'AEL Mining Services' Product Catalogue

Product Catalogue 2013 VERSION 1

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Index

Corporate Information Introduction

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About AEL Mining Services Glossary of Abbreviations Lead-times AEL Sales Offices

5 6 6 6

Explosives Surface Bulk Emulsions

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Emulsion Offerings Technical Properties Surface Bulk Products Compatibility Matrix Surface Bulk Products

10 11 12

Underground Bulk Emulsions

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UG100 Range UG200 Range Bagged System Bulk System Hybrid System Compatibility Matrix Underground Bulk

15 16 17 18 19 20

Packaged Explosives

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Magnum® Watergel explosives Explosives Control - Cartridge counting Magnum® Buster (Zambia only) Anfex® Compatibility Matrix Specialised Explosives

23 24 25 26 27

Ammonium Nitrate Prill Based Explosives 28 Bulk Anfex® Bulk Anfex® Eco Compatibility Matrix

28 29 30

Initiating Systems Shock Tube

32

Uni-Delay LP Uni-Delay SP Splitter Multi SPD Multi LPD Trunkline Cluster Lead-In Extender

34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42

Capped Fuse Systems

44

Stopefuse® and Durafuse® Shock Tube Starter AEL Igniter Cords

45 46 47

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Electronic Delay Detonators

48

QuickShot™ Plus SmartShot™ DigiShot™ DigiShot™ Plus HotShot™

49 50 51 52 53

Electronic Initiators

54

NetShock™

54

Electric Initiators

55

Statsafe® Detonator Instantaneous Electric Detonator (IED) Fusehead Assembly Shurstart® Shock Tube Starter

55 56 57 58 59

AEL Initiating Accessories

60

AEL Detonating Cords Powercord® 8 Premium AEL Pentolite Boosters AEL Detonating Relays Compatibility Matrix

61 62 63 64 65

Blasting Accessories Mantis Hot Hole Monitor Detonating Cord Cutter

68 69 70

Industrial Products Industrial Products Introduction Ammonium Nitrate Anfo Grade (ANA) Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion Grade (ANE) Ammonium Nitrate Solution (ANS) Nitric Acid Aqueous Ammonia Ammonia 100-I, Ammonia 100-R

Services AEL Mining Optimisation Product Services

73 74 75 76 77 78 79

80 81 82

Equipment Services

84

Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMU) Mobile Charging Units Portable Charging Units (PCU) Vertical Drop Emulsion Plant 10T, 20T,40T

86 87 88 89 90

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Introduction

AEL’s product range and beyond

AEL Mining Services is proud to present our latest product catalogue showcasing our wide range of products. As an added value service provider, we strive to optimise your mining operations by bringing you a comprehensive range of services to complement our cutting-edge product offering. Being an international leader and innovator in commercial explosives and blasting solutions, AEL has continuously demonstrated its understanding of the industry’s needs and challenges, as well as the importance of extracting valuable minerals from the earth. Our suite of products is tailored to fulfil our customers’ needs to streamline operations and increase productivity. To remain relevant, our cutting edge R&D department plays a vital role in keeping our global operations relevant with the delivery of two ground-breaking innovations per year. The R&D team is actively involved in assisting AEL engineers and our mining optimisation team develop solutions for specific mining applications. The new product catalogue has been compiled with meticulous care to ensure that it is an invaluable reference tool for you. On behalf of The AEL management team I would like to wish you greater productivity and encourage a safer mining environment. Schalk Venter Managing Director

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About AEL Mining Services

A proud member of the AECI Group 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, Chile and Indonesia.

Using world-class technologies, AEL unearths wealth in the countries in which it operates, providing worldclass 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.

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 AEL produces and supplies ammonium products, services and solutions. nitrate and ammonium nitrate solution These include Down the Hole, Prime Load Tie and/or Shoot (PLTS), and rock from its own manufacturing plants. on ground contracting. AEL’s bulk manufacturing plants © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013

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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About AEL Glossary of Abbreviations

Lead Times for Standard and Non-Standard Products

AN ANFO CN FO VIXEN-I IED SPD LPD PETN RBEE REE TNT A ac ADC dc RWS RBS Kg g g/cm³ kg/m g/m kPa mm ms m/s mJ/ohm MJ NEQ s s/m t VOD > ≥ < ≤ = m/m Gpa ~ pF kV

Definitions • 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.

ammonium nitrate ammonium nitrate fuel-oil calcium nitrate fuel-oil the AEL international detonating code instantaneous electric detonator short period delay long period delay pentaerythritol tetranitrate relative bulk effective energy relative effective energy trinitrotoluene ampere alternating current Ardeer Double Cartridge (test) direct current Relative Weight Strength Relative Bulk Strength kilogram gram gram per cubic centimetre kilogram per metre grams per metre kilopascal millimeter millisecond metres per second millijoule per ohm Megajoule Net Explosives Quantity second seconds per metre tonne (metric) velocity of detonation greater than greater than or equal to less than less than or equal to equals mass to mass gigapascal approximate pico FARAD kilo Volts

Lead times • Standard products for shafthead deliveries 36 hours (The leadtime for shafthead deliveries does not include weekends or public holidays) • Made-to-order and Export products lead times are as per schedule below. Note this is the otal lead time from order placement to delivery to AEL subsidiaries or in some circumstances the direct customers. Please contact your local AEL representative to enquire the additional lead time to customer site delivery.

AEL will endeavour to negotiate in good faith to meet customer’s requirements, but always reserves the right to evoke the lead-time requirements as stated above. AEL Sales Offices South Africa Johannesburg Cape Town East London Kimberley Klerksdorp Mokopane Mogalakwena Kwa-Zulu Natal Nelspruit O’Kiep Rustenburg 6

+27 11 606 0000 +27 21 842 3901 +27 43 745 2169 +27 53 802 6352 +27 18 477 1062 +27 15 491 1373 +27 15 418 2189 +27 31 266 4303 +27 13 747 2278 +27 27 713 8597 +27 14 594 9300

Steelpoort Venetia Welkom West Wits Witbank Savuka

+27 13 230 3201 +27 15 575 2335 +27 57 352 4073 +27 18 788 3390 +27 13 690 1242 +27 18 788 3390

Outside of South Africa Botswana +267 393 8133 Zambia +260 966 990 945/9 Lesotho +27 11 606 0505

Tanzania Namibia Ghana Mauritius Egypt DRC Zimbabwe Indonesia Chile

+255 28 250 2927 +264 64 403 463 + 233 30 276 2633 +230 269 1650 +20 22 461 8609 +243 99 5366 257 +263 429 16 315 +62 21 759 2 4498 +56 2 928 1300


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Explosives 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 down-holes. AEL’s Surface Bulk Explosives are one of the best researched and developed formulations currently in the market. The Eco range of products has been developed to optimise surface mining blasting; this coupled with the use of black oil (recycled or reworked oil) in the formulation has provided an environmentally friendly range without compromising on performance. With a solution to suit almost every application - 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 in South Africa, Africa at large as well as internationally. One of the company’s on-going 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

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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 “sticky” 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.


Surface Bulk Emulsions AEL’s Surface Bulk Explosives are one of the best researched and developed formulations currently in the market. The Eco range of products has been developed to optimise blasting in surface mining by means of a cost-effective and environmentally friendly emulsion. This fit-for-purpose product contains of black oil in the fuel phase of the formulation and indirectly assists customers to dispose of their used lubricating oils in a responsible manner. With a solution to suit almost every application – including surface, massive 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 by providing sector solutions in South Africa, African regions and the International business.

General specifications of Surface Bulk Emulsions Benefits and Features Benefits • Flexible energy offering – getting the right size rock on the ground • Longer sleep times • Surfactant Technology – makes for robust quality emulsions • Delivery system – quick charging turnaround times with bulk delivery • Quality Assurance – raw material to final product (systems and people) • Fit for purpose product & plants • A blasting Solution – influencing the mining cycle with optimal combination of explosives and electronics Features • Eco emulsions incorporate black oil in the oil phase • A non-detonable emulsion blend before sensitising, only becoming an explosive once sensitised by MMU • Bulk delivery - Charged using a pump or an auger, depending on the ANA/Emulsion ratio • Mixed with ANA or Anfo in various ratios for optimal energy partitioning © © AEL AEL Mining Mining Services Services Limited Limited II Product Product Catalogue, Catalogue, 2013 2013

Recommendations for use The product should be sensitised as required on the bench using AEL Mining Services recommended equipment before charging into blast holes. Mining Method Surface Opencast; Open Pit; Quarrying Storage and Expiry • Base emulsion has a shelf life of 2 months • Silos and Isotainers are the recommended storage facilities • Storage sites must be secure • Primers and Detonators should not be allowed in storage sites Transport (UN Classification) Do not transport primers and/or detonators with base emulsion Base emulsion Class 5.1, UN No. 3375, AMMONIUM NITRATE EMULSION

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Explosives I Surface Bulk Emulsions

Emulsion Offerings - Surface Bulk Products

Our base emulsions are non-detonable, with the virgin oil emulsions having a honey coloured appearance and the Eco emulsions being grey or black in colour. Base emulsions (SB100, S200, SB300) are handled and transported as an unsensitised product to mines and/or operational sites. The product is charged in blast holes when sensitised or blended with ANA and sensitised or with Anfo mixed to various ratios. The product’s water resistance is excellent, depending on the emulsion-to-Anfo ratio. The minimum initiator required to reliably detonate the sensitised emulsion is a 150 gram Pentolite Primer. The typical in-hole density of emulsions is 1.25g/cm³, but density varies with depth. Please contact your regional sales office for finding the best product suited to you application. The diagram below shows the various product options available to the market. The table gives a general technical overview of the three main product ranges, as base emulsions.

