i code and is measured to 20MPa

The Magnum® range of watergel explosives have become an industry standard and are known for their reliability, high energy and excellent blasting results.

The product range consists of the classic watergel configurations as well as the dry gel configurations with a high loading of ammonium nitrate prill. The dry gel explosives are characterized by a stiffer rheology for improved handling in long cartridges. Both types are offered in different energy grades to suit the blasting application.


EXPLOSIVES

Packaged Explosives – Magnum® Buster - Zambia only


Benefits • Easily tampable explosive• Can be loaded easily in upholes• Can be used in wet holes

Features• High energy packaged explosive• Very high VOD• Can be initiated by detonating cord (8g/m or higher)• Waterproof

Velocity of DetonationWater resistanceCartridge Density Gap SensitivityMinimum Initiator

Appearance



>5 000m/sExcellent1.18 nominal40mm6D or 8g/m detcord

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The product is packaged in printed sausage-shaped cartridges with a firm, putty-like consistency. The explosive appears white in colour.

Moderate temperatures and dry conditions in a well ventilated, approved magazine12 months6 months in customers magazine12 months

PackagingDescriptionGross Weight (kg) NEQ (kg)

Recommendations for use Use with AEL 8D strength detonators and always embed the detonator firmly into at least one-third of the explosive cartridge. When using for secondary blasting, ensure aminimum product layer of 25mm is maintained.

Special precautions• Always handle with care• Keep detonators stored away from explosives• Store in a specially licensed, cool and dry area for a maximum of 12 months from the date of manufacture• Although emulsions do not readily burn, keep away from flames, sparks and other sources of ignition

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Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1D UN No. 0241, EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING, Type E Name: Magnum only applies to Africa and its offshore islands (all PEX).


Magnum Buster is a premium emulsion explosive that is used in commercial blasting operations. The product is used in demanding blasting operations where high VOD and high energy is required. The explosive is packed into plastic sleeves of

The Magnum Buster range is only available to customers purchasing from the Zambia operations.

variable dimensions


Product Shelf Life Legal Storage* Expiry Date (from date of manufacture)


EXPLOSIVES

Packaged Explosives - Anfex®


Benefits • Cost effective blasting solution• Can be pour- or blow-loaded• Misfired holes can safely be washed out with water Features• Comparatively safe when handling due to low sensitivity to shock, friction and impact• Long storage life if stored correctly

AEL Anfex® does not contain any micro spheres which may beharmful if inhaled during pneumatic loading operations.

Velocity of DetonationWater resistanceMinimum InitiatorRWSBulk density

Appearance



Mining MethodUndergroundNarrow ReefMassiveSurfaceOpenpitOpencastQuarryingConstruction

ApplicationTunnellingStopingMassive (uphole)Ring BlastingTrenchingOpenpitQuarryingCivils

3 500 m/s˜Not water resistant8D1000.8

The product is packaged in a 25kg plastic bag, which containsfour 6.25kg “multibags”. The prills are white to off-white in colour and may appear grey if recycled oil is used for fueling.

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Anfex® is a free flowing Ammonium Nitrate and fueloil blasting agent for use in commercial blasting

The prill characteristics are optimised to provide excellent resistance to friability yet loads exceptionally

Anfex® fuel ratios are carefully controlled and provide the optimum chemical balance for good post d e t o n a t i o n f u m e c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s . The explosive is conveniently packed into 6.25kginner plastic bags.

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1D UN No. 0082, EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING, Type B


PackagingDescriptionGross Weight (kg) NEQ (kg)Units per bag

Recommendations for use Always prime with the largest initiator possible. Pneumaticallyloaded Anfex® can be primed with a high strength detonator,a booster or an explosive cartridge.

Special precautions• Do not use in wet mining conditions as Anfex® is water soluble• Do not use with detonating cord

Bag2525four multi bags weighing 6.25kg




operations.

well in pneumatic loaders.


EXPLOSIVES

Specialised Explosives - Barrel (PE Barrel)


Benefits • Ease of use• Easily extendable by clipping end-to-end• Suitable for use in wet holes Features• Tailored energy for smooth blasting operations• The explosive size and energy is optimised to prevent overbreak• Can be initiated by a 6D detonator• Waterproof

Velocity of DetonationDimensionsWater resistanceCartridge Density Gap SensitivityMinimum InitiatorRWSRBS

Appearance



Mining MethodUndergroundNarrow Reef

ApplicationTunnelling

3 500 m/s˜18 x 595mmExcellent1.2 NominalTouch6D99142

The product is packaged in thin plastic tubes that are white to beige in colour and can easily be clipped together.

Barrel is a watergel explosive that is packaged in special plastic tubes that can be clipped together for use in holes where a de-coupled charge is

Applications include smooth blasting of perimeter holes in shaft sinking, development or tunnelling.

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1D UN No. 0241, EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING, Type E


PackagingDescriptionDimensions (LxBxH)Gross Weight (kg) NEQ (kg)Units per case

Recommendations for use Initiate with a minimum of a 6D strength detonator embedded in the explosive. Recommend primer inthe toe of the hole. Use stemming for best results.

Special precautions• Although watergels are of the safest explosives manufactured, always handle with care• Keep detonators stored away from explosives• Store in a specially licensed, cool and dry area for a maximum of 18 months from the date of manufacture• Although watergels do not readily burn, keep away from flames, sparks and other sources of ignition

Case225x225x6202518170

needed.





EXPLOSIVES

Specialised Explosives – Blasting Gunpowder


Benefits • Flexibility of use • Easy and simple to use• Charges are custom-made on site

Features• An intimate explosive mixture of potassium nitrate, sulphur and charcoal • Free flowing, dust free graphite glazed granular mixture• Rendered inactive by water• Low shattering effect, which causes fewer fractures and results in more usable stone

Appearance


Blasting Gunpowder is mainly used in dimensional stone blasting.

A low explosive black or dark grey, granular, free-flowing mixture of potassium nitrate, sulphur and charcoal.

Mining MethodSurfaceQuarrying

ApplicationQuarrying

Store alone under moderate temperatures and dry conditions in a well ventilated, approved black powder magazine5 years6 months in customer magazine5 years

• Blasting gunpowder is highly sensitive to impact, friction, flame, spark and static discharge • Blasting gunpowder ignites when ground• Keep away from all sources of ignition, direct sunlight or strong incandescent light• Contamination with grit increases sensitivity to impact or friction• Temperatures >130º will lead to decomposition

Special precautions

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1D UN No 0027, BLACK POWDER (GUNPOWDER GRANULAR)




Safety HandlingGunpowder is highly sensitive to spark, flame and friction and must be handled with extreme care

PackagingDescriptionDimensions (LxBxH)Gross Weight (kg) NEQ (kg)Units per case/bag

Case562x245x245mm272510 x 2.5kg


Compatibility Matrix - Packaged and Specialised Explosives

Donor

Magnum® Buster (Zambia Only)Magnum® ControlMagnum® FragMagnum® PlusMagnum® Buster GelMagnum® 365 GelAnfexBarrelShock Tube Uni-Delay LPShock Tube Multi LPDShock Tube Multi SPDShock Tube ProfilerCapped Fuse Systems - Stopefuse®Capped Fuse Systems - Durafuse®Electronic Delay Detonators - QuickShot™Electronic Delay Detonators - Smartdet®Electronic Delay Detonators - SmartShot®Electronic Delay Detonators - DigiShot®Electronic Delay Detonators - HotShot®Electric Initiators - Statsafe® DetonatorsInstantaneous Electric Detonator (IED)Electric Initiators - Fusehead AssemblyElectric Initiators - Shurstart®Powercord® 8Powercord® 10Pentolite Primers

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ter

EXPLOSIVES

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Frag

Plu

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Anf

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PE

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Gel

Bar

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EXPLOSIVES

Notes


Ammonium Nitrate Prill-Based Explosives – Bulk Anfex®


Benefits • Cost effective blasting solution• Easy to charge using auger loading• Misfired holes can safely be washed out with water• On-site manufacturing in MMU Features• Safe to handle due to low sensitivity to shock, friction and impact• Attains full coupling

Appearance


Mining MethodSurfaceOpen CastOpen PitQuarryingConstruction


Not recommended3 500 m/sPoor150g booster

Bulk Anfex comprises prills that are white or off-white in colour.

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Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1D UN No. 0082, EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING, Type B N

Recommendations for use • Use in dry bore holes• Sleeping charged Bulk Anfex is not recommended

Special precautions• Do not use in wet holes


Do not store Anfo

EXPLOSIVES

Bulk Anfex is a Porous Prill Ammonium Nitrate and fuel oil blasting agent for use in commercial blasting

The prill characteristics are optimised to provide excellent resistance to friability. The prills are mixed in-situ with fuel oil in Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMUs) or Anfo Loaders.

operations.

Technical PropertiesSleep timeVelocity of DetonationWater resistanceMinimum Initiator


EXPLOSIVES

Ammonium Nitrate Based Explosives – Bulk Anfex® Eco


Benefits • Cost effective blasting solution• Easy to charge using auger loading• Misfired holes can safely be washed out with water• On-site manufacturing in MMU• Consumes waste oil

Features• Safe to handle due to low sensitivity to shock, friction and impact• Environmentally friendly• Attains full coupling

Appearance


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Bulk Anfex Eco comprises prills that are grey in colour.

Mining MethodSurfaceOpencastOpenpitQuarryingConstruction


Not recommended3 500 m/sPoor150g Booster


Special precautions

• Use in dry bore holes

• Do not use in wet holes

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1D UN No. 0082, EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING, Type B N

Bulk Anfex Eco Porous Prill Ammonium Nitrate and recycled fuel oil blasting agent for use in commercial

The prill characteristics are optimised to provide The prills are mixed in situ with recycled fuel oil in Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMUs) or Anfo Loaders.

blasting operations.

Do not store Bulk Anfex EcoStorage and ExpiryStorage Conditions


Sleep TimeVelocity of DetonationWater resistanceMinimum Initiator


excellent resistance to friability.

Compatability Matrix - Bulk Anfex® Products

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EXPLOSIVES

Bulk Anfex® Bulk Anfex® Eco

‹100

100-

200

›200

‹100

100-

200

›200

Acceptor

Diameter (mm)

Donors60g Pentolite Primer150g Pentolite Primer400g Pentolite Primer175g Pentolite Primer Smart400g Pentolite Primer Smart

SD - Surface DopesSB - Surface Blends*Use plastic connector


EXPLOSIVES

Notes


Initiating Systems

Wealth Unearthed

With a long history and proven track record in the market, AEL is in a unique position to offer a range of products and solutions, on demand, to suit a vast variety of applications and market requirements in the underground and surface mining fields. Its initiating systems and components are highly flexible, designed with the user in mind and are available as Standard and Made-To-Order products.

Reinforcing its position as a solution provider and leader in this field, AEL is fully equipped to offer technical support and services in South Africa, other African regions as well as internationally.

What differentiates AEL’s offering is the fact that the entire range is conceptualised, designed, manufactured, delivered, supported and maintained by the organisation’s various specialised divisions. This means AEL is in a unique position in that it provides both solid, reliable initiating systems, as well as all the services around the products to offer customers complete peace of mind.

AEL offers its customers in the mining and construction industry a full range of initiating products including electronic detonators, capped fuses, igniter and detonating cords, as well as a comprehensive range of boosters and starters - all of which fully compliment the company’s entire range of explosive solutions.

AEL’s capped fuse technology and electronic detonators are considered to be leading technologies in the market place. The company has demonstrated its internal Research & Development team’s prowess with the ongoing development of new shock tube technologies, which have been well received in the market place.

AEL’s electronic detonator range is highly flexible and offers solutions to applications of varying sophistication.

