The World’s most powerful non-detonating cartridge range.
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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
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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
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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
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35mm product range with detonator/shocktube integrated
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43mm product range with detonator/shocktube integrated
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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)