Surface Bulk Emulsions Virgin Oil or Eco (black oil) Variations

S100 / S100 Eco

S300 / S300 Eco

S200 / S200 Eco

Premium SP200 / SP200 Eco

Hot Holes

Coal

SH200 / SH200 Eco

SC200 / SC200 Eco

Doped (mixed with ANA and sensitised) or Blend (sensitised with Anfo)

Doped: - 20%, 30% or 35% ANA - Minimum hole diameter: 75-100mm

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Blend: - 54%, 57%, 60%, 64% or 74% Anfo - Minimum hole diameter: 150-250mm - Water resistance is good @ 54%) - Water resistance is poor @ 57%, 60%, 64% and 74%



Technical Properties - Surface Bulk Products Product Name

SB100/SB100Eco

SH200Eco

SC200Eco

Product Characteristic

Ammonium Nitrate (AN) only emulsion

Application

Surface mining Surface mining Surface mining – Open cast, – Open cast coal – Open cast coal Quarrying, Open pit mining (hot hole mining conditions)

SP200Eco

Ammonium Nitrate/Calcium Nitrate (CN) Emulsion

Density

Surface mining – Open Pit and Quarries (Hard rock mining)

SB300/SB300Eco Ammonium Nitrate/ Urea Emulsion Surface mining – Open cast, reactive Ground containing pyrites

Base emulsion: 1.34-1.36 Sensitised emulsion: 1.05-1.25

Ideal Delivered Energy (MJ/kg at 100MPa)¹

2.228

1.911

1.986

2.106

2.177

Relative Weight Strength (% Anfo at 100MPa)¹

99

86

88

93

96

Relative Bulk Strength (% Anfo at 100MPa)¹

154

135

137

146

150

Sleep time

10 Days

Not recommended due to safety requirements

3 weeks

3 weeks

Not recommended due to safety requirements

4500-6000m/s

4000-5500m/s

4500-6000m/s

4500-5500m/s

Viscosity VOD

18000-22000cP at 60°C

Pumpability Transport Type

4200-5700m/s 6 stages

Bulk – tankers, rapid reloaders and mobile manufacturing units

Note: ¹ 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.

For further information, please contact your local AEL Mining Services office.


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Compatibility Matrix - Surface Bulk Products Acceptor Diameter (mm)

S100 / Eco range 76-127

140-215

250-311

S200 Eco range 76-127

140-215

S300 range

250-311

76-127

140-215

250-311

Donors 150g Pentolite Primer

x

x

250g Pentolite Primer

x

400g Pentolite Primer

x

x x

x

x

x x

x

x

Note: The above table is only a guideline for matching Pentolite primers to blast hole diameter. Depending on the product type/dope, the critical or minimum hole diameter needs to be taken into account. The recommendations in the table above are based on actual data generated during blast output evaluation of AEL Mining Services formulations when loaded correctly. In practice however, the loading of emulsions in blast holes contaminated by groundwater and other debris may cause sub-optimal initiation conditions. As such AEL Mining Services always recommends using the largest booster possible provided the loading process can be performed safely.

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Underground Bulk Emulsions One of the company’s on-going 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 applications. Even under the most trying blasting conditions, AEL’s proven technologies deliver tangible benefits to its customers across the entire mining operation.

General specifications of Underground Bulk Emulsions Classification Underground bulk emulsion explosives consist of a base emulsion and sensitiser, which are classified as nondetonable and non-explosive, respectively.

• High VOD • Water resistance • Low fume emissions Mining Method Underground Narrow Reef; Massive

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

Surface Open Pit; Quarrying; Civils

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

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

Features • High safety standards • High strength 1414

Application Tunnelling; Stoping; Massive; Ring Blasting; Open cast tabular deposit; Pre-split; Trenching

Transport (UN Classification) Base emulsion Class 5.1, UN No. 3375, OXIDIZING MATERIAL Sensitiser Class 5.1, UN No. 3099, OXIDIZING LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.


Explosives I Underground Bulk Emulsions

UG100 Range


These products are characterised as high strength denoted by the 100 in the name.

Product Range

UG100

UG100S

Application

Underground: Development and stoping. Up-holes/ring blasting and development Typically used in the bulk and bagged systems for conventional mines. Used extensively in bord and pillar workings. Surface: Tabular deposit, Pre-split, trenching

Colour

Base emulsion – honey Sensitised emulsion - green

Base emulsion – honey Sensitised emulsion - blue

Ideal Delivered Energy (IDE) MJ/kg*

2.443

2.232

Relative Effective Energy (REE)*

86

79

Relative Bulk Strength (RBS)*

123

112

Minimum Initiator

8D in 25mm diameter hole

8D in a 45mm diameter hole

VOD

4600m/s in 32mm diameter hole

5250m/s in a 89mm diameter hole

Best Practices

The product can be used in blast holes up to Boosters are used in up-holes 5m in length with a hole diameter >= 36mm Generally, priming is not required Generally, priming is not required

Special Precautions

Base emulsion and sensitiser should be stored separately

Delivery

Bulk delivery in tankers or bagged product

Sensitising Agent

GE50 (Green) emulsified sensitiser or GS15 GS30 (Blue) aqueous sensitiser (Green) aqueous sensitiser

Bulk delivery in tankers

*Any product with a suffix ‘C’ means that the formulation is site specific *If any product has the suffix ‘Bagged’ then product is delivered in bags *As calculated by Vixen-i *Bulk and bagged systems refer to the application of underground emulsion, packaging and delivery systems, and the portable charging units to deliver emulsion into narrow reef mines

Technical Properties Sleep Time

7 days maximum

Water resistance

Excellent

Density

Base Emulsion: 1.41-1.47g/cc Sensitised Emulsion: 1.0-1.15g/cc

Gap Sensitivity

0

Repumpability

Six Stages


Storage and Expiry • Storage Conditions - Avoid high/low temperatures • Product Shelf Life - 3 Months for base emulsion and emulsified sensitiser, 6 months for aqueous sensitiser

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UG200 Range


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 “200” in the name.

Product Range

UG200

UG200S

Application

Underground: Development and stoping. Up-holes/ring blasting and development Used in bord and pillar workings. Surface: Tabular deposit, Pre-split, trenching

Colour

Base emulsion – honey Sensitised emulsion - pink

Base emulsion – honey Sensitised emulsion - blue

Ideal Delivered Energy (IDE) MJ/kg*

2.309

1.97

Relative Effective Energy (REE)*

81

69

Relative Bulk Strength (RBS)*

117

100

Best Practices

Generally priming is required

Boosters are used in up-holes Generally priming is required

Special Precautions

Base emulsion and sensitiser should be stored separately

Sensitising Agent

Use GS15 (Pink) Sensitiser

Use GS30 (blue) sensitiser

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

Technical Properties Sleep Time Velocity Detonation

7 days maximum of

>4 000m/s

Water resistance

Excellent

Density

Base Emulsion: 1.41-1.47g/cc Sensitised Emulsion: 1.0-1.15g/cc

Gap Sensitivity

0

Minimum Initiator

8D

Repumpability

Six Stages

Storage and Expiry • Storage Conditions - Avoid high/low temperatures • Product Shelf Life - 3 Months for base emulsion and emulsified sensitiser, 6 months for aqueous sensitiser

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Bagged System


Application Conventional Narrow reef mining of any depth. Description: In workings with no emulsion delivery infrastructure, the Bagged system is utilised in conjunction with portable charging units (PCU’s) Unique deliverables: • Shrunken explosive footprint • Bulk storage of emulsion and accessories • No more explosive transport in shaft and underground • Non-explosive environment • Primerless blasting • Reduced product inventory • Cost-effective alternative to packaged explosive • Easier adherence to explosive legislation Process: • The bagged emulsion and bottled sensitiser are sent into the workings as required and loaded into the tanks of the portable charging units (PCU’s) at the face. • The emulsion is pumped through a hose/mixer/lance into the blast hole. © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013

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Bulk System


Application Conventional Narrow reef mining of any depth. Description: In a conventional mine with surface silos and emulsion cassettes the bulk system is utilised in conjunction with PCU’s. Unique deliverables: • Cheaper application than using Bagged emulsion • Shrunken explosive footprint • Bulk storage of emulsion and accessories • No more explosive transport underground • Non-explosive environment • Primerless blasting • Reduced product inventory • Cost-effective alternative to packaged explosive • Easier adherence to explosive legislation Process: • The bulk emulsion is delivered by tanker to a surface silo. • Cassettes then take the emulsion from the silo on surface into the workings, or to temporary silos on the levels. • The emulsion can be removed from the cassette and placed either in a portable tank adjacent to the workings for later pumping into portable containers or pumped directly from the cassette into portable containers. • Emulsion containers and bottled sensitiser are sent into the workings as required and loaded into the tanks of the PCU at the face. 18



Hybrid System


Application Conventional Narrow reef and Trackless mines to a depth of 400m. Description: Trackless mines or mines with a combination of trackless and conventional narrow reef mining can make use of a delivery of bulk emulsion by means of “vertical drop” and thereafter used in conjunction with either mobile and/or portable charging units (MCU’s and/or PCU’s) Unique deliverables: • Cheapest application of bulk emulsion technology • Shrunken explosive footprint • Bulk storage of emulsion and accessories • No more explosive transport underground • Non-explosive environment • Primerless blasting • Reduced product inventory • Cost-effective alternative to packaged explosive • Easier adherence to explosive legislation • Reduced machinery on roadways enhancing safety • Reduction in diesel and maintenance costs for charging units • Reduced surface infrastructure Process: Emulsion is delivered in bulk: • Delivered to surface silo. The emulsion and sensitiser is then transported underground in MCU’s via a decline/portal to the working faces. • To a “Vertical Drop” discharge point. The tanker discharges emulsion and sensitiser down vertical pipes from surface into the underground silos. • The underground silos supply emulsion and sensitiser to MCU’s for charging the working faces. • Where the silo supplies emulsion for narrow reef charging with PCU’s, cassettes are filled at the underground silo that transfer emulsion into either portable tanks/containers or pump emulsion directly from the cassette into portable containers at the workings. • Similarly, the containers are then transported into the working faces and the emulsion is loaded into the tanks of the PCU. • Similarly, the narrow reef mining makes use of emulsion in conjunction with emulsified sensitiser brought underground daily from surface. © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013