As a holistic provider of a comprehensive range of commercial explosives and solutions, AEL is proud of its locally developed and manufactured range of initiating systems suitable for all miningapplications.

INITIATING SYSTEMS

Shock Tube – Uni-Delay LP


Benefits • All in-hole detonators have the same delay • Rugged, abrasion-resistant tubing• Easy to connect • Easy to check connection sequence• Ergonomically designed connector block makes connection of tubing easy

Features• 20 hole burning front• Clear plastic connector body (6) or an orange connector body (3)• Clear shock tubing• 18-25kg minimum break load• Immune to hazards of radio frequency radiation, stray currents and static discharge

Appearance


A Uni-delay LP (long period) is a non-electric initiation system which is designed for use in underground mines. The unit consists of both an out-hole and an in-hole delay detonator.

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A length of shock tubing, which incorporates a 4000ms delay in-hole detonator that is crimped onto one end and a 200ms short delay out-hole detonator crimped onto the other end. Both detonators include either a rubber plug or sleeve. The out-hole detonator is located in a plastic connector body. There are two variants available, the Uni-Delay LP (6) or (3) which hold a maximum of six or three lengths of shock tube respectively, the later is ideally suited to narrow reef mining conditions.


ApplicationTunnellingStoping

8 strength48 hours ~ 15mg/m~ 2000m/s~ 3mm Excellent

Special precautions• Handle with care - detonators are explosive• Temperatures >90°C may result in spontaneous explosion• Severe impact on the detonator or tubing can result in accidental initiation and explosion

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1B UN No 0360, DETONATOR ASSEMBLIES, NON-ELECTRIC


Detonator strengthSleep TimeCore load of tubingVOD of tubingOutside diameter of tubingWater resistance

Product Range

Out-hole

200msClear(6)

Orange (3)

In-hole

4000msn/an/a

Moderate temperatures and dry conditions in a well ventilated, approved magazine

†18 months6 months 12 months



# Expiry Date (from date of manufacture)

PackagingDescriptionDimensions (LxBxH)Gross weight

Case565x295x270mm25kg

Units per case300300300250250200200150150

NEQ (kg)0.60.60.50.50.40.40.40.30.3

Length (m)22.533.544.5567


* Or legal requirements in region of operation# Latest dispatch date after manufacture from AEL magazine† Subject to quality confirmation

Nominal delay periods (ms)Colour code

INITIATING SYSTEMS

Shock Tube – Splitter


Benefits • Rugged, abrasion-resistant tubing• Easy to tie-up• The unit will initiate one or more Uni-Delay and Trunkline assemblies

Features• Uni-delay timing system: 100ms or 200ms • Colour- coded connector blocks indicate delay number• Green coloured shock tubing• 18kg minimum break load• Immune to hazards of radio frequency radiation, stray currents and static discharge

Appearance


A Splitter is a non-electric initiation system which is designed for splitting the blast timing in multiple directions, in underground mines. The unit consists of two out-hole delay detonators.

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A length of shock tubing, which incorporates an out-hole delay detonator crimped onto each end. Both detonators include either a rubber plug or rubber sleeve. Both detonators are located in a plastic connector body. The plastic body is colour-coded according to the delay of the out-hole detonators.



2 strength equivalent~ 15mg/m~ 2000m/s~ 3mm Excellent




Detonator strengthCore load of tubingVOD of tubingOutside diameter of tubingWater resistance

Product Range

Connector block

Nominal delay periods (ms)

Brown

100/100ms

White

200/200ms


†18 months6 months in customer magazine12 months



#Expiry Date (from date of manufacture)

PackagingDescriptionDimensions (LxBxH)Gross weight (kg)

Case565 x 295 x 270mm22

Units per case200200200

NEQ (kg)0.180.320.33

Length (m)11.52



Units per case250250250200200200200200180180150

NEQ (kg)

0.30.30.30.20.20.20.20.20.20.20.2

Length(m)22.533.544.555.5678

Units per case13010010090906060502525

NEQ (kg)

0.20.20.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.1

Length(m)9101215182025303545

INITIATING SYSTEMS

Shock Tube – Multi SPD


Benefits • Delay is already in the hole • Rugged, abrasive-resistant tubing• Easy to tie-up• Easy to check blast for correct timing sequence due to highly visible connector clip colour coding• Detonator is 8 strength

Features• Twenty eight different short period delays• Colour coded connector clip indicates delay number• Connector clip connects assembly to detonating cord trunk-line• Yellow coloured shock tubing• 18kg minimum break load on shock tubing• Immune to hazards of radio frequency radiation, stray currents and static discharge


A Multi SPD (short period delay) is a non-electric initiation system which is designed for use in underground and surface mines. The unit consists of an in-hole delay detonator.

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A length of yellow shock tubing, which includes a short period delay in-hole detonator. The detonator includes either a rubber plug or sleeve that is crimped on one end. The detonator delay period is printed along the length of the detonator shell. The free end of the shock tube is sealed and incorporates a colour-coded connector clip, which indicates the delay period. A tag behind connector the clip indicates the length of tubing, as well as the delay time.

Mining MethodUndergroundNarrow ReefMassiveSurfaceOpencastOpen PitQuarryingConstruction

ApplicationTunnellingStopingRing BlastingTrenchingOpen PitQuarryingCivils

8 strength2 weeks (in-hole)~ 15mg/m~ 2000m/s~ 3mm Excellent


Technical PropertiesDetonator strengthSleep TimeCore load of tubingVOD of tubingOutside diameter of tubingWater resistance




Product Shelf Life Legal Storage* Expiry Date# (from date of manufacture)


Case565 x 295 x 270mm25

Nominal delay (ms)Colour code

0Turquiose

25Orange

50White

75Red

100Brown

125Light Green


150Light blue

175Beige

200Clear

225Grey

250Dark Pink

275Amber


300Curry

325Pink

350Fern green

375Peach

400Pearl Violet

425Gold


450Silver

475Maroon

500Light pink

600Dark blue

700Powder blue

800Lime green


900Lavender

1000Light brown

1250Light grey

1500Burnt orange

Appearance

Product Range

Units per case/bag




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Units per case250250250200200200200200175150150

NEQ (kg)

0.30.30.30.20.20.20.20.20.20.20.2

Length(m)22.533.544.555.5678

Units per case12512510075755050502525

NEQ (kg)

0.20.20.10.10.10.10.10.10.10.1

Length(m)9101215182025303545

Shock Tube – Multi LPD


Benefits • Rugged, abrasion-resistant tubing• Easy to tie-up• Checking blast for correct timing sequence is simplified due to highly visible connector clip colour coding

Features• 23 different long period delays• Colour coded connector clip indicates delay period• Connector clip connects assembly to detonating cord or a Cluster • Green coloured shock tubing• 18kg minimum break load on shock tubing• Immune to hazards of radio frequency radiation, stray currents and static discharge


A Multi LPD (long period delay) is a non-electric initiation system which is designed for use in underground and surface mines. The unit consists of an in-hole long period delay detonator.

A length of green shock tubing, which incorporates a long period delay in-hole detonator. The detonator includes either a rubber plug or sleeve that is crimped on one end. The detonator delay period is printed along the length of the shell. The free end ofthe shock tube is sealed and incorporates a colour coded connector clip indicating the delay period. A tag behind the connector clip indicates the length of tubing, as well as the delay period.

Mining MethodUndergroundNarrow ReefMassiveSurfaceConstruction

ApplicationTunnellingStopingTrenching

8 strength2 weeks (in-hole)Green tubing~ 15mg/m~ 2000m/s~ 3mm Excellent


Technical PropertiesDetonator strengthSleep TimeColourCore load of tubingVOD of tubingOutside diameter of tubingWater resistance






Case565 x 295 x 270mm22


0Turquiose

100Brown

200Clear

300Curry

400Pearl Violet

500Light pink


600Dark blue

700Powder blue

800Lime green

1000Light brown

1250Light grey

1500Burnt orange


1750Sapphire

2000Agate

2500Rose quartz

3000Emerald

3500Coral

4000Aqua Marine


5000Amethyst

6000Stone

7000Tanzanite

8000Ruby

9000Jade

Appearance

Product Range

Units per case/bag




INITIATING SYSTEMS

40


NEQ (kg)

0.30.30.20.20.20.2

Length(m)35791215

Units per case

755050502525

NEQ (kg)

0.20.10.10.10.10.1

Length(m)182125303540

Shock Tube – Uni-Delay SP

Benefits • Accurate delay sequence• Rugged, abrasion-resistant tubing• Easy to connect• Eliminates the requirement for detonating cord and relays• Reduced noise levels as compared with detonating cord


A Uni-Delay SP (short period) variant is a non-electric initiation system which is designed for use in underground and surface mines. The unit consists of an in-hole and an out-hole delay, each with a selection of delay times.

A length of yellow shock tubing, which incorporates an in-hole detonator crimped onto one end and a short delay out-hole detonator crimped onto the other end. Both detonators incorporate either a rubber plug or sleeve. The out-hole detonator is located in a plastic connector body, which is colour-coded according to the delay of the out-hole detonator. The out-hole delay detonator time and shock tube length is printed on a label attached to the shock tube. The in-hole detonator delay period is printed along the length of the detonator shell.

Mining MethodUndergroundNarrow ReefMassiveSurfaceOpencastQuarryingConstructionApplicationStopingTrenchingOpen PitQuarryingCivils

8 strength in-hole 2 strength equivalent out-hole2 weeks (in-hole)~ 15mg/m~ 2000m/s~ 3mm Excellent


Technical PropertiesDetonator strength

Sleep TimeCore load of tubingVOD of tubingOutside diameter of tubingWater resistance







Case565 x 295 x 270mm22


17Blue

25Orange

33Dark green

42Yellow


75Red

100Brown

125Light green

150Light blue


175Beige

200Clear

225Grey

250Dark pink

Appearance

Product RangeSurface Delay

Units per case/bag

Special precautions• Handle with care - detonators are explosive• Temperatures >90°C may result in spontaneous explosion• Severe impact on the detonator or tubing can result in accidental initiation and explosion• Do not attempt to initiate detonating cord using the out-hole detonator and connector clip


Features• Various surface and in-hole delays• Colour-coded connector block indicates out-hole delay time• Contains optimally charged detonator for shock tube initiation in both directions• Yellow coloured shock tubing• 18kg minimum break load• Immune to hazards of radio frequency radiation, stray currents and static discharge


Nominal delay (ms) 350 450 475 500


In-Hole Delay

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Units per case250200200200175150

NEQ (kg)

0.20.20.20.20.10.1

Length(m)234567


NEQ (kg)

0.10.10.10.10.10.1

Length(m)8910121530

Shock Tube – Trunkline

Benefits • Combined trunkline and delay• Rugged, abrasion-resistant tubing• Easy connection• Immune to hazards of radio frequency radiation, stray currents and static discharge• Can be used in underground or surface applications


A Trunkline is a non-electric initiation system which is designed for use in underground and surface mines. The unit consists of an out-hole detonator.

A length of green shock tubing, which includes a short period delay detonator and a rubber sleeve that has been crimped on one end. The free end of the shock tube is sealed and incorporates a colour-coded connector clip which indicates the delay period. The out-hole detonator is located in a plastic six tube connector block, which is colour-coded according to the delay of the detonator. The delay period and shock tube length is printed on a label attached to the shock tube.


