The World’s most powerful non-detonating cartridge range.
The 35mm (1.38 inch) range of Gen 3 cartridges
- Suitable for borehole sizes up to 40mm (1.65 inch)
- Available in 100g, 180g and 300g charges
- Available with electric (non-explosive) initiation and detonator capable initiation
- Suitable for deep level mining, trenching, civils blasting
The 43mm (1.69 inch) range of of Gen 3 cartridges
- Suitable for borehole sizes up to 55mm (1.96 inch)
- Available in 200g, 350g and 550g charges
- Available with electric (non-explosive) initiation and detonator capable initiation
- Suitable for deep level mining, tunneling, embedded rock, hard blast environments
The 87mm (3.42 inch) range of Gen 3 cartridges
- Suitable for borehole sizes up to 94mm (3.70 inch)
- Available in 1700g charges
- Available with electric (non-explosive) initiation and detonator capable initiation
- Suitable for large borehole blasting and benching
ALL GEN III PRODUCTS CAN BE INTEGRATED WITH CENTRALISED BLASTING SYSTEMS
Electric and detonator-shocktube product options available
Sequential firing capability utilising standard explosive accessories
AutoStem Gen III seamlessly integrates into any blasting system, from any supplier, anywhere in the world
35mm product range with detonator/shocktube integrated
43mm product range with detonator/shocktube integrated
87mm product range with detonator/shocktube integrated
SUMMARY TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Energy content
2.0 x more powerful than the next best packaged explosive at 5,121 j/g energy capacity
Speed of deflagration
340 m/s – Ensuring minimal vibration impact to surrounding environment
Pressure
500 MPa – With reaction runaway, AutoStem Cartridges reach maximum pressure within milliseconds sufficient to break out the hardest rock
Density
1.1 g/cm3 – Highest packing and mix density makes Gen III Cartridges the most powerful blasting cartridge available worldwide1
Vibration
PPV reduction relative to conventional explosives by up to 90% (depending on cartridge size, rock competency and application type)
Water resistant
Water resistant as a standard to a depth of 50m (6 bar)