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Compatibility Matrix

Underground Bulk Emulsions Donor

UG100

UG100S

UG200

UG200S

UG100C

UG200C*

Magnum® Buster Gel

x

x

x

x

x

x

Magnum® 365 Gel

x

x

x

x

x

x

Magnum® Control

x

x

x

x

x

x

Magnum® Frag

x

x

x

x

x

x

Magnum® Plus

x

x

x

x

x

x

Barrel

x

x

x

x

x

x

Shock Tube Uni-Delay LP

x

x

x

x

x

x

Shock Tube Multi LPD

x

x

x

x

x

x

Shock Tube Multi SPD

x

x

x

x

x

x

Capped Fuse Systems - Stopefuse®

x

x

x

x

x

x

Capped Fuse Systems - Durafuse®

x

x

x

x

x

x

Electronic Delay Detonators - QuickShot™

x

x

x

x

x

x

Electronic Delay Detonators - SmartShot®

x

x

x

x

x

x

Electronic Delay Detonators - DigiShot®

x

x

x

x

x

x

Electronic Delay Detonators - HotShot®

x

x

x

x

x

x

Electric Initiators - Statsafe® Detonators

x

x

x

x

x

x

Instantaneous Electric Detonator (IED)

x

x

x

x

x

x

Pentolite Primers

x

x

x

x

x

x

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

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Packaged Explosives 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. General specifications of Packaged Explosives Explosives name

Explosives type

RWS*

RBS*

Ideal* Delivered Energy (MJ/kg)

RWS**

RBS**

Ideal** Delivered Energy (MJ/kg)

20 MPa

20 MPa

20 MPa

100 MPa

100 MPa

100 MPa

Magnum® Buster Gel

Watergel

106

166

3.019

117

183

2.644

Magnum® 365 Gel

Watergel

117

183

3.33

126

196

2.839

Magnum® Control

Drygel

106

159

3.018

117

175

2.64

Magnum® Frag

Drygel

116

175

3.306

124

186

2.801

Magnum® Plus

Drygel

124

186

3.515

129

193

2.913

*Energies are calculated using the VIXEN-i code and is measured to 20MPa **Energies are calculated using the VIXEN-i code and is measured to 100MPa

Packaging 26 Kg gross mass in cardboard boxes with a base and lid. Storage and Expiry Storage Conditions Product Shelf Life Legal Storage*

Moderate temperatures and dry conditions in a well-ventilated, approved magazine 12 months (from date of manufacture) 6 months in customers magazine

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) 2222



Magnum® Watergel Packaged Explosives

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 drygel 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 requirements or application.

Technical Specifications Appearance All products are packaged in printed, sausage shaped cartridges. The explosives appear silver/grey in colour. The drygel range contains visible ammonium nitrate prills. Benefits & Features Benefits • Appropriate energy grades • Can be used in wide range of applications • Can be used in wet holes Features • Can be initiated by 6D detonator or 8g/m detonating cord • High coupling ratio • High VOD • Watergels have excellent fragmentation characteristics Technical Properties Velocity of Detonation Water resistance Cartridge Density (Buster, 365 Gel) Cartridge Density (Control,Frag,Plus) Gap Sensitivity

~3400 m/s Excellent 1.18-1.25 1.13-1.20 Touch


Minimum initiator 6D or 8g/m det cord Product Range AEL 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 (nominal): 200mm, 270mm, 300mm & 560mm Recommendations for use Use with AEL 8D strength detonators and always embed the detonator charge firmly into at least one-third of the explosive cartridge. When using detonating cord a core load of 8g/m is recommended with a knot in intimate contact with the cartridge. Special Precautions • Although watergels are of the safest explosives manufactured, always handle with care • Keep detonators stored away from explosives • Store in a specially licenced, cool and dry area for maximum of 12 months from date of manufacture • Keep away from flames, sparks and other sources of ignition • Consult with AEL explosives representative before attempting to destroy old/unwanted products

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Explosives Control by means of Cartridge Counting Packaged Explosives Products Sold By Count Magnum Buster And Magnum 365 Diameter

Length

Critical Mean Mass

Mass Min

Count

Max

Per case

Density

Per Bag

Min

Max

For Info: Max Length

28

300

221

214

227

108

54

1.18

1.25

300

32

200

191

185

196

126

63

1.18

1.25

200

38

600

785

770

800

30

30

1.18

1.25

600

45

200

377

366

388

64

32

1.18

1.25

200

45

600

1039

1034

1043

23

23

1.18

1.25

600

50

300

688

665

710

36

18

1.18

1.25

300

50

600

1328

1322

1333

18

18

1.18

1.25

600

65

600

2173

2163

2182

11

11

1.18

1.25

600

75

600

2988

2975

3000

8

8

1.18

1.25

600

80

600

3634

3530

3739

7

7

1.18

1.25

600

90

600

3980

3960

4000

6

6

1.18

1.25

600

110

600

5975

5950

6000

4

4

1.18

1.25

600

Kubela And Magnum Control, Frag, Plus Diameter

Length

Critical Mean Mass

Mass Min

45

200

361

45

300

547

45

600

1022

50

300

663

50

600

65

600

75

Count

Max 350

Per case

Density

Per Bag

Min

Max


372

66

33

1.13

1.20

200

530

563

44

22

1.13

1.20

300

1000

1043

23

23

1.13

1.20

600

658

667

36

18

1.13

1.20

300

1325

1317

1333

18

18

1.13

1.20

600

2180

2160

2200

11

11

1.13

1.20

600

600

2978

2955

3000

8

8

1.13

1.20

600

80

600

3230

3005

3455

7

7

1.13

1.20

600

85

600

3934

3816

4052

6

6

1.13

1.20

600

90

600

3975

3950

4000

6

6

1.13

1.20

600

110

600

6588

6390

6786

4

4

1.13

1.20

600

110

600

5975

5950

6000

4

4

1.18

1.25

600

MAGNUM 365 TAMPING (size 32mmx300mm uses 3kg tamping and size 38mmx600mm uses 1.3kg tamping) Diameter

Length

Critical Mean Mass

Mass Min

Count

Max

Per case

Density

Per Bag

Min

Max


32

300

250

241

259

86

43

1.18

1.25

300

38

600

750

735

765

27

27

1.18

1.25

600

Cartridge count on other products can be acquired through prior arrangement with product management

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Magnum® Buster (Zambia only) Packaged Explosives

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

Technical Specifications Appearance The product is packaged in printed sausage-shaped cartridges with a firm, putty-like consistency. The explosive appears white in colour. Benefits & Features 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 Technical Properties Velocity of Detonation Water resistance RWS @ 20 MPa RBS @ 20 MPa Ideal Delivered Energy @ 20 MPa RWS @ 100 MPa RWS @ 100 MPa

~3400 m/s Excellent 93 133 2.633 MJ/kg 100 144


Ideal Delivered Energy @ 100 MPa 2.265 MJ/kg Cartridge Density 1.15 nominal Gap Sensitivity 40mm Minimum initiator 6D or 8g/m detcord 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 a minimum 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 Packaging Description Gross Weight (kg) NEQ (kg)

Case 26 25

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) 25


Anfex® Packaged Explosives

Anfex® is a free flowing Ammonium Nitrate and fuel oil blasting agent for use in commercial blasting operations. The ANA used in the manufacture of Anfex®, with its world leading friability rate (less than 2%) is a guarantee of the structural integrity of the prill during blast holes loading operations. Anfex® fuel ratios are carefully controlled and provide the optimum chemical balance for good post detonation fume characteristics. The explosive is conveniently packed into 6.25kg inner plastic bags.

Technical Specifications

Benefits & Features

RWS @ 100 MPa 144 Ideal Delivered Energy @ 100 MPa 2.608 MJ/kg Minimum initiator 8D Density (Pneumatically loaded) 1 Mining Method Underground Narrow Reef; Massive; Surface; Openpit; Opencast; Quarrying; Construction

Benefits • Cost effective blasting solution • Can be pour- or blow-loaded • Misfired holes can safely be washed out with water

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

Features • Comparatively safe when handling due to low sensitivity to shock, friction and impact • Long storage life if stored correctly

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

Technical Properties AEL Anfex® does not contain any micro spheres which may be harmful if inhaled during pneumatic loading operations.

Packaging Description Gross Weight (kg) NEQ (kg) Units per bag

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

Velocity of Detonation Water resistance RWS @ 20 MPa RBS @ 20 MPa Ideal Delivered Energy @ 20 MPa RWS @ 100 MPa 26

~3500 m/s Not water resistant 109 136 3.083 MJ/kg 115

Bag 25 25 four multi bags weighing 6.25kg

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



Magnum® Buster (Zambia Only)

x

Magnum® Control

Anfex®

Magnum® 365 Gel

Magnum® Buster Gel

Plus

Frag

Control

Donor

Buster

Compatibility Matrix Packaged & Specialised Explosives

x x

Magnum® Frag

x x

Magnum® Plus

x x

Magnum® Buster Gel

x x

Magnum® 365 Gel Anfex

x

x

x

x x

x

x

x


x

x

x

x

x

x


x

x

x

x

x

x

x


x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Shock Tube Profiler

x

x

x

x

x

x

x


x

x

x

x

x

x

x


x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Electronic Delay Detonators - QuickShot™

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Electronic Delay Detonators - Smartdet®

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Electronic Delay Detonators - SmartShot®

x

x

x

x

x

x

x


x

x

x

x

x

x

x


x

x

x

x

x

x

x


x

x

x

x

x

x

x


x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Powercord® 8

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Powercord® 10

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Pentolite Primers

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Electric Initiators - Fusehead Assembly Electric Initiators - Shurstart®


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Explosives I Ammonium Nitrate Prill-Based

Bulk Anfex® Ammonium Nitrate Prill-Based

Bulk Anfex is a Porous Prill Ammonium Nitrate and fuel oil blasting agent for use in commercial blasting operations. The prill characteristics are optimised to provide excellent resistance to friability. The prills are mixed on-bench with fuel oil in Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMUs) or Anfo Loaders.

Technical Specifications Appearance Bulk Anfex comprises prills that are white or off-white in colour. Benefits & Features Benefits • Cost-effective bulk 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 • Energy partitioning with a bias to heave (gas) energy Technical Properties Sleep time Velocity of Detonation

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Not recommended 3 500 m/s

Water Resistance Minimum Initiator

Poor 150g pentolite primer

Mining Method Surface Open Cast; Open Pit; Quarrying; Construction Recommendations for use • Use in dry blast holes • Sleeping charged Bulk Anfex is not recommended Special precautions Do not use in wet holes Storage and Expiry Do not store Anfo Transport (UN Classification) Class 1.1D UN No.0082, EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING, Type BN



Bulk Anfex® Eco Ammonium Nitrate Prill-Based

Bulk Anfex Eco Porous Prill Ammonium Nitrate and black oil blasting agent for use in commercial blasting operations. The prill characteristics are optimised to provide excellent resistance to friability. The prills are mixed on-site with fuel oil and/or black oil in Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMUs) or Anfo Loaders.