ApplicationTunnellingStopingMassive (uphole)Ring BlastingTrenchingOpen PitQuarryingCivils

2 strength equivalent Green tubing~ 15mg/m~ 2000m/s~ 3mm ODExcellent


Technical PropertiesDetonator strengthColourCore load of tubingVOD of tubingOutside diameter of tubingWater resistance







Case565 x 295 x 270mm22


17Blue

25Orange

33Dark green

42Yellow


75Red

100Brown

125Light green

150Light blue


175Beige

200Clear

225Grey

250Dark pink


Appearance

Product Range

Units per case/bag


Special precautions• Handle with care - detonators are explosive• Temperatures >90°C may result in spontaneous explosion• Severe impact on the detonator or tubing can result in accidental initiation and explosion• Do not attempt to initiate detonating cord with this product


Features• Thirteen different short period delays• Colour coded connector block indicates delay time• Connector block has a six tube capacity• Green coloured shock tubing• 18kg minimum break load on shock tube

0Turquiose


INITIATING SYSTEMS

42


NEQ (kg)

0.20.20.20.2

Length(m)2345


NEQ (kg)

0.10.10.10.1

Length(m)6101215

Shock Tube – Cluster

Benefits • Accurate delay timing• Rugged, abrasion-resistant tubing• Easy to use• Flexible blast design• Initiates detonating cord or shock tube


A Cluster is a non-electric initiation system which is designed for use in surface mines. The unit consists of a trunk line delay detonator housed in a cluster connector block.

A length of green shock tubing that incorporates a short period delay detonator. The detonator includes sleeve that has been crimped on one end with a given length of shock tubing. The free end of the shock tube is sealed and incorporates a colour coded connector clip. The delay period is also printed along the length of the detonator. The detonator is fitted into a colour-coded cluster connector block. The delay period and shocktube length is printed on a label attached to the shock tube.

Mining MethodSurfaceOpencastOpen PitQuarryingConstruction

ApplicationTrenchingOpen PitQuarryingCivils

4 strengthGreen~ 15mg/m~ 2000m/sExcellent

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1B UN No 0360, DETONATOR ASSEMBLES, NON-ELECTRIC

Technical PropertiesDetonator strengthShock Tube ColourCore load of tubingVOD of tubingWater resistance






Case565 x 295 x 270mm22

Appearance

Product Range

Units per case/bag


Special precautions• Handle with care - detonators are explosive• Temperatures >90°C may result in spontaneous explosion• Severe impact on the detonator or tubing can result in accidental initiation and explosion• Do not attempt to initiated shock tube and detonating cord simultaneously by means of the cluster connector block


Features• Thirteen different delays• Colour-coded connector clip and cluster connector block indicates delay time• Green coloured shock tubing• 18kg minimum break load on shock tubing• Immune to hazards of radio frequency radiation, stray currents and static discharge


17Blue

25Orange

33Dark green

42Yellow


75Red

100Brown

125Light green

150Light blue


175Beige

200Clear

225Grey

250Dark pink


0Turquiose


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Units per case

10 reels2 reels

Length

200m500m

NEQ (kg)

0.10.1

Shock Tube – Lead-in

Benefits • Highly visible components - greater safety• Rugged, abrasion resistant tubing• Easy to use• Reduced noise• Positive initiation control


A reel of shock tube with a detonator encased in a cluster connector block, used to extend the blast to a safe initiation point.

A length of shock tubing spooled onto a reel. One end of the tubing is crimped into a short period delay detonator. The detonator includes a rubber plug that has been crimped on one end. The free end of the shock tube is sealed and incorporates a colour coded cobra clip. The delay period is also printed along the length of the detonator. The detonator is fitted into a colour-coded cluster connector block. A tag attached to the shock tube indicates the length of tubing, as well as the delay period.

Mining MethodSurfaceOpencastOpen PitQuarryingConstruction


4 strength~ 15mg/m~ 2000m/s~ 3mm >3.6g/m detonating cord


Technical PropertiesDetonator strengthCore load of tubingVOD of tubingOutside diameter of tubingMinimum initiator







Case510x270x250mm9


25Orange

Appearance

Product Range

Units per case/bag

Special precautions• Handle with care - detonators are explosive• Temperatures >90°C may result in spontaneous explosion


Features• Tubing is spooled, for easy off-reeling• The cluster connector block has a positive locking cover• Green coloured shock tubing• 18kg minimum break load on shock tubing• Immune to hazards of radio frequency radiation, stray currents and static discharge



33Green

INITIATING SYSTEMS

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Units per case

2 reels

Length

500m

Shock Tube – Extender

Benefits • Rugged, abrasion-resistant tubing• Easy to use• Joiner increases distance from blast


A reel of shock tubing with a separate 10cm length of clear plastic joiner tubing, which can be used to join shock tube ends in order to extend the initiation point to a safe distance from the blast.

A reel of shock tubing with a separate 10cm length of clear plastic joiner tubing, which can be used to join reels to extend the length of shock tubing as well as join an HTDA leading to

A black end cap is used to seal both ends of the tubing as to prevent powder loss and/or moisture ingression.


ApplicationTunnellingStopingRing BlastingTrenchingOpen PitQuarryingCivils

~ 15mg/m~ 2000m/s~ 3mm

Transport (UN Classification)N/A

Technical PropertiesCore load of tubingVOD of tubingOutside diameter of tubing






PackagingDescriptionDimensions (LxBxH)Gross weight (kg)NEQ (kg)

Case510x270x250mm90.02

Appearance

Product Range• 500m

Units per case/bag

Special precautions• Store in a specially licensed, cool and dry area for not more than 18 months from the date of manufacture


Features• Green coloured shock tubing• 18kg minimum break load• Joiner tube enables easy extension to required length• Immune to hazards of radio frequency radiation, stray currents and static discharge

the first hole on a blast.



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Capped Fuse Systems – Stopefuse® and Durafuse®

Benefits • AEL capped fuse assemblies perform reliably in wet underground mining environments.• Supplied in a range of lengths to suit different customer needs• Graded fuse improves sequential firing by reducing burning speed variability• Low cost system that performs reliably• Resistant to fuel-oil discharged from compatible explosive products


A length of safety fuse capped with a detonator at one end and an igniter cord connector at the other.

The AEL capped fuse products are supplied with a length of green Durafuse® or red Stopefuse®. The product varies in length depending on the depth of the hole.



6D or 8D72 hours~ 6.5g/m4.8 to 5.1mm ODExcellent

Technical PropertiesDetonator strengthSleep timeCore loadDimensionsWater resistance

Store in an approved segregated, cool and well ventilated magazine 18 months from date of manufacture6 months in customer magazine



Appearance

Product Range

Special precautions• Handle with care - damage to the fuse or components could lead to misfires• Severe impact on the detonator or the fuse can result in accidental initiation and explosion• Avoid all possible sources of ignition• Never pull the components off the fuse• Never connect the blast until all the charging operations have been completed


Features• Connector has a specially designed collar to retain igniter cord and ensure effective heat transfer• Triple crimping of the detonator to the fuse, to provide effective seals against water and fuel-oil ingress• Individual bundles are graded according to burning speed and colour coded to facilitate matching of corresponding burning speeds for optimal sequencing of shots• Certain variants available in half packs

Product

Stopefuse

Durafuse

Fuse length (m)

0.9 or 0.9H1.2 or 1.2H1.5 or 1.5H

0.91.21.5

1.8 or 1.8H2.1

2.4 or 2.4H2.7

3.0 or 3.0H3.3 or 3.3H3.6 or 3.6H

3.9

Detonator

6D/8D6D/8D6D/8D6D/8D6D/8D6D/8D6D/8D6D/8D6D/8D6D/8D6D/8D6D/8D6D/8D6D/8D

Burning rate (s/m)

240 - 300240 - 300240 - 30099 - 12199 - 12199 - 12199 - 12199 - 12199 - 12199 - 12199 - 12199 - 12199 - 12199 - 121

Fuse colour

Red

Green

Recommendations for use• To optimise sequential firing, it is recommended that users initiate capped Durafuse® with Duraline® or Slowline® and Stopefuse® with Stopeline® 9 or Stopeline®.• For best results employ capped Stopefuse in stoping applications and capped Durafuse® in tunnelling and development applications.

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1B UN No 0360, DETONATOR ASSEMBLIES, NON-ELECTRIC* Or legal requirements in region of operation# Latest dispatch date after manufacture from AEL magazine

Units per case750375550275500250450225350175350175300300150300150250125250

Box dimensions

615 X 325 X 325340 X 325 X 325615 X 325 X 325340 X 325 X 325615 X 325 X 325340 X 325 X 325615 X 325 X 325340 X 325 X 325615 X 325 X 325340 X 325 X 325615 X 325 X 325340 X 325 X 325615 X 325 X 325615 X 325 X 325340 X 325 X 325615 X 325 X 325340 X 325 X 325615 X 325 X 325340 X 325 X 325615 X 325 X 325

Length (m)

0.9m0.9m Half pack1.2m1.2m Half pack1.5m1.5m Half pack1.8m1.8m Half pack2.1m2.1m Half pack2.4m2.4m Half pack2.7m3.03.0m Half pack3.3m3.3m Half pack3.6m3.6m Half pack3.9m

Gross weight (kg)

2010201020102010201020102020102010201020

Units per case


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Dimensions (mm)

300x270x575300x270x575

Fuse type

Durafuse®Stopefuse®290

Capped Fuse Systems – Shock Tube Starter

Benefits • Secure attachment of shock tube to the minidet• Minimal generation of shrapnel • Reliable initiation of the shock tube• Slow burning speeds to provide sufficient time for safe evacuation


A non-electric shocktube starter consisting of either a 1.2m long capped Durafuse® assembly or a 2.1m long capped Stopefuse 290 assembly.The AEL shocktube starter is available in two product ranges. The first range is comprised of a red capped Stopefuse® length packaged in a box containing 50 units. The second range comprises of 100 units of green capped Durafuse®.A hollow polyethylene body (minidet tube) is fitted over the detonator and crimped over it with an aluminium ferrule.

The assemblies are constructed by crimping a slotted igniter cord connector at one end and a 6D strength detonator at the other end of the respective fuses.

Mining MethodUndergroundNarrow ReefMassiveSurfaceOpencastOpenpitQuarryingConstruction

ApplicationAs a starter for Shock Tube

6D~ 6.5g/m4.8 to 5.0mm ODExcellent


Technical PropertiesDetonator strengthCore load (fuse)Fuse diameterWater resistance




Packaging

Description Case

Appearance

Product Range

* Or legal requirements in region of operation# Latest dispatch date after manufacture from AEL magazine

Recommendations for use For best results initiate the shock tube starter with an igniter cord


Features• The detonator is encased in a plastic body• The detonator and its crimp are kept waterproof by the plastic body• The slot positions the receptor shock tube directly in the path of the detonator blast to optimise transfer of shock energy • The plastic body includes a moulded clip to secure the shock tube to the detonator

Fuse type

Durafuse®Stopefuse®

Fuse length (m)

1.21.2

Colour

GreenRed

AverageBurning time132s = 2 min 12s324s = 5 min 24s

Special precautions• Handle with care - detonators are explosive• Temperatures >100°C may result in spontaneous explosion• Severe impact on the detonator or fuse may result in an explosion• Avoid all possible sources of heat• Never connect the blast until all charging operations have been completed



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Capped Fuse Systems – AEL Igniter Cords

Benefits • AEL Igniter cords perform reliably in wet conditions• Supplied in a range of long lengths to suit different customer needs• Supplied in slow and fast burning speeds to enhance sequential firing• Reliable and affordable system of initiation• Simple to use and versatile


Flexible, incendiary cord comprising of a copper wire core covered with a plasticised, incendiary composition and waterproofed with a thin layer The cord burns progressively with a constant, v i g o r o u s a n d r o b u s t e x t e r n a l f l a m e .

Variants are: Duraline™, Stopeline®, Stopeline® 9 and Slowline™.

