AUTOSTEM VS. CONVENTIONAL EXPLOSIVES
Classification
- Product of pyrotechnic, 1.45, UN 0432
Detonation vs. Deflagration
- Low-speed deflagration
- No shockwave
- No flying debris beyond 30m
- No dust or harmful gases
Safety
- Cannot be initiated outside of a borehole
- Does not require any explosive accessories
Stemming
- Revolutionary patented Autostem concept requires no stemming
- Safer
- Quicker
- Lower cost (no tamping)
Transportation & Storage
- Transported using normal vehicle, standard truck, rail, sea-freight, and passenger plane
- No explosive magazine required
Waterproof
- The same cartridge can be used above -, below-, and underwater
- Fully waterproof
Accessories
- Does not require explosive accessories
- Minimal inventory required
Pulverization of high volume commodity
- Due to avoiding shockwave, Autostem does not pulverize higher value commodity in mining situations
Product Range
- Micro-range available (9mm), mini-range available (17mm)
- Standard range available (35mm-89mm)
User Advantages
- Can be used in built up areas
- Close to foundation and gas pipes
- Allows for continuous mining underground and in pit operations
- Blasting near cities and villages
Shelf Life
- Shelf Life up to 18 months
Classification
- Explosive 1.1D
Detonation vs. Deflagration
- High speed detonation
- Shockwave
- Flying debis
- Dust and toxic fumes
Safety
- Will explode anywhere
- Required explosive accessories including detonator, shock tube, etc.
Stemming
- Require boreholes to be tamped
- Stemming required to confine blast
- Time & personnel intensive
- Significant cost
Transportation & Storage
- Require explosive magazines, explosive registered trucks, cannot be transported by plane
- Extensive permits required
Waterproof
- Cannot be used under water or in wet holes
Accessories
- Require a detonator/shock tube to be used
- Large inventory required
Pulverization of high volume commodity
- Due to shockwave, expolsives destroy up to 40% of high value mining commodity
Product Range
- Only standard product sizes available
- No small blasting products
User Advantages
- Not permitted in built up areas
- Cannot be used near strategic infrastructure
- Long blasting cycle times
- Not permitted near villages
Shelf Life
- Limited Shelf life with product instability issues