Technical Specifications Appearance Bulk Anfex Eco comprises prills that are grey in colour. Benefits & Features Benefits • Cost-effective bulk blasting solution • Easy to charge using auger loading • Misfired holes can safely be washed out with water • On-site manufacturing in MMU • Consumes black oil (used lubricating oil) Features • Safe to handle due to low sensitivity to shock, friction and impact • Environmentally friendly - incorporates black oil in the oil phase • Attains full coupling • Energy partitioning with a bias to heave (gas) energy


Technical Properties Sleep time Velocity of Detonation Water Resistance Minimum Initiator

Not recommended 3 500 m/s Poor 150g pentolite primer

Mining Method Surface; Opencast; Open Pit; Quarrying; Construction Recommendations for use Use in dry blast holes Special precautions Do not use in wet holes Storage and Expiry Do not store Anfex Eco Transport (UN Classification) Class 1.1D UN No. 0082, EXPLOSIVE, BLASTING, Type B N

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Compatibility Matrix Bulk Anfex® Products

Acceptor Diameter (mm)

Bulk Anfex® 76-127

Bulk Anfex® Eco 140-215

250-311

76-127

140-215

250-311

x

x

x

x

Donors 60g Pentolite Primer 150g Pentolite Primer

x

400g Pentolite Primer 175g Pentolite Primer Smart 400g Pentolite Primer Smart

x x

x

x

x x

x

Note: The above table is only a guideline for matching Pentolite primers to blast hole diameter. Depending on the product type/dope, the critical or minimum hole diameter needs to be taken into account. The recommendations in the table above are based on actual data generated during blast output evaluation of AEL Mining Services formulations when loaded correctly. In practice however, the loading of bulk Anfex in blast holes contaminated by other debris may cause sub-optimal initiation conditions. As such AEL Mining Services always recommends using the largest booster possible provided the loading process can be performed safely.

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NOTES


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Initiating Systems 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 mining applications. 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 both the underground and surface mining fields of application. It’s 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

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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.


Initiating Systems - Shock Tube 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.

General specifications of Surface Bulk Emulsions Technical properties Technical properties

Uni-Delay LP

Splitter

Multi SPD

Multi LPD

Uni-Delay SP

Trunkline

Cluster

Lead-in

Extender

Detonator strength

8 strength in 2 strength out

2 strength

8 strength

8 strength

8 strength in 2 strength out

2 strength

4 strength

4 strength

N/A

Sleep time*

48 hours*

N/A

2 weeks*

2 weeks*

2 weeks*

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Water resistance

Excellent

Core load of tubing

~15mg/m

VOD of tubing

~2000m/s

Outside diameter of tubing Minimum Initiator

None

3mm 2 strength detonator or detonating cord

*In AEL approved explosives

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

Storage & Expiry Storage conditions Product shelf life (stored in AEL magazines) Expiry Date# Legal storage *

Moderate temperatures and dry conditions in a well ventilated, approved magazine 54 months 6 months 60 months†

* Or legal requirements in region or country of operation # Latest dispatch date from AEL magazine to the end user † Subject to quality confirmation


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Initiating Systems I Shock Tube

Uni-Delay LP - Shock Tube Uni-Delay LP(6)

Uni-Delay LP(3)

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. Available in two primary offerings, standard and Vivid. The two vary in visual appearance only.

Uni-Delay LP Vivid


Mining Method

Appearance 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. The Vivid series offering is the same with the exception of the highly visible “brilliant yellow” shock tube and the neon orange connectors to improve the visibility in dark, muddy and dusty working environments.

Underground Narrow Reef Application Tunnelling; Stoping

Benefits & Features

Description Dimensions (LxBxH) Gross weight

Benefits • All in-hole detonators have the same delay • Rugged, abrasion-resistant tubing • Easy to connect • Easy to check connection sequence through improved visibility of the Vivid product range • Ergonomically designed connector block makes connection of tubing easy • Workplace friendly (unleaded) Features • 20 hole burning front • Clear plastic connector body (6) or a neon orange connector body for the (3) variant and the Vivid offering • Clear shock tubing • 18-25kg minimum break load • Immune to hazards of radio frequency radiation, stray currents and electro-static discharge • Unleaded construction reducing contaminants in the work place and the environment • Reduced plastic content in the (3) series 34

Product Range Out-hole

In-hole

Nominal delay periods 200ms (ms)

4000ms

Colour code

Clear(6) and Neon Orange (Vivid series)

n/a

Neon Orange (3)

n/a

Packaging Case 565x295x270mm 25kg

Length (m)

Units per case

NEQ (kg)

2

300

0.45

2.5

300

0.45

3

300

0.45

3.5

250

0.38

4

250

0.38

4.5

200

0.30

5

200

0.30

6

150

0.23

7

150

0.23

Transport (UN Classification) Class 1.1B UN No 0360, DETONATOR ASSEMBLIES, NONELECTRIC



Uni-Delay SP - Shock Tube

A Uni-Delay SP (short period) variant is a nonelectric 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 in and out-hole delays.

Technical Specifications Appearance A length of yellow shock tubing, which incorporates an inhole 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 outhole detonator. The in-hole detonator delay period is printed along the length of the detonator shell. Benefits & Features 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 Features • Various surface and in-hole delays, additional delay combinations are available if required • 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 electro-static discharge Mining Method Underground © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013

Narrow Reef; Massive; Shock Tube Surface Opencast; Quarrying; Construction Application Tunnelling; Stoping; Trenching; Open Pit; Quarrying; Civils Product Range Surface Delay Nominal delay (ms)

0

17

25

42

Colour code

Turquiose

Blue

Orange

Yellow

In-Hole Delay Nominal delay (ms): 350; 450; 500 Packaging Description Dimensions (LxBxH) Gross weight

Case 565x295x270mm 22kg

Units per case/bag Length (m)

Units per case

NEQ (kg)

3

175

0.3

7

125

0.2

9

100

0.2

12

75

0.2

21

50

0.1

35

25

0.1

Transport (UN Classification) Class 1.1B UN No 0360, DETONATOR ASSEMBLIES, NONELECTRIC 35


Splitter - Shock Tube

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.

Technical Specifications Appearance 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.

Benefits & Features Benefits • Rugged, abrasion-resistant tubing • Easy to tie-up • The unit will initiate one or more Uni-Delay and Trunkline assemblies • Workplace friendly (unleaded) Features • Delay timing system: 100ms and/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 electro-static discharge • Unleaded

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Mining Method

Underground Narrow Reef Application Tunnelling; Stoping

Product Range Connector block

Brown

White

Nominal delay periods (ms)

100/100ms

200/200ms

Packaging Description Dimensions (LxBxH) Gross weight


Length (m)

Units per case

NEQ (kg)

1

200

0.2

1.5

200

0.2

2

200

0.2




Multi SPD - Shock Tube

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.

Technical Specifications Appearance A length of yellow shock tubing, which includes a short period delay in-hole detonator. The detonator includes a rubber 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. Benefits & Features 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 • Two primary short period delays, other custom delays are available on request • Colour coded connector clip indicates delay number • Connector clip connects assembly to detonating cord or a 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 Mining Method Underground Narrow Reef; Massive Surface Opencast; Open Pit; Quarrying; Construction © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013

Application Tunnelling; Stoping; Ring Blasting; Trenching; Open Pit; Quarrying; Civils Product Range Surface Delay Nominal delay (ms)

450

500

Colour code

Silver

Light Pink

Packaging Description Case Dimensions (LxBxH) 565x295x270mm Gross weight 25kg Units per case/bag Length (m)

Units per case

NEQ (kg)

3

250

0.3

4

200

0.2

6

180

0.2

8

150

0.2

10

100

0.1

15

90

0.1

20

60

<0.1

30

50

<0.1

35

25

<0.1


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Multi LPD - Shock Tube

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.

Technical Specifications Appearance 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 of the shock tube is sealed and incorporates a colour coded connector clip indicating the delay period.

Product Range Nominal delay (ms)

0

100

200

300

400

500

Colour code

Turquiose

Brown

Clear

Curry

Pearl Violet

Light pink

Nominal delay (ms)

600

700

800

1000

1250

1500

Colour code

Dark blue

Powder blue

Lime green

Light brown

Light grey

Burnt orange

Benefits & Features

Nominal delay (ms)

1750

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

Benefits

Colour code

Amber

Agate

Rose quartz

Emerald

Coral

Aqua Marine

Nominal delay (ms)

5000

6000

7000

8000

9000

Colour code

Amethyst

Stone

Tanzanite

Ruby

Jade

• Rugged, abrasion-resistant tubing • Easy to tie-up with unique timing options for optimal blast design • 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, trunkline or a Cluster assembly • Green coloured shock tubing • 18kg minimum break load on shock tubing • Immune to hazards of radio frequency radiation, stray currents and electro-static discharge

Mining Method

Underground Narrow Reef; Massive Surface Construction Application Tunnelling; Stoping; Trenching

Packaging Description Dimensions (LxBxH) Gross weight Length (m)

Units per case

NEQ (kg)

3

250

0.3

4

200

0.2

6

175

0.2

7

150

0.2

9

125

0.2

12

100

0.1

15

75

<0.1

20

50

<0.1

35

25

<0.1

Transport (UN Classification) Class 1.1B ELECTRIC

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UN No 0360, DETONATOR ASSEMBLIES, NON© AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013


Trunkline - Shock Tube

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.

Technical Specifications Appearance 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.

Benefits & Features Benefits • • • •

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

Application Tunnelling; Stoping; Massive (uphole); Ring Blasting; Trenching; Open Pit; Quarrying; Civils


0

17

25

42

75

Colour code

Turquiose

Blue

Orange

Yellow

Red



Length (m)

Units per case

NEQ (kg)

2

250

0.1

3

220

0.1

4

200

<0.1

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

6

175

<0.1

7

150

<0.1

9

140

<0.1

10

120

<0.1

12

100

<0.1

15

75

<0.1

Mining Method

30

50

<0.1

Underground Narrow Reef; Massive Surface Opencast; Open Pit; Quarrying; Construction © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013

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Cluster - 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.