Four types of igniter cords are manufactured by AEL:• Slowline – a single cord that is ivory in colour.• Duraline – a single green cord equipped with a parallel wire to impart greater carcass strength• Stopeline – a red twin cord• Stopeline 9 – a mauve (purple) twin cord



› 72 hoursExcellent

Technical PropertiesSleep TimeWater resistance




Appearance

Product Range

Special precautions• Igniter cords are sensitive to impact, friction, flame, sparks and static discharge• Igniter cords burn fiercely, even under water, producing a fireball of high temperature gas• Avoid all possible sources of heat• Temperatures above 160°C may result in spontaneous ignition


Features• Flexible and easy to extend• Easy to connect into branch lines• Substantial heat output from the twin cords• Burns under water

Type

Stopeline

Stopeline 9

Duraline

Slowline

Burning rate (s/m)

30 to 45

18 to 30

30 to 45

30 to 45

Principal application

Sequential firing in narrow reef stoping. Use with 1.2 and 1.5 Stopfuse290In narrow reef mining with short length holes or in applications requiring greater burning front. Use with 0.9m Stopefuse 290Tunnelling and development where residual cord strength is of importance. Use with DurafuseTunnelling, development and general purpose

Colour

Red

Mauve

Green

Ivory

Recommendations for useIgniter cords are used to initiate capped safety fuses in various blasting applications.

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.4G UN No 0066, CORD, IGNITER


Box dimensions (mm)

275 x 255 x 140250 x 250 x 305255 x 255 x 300328 x 176 x 320334 x 170 x 290

334 x 170 x 285328 x 176 x 320255 x 255 x 280255 x 255 x 300

512 x 220 x 230542 x 230 x 230275 x 220 x 125

255 x 255 x 280512 x 220 x 230542 x 230 x 230

Product

10 x 50m20 x 50m10 x 2 x 50m5 x 2 x 100m10 x 100m

10 x 100m5 x 2 x 100m 20 x 50m10 x 2 x 50m

40 x 50m10 x 4 x 50m10 x 50m

20 x 100m40 x 50m10 x 4 x 50m

Gross weight (kg)

815151515

18181818

19195

151515

Units per case

of polyethylene.

PackagingDescription Case

Stopeline

Stopeline 9

Duraline

Slowline


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Electronic Delay Detonators – QuickShot™ Plus

Benefits • Improved fragmentation• Maximum face advance• Sequential firing• Increased blast cycle due to better muckpile distribution, resulting in a major decrease in cleaning time


QuickShot Plus is a pre-programmed electronic initiation system for underground mines, which allows customers the benefits seen when using accurate timing in

QuickShot Plus is a plug-and-play system where user interaction can be kept to a

A copper detonator that is crimped onto a yellow-coloured, flat 4-wire copper cable downline on one end and terminated with two over-moulded connectors on the other end.



Pre-programmed or programmable with delay and pause markers 8DExcellentFlat cable, 2mm

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1B, UN No. 0030, Product Group 2, DETONATORS, ELECTRICClass 1.4S, UN No 0456, Product Group 2, DETONATORS, ELECTRIC

Technical PropertiesDelay time

Detonator strengthWater resistanceWire diameter

Moderate temperatures and dry conditions in a well ventilated, approved magazine 36 months6 months (SA) 12 months (SA)



PackagingDescriptionBox Dimensions (L x B X H)

Case480 x 216 x 252 mm

Appearance Product Range



Features• Daisy chain connections• Network connectivity• Continuous testing of the installation• Immune to stray currents

Downline x Surface Length (m)

1.8 x 0.9 (heavy duty)4.2 x 0.96.0 x 0.97.5 x 0.9

1.8 x 0.9


QuickShot Plus offers simplified daisy chain linking, which enables easy visualisation of the blast. In its simplest form customers simply connect QuickShot Plus detonators in the order in which they want the round to fire. This makes the system easy to use

tunnelling applications.

and easy to understand.

minimum.

QuickShot Plus can be used as a stand alone system or as part of a centralised blasting network.

Units per case

90545454

90

NEQ (kg)

0.0900.0900.0540.0540.054


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Electronic Delay Detonators – Smartdet®

Benefits • Improved fragmentation• Maximum face advance• Sequential firing• Increased blast cycle due to better muckpile distribution, resulting in a major decrease in cleaning time• Saving of up to 30 percent in number of holes drilled, due to the ability to stretch existing blast design criteria


A copper detonator that is crimped onto a round, red-coloured, twin-core steel downline on one end and terminated with a yellow connector on the other end.



Set by user in 1ms steps, range is 1 to 20 000ms 8DExcellent~3.5 mm outer diameter

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1B, UN No. 0030, Product Group 2, DETONATORS, ELECTRIC







Case575 x 300 x 270mm

Appearance



Features• Inter-hole delay flexibility• Pre-blast testing of all detonators• 100 percent factory testing provides new levels of reliability • Immune to stray currents• Immune to electromagnetic radiation


A user-friendly, fully programmable electronic detonator that can accomodate complex blast designs where flexible milli-second timing is

Smartdet has a unique, patented test-on-connect feature, which ensures successful deployment of the unit.

required.

Units per case16510010096906048

NEQ (kg)

0.1650.100.10

0.0960.0900.0600.048

Length

1.83.64.26101520

Units per case

363020161610

NEQ (kg)

0.0360.0300.0200.0160.0160.010

Length

253040506070

Units per case/bag


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Electronic Delay Detonators – SmartShot™

Benefits • Accurate timing• Wireless remote blasting• Ease of deployment• Blast design flexibility


A copper detonator that is crimped onto a green-coloured, flat 4-wire copper cable downline on one end and terminated with two over-moulded connectors on the other end.

Mining Method

UndergroundMassiveSurfaceOpencastOpenpitQuarryingConstruction

ApplicationTunnellingTrenchingOpen PitQuarryingCivils

Fully programmable - range is 1 to 20 000ms 8DExcellentFlat cable, 2mmCopper 4-wire

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1B, UN No 0030, Product Group 2, DETONATORS, ELECTRICClass 1.4S, UN No 0456, Product Group 2, DETONATORS, ELECTRIC


Detonator strengthWater resistanceWire diameterDownline wire type




PackagingDescriptionUnits per caseBox Dimensions (L x B X H)NEQ (kg)

Case18480 x 217 x 252 0.018

Appearance Product Range



Features• Daisy chain connections• Software detects and warns of detonator and harness faults• Multiple level of hard and software security measures• Immune to stray currents• Designed to be initiated by firing equipment and specifically designed for use with the SmartShot system

Length (m)


The SmartShot system offers innovative features including wireless remote blasting and complete

Specialised waterproof and dirt displacing connectors ensure quick, easy and reliable connections and prevent leakage. The system also enables users to achieve the precision timing benefits of electronic initiation systems with the easy connections of current non-electric shock tube systems.

timing flexibility.

1.1B & 1.4SDownline

101010151515202020203035

Units per case181818181818181818181818

Surface57

1057

100.25

10150.20.2

NEQ (kg)0.0180.0180.0180.0180.0180.0180.0180.0180.0180.0180.0180.018


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Electronic Delay Detonators – DigiShot™

Benefits • Easy-to-use• Minimal on-bench components to simplify use • Automatic or programmable delay timing• Fully functionality testing


The detonator shell is copper with two steel wires covered in red PVC plastic as the downline and coils have clear plastic shrink sleeve

Mining MethodUndergroundMassiveSurfaceOpencastOpenpitQuarryingConstruction

ApplicationTunnellingMassive (uphole)Ring BlastingTrenchingOpen PitQuarryingCivils

Fully programmable - range is 1 to 20 000ms 8DExcellent~3.5 mm OD

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1B, UN No. 0030, Product Group 2, DETONATORS, ELECTRICClass 1.4S, UN No 0456, Product Group 2, DETONATORS, ELECTRIC







Case455 x 305 x 215mm

Appearance



Features• Rugged reliability• Immune to stray currents• Designed to be initiated by firing equipment specifically designed for the DigiShot system


DigiShot is an easy-to use, reliable electronic initiating system for use primarily in surface blasting applications. The DigiShot electronic initiation system represents an innovative advance in technology, which enables users to achieve the accurate timing benefits of electronic initiation systems with robust all-weather wire-leads and surface connectors.

3.04.26

10152025304050

Length (m)1.8

Units per case120102786660423030241812

NEQ (kg)0.1200.1020.0780.0660.0600.0420.0300.0300.0240.0180.012


1.1B

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Electronic Delay Detonators – DigiShot™ Plus

Benefits • Easy-to-use• Minimal on-bench components to simplify use • Automatic or programmable delay timing• Fully functionality testing


The detonator shell is copper with 2 -steel wires covered in green PVC plastic as the downline and coils have clear plastic shrink sleeve

Mining Method

UndergroundMassiveSurfaceOpencastOpenpitQuarryingConstruction

ApplicationTunnellingMassive (uphole)Ring BlastingTrenchingOpen PitQuarryingCivils

Fully programmable - range is 1 to 20 000ms 8DExcellent3.5mm OD Transport (UN Classification)

Class 1.1B, UN No 0030, Product Group 2, DETONATORS, ELECTRICClass 1.4S, UN No 0456, Product Group 2, DETONATORS, ELECTRIC






Appearance



Features• Rugged reliability• Immune to stray currents• Designed to be initiated by firing equipment specifically designed for the DigiShot Plus system• Remote firing capability


DigiShot Plus is an easy-to use, reliable electronic initiating system with remote firing capability.

The DigiShot Plus electronic initiation system represents an innovative advance in technology, which enables users to achieve the accurate timing benefits of electronic initiation systems with robust all-weather wire-leads and surface connectors.


Case455 x 305 x 215mm

3.04.26

10152025304050

Length (m)1.8

Units per case120102786660423030241812

NEQ (kg)0.1200.1020.0780.0660.0600.0420.0300.0300.0240.0180.012


1.1B

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Electronic Delay Detonators – HotShot™

Benefits • Accurate timing• Ease of use• Speed of deployment• Blast design flexibility


A copper detonator that is crimped onto a red-coloured, flat 4-wire copper cable downline on one end and terminated with two over-moulded connectors on the other end.



Auto-Programmable - user needs to set inter-hole and inter-row delays 8DExcellentCopper 4-wire: Std (0-50°) / Arctic (-30°-+40°)

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.4S, UN No 0456, Product Group 2, DETONATORS, ELECTRICClass 1.1B, UN No 0030, Product Group 2, DETONATORS, ELECTRIC


Detonator strengthWater resistanceDownline wire type

Moderate temperatures and dry conditions in a well ventilated, approved magazine 36 months6 months (South Africa)

12 months (South Africa)




Case480 x 217 x 252mm

Appearance



Features• Daisy chain connections• Software detects and warns of detonator and harness faults• Software highlights blast design errors • Blast layout visualisation• Designed to be initiated by firing equipment specifically designed for the HotShot system


HotShot is the world's first auto-programmable electronic initiation system designed to optimise blasting results. HotShot is user-friendly, simple to understand, easy to deploy, flexible in a wide range of blast configurations and offers the accuracy of an

The HotShot system is an important advance in technology and enables users to experience the precision timing benefits of electronic initiation systems melded with the easy connectivity options of current non-electric shock tube systems.

electronic detonator.

