New Zealand
NON-DETONATING BLASTING
Non-Detonating Blasting Cartridges finally enables Rock & Concrete blasting without the generation of a shockwave, thereby creating the possibility of avoiding "Overbreak" or "Back-break" in sensitive Rock structures, "fly-rock" in sensitive Urban areas and unwanted damage to nearby structures in Civil Blasting environments.
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There is an AutoStem Non-Detonating Cartridge available for every blasting application where drilled borehole sizes of between 9mm and 100mm are in place.
FULLY INTEGRATABLE WITH CENTRALISED BLASTING SYSTEMS
AutoStem developed a cartridge which can be used either with a "wire-up" electric blasting system or integrated into any centralised Electronic or Non-Electric blasting system provided by any explosive supplier globally
SUITABLE FOR AUTOMATED MINING
Autostem Non-Detonating technology has a collaboration with Sandvik in both South Africa and Australia whereby AutoStem Non-Detonating Cartridges are being used with machine controlled drill-and-blast equipment for the remote loading and firing of blast holes
LOW EMISSIONS & EFFICIENCY
AutoStem Non-Detonating Cartridges do not generate any harmful gas, nor do they create any unwanted high ground vibration or violent "fly rock".
This means continuous re-entry blasting in confined and poorly ventilated environments is a reality, due to no generation of harmful gasses or dust.
AutoStem cartridge type product also eliminates the possibility of Ammonium Nitrate leaching into waterways unlike conventional poured or pumped bulk explosive products.
1.4S UN0432
AutoStem Non-Detonating Cartridges are accredited in almost every market around the world under the UN Code 1.4S, meaning AutoStem can be supplied globally by Passenger Plane due to its inherent safety design.
AutoStem Technology are the global leaders in the Research, Development and Commercialisation of Alternative Explosive Technology (AET) offering a safer, environmentally friendly and more cost-effective replacement for conventional explosives.
The AutoStem Research & Development team remains unmatched, having developed the world-patented, novel Self-Stemming Technology and the safety switch in AutoStem Generation III products.
The AutoStem range of products offer numerous advantages over other blasting methods in sensitive locations and for specific or selective blasting needs.
The AutoStem range of cartridges are available in sizes ranging from 9mm to 83mm in diameter and charge weights ranging from 3 grams to 1,700 grams making AutoStem cartridges the largest range of 1.4S Classified product available worldwide.
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Primary and Secondary Blasting System | Integrates with any Centralised Blasting System | Sequential Ignition | Continuous Blasting Cycle | Self-Stemming | Non-Detonating |
No Air Overpressure | Low Vibration | No Over-break | Controlled Rock Movement |
Decreased Exclusion Zones | No Noxious Emissions | No Evacuation of Personal and Equipment Necessary | Relaxed Site Storage Requirements | No Mass Explosion Risk | No Unplanned Initiation | Anti-Terrorism Type Product | Increased Ore Yields due No Fines Produced
Wireless Remote Blasting System
AutoStem Technology and Research Department have recently commercialised the Wireless Remote Blasting System to further improve blasting outcomes and options for stakeholders and blasters.