Technical Specifications Appearance 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.

Mining Method

Surface Opencast; Open Pit; Quarrying; Construction Application Trenching; Open Pit; Quarrying; Civils


0

17

25

42

75

Colour code

Turquiose

Blue

Orange

Yellow

Red

Benefits & Features

Packaging

Benefits

Description Dimensions (LxBxH) Gross weight

• • • • •

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

Features • Five primary delays, other unique delay and length combinations are available upon request • 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 electro-static discharge 40


Length (m)

Units per case

NEQ (kg)

2

250

0.2

3

200

0.2

4

175

0.2

6

150

0.1

10

75

0.1




Lead-in - Shock Tube

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

Technical Specifications Appearance 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.

Benefits & Features Benefits • • • • •

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

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 electro-static discharge © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013

Mining Method

Surface Opencast; Open Pit; Quarrying; Construction Application Trenching; Open Pit; Quarrying; Civils


25

Colour code

Orange



Length (m)

Units per case

NEQ (kg)

200

10 reels

<0.1

500

2 reels

<0.1


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Extender - Shock Tube

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.

Technical Specifications Appearance 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 the first hole on a blast. A black end cap is used to seal both ends of the tubing as to prevent powder loss and/or moisture ingression.

Benefits & Features Benefits • Rugged, abrasion-resistant tubing • Easy to use • Joiner increases distance from blast 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 electro-static discharge

Surface Opencast; Open Pit; Quarrying; Construction Application Tunnelling; Stoping; Ring Blasting; Trenching; Open Pit; Quarrying; Civils

Product Range 500m 3000m (International only)



Units per case/bag 500m length with 2 reels per case

Transport (UN Classification) N/A

Mining Method

Underground Narrow Reef; Massive 42


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Initiating Systems - Capped Fuse AEL offers its customers in the mining and construction industry a full range of initiating products including capped fuses and igniter cords - all of which fully compliment the company’s entire range of explosive solutions.

General specifications of Capped Fuse & Igniter Cord Products Technical properties Technical properties

Durafuse® & Stopefuse®

Shock Tube Starter

Igniter Cords

Detonator strength

6 / 8 strength

6 / 8 strength

6 / 8 strength

Sleep time

72 hours

72 hours

72 hours

Outside diameter of fuse

4.8-5.1mm

4.8-5.1mm

Water resistance

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Special Precautions Durafuse® & Stopefuse®

Shock Tube Starter

Igniter Cords

• 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

Storage & Expiry Storage conditions Product shelf life Legal storage* 4444

• •

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

• • •

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

Store in an approved segregated, cool and well ventilated magazine 60 months from date of manufacture 6 months in customer magazine © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013

Initiating Systems I Capped Fuse

Stopefuse® & Durafuse® - Capped Fuse Systems

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

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

Benefits & Features 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 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

Mining Method

Underground Narrow Reef Application Tunnelling; Stoping © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013

Product Range Product

Fuse colour

Fuse length (m)

Detonator

Burning rate (s/m)

Stopefuse

Red

Various

6D/8D

240 - 300

Durafuse

Green

Various

6D/8D

99 - 121

Packaging Length (m)

Units per case

Box dimensions

Gross weight (kg)

0.9m 0.9m Half pack

750 375

615 X 325 X 325 340 X 325 X 325

20 10

1.2m 1.2m Half pack

550 275

615 X 325 X 325 340 X 325 X 325

20 10

1.5m 1.5m Half pack

500 250

615 X 325 X 325 340 X 325 X 325

20 10

1.8m 1.8m Half pack

450 225

615 X 325 X 325 340 X 325 X 325

20 10

2.1m 2.1m Half pack

350 175

615 X 325 X 325 340 X 325 X 325

20 10

2.4m 2.4m Half pack

350 175

615 X 325 X 325 340 X 325 X 325

20 10

2.7m 3.0m

300 300

615 X 325 X 325 615 X 325 X 325

20 10

3.0m Half pack 3.3m

150 300

340 X 325 X 325 615 X 325 X 325

20 10

3.3m Half pack 3.6m

150 250

340 X 325 X 325 615 X 325 X 325

20 10

3.3m Half pack 3.6m

125 250

340 X 325 X 325 615 X 325 X 325

20 10

*Note: All Capped fuse products carry a two week lead time

Transport (UN Classification) Class 1.1B ELECTRIC

UN No 0360, DETONATOR ASSEMBLIES, NON45


Shock Tube Starter - Capped Fuse Systems

A non-electric shocktube starter consisting of either a 1.2m long capped Durafuse® assembly or a 2.1m long capped Stopefuse® 290 assembly. A hollow polyethylene body (minidet tube) is fitted over the detonator and crimped in place with an aluminium ferrule.

Technical Specifications Appearance 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.


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

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 46

Mining Method

Underground Narrow Reef ; Massive Surface Opencast; Open Pit; Quarrying; Construction Application As a starter for Shock Tube


Fuse length (m)

Colour

Average Burning time

Stopefuse®

2.1

Red

567s = 9 min 27s

Durafuse®

1.2

Green

132s = 2 min 12s

Packaging Fuse type

Units per case

Dimensions (mm)

Durafuse®

100

310x125x315

Stopefuse®290

50

310x125x315

Transport (UN Classification) Class 1.1B UN No 0360, DETONATOR ASSEMBLIES, NONELECTRIC © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013


AEL Igniter Cords - Capped Fuse Systems

Flexible, incendiary cord comprising of a copper wire core covered with a plasticised, incendiary composition and waterproofed with a thin layer of polyethylene. The cord burns progressively with a constant, vigorous and robust external flame. Variants are: Duraline™, Stopeline®, Stopeline® 9 and Slowline™.

Technical Specifications Appearance 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® – purple twin cord

Product Range Type

Colour

Burning rate (s/m)

Principal application

Stopeline®

Red

30-45

Sequential firing in narrow reef stoping. Use with 1.2 and 1.5 Stopefuse290

Stopeline 9®

Purple

18-30

In narrow reef mining with short length holes or in applications req. greater burning front. Use with 0.9m Stopefuse 290

Duraline™

Green

30-45

Tunnelling and development where residual cord strength is important. Use with Durafuse

Slowline™

Ivory

30-45

Tunnelling, development and general purpose pyrotechnics

Benefits & Features Benefits • AEL Igniter cords perform reliably in wet conditions and will burn under water • 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 Features • Flexible and easy to extend • Easy to connect into branch lines • Substantial heat output from the twin cords • Burns under water, sand and sustains combustion even in the absense of oxygen

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

Packaging Product

Box dimensions (mm)

Gross weight (kg)

10 x 50m

275 x 255 x 140

8

20 x 50m

250 x 250 x 305

15

10 x 2 x 50m

255 x 255 x 300

15

5 x 2 x 100m

328 x 176 x 320

15

10 x 100m

334 x 170 x 290

15

Stopeline 9 10 x 100m

334 x 170 x 285

18

5 x 2 x 100m

328 x 176 x 320

18

20 x 50m

255 x 255 x 280

18

10 x 2 x 50m

255 x 255 x 300

18

Duraline

Mining Method Underground Narrow Reef Application Tunnelling; Stoping

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

40 x 50m

512 x 220 x 230

19

10 x 4 x 50m

542 x 230 x 230

19

10 x 50m

275 x 220 x 125

5

20 x 100m

255 x 255 x 280

15

40 x 50m

512 x 220 x 230

15

10 x 4 x 50m

542 x 230 x 230

15

Slowline

*Note: All Igniter Cord products carry a two week lead time


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Initiating Systems - Electronic Delay Detonators AEL Mining Services, in conjunction with high-tech electronic initiating system developers, DetNet have pioneered and spearheaded the development and production of electronic detonators since the early 1990s. Electronic initiation systems enable functions that traditional pyrotechnic systems lack. The system’s increased blasting control allows for accurate blast modelling to be undertaken, before triggering the blast. AEL has a diverse range of superior electronic initiating systems, which are safe and robust. all of its electronic detonator systems are immune to any accidental initiation and safety keys with encrypted codes ensure that only authorized personal can initiate the systems, guaranteeing that AEL electronic detonators are one hundred percent safe. To cope with the mining industry’s varied mining environments, AEL’s electronic detonator systems are extremely diverse, making them ideal to use in the simplest and the toughest situations. From tunnelling, shaft sinking, underground stoping and all forms of surface mining environments.

General specifications of Surface Bulk Emulsions Technical properties Technical properties

QuickShot™ Plus

SmartShot™

DigiShot™

DigiShot™ Plus

HotShot™

Delay Time

Pre-progammed or programmable with delay & pause markers

Programmable - range is 1 to 20000ms

Programmable - range is 1 to 20000ms

Programmable - range is 1 to 20 000ms

Auto-programmable - user needs to set inter-hole & interrow delays

Detonator strength

8D

8D

8D

8D

8D

Water resistance

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Wire Diameter

Flat cable, 2mm

Flat cable, 2mm

~3.5mm outer diameter

~3.5mm outer diameter

Flat cable, 2mm

Downline wire type

Copper 4-wire

Copper 4-wire

Steel 2-wire

Steel -wire

Copper 4-wire, Standard (0-50°) Arctic (-30°-+40°)

Special Precautions • Handle with care - detonators are explosive • Temperatures ›90° may result in spontaneous explosion Storage & Expiry Storage conditions Product shelf life Legal storage* Expiry date#

Moderate temperatures and dry conditions in a well ventilated, approved magazine 36 months 6 months (SA) 12 months (SA)

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

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Initiating Systems I Electronic Delay Detonators

QuickShot™ Plus - Electronic Delay Detonators QuickShot™ Plus is a pre-programmed electronic initiation system for underground mines, which allows customers the benefits seen when using accurate timing in tunnelling applications. QuickShot™ Plus is a plug-and-play system where user interaction can be kept to a minimum. 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 and easy to understand. QuickShot™ Plus can be used as a stand-alone system or as part of a centralised blasting network.