Length (m) 1.1B & 1.4SDownline

101010151515202020203035

Units per case181818181818181818181818

Surface57

1057

100.25

10150.20.2

NEQ (kg)0.0180.0180.0180.0180.0180.0180.0180.0180.0180.0180.0180.018Software Versions

• HotShot Standard• HotShot Hybrid• HotShot +• HotShot Tunnel


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Electric Initiators – Statsafe® Detonator

Benefits • Circuits can be easily tested• Eight accurate delays allow choice of blasting patterns• Excellent water resistance• Lead wires are easy to deploy and handle• Passed requirements of French test for electrostatic, 10kV, 2000pF


An electrically initiated copper tube detonator containing two insulated copper wires with white PVC plastic crimp plug. The colour of the wires vary depending on the delay number.

Mining MethodUndergroundNarrow ReefCoal

ApplicationTunnellingStopingUnderground coal

0 - 300ms0.2 - 0.25? 50 - 70mJ/?Type 1No. 63g PETN

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1B UN No 0030, DETONATORS, ELECTRIC


resistanceFiring impulseFuseheadBase Charge

Bridge

Moderate temperatures and dry conditions in a well ventilated, approved magazine 18 months (from date of manufacture)


Product Shelf Life

Appearance

* Or legal requirements in region of operation


Features• Tangle-free copper lead wires• Passed the methane incendivity test• Each fusehead is protected with a plastic sleeve• Colour coded lead wires identify delay time• Standard length of 3,6 m

Safety Handling• Keep electric detonators away from all sources of electrical energy e.g. batteries, mains outlets, radios etc.• Keep legwires shorted until connection into electrical blast circuit.

Statsafe is the permitted, non-incendive, short period delay electric detonator designed for use in underground coal mines where fiery conditions exist. It can also be used to initiate detonating cords, shock tube trunklines and secondary blasting.

PackagingDescriptionBox Dimensions (L x B X H)Gross weight (kg)Units per case

Case600 x 325 x 250mm20750

Product Range

Statsafe No02345678

ColourGrey and Blue

Grey and OrangeGrey and PinkGrey and Red

Grey and WhiteBlue and Green

Blue and OrangeBlue and Pink

Delay (ms)0

5580

110150200250300

Recommendations for use• Exemptions must be obtained from the inspector of mines for use of delays greater than number 5 (150ms)• Instantaneous Electric Detonators (IED) and Statsafe detonators may not be mixed in the same blast



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Electric Initiators – Instantaneous Electric Detonator (IED)

Benefits • Lead wire insulation, ends are stripped for quick connection• Low cost, yet reliable and predictable initiation of blasts• Excellent water resistance


A copper detonator with white PVC leg wires wound in a figure of eight coil.

Mining MethodUndergroundNarrow ReefSurfaceOpencastOpenpitQuarryingConstruction

ApplicationStopingSecondary Blasting

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1B, UN No 0030, DETONATORS, ELECTRIC



Product Shelf Life

PackagingDescriptionBox Dimensions (L x B X H)Gross weight (kg)

Case255 x 255 x 645mm20

Appearance



Features• Standard type 0 fusehead• Available with short tangle-free lead or copper wires• 630mg explosive PETN base charge

Special precautions• Handle with care - detonators are explosive• Temperatures >90°C may result in spontaneous explosion• Instantaneous Electric Detonators (IED) and Statsafe electric detonators may not be mixed in the same blast

The instantaneous electric detonator is used to initiate blasts by firing trunk lines of detonating cords or shock tube, secondary blasts and blasting gunpowder.

Wire length (m)1.83.6


Instantaneous 1 - 1.5 ?3 - 5mJ/0.30 A for 50msType 0

?

Technical PropertiesDelay timeBridge wire resistanceAll firing impulseNo fire currentFusehead

Recommendations for useAlways keep lead wires shorted until ready to fire.

Copper wire


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Electric Initiators – Fusehead Assembly

Benefits • Lead wire insulation is stripped for quick connection • Circuit can be easily tested• Ease of deployment


A length of white PVC covered copper wire wound in a figure of eight. A standard Vulcan fusehead attached to one end, with the other wire end stripped from PVC.

Mining MethodSurfaceQuarrying

ApplicationQuarrying

Instantaneous 1.25 ?3 - 5mJ/0.30 A for 50msType 0

?

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.4S UN No 0454, IGNITERS

Technical PropertiesDelay timeBridge-Wire resistanceAll firing impulseNo fire currentFusehead

Moderate temperatures and dry conditions in a well ventilated, approved magazine 18 months from date of manufacture


Product Shelf Life

Appearance



Features• Available with tangle-free wires • Standard type 0 fusehead• Figure eight wire winding

Fuseheads are mainly used to initiate black powder in dimensional stone quarries and pyrotechnic charges in fireworks, security and safety systems.

PackagingDescriptionGross weight (kg)

Case12

Special precautions• Handle with care - fuseheads are explosive• Temperatures ›90°C may result in spontaneous explosion

Leading wire (m)1.83.0


L x B x H (mm)

535 x 185 x 192455 x 372 x 177


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Electric Initiators – Shurstart®

Benefits • Easy and secure igniter cord connector attachment• Remote ignition via blasting circuit• Reliable and instantaneous igniter cord initiation, even under water• Circuit can easily be tested


A red plastic casing crimped onto PVC wires that are 350mm in length.



Instantaneous 1 - 1.5 ?0.30 A for 50ms0.5 mmType 0

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.4G UN No 0325, IGNITERS

Technical PropertiesDelay timeBridge-Wire resistanceNo fire currentWire DiameterFusehead

Moderate temperatures and dry conditions in a well ventilated, approved magazine 18 months from date of manufacture


Product Shelf Life

Appearance



Features• Wires are colour coded by month for easy detection of ageing products• Plastic casing prevents water ingress• Standard type 0 fusehead• The plastic casing has a clip designed to retain an igniter cord strand in close proximity to the initiating pyrotechnic charge

Shurstarts are used to electrically initiate igniter cord in development ends and underground stoping.It can also initiate pyrotechnic charges in fireworks, security and safety systems.

PackagingDescriptionGross weight (kg)

Case6

Special precautions• Handle with care - Shurstarts are explosive• Always connect Shurstarts & igniter cord as shown on inner packaging.

Leading wire (m)0.351.8


L x B x H (mm)

280 x 209 x 94280 x 209 x 94


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Electric Initiators – Shock Tube Starter

Benefits • Excellent water resistance provided by moulded plugs and crimp• Lead wire insulation is stripped on ends for quick connection• Reliable initiation of blasts


An electrically initiated aluminium detonator contained in a green plastic connector body. It has white PVC coated leg wires 1.8m in length.

Mining MethodUndergroundNarrow ReefSurfaceOpencastOpenpitQuarryingConstruction

ApplicationTunnellingStopingOpen PitQuarrying

Instantaneous 0.2 - 0.25 ?50 - 70 mJ/ ?Type 1

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1B UN No 0030, DETONATORS, ELECTRIC

Technical PropertiesDelay timeBridge-Wire resistanceAll firing impulseFusehead



Product Shelf Life

Appearance



Features• Uses Statsafe® type 1 fusehead• 1.8m tangle-free copper leading wires• Connector block to facilitate connection of up to six shock tube lines• 450mg base charge• Contains lead azide only

This product is mainly used to electrically initiate shock tube in both surface and underground applications.

PackagingDescriptionDimensions (LxBxH)Gross weight (kg)Units per case

Case485x276x410 mm13200

Special precautions• Handle with care - detonators are explosive• Temperatures >90°C may result in spontaneous explosion• Do not attempt to initiate detonating cord with this product


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Electronic Initiators – NetShock™

Benefits • Conveys real time in-stope intelligence and reports to the central management workstation• Pre-blast diagnosis and communication of potential safety hazards, production problems as well as the scale, location and extent of the planned blast before panels are centrally initiated to the surface


An aluminium tube which contains a 3G Fusehead PCB electronic detonator assembly with an integrally moulded clip allowing easy connection to shock tubes.



Instantaneous 2D3.5mm OD

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1B, UN No. 0030, Product Group 2, DETONATORS, ELECTRIC

Technical PropertiesDelay timeDetonator strengthWire Diameter

Moderate temperatures and dry conditions in a well ventilated, approved magazine 36 months6 months 12 months



Appearance



Features• Provides the mines with computer driven centralised blasting functionality for conventional shock tube systems• Provides pre- and post-blast diagnostics• Includes an on-board diagnostic system for safe testing • Compatible with the QuickShot centralised blasting system

NetShock is a revolutionary device that links the benefits of traditional shock tube systems with those of electronic blasting systems without the need to switch to electronic detonators.

PackagingDescriptionDimensions (LxBxH)Gross weight (kg)NEQ (kg)Units per case

Case260 x 215 x 147mm1.90.02525



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Electronic Initiators – NetStart™

Benefits • Provides the benefits of electronic blasting without using electronic detonators• Conveys real time in-stope intelligence and reports to the central management workstation• Pre-blast diagnosis and communication of potential safety hazards, production problems as well as the scale, location and extent of the planned blast before panels are centrally initiated to the surface


A green-coloured, outer plastic body possessing an integrally moulded clip with a flat, yellow harness wire assembly. The plastic body contains a 3G PCB fusehead assembly together with two pyrotechnic incendiary pellets.



Instantaneous Flat cable 2mm20mm triple clip

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.4G, UN No. 0325, IGNITERS

Technical PropertiesDelay timeWire DiameterFusehead Type

Moderate temperatures and dry conditions in a well ventilated, approved magazine 18 months6 months 12 months



Appearance



Features• Provides the mines with computer driven centralised blasting functionality for conventional fuse systems• Provides pre- and post-blast diagnostics• Includes on-board diagnostic system for safe testing• Compatible with the QuickShot centralised blasting system

NetStart is a revolutionary device that links the benefits of traditional capped fuse and igniter cord systems with those of electronic blasting systems without the need to switch to electronic detonators.

NetStart is an incendiary device conveying flame to igniter cord to initiate blasting.

PackagingDescriptionDimensions (LxBxH)Gross weight (kg)NEQ (kg)Units per case

Case260 x 215 x 147mm1.90.02525



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Initiating Accessories - Blast Current Indicator (BCI)

Benefits • Circuit can be easily tested• Stripped wire ends allow for quick connection• Waterproof• May prevent costly delays in blasting and accidents/injuries


A semi-opaque plastic body encasing a fusehead with white PVC coated leg wires 200mm in length



Excellent1 - 1.5 ?0.30 A 0.5 mmType 0 Transport (UN Classification)

Class 1.4S UN No 0454, IGNITERS

Technical PropertiesWater resistanceBridge-Wire resistanceNo fire currentWire DiameterFusehead

Moderate temperatures and dry conditions in a well ventilated, approved magazine 18 months from date of manufacture6 months



Appearance



Features• Standard type 0 fusehead• Transparent body that blackens on firing

A Blast Current Indicator (BCI) is a standard Vulcan type “0” fusehead encased in a waterproof plastic body and connected to two short lead wires for easy connection to a blasting circuit.

The BCI's are used to verify continuity and sufficient firing current transfer through the actual blasting circuit before a blast is to be fired. If use correctly, the possibility of a misfire through the circuit is significantly reduced.

PackagingDescriptionDimensions (LxBxH)Gross weight (kg)Units per case

Case168 x 95 x 103mm1100

Special precautions• Handle with care - BCI’s are explosive• Temperatures >90°C may result in spontaneous explosion• Store in a specially licensed, cool and dry area for not more than 12 months from the date of manufacture


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Detonating Cords

Benefits • Relatively insensitive to detonation by heat, electrostatic discharge or other forms of electricity• Excellent resistance to side penetration by oil or water• High tensile strength• Easy to handle and to tie into knots• Flexible


The detonating cord product range is supplied under the trade name of Powercord. Three products - Powercord 6, Powercord 8 and Powercord 10 - are distinguished from each other by colour and by the mass of core load. Powercord 6 is orange in colour and has an explosive core load of 6g/m. Powercord 8 is blue and has an explosive core load of 8g/m and Powercord 10 is yellow and has an explosive core load of 10g/m.



› 6000m/sExcellent

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1D UN No 0065, DETONATING CORD

Technical PropertiesVelocity of DetonationWater resistance

Store in an approved segregated, cool and well ventilated magazine 5 years from date of manufacture6 months



Appearance



Features•VOD: ≥ 6 000m/s• Reliably initiated with a 6D strength detonator• Easy to connect branch lines• Easy to initiate and can be extended with knots

Flexible cords, which detonate at more than 6 000m per second. The cords are constructed using a continuous column of water-resistant pentaerythritol

AEL Detonating Cords are colour coded according to explosive core strength.

PackagingDescription Case

Special precautions• Handle with care - damage to the product could lead to misfires• Keep away from all sources of ignition• Avoid all forms of shock • Never connect the blast until all charging operations have been completed• Keep free ends short to avoid excessive noise, shrapnel and cut-offs.

tetranitrate (PETN), wrapped in yars and overcoated with a waterproof coating.

Product Range

Product

Powercord® 6Powercord® 8Powercord® 10

Tensilestrength (kg)

> 80> 80> 80

PETN coreload (g/m)

68

10

External diameter (mm)

3.9-4.34.3-4.54.8-5.2

Detonating cords are used to detonate explosive charges,including detonating relays, in various blasting and mining applications. They can be used as down lines or trunk lines and in shock tube blasts.


Product

Powercord® 6Powercord® 8Powercord® 8Powercord® 10Powercord® 10

Box dimensions (mm)

500x260x235500x260x235500x260x235500x260x235500x260x235

Length percase (m)2 x 5002 x 35010 x 302 x 35010 x 30


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Initiating Accessories - Pentolite Primers

Benefits • Relatively insensitive to detonation by impact, friction, heat, electrostatic discharge or other forms of electricity• PETN-rich composition for pick-up reliability and high VOD• Fully protected detonator• Optimum diameter-to-length ratio for effective loading and initiation of explosives


The 60g, 150g, 250g, 400g and 400g Smart pentolite primers are coloured orange, red, purple, blue and yellow respectively. Apart from colour, they are also distinguishable by size. The numbers in the product name describes the weight of Pentolite in each respective primer.



› 72 hours› 6000m/sExcellent

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1D UN No 0042, BOOSTERS WITHOUT DETONATOR

Technical PropertiesSleep timeVelocity of DetonationWater resistance

Store in an approved segregated, cool and well ventilated magazine 5 years from date of manufacture6 months in customer magazine



Appearance



Features• The plastic body is impervious to wet conditions• A range of primers that can be initiated by electronic detonators, shock tube detonators, capped fuse detonators, and detonating cords with core load of ≥ 8g/m• Detonation pressure of > 21Gpa• Virgin grade TNT used

Primers are plastic cylinders filled with a very energetic explosive, comprising of a mixture of pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) and trinitrotoluene (TNT) also known as pentolite. The primers incorporate circular detonator channels that run through the mould for easy insertion of a detonator or detonating cord. The channel intended for the detonator is stepped to prevent the detonator from protruding from the primer, thus ensuring proper location inside the primer.

Packaging

Special precautions• Handle with care - damage to the product may lead to misfires• Keep away from all sources of ignition• Temperatures in excess of 90°C may result in spontaneous explosion• Avoid all possible sources of heat• Never connect the blast until all charging operations have been completed

Product RangePentolite mass (g)

60g Pentolite Primer150g Pentolite hybrid Primer250g Pentolite Primer400g Pentolite Primer400g Pentolite Smart Primer

OD (mm)

3538

465353

Colour

OrangeRed

PurpleBlue

Yellow

Straight channeldia. ±0.2mm

8.49.4

8.48.48

Stepped channeldia. ±0.2mm

7.9-›6.29.4-›7.9-›6.2

7.8-›6.27.8-›6.29.3-›6.2

Recommendations for usePentolite Primers are used to initiate non-cap sensitive explosives in cartridged or bulk form. Detonating cords with core load equal to or greater than 8g/m are recommended for effective initiation of the pentolite primer.

Pentolite mass (g)

60g Pentolite Primer150g Pentolite hybrid Primer250g Pentolite Primer400g Pentolite Primer400g Pentolite Primer(half pack)400g Pentolite Smart Primer

Box dimensions

(mm)435 x 360 x 295420 x 235 x 325

430 x 235 x 235348 x 277 x 334490 x 290 x 195

346 x 277 x 334

Units perCase

240120

806045

60

Gross weight(kg)

2326

262620

26


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Initiating Accessories - Detonating Relays

Benefits • 25ms and 40ms delays available• Colour coded by delay• Compatible with 8g/m and higher core load detonating cord


A semi-rigid, red or green plastic housing 90mm long and 10mm thick, which has an appearance of a "dog bone". It is fitted with two aluminium detonators containing lead delay elements.


ApplicationOpen PitQuarryingCivils

Transport (UN Classification)Class 1.1B UN No 0029, DETONATORS, NON-ELECTRIC

Moderate temperatures and dry conditions in a well ventilated, approved magazine18 months from date of manufacture6 months



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Features• Bi-directional• Quick and simple connection• Easy to use

Detonating relays are used with detonating cord to connect successive blast holes in surface applications, where delays between holes or row of holes are required.

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Case300 x 295 x 545mm13

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Delay time (ms)2540

ColourGreenRed

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ColourGreenRed


Keep free ands of detonating cords short to prevent cut- offs or bypassing of the delay.

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Compatibility Matrix - Packaged and Specialised Explosives

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Blasting Accessories

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BLASTING ACCESSORIES

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AEL Blasting Accessories - Mantis

Benefits • Centralises a detonator in the blasthole• Ensures retention of the detonator at the back of the blasthole• Ensures retention of the detonator in steeply inclined blastholes


Plastic device onto which an AEL detonator is clipped. Detonator can be electronic, electric or non-electric

Mining Method

UndergroundNarrow ReefMassive


Product is non-explosive and can be stored in any storage location Infinite


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Features•Clip receptor for all types of AEL detonators• Resistant but flexible• Easy to insert in blasthole• Generally used in development but can be used in stoping• Designed to grip firmly onto blasthole sidewall

Is a specifically designed device to which AEL

The device, with detonator, is inserted into the toe of the blasthole, after which emulsion explosives or Anfex are pumped into the hole.The device centralises the detonator in the middle of the hole.

PackagingDescriptionUnits per case / bag

Case500 units per case

detonators are clipped.

Ensure emulsion or Anfex covers the detonator




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AEL Blasting Accessories - Hot Hole Monitor

Benefits • Monitors blast hole temperatures to warn operators of temperature changes in the blast hole• Alerts operators of increasing temperatures and the risk of premature detonation of a charged blast hole • Early warning safety device to improve on-bench safety in hot holes


A red plastic device containing various lengths of wire with thermocouple on the end of the wire

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SurfaceOpencastOpenpit

ApplicationOpen Pit

Product is non-explosive and can be stored in any storage locationDependant of battery life


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Features• Sounds an intermittent alarm at 60oC indicating the presence of hot hole• Sounds an continuous alarm at 80oC indicating that operators should evacuate• Easy to use wire deployment system

The Hot Hole Monitor is a device which monitors temperature changes in hot holes and reduces the risk posed by premature detonation in surface coal mining.

PackagingDescriptionUnits per case / bag

Case30 units per case

• Ensure plastic strip is intact and secured before use to ensure that the battery is charged. • Single use only as the battery life cannot be guaranteed after the first use


Transport (UN Classification)N/A


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Industrial Products

Wealth Unearthed

With direct access to AEL's large team of leading engineers and scientists, the industrial products division is in a position to offer a broader range of highly versatile industrial solutions, which perform well against strict quality parameters and incorporate major innovations (such as curing before bagging) that add to the structural integrity of the product and ensure better end results.

In fact, it is AEL's innovative approach to product betterment and its constant monitoring of industrial updates that has enabled it to ensure a 50 percent reduction in expected failure rates.

The range includes Ammonium Nitrate (AN), acids and ammonia-based solutions, all of which are conveniently sourced from AEL's industrial hub in Gauteng, are known for their consistency when it comes to product quality and are effectively supported by a team of highly skilled staffers.

At the base of every mine operation is a solid supply of reliable, high quality industrial products. Without products like those provided by this division, very little would move and it is being a consistent and reliable provider of industrial products and solutions that AEL has positioned

itself as the leading supplier in this space.

The industrial products division employs the highly skilled Research and Development facilities within AEL's structure as well as advanced manufacturing technologies to ensure ongoing improvement in its product performance.

The industrial products division offers a proven track record in dispatch efficiency and in product containment and handling, and customers acknowledge the department for not only its high quality product offering and effective administrative systems, but also for its ethical behaviour when it comes to orders and deliverables.

AEL's industrial products division is prepared for any eventuality and is proud to be able to say that it can and will continue to effectively address all of its customer's requirements in the industrial solutions arena, whilst maintaining its already high levels of customer service and technical support.

AEL industrial is recognised as a logistical leader in the industrial solutions arena and, with strong African supply footprints, the company effectively addresses requirements in South Africa, Africa and selected international markets.

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Ammonium Nitrate Anfo Grade (ANA)

Benefits • Reduced caking and improved flowability• High level of oil absorption• Prill format offering storage and handling benefits• Consistent product quality• Reduced dust during handling


The material is presented in the form of free-flowing, white to cream-coloured, spherical particles free from grit, visible impurities and foreign matter.

ApplicationBulk Anfo explosives

ANA is extremely hydroscopic and must be stored in a cool, dry and unconfined space - avoid contamination with incompatible materialsSix months


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Features• Topan prilling process• Prill curing• Superior prill with reduced friability and moisture content• High porosity• Sieving out of fine particles

Essentially ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) presented in the form of coarse, porous, hardened spherical particles, obtained by spraying the melted material. The material is treated with an anti-caking agent.

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ANA is moderately toxic and may decompose under confinement and high temperature - under extreme conditions an explosion may occur.

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INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

Technical PropertiesAppearance

Concentration

Oil absorptionBulk densityMoisture

Coarse, porous, hardened spherical particlesNot less than 99.5% (m/m) as ammonium nitrate (when packed)Not less than 6.0% (m/m)To lie within the range 0.69 to 0.77g/cm³Less than 0.2%

Transport (UN Classification)Class 5.1 UN No 1942 OXIDISING AGENT


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Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion Grade (ANE)

Benefits • Reduced caking and improved flowability• Conveniently situated close to mining centres• Improved transport and storage efficiencies• No flocculation required after melting prior to emulsion manufacture• Consistent product quality


The material is presented in the form of glossy white spherical particles free from visible impurities and foreign matter.

ApplicationManufacture of emulsionmatrix

ANE is extremely hygroscopic and must be stored in a cool, dry and unconfined space. Avoid contamination with organic materials Six months


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Features• Superior prill with reduced friability and moisture• High packing density

ANE is dense ammonium nitrate particles obtained by spraying the melted product and used in the manufacture of emulsion matrix.

PackagingPacked in robust woven polypropylene bags with inner polyethylene liners to minimise moisture ingress All bags have UN certification and conform to international requirements Bags: 1 050kg; 1 200kg

ANE is moderately toxic and may decompose under confinement and high temperatures under extreme conditions an explosion may occur

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INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

Technical PropertiesAppearanceConcentration

Bulk density

Glossy-white spherical particlesNot less than 94.2% (m/m) as ammonium nitrate (when packed)To lie within the range 0.80 to0.97 g/cm³

Transport (UN Classification)Class 5.1 UN No 2067 OXIDISING AGENT


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Ammonium Nitrate Solution (ANS)

Benefits • Cost effective• Consistent quality• Convenient temperature range for transportation over country borders


A concentrated aqueous solution of ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) used in the manufacture of emulsion matrix.