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

Product Range Downline x Surface Length (m)

Units per case

NEQ (kg)

1.8 x 0.9

90

0.090

1.8 x 0.9 (heavy duty)

90

0.090

4.2 x 0.9

54

0.054

Benefits & Features

6.0 x 0.9

54

0.054

Benefits

7.5 x 0.9

54

0.054

• • • •

2.8 x 1.2 (heavy duty)

85

0.085

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

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

Packaging Case - Box dimensions (LxBxH) 480x216x252mm

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

Mining Method Underground Narrow Reef Application Tunnelling; Stoping © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013

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SmartShot™ - Electronic Delay Detonators The SmartShot™ system offers innovative features including wireless remote blasting and complete timing flexibility. 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 onnections of current non-electric shock tube systems.

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


Accurate timing Wireless remote blasting Ease of deployment Blast design flexibility

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

Surface Opencast; Open Pit; Quarrying; Construction Application Tunnelling; Trenching; Open Pit; Quarrying; Civils

Product Range Length (m)

1.1B & 1.4S

Downline

Surface

Units/case

NEQ (kg)

10

5, 7, 10

18

0.018

15

5, 7, 10

18

0.018

20

0.2, 5, 10, 15

18

0.018

30

0.2

18

0.018

35

0.2

18

0.018



Mining Method Underground Massive 50



DigiShot™ - Electronic Delay Detonators

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

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

Benefits & Features

Product Range 1.1B Length(m)

Units/case

NEQ (kg)

1.8

120

0.120

3.0

102

0.102

4.2

78

0.078

Benefits

6

66

0.066

• • • •

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

10

60

0.060

15

42

0.042

20

30

0.030

25

30

0.030

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

30

24

0.024

35

18

0.018

40

18

0.018

50

12

0.012

60

12

0.012

70

12

0.012

Mining Method Underground Massive Surface Opencast; Open Pit; Quarrying; Construction Application Tunnelling; Massive (uphole); Ring Blasting; Trenching; Open Pit; Quarrying; Civils © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013


Transport (UN Classification) Class 1.1B, UN No. 0030, Product Group 2, DETONATORS, ELECTRIC Class 1.4S, UN No 0456, Product Group 2, DETONATORS, ELECTRIC 51


DigiShot™ Plus- Electronic Delay Detonators

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.

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

Benefits & Features

Product Range 1.1B Length(m)

Units/case

NEQ (kg)

1.8

120

0.120

3.0

102

0.102

4.2

78

0.078

Benefits

6

66

0.066

• • • •

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

10

60

0.060

15

42

0.042

20

30

0.030

25

30

0.030

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

30

24

0.024

35

18

0.018

40

18

0.018

50

12

0.012

60

12

0.012

70

12

0.012

Mining Method Underground Massive Surface Opencast; Open Pit; Quarrying; Construction Application Tunnelling; Massive (uphole); Ring Blasting; Trenching; Open Pit; Quarrying; Civils 52


Transport (UN Classification) Class 1.1B, UN No. 0030, Product Group 2, DETONATORS, ELECTRIC Class 1.4S, UN No 0456, Product Group 2, DETONATORS, ELECTRIC © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013


HotShot™ - Electronic Delay Detonators 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 electronic detonator. 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.


Software Versions

Appearance 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.

• • • •


Accurate timing Ease of use Speed of deployment Blast design flexibility

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

Mining Method Surface Opencast; Open Pit; Quarrying; Construction Application Trenching; Open Pit; Quarrying; Civils © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013

HotShot™ Standard HotShot™ Hybrid HotShot™ Plus HotShot™ Tunnel

Packaging Length (m)

Length (m)

Downline

Surface

Units/case

NEQ (kg)

10

5, 7, 10

18

0.018

15

5, 7, 10

18

0.018

20

0.2, 5, 10, 15

18

0.018

30

0.2

18

0.018

35

0.2

18

0.018

Case - Box dimensions (LxBxH) 480x217x252mm


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NetShock™ - Electronic Delay Detonators

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.

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

Benefits & Features 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 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 54

• Compatible with the QuickShot centralised blasting system

Mining Method Underground Narrow Reef; Massive Application Tunnelling; Stoping

Packaging

Description Dimensions (LxBxH) Gross weight (kg) NEQ (kg) Units per case

Case 260 x 215 x 147mm 1.9 0.025 25

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


Initiating Systems I Electric Initiator

Statsafe® Detonator - Electric Initiators Statsafe® detonators are non-incendive, short period delay electric detonators 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 blasts.

Technical Specifications Appearance 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. The delay number is stamped on the base of the shell.

Benefits & Features 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 discharge (10kV, 2000pF) 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 wire length of 3,6 m

• Instantaneous Electric Detonators (IED) and Statsafe detonators may not be mixed in the same blast

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.

Product Range Statsafe No

Delay (ms)

Colour

0

0

Grey and Blue

2

55

Grey and Orange

3

80

Grey and Pink

4

110

Grey and Red

5

150

Grey and White

6

200

Blue and Green

7

250

Blue and Orange

8

300

Blue and Pink

Mining Method Underground Narrow Reef; Coal Application Tunnelling; Stoping; Underground coal

Recommendations for use • Exemptions must be obtained from the inspector of mines for use of delays greater than number 5 (150ms) © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013

Packaging Description Box Dimensions (L x B X H) Gross weight (kg) Units per case

Case 600 x 325 x 250mm 20 750

Transport (UN Classification) Class 1.1B, UN No. 0030, DETONATORS, ELECTRIC 55


Instantaneous Electric Detonator (IED) - Electric Initiators

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

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

Benefits & Features

Application Stoping; Secondary Blasting

Recommendations for use • •

Benefits • Lead wire insulation, ends are stripped for quick connection • Low cost, yet reliable and predictable initiation of blasts • Excellent water resistance Features • Standard type 0 fusehead • Available with short tangle-free, copper lead wires • 630mg PETN base charge

Mining Method Underground Narrow Reef Surface Opencast; Open Pit; Quarrying; Construction

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Always keep lead wires shorted until ready to fire. Keep away from radio frequency generating devices and all forms of electrical energy.

Packaging Description Dimensions (LxBxH) Gross weight (kg)

Case 255x255x645mm 20 Copper wire

Wire length (m)

Units per case

1.8

1000

3.6

500

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



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


Mining Method

Appearance 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.

Surface Quarrying Application Quarrying

Benefits & Features Benefits • Lead wire insulation is stripped for quick connection • Circuit can be easily tested • Ease of deployment Features • Tangle-free wires • Standard type 0 fusehead • Figure eight wire winding


Packaging Case - Gross weight 12kg Wire length (m)

Units per case

L x B x H (mm)

1.8

1000

535x185x192

3.6

500

455x372x177

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

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Shurstart® - Electric Initiators

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.


Mining Method

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

Underground Narrow Reef Underground Narrow Reef Application Tunnelling; Stoping

Benefits & Features 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 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

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Packaging Case - Gross weight 6kg Leading wire (m)

Units per case

L x B x H (mm)

0.35

250

280 x 209 x 94

1.8

125

280 x 209 x 94

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



Shock Tube Starter - Electric Initiators This product is mainly used to electrically initiate shock tube in both surface and underground applications.

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

Benefits & Features Benefits • Excellent water resistance provided by moulded plugs and crimp • Lead wire insulation is stripped on ends for quick connection • Reliable initiation of blasts 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 • Contains lead azide only • Reduced base charge for added safety


Mining Method

Underground Narrow Reef Surface Opencast; Open Pit; Quarrying; Construction Application Tunnelling; Stoping; Open Pit; Quarrying

Packaging Description Dimensions (LxBxH) Gross weight (kg) Units per case

Case 485x276x410 mm 13 200

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

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Initiating Accessories General specifications of Initiating Accessories Technical properties

Detonating Cords

Waterproof Detonating Cords

Pentolite Primers

Velocity of Detonation

› 6000m/s

› 6000m/s

› 6000m/s

Water resistance

Good

Excellent

Excellent

2 weeks

2 weeks

Sleep time

Special Precautions Detonating & Waterproof Cords

Pentolite Primers

Detonating Relays

•

•

•

• • • •

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 are completed Keep free ends short to avoid excessive noise, shrapnel & cut-offs

• • • •

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

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

Storage & Expiry Detonating & Waterproof Cords

Pentolite Primers

Detonating Relays

• •

• •

• •

6060

5 years from date of manufacture 6 months

5 years from date of manufacture 6 months

18 months from date of manufacture 6 months


Initiating Systems I Initiating Accessories

Detonating Cords - Initiating Accessories Flexible cords, which detonate at more than 6 000m per second. The cords are constructed using a continuous column of water-resistant pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN), wrapped in yarns and overcoated with a waterproof coating. AEL Detonating Cords are colour coded according to explosive core strength.

Technical Specifications Appearance 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.

Benefits & Features 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 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

Mining Method

Underground Narrow Reef; Massive © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013

Surface Opencast; Open Pit; Quarrying; Construction Application Tunnelling; Stoping; Massive (uphole); Ring Blasting; Trenching; Open Pit; Quarrying; Civils


PETN core load (g/m)

Tensile strength (kg)

External diameter (mm)

Powercord® 6

6

> 80

3.9-4.3

Powercord® 8

8

> 80

4.3-4.5

Powercord® 10

10

> 80

4.8-5.2

Packaging Product

Length per case (m)

Box dimensions (mm)

Powercord® 6

2 x 500

500x260x235

Powercord® 8

2 x 350

500x260x235

Powercord® 8

10 x 30

500x260x235

Powercord® 10

2 x 350

500x260x235

Powercord® 10

10 x 30

500x260x235

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

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Powercord® 8 Premium - Initiating Accessories A flexible cord, which detonates at more than 6 000m per second. The cord is constructed using special yarns to prevent water ingression through a cut end. The product can be used with confidence in wet applications.

Technical Specifications Appearance Powercord® 8 Premium is red with a black stripe and has an explosive core load of 8g/m.