Application• matrix• Fertiliser raw material

Manufacture of emulsion

Cooling to below 100ºC must be avoided to prevent crystallisation and solidification


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PackagingBulk Tanker 30 tons

ANS may become explosive after dewatering, it is important to keep the material in solution.

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INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

Technical PropertiesAppearance

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Bulk densityReaction

ANS is a clear liquid, free from suspended matter and visible impurities. To lie within the range 87.5% to 89.5%(m/m) as NH4NO3 At 120ºC: ca. 1.36g/cm³pH of 50% solution at 60ºC to lie within the range 3.3 to 3.9

Transport (UN Classification)Class 5.1 UN No 2426 Elevated temperature OXIDISING AGENT


Truck loading ANS

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Nitric Acid

Benefits • Conveniently situated in the industrial hub of Gauteng, South Africa• 93% and 96% grades available for niche application• Consistent product quality


NA 60%: The material is a clear, colourless to pale yellow, fuming liquid, free from visible impurities and sediments.NA 93% and 96%: The material is a clear, colourless to pale yellow, fuming liquid, free from visible impurities and sediments.

ApplicationManufacture of AN-S andother industrial chemicals

• 60% - stainless steel tanks• 93% and 96% - pure aluminium tanksFive years


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Essentially an aqueous solution of nitric acid (HNO3) in the form of a clear colourless to pale yellow, fuming, corrosive liquid with a pungent odour used mainly in ANS production.

PackagingBulk road tankers

• Full protective clothing and a face shield should be worn when handling Nitric Acid• It is highly corrosive and attacks most metals vigorously • It is also a powerful oxidising agent that can react violently with organic substances

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INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

Technical PropertiesConcentrationBulk density

Nitric acid 58 to 97%, balance waterAt 20ºC: 1.367g/cm³

Transport (UN Classification)Class 8, UN No 2031 (60%); 2032 (93% and 96%), Corrosive Material OXIDISING AGENT

Product RangeAvailable in the following range:• Nitric Acid 96%• Nitric Acid 93%• Nitric Acid 60%


Nitric Acid plant in Modderfontein

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Aqueous Ammonia

Benefits • Conveniently situated in the industrial hub of Gauteng, South Africa.• Consistent product quality



Application1. Liquid fertiliser2. Manufacture of industrial and fine chemicals3. Metal recovery processes4. Neutralizing agent for acids5. Water purification

Storage • Storage tanks must be earthed for protection against lightning or static electricity• Storage tanks should be in a well ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heat.

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Features• Demineralized water water used in the manufacturing process• Unique logistics solution

Essentially an aqueous solution of ammonia (ammonium hydroxide, NH4OH) in the form of a clear, colourless to slightly yellowish liquid with a pungent, suffocating odour.

PackagingSold in bulk

• Avoid ingestion, inhalation, contact with the skin and eyes• Wear full protective clothing when handling the material and ensure adequate ventilation• Avoid sources of ignition and heat• Care must be exercised when opening the valves

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INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

Technical PropertiesAppearanceConcentrationDensity

Colourless liquid, pungent odour Not less than 25% ammonia contentNot more than 0.88g/cm³

Transport (UN Classification)• Hazchem Code: 2P, UN No. 2672, Packing Group 111, IMDG Class 8, • Shipping name AMMONIA SOLUTION (10 – 35 % zammonia)

• Avoid contact with skin/eyes • Do not breathe vapour • Avoid ingestion

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Tanker at the loading bay in Modderfontein plant.

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Ammonia 100-I, Ammonia 100-R

Benefits • Conveniently situated in the industrial hub of Gauteng, South Africa• Consistent product quality• Reduced corrosiveness


• Colourless liquid at low temperatures or under pressure , pungent odour• Colourless gas at atmospheric pressure and temperature, pungent odour

ApplicationAmmonia 100-IManufacture of Nitric AcidManufacture of ANSManufacture of other chemicalsAmmonia 100-RRefrigeration liquid

• Must be stored in high pressure tank or at low temperature to remain in liquid form• Liquid Ammonia should not be confined without adequate vapour space or a pressure relief valve with discharge piped to a safe place• Storage tanks must be earthed for protection against lightning or static electricity


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Features• Commodity product• Infinitesimal water content• Unique logistics solution

Essentially anhydrous ammonia (NH3) stored under pressure, which is presented in the form of a clear, water-white liquid with a sharp suffocating or intensely irritating odour.

PackagingSold in bulk

• Avoid ingestion, inhalation, contact with the skin and eyes• Wear full protective clothing when handling the material and ensure adequate ventilation• Avoid sources of ignition and heat• Care must be exercised when opening the valves

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INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

Technical PropertiesConcentrationDensity

Ammonia Ca. 100 percent 0.61g/cm³ at 20°C

Transport (UN Classification)Hazchem Code: 2PE, UN No. 1005 - IMDG Class: 2(2.3),Shipping Name: AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS, LIQUEFIED

• Avoid contact with skin/eyes • Do not breathe vapour • Avoid ingestion

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Ammonia tank in Modderfontein plant

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Services

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AEL Mining Optimisation

SERVICES

The blast monitoring and blast enhancement offerings provide customers with information and alternate design approaches needed for productive operations and good neighbourly conduct in communities.

The team constantly researches latest technologies and links these with continuous education around how best to design blasting solutions for optimal results.

AEL Mining Optimisation has adopted a three-pronged approach to satisfy customer needs:

AEL's Active Loading system enables real time information pertaining to blasting parameters, ie: condition of blast hole, types of explosives loaded, quantity of explosives loaded, etc.

This information is stored in a database for future analysis, comparison and fine tuning of blast inputs and results.

for blasters and supervisors is offered by AEL's Mining Optimisation team.Expert Training

AEL Mining Optimisation promotes consistently good blasts, as this is the basis for improved productivity,

The division's highly skilled engineers assist mines to ensure that blasting is conducted efficiently and cost effectively. AEL Mining Optimisation delivers data, expertise, systems, software and support in a

AEL is acutely aware that the sustainability of any mining operation is reliant on its social and environmental responsibility. The Mining Optimisation team therefore takes utmost care in designing blasting solutions that are not detrimental to people or the environment.

sustainability and added value for its customers around the world.

way that will help customers meet their production targets.

Blast Optimisation

Mining Productivity

specifically focuses on our customers' requirements and the impact blasting would have on the environment. Safety, as always, is our primary objective! In order to optimise blasting, AEL has a number of tools and methodologies specifically designed to make scientific and informed decisions around blast performance assessment.• Data collection and benchmarking• Rock characterisation• Blast and timing design• Blast hole assessment• Vibration and airblast monitoring• Velocity of detonation measurement

looks at the mining operation holistically to ensure that the benefits are derived from improved efficiency in equipment, plant and benefication. AEL will conduct various checks to ensure that blasted rock suits and compliments the design of equipment and plant:• Face velocity measurement• 3D blast face survey• High speed videography

• Rock mass motion study• Muck profile study• Fragmentation analysis• Blast modeling• Efficiency measurement and monitoringThis is supported by AEL's sophisticated blasting software:• Winprof_AEL• AEL Tie_Up• Tunnel 2000• Ring 2000• Hybrid Stress Blasting Model (HSBM)

• The Blasting Competency Program is offered for surface as well as underground operations.• The Explosive Handler, Blast Assistant and Rock Breaking courses are the basis for certification through the MQA to become a licensed blaster and meet statutory laws.• The Explosive Engineer's course is a graduate level course given to train technical blasting and field staff. It focuses on advanced blasting applications and productivity improvement and equip AEL staff with the relevant knowledge to provide customers with value adding recommendations.


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Product Services

SERVICES

Down the Hole Services

Prime, Load, Tie and/or Shoot (PLTS)

AEL provides down the hole services on the bench and on time, assisting in measuring holes products and managing quality checks during preparation of the blast. Application-specific explosives produced at the customer's operation is extremely cost efficient, as it allows for total flexibility, as well as last minute changes on the bench to suit the different mine's blasting requirements.

Taking things one step further, while offering the same services as those included in its Down the Hole offering, AEL has upped the ante with its Prime, Load, Tie and/or Shoot (PLTS) service, which addresses the requirements of customers that face resource and construction constraints and therefore require a solution to these problems without the need to hire more or upskill existing members of staff.

Opting for either the Fixed or Per Blasted Unit service, customers have access to AEL expertise on site for the duration of individual blasts.

Deploying AEL's PLTS service empowers customers with higher levels of convenience as AEL's technical teams of expert crews (all accredited to adhere to legal compliance regulations) become an integral part of the production, planning and blasting operations.

Using AEL's full PLTS service means customers have access to hands on involvement on AEL's part as their teams will manage

the stemming of blast holes, mark out and fire rounds and take on the legal accountability of the blasts, in addition to the services offered in its PLT offering.

For customers who wish to hand over the reins of particularly taxing blasting environments, AEL offers its Rock on Ground service, which sees a shift in responsibility (in both drilling and secondary break scenarios) and costs to the AEL team. Customers can feel assured that they will receive a comprehensively planned and designed solution when they opt for the full blasting service.

In return for a cost per unit (using measurements of choice - cubes, metres, etc.) price, customers deploying AEL's Rock on Ground solution are assured of:

Rock on Ground (underground and surface)

• Effective blast preparation;• Thorough charging and timing of operations;• Stock control and security of supply (including ordering, control, storage and stock management);• Labour supply (only accredited and skill staffers) to manage charging and timing of operations;• Zero tolerance where safety is concerned; and• Dedicated and experienced AEL staff who adapt their skill sets to suit the environment while enhancing it with these services.

In applying meticulous care to the deployment of its range of products, AEL offers a range of services to ensure that customers receive optimum blast performance.

AEL assists customers to meet environmental, safety and legal requirements while at the same time achieving blast efficiency. AEL deploys established methodologies that present customers with a wide range of customised options and choices, all of which ultimately lead to successful blasts.


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SERVICES


Equipment Services

Wealth Unearthed

Due to its long standing relationships with component manufacturers across the globe, AEL Equipment Services holds impressive buying power and can offer its customers the best possible lead times on deliverables and the best pricing available.

The division understands that their customers work in environments that leave no room for error and that they cannot afford to speculate on the consistency and safety of their equipment. It is for these reasons that each machine component is exhaustively tested with all possible risk factors in mind before and after the equipment is actually assembled.

Proper functioning of blast and mine equipment is mission critical for successful operation on these sites and is significantly important to the safety of the mine staff and surrounding public. AEL Equipment Services offers extensive equipment evaluations and the division's strict testing criteria not only determines observance of applicable standards, but offers greater assurance in the reliability of the equipment provided.

The equipment supplied through AEL Equipment Services is designed to specification and can be customised to suit

any blast environment. Once the machines are assembled at the AEL plant they are commissioned and calibrated by a team of professionals with a keen eye for detail. Only once each and every member of the team has signed off on the machines will they be registered to manufacture explosives and be delivered to the site.

As with all AEL divisions, safety and effectiveness is always top of mind within the AEL Equipment Services division. The team offers a range of Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMUs), portable charging units, underground mobile charging units and a vast range of other plant equipment components.

With access to both local, internal and international level support and training, the team is renowned for its after sales service and support. Turnaround time on support or service related queries has been vastly shortened and the division is confident that it can offer its customers the peace of mind in knowing that their equipment will be reliably supported in the field.

AEL Equipment Services is an international-level supplier of original equipment andaftermarket parts and services tailored to the needs of the blasting professional in both underground and surface mining industries.