Benefits & Features Benefits • Relatively insensitive to detonation by heat, electrostatic discharge or other forms of electricity • Excellent resistance to end penetration by water • Very high tensile strength • Easy to handle and to tie into knots • Flexible • High packing density of PETN core 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 • Can be used in very wet applications 62

Mining Method

Underground Narrow Reef; Massive Surface Opencast; Open Pit; Quarrying; Construction Application Tunnelling; Stoping; Massive (uphole); Ring Blasting; Trenching; Open Pit; Quarrying; Civils

Recommendations for use 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.

Packaging 2 x 350m length per case Box dimensions 500x260x235mm

Transport (UN Classification) Class 1.1D UN No 0065, DETONATING CORD © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013


Pentolite Boosters - Initiating Accessories Boosters 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 boosters 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 booster, thus ensuring proper location inside the booster.

Technical Specifications Appearance The 60g, 150g, 250g, and 400g pentolite boosters are coloured orange, red, purple and blue respectively. Apart from colour, they are also distinguishable by size. The numbers in the product name describes the approximate mass of Pentolite in each respective primer.

Application Tunnelling; Stoping; Massive (uphole); Ring Blasting; Trenching; Open Pit; Quarrying; Civils

Product Range Pentolite mass (g)

Colour

OD (mm)

Benefits & Features 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 Features • The booster is impervious to wet conditions • A range of boosters 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

Mining Method

Underground Narrow Reef; Massive Surface Opencast; Open Pit; Quarrying; Construction © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013

Straight channel diameter ±0.2mm

Stepped channel

60g Pentolite Booster

Orange

35

8.4

7.9-›6.2

150g Pentolite hybrid Booster

Red

38

9.4

9.4-›7.9-›6.2


Purple

46

8.4

7.8-›6.2


Blue

53

8.4

7.8-›6.2

Packaging Pentolite mass (g)

Units per Case

Box dimensions (mm)

Gross weight (kg)


240

435 x 360 x 295

23

150g Pentolite hybrid Booster

120

420 x 235 x 325

26


80

430 x 235 x 235

26


60

348 x 277 x 334

26

400g Pentolite Booster (½ pack)

45

490 x 290 x 195

20

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

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Detonating Relays - Initiating Accessories 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.

Technical Specifications Appearance A semi-rigid, red or green plastic housing 90mm long and 10mm thick, which has an appearance of a “dog bone”.

Benefits & Features Benefits • 25ms and 40ms delays available • Colour coded by delay • Compatible with 8g/m and higher core load detonating cord Features • Bi-directional • Quick and simple connection • Easy to use

Mining Method

Product Range Delay time (ms)

Colour

25

Green

40

Red

Packaging Description Dimension (LxBxH) Gross weight (kg)

Case 300 x 295 x 545mm 13

Product

Colour

Units per case

25

Green

1000

40

Red

1000

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

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Initiating Systems

Compatibility Matrix

AEL Detonating Cord - Powercord® 10


x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x


x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

AEL Primers


x

AEL Detonating Relays

AEL Detonating Cord – Powercord ® 6

x

x

AEL Detonating Cord

x

x

Capped Fuse Systems - Duraline™

x

x

Capped Fuse Systems - Slowline™

x

x

AEL Shock Tube

x

x

Capped Fuse Systems - Stopeline® 9

x

x

x

Capped Fuse Systems - Stopeline®

x

x

x


x

x

x


x

x

Shock Tube Splitter

AEL Capped Fuse & Igniter Cord

x

Shock Tube Extender

x

x

Shock Tube Lead-In

x

x

Shock Tube Cluster

x

x

Shock Tube Trunkline

x

x

Shock Tube Uni-Delay SP

x


x


x

Shock Tube Splitter

x


x


Donor

Capped Fuse Systems - Shock Tube Starter

Initiating Systems

AEL Shock Tube

Shock Tube Uni-Delay SP

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Shock Tube Trunkline

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Shock Tube Cluster

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Shock Tube Lead-In

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Shock Tube Extender AEL Capped Fuse & Igniter Cord Capped Fuse Systems - Stopefuse®

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x


x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Capped Fuse Systems - Shock Tube Starter

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Capped Fuse Systems - Stopeline®

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Capped Fuse Systems - Stopeline® 9

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Capped Fuse Systems - Slowline™

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Capped Fuse Systems - Duraline™

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

AEL Electronic Detonators Electronic Delay Detonators - QuickShot™

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Electronic Delay Detonators - Smartdet®

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Electronic Delay Detonators - SmartShot™

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x


x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Electronic Delay Detonators - DigiShot® Plus

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x


x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x


x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x


x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x


x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x


x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x


x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

AEL Electric Initiators

Electric Initiators - Fusehead Assembly Electric Initiators - Shurstart® Capped Fuse Systems - Shock Tube Starter

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

AEL Electronic Initiators AEL Electronic Initiators - NetStart™ AEL Electronic Initiators - NetShock™ AEL Detonating Cord

x – Tape - Plastic connector provided x – Recommended

x - Inhole det only x - Use joiner only to extend ST x - Compatible


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Blasting Accessories 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 mining applications.


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Blasting Accessories

Mantis - Blasting Accessories Is a specifically designed device to which AEL detonators are clipped. 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.

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

Benefits & Features 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 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

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Mining Method

Underground Narrow Reef; Massive Application Tunnelling; Stoping

Recommendations for use Ensure emulsion or Anfex covers the detonator

Packaging Description Units per case

Case 500 units per case

Storage and Expiry Storage Conditions Product Shelf Life

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



Hot Hole Monitor - Blasting Accessories 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 where hot hole conditions may be found.

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

Benefits & Features 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 Features • Sounds an intermittent alarm at 60°C indicating the presence of hot hole • Sounds an continuous alarm at 80°C indicating that operators should evacuate the blasting area • Easy to use wire deployment system

Application Coal mining where hot holes are found

Recommendations for use • 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

Packaging Description Units per case

Case 30 units per case


Product is non-explosive and can be stored in any storage location Dependant of battery life and storage temperature (12-18 months)

Mining Method Surface Opencast


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Detonating cord cutter - Blasting Accessories A purpose manufactured detonating cord cutter designed to be employed for the safe cutting of AEL Mining Services’ range of detonating cords The improvement of safety is the main reason for the development and sale of this item. The device has an internal blade that reduces the risk of operator self-injury. The cutter is also approved by the South African Chief Inspector of Explosives

Technical Specifications Appearance A Red plastic safety cutting device containing a nonremovable blade, designed to safely cut detonating cord to the required lengths

Benefits & Features Benefits • Prevents the use of unauthorised cutters such as scissors, side cutters and improvised blades that may cause accidental detonation of the detonating cord being cut • Safety benefit as the work force does not have to carry and use exposed blades. Due to the captured blade the potential for cutting injuries is significantly reduced • No need to replace the blade and risk cutting injuries. The device is of such low cost that it can be replaced readily Features • Ergonomic design • Easy to use • Detonating Cord can be cut easily and with minimum input effort • Attachment loop provided to help prevent inadvertent loss • Back of the cutter in a chisel point to be used in opening packaging tape used to seal boxes

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Mining Method

Underground Narrow Reef; Massive; Open cast; Open Pit; Quarrying; Construction Application All detonating cord applications

Recommendations for use • • • •

Always cut away from your body Although the blade is captured it remains a sharp cutting instrument, handle with respect and use with due care Do not use this cutters blade to cut anything other than detonating cord When cutting of detonating cord becomes difficult, the blade is blunt and the cutter should be replaced

Packaging Description

Loose units


Product is non-explosive and can be stored in any storage location Infinite – keep dry to prevent rusting of blade


NOTES


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Industrial Products 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. 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

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for their consistency when it comes to product quality and are effectively supported by a team of highly skilled employees. 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.


Industrial Products 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. General specifications of Packaged Explosives Technical properties

Ammonium Nitrate Anfo Grade (ANA)

Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion Grade (ANE)

Ammonium Nitrate Solution (ANS)

Nitric Acid

Aqueous Ammonia

Appearance

Coarse, porous, hardened spherical particles

Glossy-white spherical particles

ANS is a clear liquid, free from suspended matter and visible impurities.

Nitric acid 58 to 97%, balance water

Colourless liquid, pungent odour

Concentration

Not less than 99.5% (m/m) as ammonium nitrate (when packed)

Not less than 94.2% (m/m) as ammonium nitrate (packed)

To lie within the range 87.5% to 89.5% (m/m) as NH4NO3

At 20ºC: 1.367g/ cm³

Not less than 25% ammonia content

Ammonia Ca. 100 percent

Oil absorption

Not less than 6.0% (m/m)

Bulk Density

To lie within the range 0.69 to 0.77g/ cm³

To lie within the range 0.80 to 0.97 g/cm³

At 120ºC: ca. 1.36g/ cm³

Not more than 0.88g/cm³

0.61g/cm³ at 20°C

Moisture

Less than 0.2%

Reaction

Ammonia 100-I, Ammonia 100-R

pH of 50% solution at 60ºC to lie within the range 3.3 to 3.9

Storage and Expiry Product

Ammonium Nitrate Anfo Grade (ANA)

Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion Grade (ANE)

Ammonium Nitrate Solution (ANS)

Nitric Acid

Aqueous Ammonia

Ammonia 100-I, Ammonia 100-R

Storage

Must be stored in a cool, dry and unconfined space avoid contamination

Must be stored in a cool, dry and unconfined space avoid contamination

Cooling to below 100ºC must be avoided

•

•

•

Shelf life

Six months

Six months

© AEL AEL Mining Mining Services Services Limited Limited II Product Product Catalogue, Catalogue, 2013 2013 ©

•

60% - stainless steel tanks 93% and 96% pure aluminium tanks

•

Storage tanks must be earthed Tanks to be in well ventilated area, no direct sunlight & heat

•

Stored in high pressure tank or at low temp to remain in liquid form Storage tanks must be earthed

Five years

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Industrial Products

Ammonium Nitrate Anfo Grade (ANA) - Industrial Products 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.


Application

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

Bulk Anfo explosives

Benefits & Features

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

Benefits

Packaging

• • • • •

Bags Bulk

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

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

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• 25kg • 50kg • 1 000kg • 1 200kg • Bulk tanker • Rapid Reloading System (RRS) • Rail

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


Industrial Products

Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion Grade (ANE) - Industrial Products ANE is dense ammonium nitrate particles obtained by spraying the melted product and used in the manufacture of emulsion matrix.


Application

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

Special Precautions

Benefits & Features Benefits

• Manufacture of emulsion matrix • Doping of Bulk Emulsion Formulations

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

• • • •

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

Packaging

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

Transport (UN Classification)


Packed 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

Class 5.1 UN No 1942 OXIDISING AGENT

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Industrial Products

Ammonium Nitrate Solution (ANS) - Industrial Products A concentrated aqueous solution of ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) used in the manufacture of emulsion matrix.

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

Benefits & Features Benefits

Application

• Manufacture of emulsion matrix • Fertiliser raw material

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

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

Packaging

Features • Strict process control resulting in superior pH and purity control • Demineralised water used in the manufacturing process

Class 5.1 UN No 2426 Elevated temperature OXIDISING AGENT

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Bulk Tanker - 30 tons

Transport (UN Classification)


Industrial Products

Nitric Acid - Industrial Products 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.

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

Benefits & Features Benefits • Conveniently situated in the industrial hub of Gauteng, South Africa • NA 96% grades available for niche applications • Consistent product quality Features • Commodity product • Consistently superior quality • Demineralised water used in the manufacture process • 96% grade products are exclusively offered by AEL Mining Services.

Application

Manufacture of ANS and other industrial chemicals

Special Precautions • 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.

Product Range Available in the following range: • Nitric Acid 96% • Nitric Acid 60%

Packaging Bulk road tankers

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


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Industrial Products

Aqueous Ammonia - Industrial Products 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.


Application

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

• • • • •

Benefits & Features Benefits • Conveniently situated in the industrial hub of Gauteng, South Africa. • Consistent product quality Features • Demineralized water used in the manufacturing process • Unique logistics solution

Safety Handling

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

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Liquid fertiliser Manufacture of industrial and fine chemicals Metal recovery processes Neutralizing agent for acids Water purification

Special Precautions • 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

Packaging Sold in bulk

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


Industrial Products

Ammonia 100-I, Ammonia 100-R - Industrial Products 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.


Safety Handling

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

Special Precautions

Benefits & Features Benefits • Conveniently situated in the industrial hub of Gauteng, South Africa • Consistent product quality • Reduced corrosiveness Features • Commodity product • Infinitesimal water content • Unique logistics solution

Application

Ammonia 100-I Manufacture of Nitric Acid Manufacture of ANS Manufacture of other chemicals Ammonia 100-R Refrigeration liquid


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

• 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 • Do not confine without adequate vapour space or pressure relief valve with discharge piped to a safe place

Packaging Sold in bulk

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

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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.

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Mining Optimisation AEL Mining Optimisation promotes consistently good blasts, as this is the basis for improved productivity, sustainability and added value for its customers around the world. 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 way that will help customers meet their production targets. 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.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: Blast Optimisation 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 Mining Productivity 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 monitoring © © AEL AEL Mining Mining Services Services Limited Limited II Product Product Catalogue, Catalogue, 2013 2013

This is supported by AEL’s sophisticated blasting software: • Winprof_AEL • AEL Tie_Up • AEL Tunnel • AEL Ring • Hybrid Stress Blasting Model (HSBM) 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. Expert Training for blasters and supervisors is offered by AEL’s Mining Optimisation team. • 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. 81

Product Services AEL deploys established methodologies that present customers with a wide range of customised options and choices, all of which ultimately lead to successful blasts. These include services such as down-the-hole: prime; load; tie and or shoot (PLTS) and rock-on-ground for underground surface applications. Down the Hole Services 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. Applicationspecific 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. Prime, Load, Tie and/or Shoot (PLTS) 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 8282

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. Rock on Ground (underground and surface) 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: • 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. © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013

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

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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), underground mobile charging units(MCU’s), underground portable charging units (PCU’s) 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.


Equipment Services AEL Equipment Services is an international-level supplier of original equipment and aftermarket parts and services tailored to the needs of the blasting professional in both underground and surface mining industries. General specifications of Equipment Services Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMU)

Mobile Charging Units (MCU)

Portable Charging Units (PCU)

Emulsion Plant 10T, 20T

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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

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Hydraulic system supplied from utility vehicle ranged from 20–100 litres per minute at 160 bar Independent pump safety control system Flow-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

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Pneumatic driven piston pumps Bursting disc and stall safety features Flow-rate of ~25kg per minute Simple, reliable, robust pump system

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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 use Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMU)

Mobile Charging Units (MCU)

Portable Charging Units (PCU)

Emulsion Plant 10T, 20T

Opencast mining operations with a requirement for all bulk explosives products

Underground mining operations with a requirement for all bulk explosives products

Underground mining operations in narrow reef for non-sticky bulk explosives products

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

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Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMU) - Equipment Services AEL provides a full range of Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMUs), which cater for all surface mining applications. 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 during normal 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.

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Safety Devices (High / Low Pressure)

Safety Devices (High / Low Temperature)

Safety Devices (High Pressure Bursting Disc)

No of Emergency stop locations

An MMU capable of auguring ANFO

Pump Hose length & diameter (50m x 50mm)

A Series

Pump Hose length & diameter (40m x 32mm)

A heavy ANFO MMU capable of auguring ANFO and the full range of AEL's blended explosives products

Prill Blend Percentage by Auger (20% to 70%)

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

H Series

Prill Blend Percentage by Pump (0% to 35%)

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A repump MMU capable of pumping bulk emulsion products

Product Augering ANFO

Safety Features

R Series

Product Augering Rate (Kg/Min)

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

A blend MMU capable of pumping or auguring the full range of AEL's bulk explosives products

Product Pumping Rate (Kg/Min)

• 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

E Series

Prill Bin Capacity (T)

Benefits

Emulsion Bin Capacity (T)

Benefits & Features

Product Range

MMU Type


750

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x

x

x

x

x

x

x

3

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

3

E 20T

13

7

250/500

E 15T

10

5

250/500

750

R 3T

3

180/250

3

R 6T

6

180/250

x

x

x

x

3

R 10T

10

180/250

x

x

x

x

3

H 20T

13

x

x

x

x

3

A 12T

7

250/500/750

x

12

250/500/750

x

x

x


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Mobile Charging Units (MCU) - Equipment Services AEL provides a full range of Mobile Charging Units (MCUs), which cater for all underground mining applications in a “massive mining” environment. 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 Range

Benefits & Features

Underground Mobile Charging Units (MCU)

Benefits

MCU 1.5T H/E/etc

H = Hydraulic E = Electric

• 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

MCU 2T H/E/etc

HE = Electric Power Pack A = Pneumatic E = Electric

MCU 3T H/E/etc .

P = Perimeter blasting B = Direct Drive on Cat Pumps D = Direct Drive on Product Pump

MCU 0.75T

LCB = Direct Drive on Cat Pumps LC = Land Cruiser Unit

MCU Jumbo

Jumbo = Up/Down Hole Charging Unit D = direct drive on orbit pump A = pneumatic HE = hydraulic over electric SS = shaft sinking LC = land cruiser

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. • Charging large diameter up-holes • Optional: 1. Variable density, 2. Auto flushing, 3. Electronic data capture


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 87

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Portable Charging Units (PCU) - Equipment Services AEL provides the PCU010 for charging in narrow reef mining environments. The unit has been specifically designed to pump the UG100 and UG200 non-sticky range of AEL’s bulk explosives products in conjunction with a sensitiser in stoping and development blast holes. The pump is robust and reliable and designed to operate in the demanding environments usually encountered in underground mining operations.

Technical Specifications Benefits & Features Benefits • Robust and reliable • allows the application of emulsion explosives in a narrow reef mining environment • Suitable for application of emulsion explosives in short, small diameter holes of any inclination (Eliminates the necessity to use packaged explosives) • No longer a requirement for a primer in short blastholes • Saves time and labour during charging • Product in hose is non-detonable Features • Pneumatic driven pump • Removable cover for ease of maintenance • 18kg emulsion tank • 2kg sensitiser tank • Fixed ratio of emulsion to sensitiser creating constant delivery of requested product quality/quantity 88

• Flexible hose / lance for use in confined spaces (optional) • Flow-rate approximates 25kg/min • Delivery of approximately 300g/stroke • Easy to use and maintain. Equipment maintained insitu by personnel trained by AEL

Application Used for charging bulk emulsion in underground narrow reef mining environments. The focus area for the PCU010 Pump is narrow reef stoping . However, the pump can also be used in standard development up to four metres in height and width and in short, small diameter up-holes. The pump is generally used in conjunction with bagged emulsion. However, the original source of the emulsion can be bulk or bagged.

Safety Features • Bursting disc • Pump will stall under high pressure conditions • Components contained within sealed lid © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013

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Vertical Drop - Equipment Services A ‘Vertical Drop’ emulsion reticulation system has been developed by AEL Mining Services to enable emulsion and sensitiser to be delivered through piping to underground storage facilities adjacent to the workings. AEL Mining Services will provide the necessary general arrangement drawings and assist any customer in designing a ‘Vertical Drop’ system for a continuous length of up to 500m to suit their mine. Although drilling and construction are to be conducted by the mine, AEL Mining Services will consult on the full design parameters to introduce a working system for a mine making use of AEL Mining Services underground bulk emulsion products.


Features

Benefits & Features

• Surface delivery point for the transfer of bulk emulsion and sensitiser • Reticulation piping of suitable diameter to ensure adequate flow-rate at the outlet • Underground storage tanks • Control of emulsion mass at delivery and point of use

Benefits An underground bulk emulsion delivery system offers…. • Significant safety enhancement by reducing logistic flow in main arteries to the mine. • Seamless inventory control. • High level of security and control of products used to manufacture explosives. • Reduced interface with explosives which is manufactured at the working face during charging. • Reduced risk of explosive theft due to the streamlined delivery channel. • Significant increase in the lifecycle of assets used for charging. • Significant saving in maintenance, fuel and asset wear on assets used for charging. • Reduction in time and labour resources. • Reduced infrastructure requirement on surface. • Bulk emulsion deliveries at any time. © AEL Mining Services Limited I Product Catalogue, 2013

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Emulsion Plant 10T, 20T, 40T - 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 Specifications Benefits & Features 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 90

• 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.



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