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Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMUs)

Benefits • Proven on-bench reliability• Integrated control systems, which guarantee constant delivery of requested product quality/quantity• A range of products can be applied on one bench depending on conditions• Varying pumping and auguring rates to suit bench hole diameters and conditions• Minimal on-bench product spills during start-up/shut-down operations



Features• Pump protection-guarding against dead-heading and dry-running scenarios• Strainers on the bin to prevent ingress of foreign objects• Closed loop hydraulic control system guarantees product quality• In-cab touch-screen user interface• Suitable chassis with all standard safety devices selected for rugged on-bench conditions

Recommendations for useOpencast mining operations with a requirement for all bulk explosives products

EQUIPMENT SERVICES

Technical Properties• Closed loop hydraulic system • Independent pump safety control system • Max Augering rate of 750kg/min on blend and ANFO products • In cab electrical control panel • Touch-screen user interface • Siemens PLC Control

AEL provides a full range of Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMUs), which cater for all

MMUs are capable of pumping and auguring the full range of AEL's bulk explosives

All MMUs are designed to operate in the demanding environments encountered duringnormal mining operations. Design parameters include all necessary safety control systems, as well as ease of operation, maintenance and reliability.

AEL's MMUs comply with ADR requirements and meet all transportation of hazardous goods legislation.

surface mining applications.

products.

• Independent electronic pump protection system monitoring and controlling operating pressures and temperatures on critical pumps• Mechanical pump protection devices installed on all critical pumps• Emergency stops situated at critical locations• Hydraulically operated positive locking handrails provide safe operation when access to top of truck is required

Safety Features

AEL's MMU naming convention is as follows:• E Series

• R Series

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• A Series

- A blend MMU capable of pumping or auguring the full range of AEL's bulk explosives products.- A repump MMU capable of pumping bulk emulsion products.- A heavy ANFO MMU capable of auguring ANFO and the full range of AEL's blended explosives products.- An MMU capable of auguring ANFO.

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Mobile Charging Units (MCUs)

Benefits • Proven reliability in all charging applications• Integrated control systems, which guarantee constant delivery of requested product quality/quantity• A range of products can be applied depending on conditions• Product pumping rates reduce face/panel charging times• Minimal product spills during start-up/shut-down operations



Features• Pump protection-guarding against dead-heading and dry-running scenarios• Strainers on the bin to prevent ingress of foreign objects• Remote control by pendant• Unit capable of pumping at elevated heights.• Charging units can be mounted on all utility vehicles.

Safety Features• Independent electronic pump protection system monitoring and controlling operating pressures on critical pumps• Mechanical pump protection devices installed on all critical pumps• Emergency stops situated at critical locations• Up-hole charging from a safe distance via remote control pendant (MCU Jumbo)• Units have a meltable sight-glass on emulsion tank, which ruptures when exposed to heat

EQUIPMENT SERVICES

AEL provides a full range of Mobile Charging Units (MCUs), which cater for all underground mining applications. MCUs are capable of pumping the full range of AEL's bulk explosives products.

All MCUs are designed to operate in the demanding environments encountered during normal mining operations.

Design parameters include all necessary safety control systems, as well as ease of operation, maintenance and reliability. Units are of a modular design and are able to be mounted on all Utility Vehicles supplied or preferred by the customer.

Product RangeUnderground Mobile Charging Units (MCU)MCU 1.5T H/E/etc

MCU 2T H/E/etc

MCU 3T H/E/etc .

MCU 0.75T MCU Jumbo

H = HydraulicE = ElectricHE = Electric Power PackA = PneumaticE = ElectricP = Perimeter blastingB = Direct Drive on Cat PumpsD = Direct Drive on Product PumpLCB = Direct Drive on Cat PumpsLC = Land Cruiser UnitJumbo = Up/Down Hole Charging UnitD = direct drive on orbit pumpA = pneumaticHE = hydraulic over electricSS = shaft sinkingLC = land cruiserK2 = uphole charging

Technical Properties• Hydraulic system supplied from utility vehicle ranged from 20 – 100 litres per minute at 160 bar • Independent pump safety control system • Max pumping rates range between 30 and 80kg per minute • User-friendly control panel - operator interface • Fully automated hose handling system (MCU Jumbo) • PLC controlled system operating from 12 or 24 volt DC

Recommendations for useUnderground mining operations with a requirement for all bulk explosives products


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Equipment Services – Portable Charging Unit (PCU)

Benefits • Robust and reliable• Lightweight• Accurately batches a nominated mass• Product in hose is non-detonable• One man charging operation with trigger on lance• Flexible hose / lance for use in confined spaces (optional)



Features• Electric PCU08 pump used in conjunction with Hilti Drill. Hilti drill is power source and K required.• Compressed air driven• Trigger at pump and at lance (optional)• Made of plastic and is lightweight• Fixed batch or continuous delivery mode• Easy to use and maintain

Safety Features• Bursting disc• Components contained within sealed lid

EQUIPMENT SERVICES

AEL provides the PCU08 pump for charging in narrow reef mining environments. The pump has been specifically designed to pump the UG100 and UG200 non-sticky range of AEL's bulk explosives products in conjunction with an emulsified sensitiser in stoping and development blast holes.

The PCU08 is robust and reliable and is designed to operate in the demanding environments usually encountered in underground mining operations.

Used for charging bulk emulsion in underground narrow reef mining environments. The focus area for the PCU08 pump is narrow reef stoping. However, the pump can also be used in standard development up to four metres in height and width. The pump is generally used in conjunction with bagged emulsion.

Application


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Emulsion Plant 10T, 20T

Benefits • Proven reliability in remote sites• Integrated control systems which guarantee constant delivery of quality product• A range of products can be produced by a single plant.• Emulsion Plants are designed to be “Zero Effluent” plants.



Features• Pump protection-guarding against dead-heading and dry-running scenarios• Strainers in the suction line to prevent ingress of foreign objects• Closed loop hydraulic control system guarantees product quality• In-plant touch-screen user interface• Modular Plant built into standard size containers to facilitate the transportation and installation on remote sites.

Safety Features• Independent electronic pump protection system monitoring and controlling operating pressures and temperatures on critical pumps.• Mechanical pump protection devices installed on all critical pumps.• Temperature control systems installed on emulsion dissolving module.• Emergency stops situated at critical locations.

EQUIPMENT SERVICES

AEL's 20T Batch Emulsion Plants consist of two modules – an Ammonium Nitrate Dissolving Module and an Emulsion Manufacturing Module.

AEL provides two sizes of emulsion plants (10T and 20T per eight-hour shift). These plants are capable of producing the full range of AEL's bulk explosives products, including surface and underground products.

The emulsion plants are designed to operate in the demanding environments encountered during normal mining operations.

Design parameters include all necessary safety control systems, as well as ease of operation, maintenance and reliability.

Technical Properties• Closed loop hydraulic system • Independent pump safety control system • Max Production rate of 350 Kg/min • In plant electrical control panel • Touch-screen user interface • Siemens PLC Control

Recommendations for useOpencast and Underground mining operations with a requirement for bulk explosives products.


Initiating SystemsOld name New name

Reefmaster® Assembly Shock tube - Uni-Delay LP

Stopemaster® Assembly /

Shock tube - Splitter

Shock tube - Multi SPD

Tunnelmaster® Assembly Shock tube - Multi LPD

Handimaster™ Assembly /Dualmaster

Shock tube - Uni-Delay SP

Handimaster™ TrunklineDelay Assembly/Trunkmaster

Shock tube - Trunkline

Splitter Assembly

Shock tube - ClusterNoisemaster® Trunkline Delay Assembly

Shock tube - Lead-inNoisemaster® Lead-inAssembly

Shock tube - ExtenderNoisemaster® Extender

QuickShot™ Plus Electronic Delay Detonators -QuickShot™ Plus

Smartdet® Electronic Delay Detonators -Smartdet®

Benchmaster® Assembly

Capped Fuse Systems - Stopefuse®

Stopefuse® 290

Capped Fuse Systems - Durafuse®

Durafuse®

Capped Fuse Systems - Shock tube Starter

Masterstarter®

Capped Fuse Systems - Stopeline®

Stopeline®

Capped Fuse Systems - Stopeline® 9

Stopeline® 9

Capped Fuse Systems - Duraline™

Duraline™

Capped Fuse Systems - Slowline®

Slowline®

Old name

New name

Cordtex® 10

Shurstart® Electric Initiators - Shurstart®

Electric Handistart® Electric Initiators - Shock tubeStarter

NetShock™ Electronic Initiators - NetShock™

NetStart™ Electronic Initiators - NetStart™

Blast Current Indicator (BCI) Blast Current Indicator (BCI)

Cobracord® Powercord® 6

Powercord® Powercord® 8

Powercord® 10

60g Proboost™ Booster 60g Pentolite Primer

HotShot™

Electronic Delay Detonators -SmartShot™

SmartShot™

DigiShot™ Electronic Delay Detonators -DigiShot™

DigiShot™ Plus Electronic Delay Detonators -DigiShot™ Plus

Electronic Delay Detonators -HotShot™

Carrick® Statsafe®

Instantaneous ElectricDetonator (IED)

Electric Initiators -Statsafe® Detonators

Electric Initiators -Instantaneous ElectricDetonator (IED)

Vulcan Fusehead Assembly Electric Initiators - FuseheadAssembly

150g Hybrid Booster 150g Pentolite Primer - Hybrid

250g Booster 250g Pentolite Primer

400g Booster 400g Pentolite Primer

400g Smartdet® Booster 400g Pentolite Primer - Smart

Detonating Relays Detonating Relays

ExplosivesSurface Bulk Emulsion

SB100

S130

S100 Synergy® 100 / P100

S135Synergy® 135 / P700

S100 EcoSynergy® 400


Underground Bulk EmulsionUG100 SDD

UG100 SDS

UG100s (New Product)

UG200 R100G

UG200S RS100D

S120Synergy® 120 / P400


Synergy® 130 / P600

SB100 Eco

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PRODUCT NEWNAME GUIDE

In line with International trends we’ve reviewed our product names, below is a list of old and new names.


Magnum™ 365 Gel

Magnum™ Control

Magnum™ Frag

Magnum™ Plus

Packaged Explosives

Magnum™ Buster

Magnum™ Buster Gel

Magnum™ Buster

Magnum™ 365 Gel

Magnum™ Control

Magnum™ Frag

Magnum™ Plus

Magnum™ Buster Gel

*AEL Mining Services has retained the Magnum Trademark and will use it in Africa and her off-shore islands ONLY

Old name New name

Old name

New name

Blasting AccessoriesMantisMantis®

Hot Hole MonitorHot Hole Detector

Industrial Products

Equipment ServicesMobile Manufacturing Units(MMU)

Mobile Manufacturing Units(MMU)

Mobile Charging Units (MCU’s) Mobile Charging Units (MCU’s) Equipment services PortableCharging Units (PCU)

Equipment services PortableCharging Units (PCU)

Emulsion Plant 10T, 20T Emulsion Plant 10T, 20T

Ammonium Nitrate AnfoGrade (ANA)

Ammonium Nitrate Porous Prill (ANPP)

Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion Grade (ANE)

Free Flowing AmmoniumNitrate (Anflow)



Nitric Acid 60%Nitric Acid 60%



Aqueous AmmoniaAmmonia Solution 25%

Ammonia 100-IAnhydrous AmmoniaIndustrial Grade

Ammonia 100-RAnhydrous AmmoniaRefrigerated Grade

Specialised ExplosivesPE BarrelEnergex® Barrel

Blasting GunpowderBlasting Gunpowder

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Notes

PRODUCT NEWNAME GUIDE


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