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SUMMARY TECHNICAL INFORMATION
More powerful than the next best packaged Explosive at 5,121 j/g total energy capacity
340 m/s – Ensuring minimal vibration impact to the surrounding environment
500 MPa – With reaction runaway, AutoStem Cartridges reach maximum pressure within milliseconds sufficient to break out the hardest rock
1.1 g/cm3 – The highest packing & mix density makes Gen III Cartridges the most powerful Blasting Cartridge available worldwide
PPV reduction relative to conventional explosives by up to 90% (depending on cartridge size, rock competency and application type)
Water resistant with accessories to a depth of 10m (1 bar)
AUTOSTEM BENEFITS
AutoStem products deliver twice the power of conventional High Explosives so less product is required.
AutoStem products are Class 1.4S, UN0432 Articles Pyrotechnic (for technical purposes). AutoStem can be Air Freighted and Sea Freighted globally.
AutoStem products do not require accessories such as detonators, which also reduces the strict controls around inventory storage.
Using AutoStem does not require large exclusion zones when blasting. The standard recommended distance is 50m and in an UG Mining environment re-entry is immediate.
AutoStem production and manufacturing processes are more simplified, more environmentally friendly and less expensive.
AutoStem Class 1.4S Products come with relaxed storage regulations therefore product is easily stored on site and with minimal risk (no mass explosion).
AUTOSTEM vs CONVENTIONAL EXPLOSIVES
66% reduction in Vibration using Gen lll
A 4.8kg charge (MIC) of AutoStem versus a 10.0kg charge (MIC) of conventional packaged explosives for a 1.2m advance, 90% reduction in dust, and vibration at 6m, 12m and 18m markedly reduced. Immediate re-entry possible with no toxic gas concentration
Breaking Hard Rock with Conventional High Explosives has a high Transportation, Storage, Environmental and Handling risk. Mitigating such risk is always a primary concern for stakeholders especially the risk of self-ignition and mass explosion.
The innovative AutoStem™ Technology reduces this risk exponentially bringing all round improvements in safety as AutoStem has NO mass explosion risk or risk at all when not confined in solid Rock or Concrete.
Shutting down and evacuating a site for blasting is not necessary when using AutoStem. AutoStem™ allows for a minimal clearance of only 50 meters and can also be used in very close proximity to urban communities, infrastructure & buildings thus reducing the hazard and risk of damage to people or property.
AutoStem Non-Detonating Rock Breaking Cartridges are Safer and more Powerful than packaged explosive at 5,121 j/g Energy Capacity.
Transform Your Blasting Operations with
AutoStem Non-Detonating Cartridges,
The Safest, Cutting-Edge, and Sustainable Rock Breaking Technology
The AutoStem Non-Detonating Product is at the forefront of the Mining, Quarrying and Construction industry's transition to a safer, environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional high-risk explosives. The AutoStem Non-Detonating Blasting Cartridges are the World's Safest, most advanced, and High-Performance Rock Breaking solution available in the market today.
As the global leader in the Research, Development, and Commercialisation of Alternative Explosive Technology, AutoStem have revolutionised the way that Mining, Quarrying and Civil industries approach hard rock blasting. The AutoStem Non-Detonating Cartridges are engineered to offer a significantly Safer, more efficient alternative to traditional explosives, without compromising on performance.
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The AutoStem patented Safety Switch adds another layer of protection to users and stakeholders by preventing any possible initiation before unlocking the product for use inside the borehole. This means that the AutoStem Non-Detonating Cartridges do not require the use of a detonator or any other conventional (high risk) explosive accessories, making the AutoStem product even more cost-effective and safer to handle.
At AutoStem we take great pride in offering our customers a safer and more sustainable alternative to traditional explosives. Our products are designed to reduce the impact on the environment, while still providing the same level of performance and reliability as traditional explosives.
In summary, AutoStem is the Future of Blasting.
The AutoStem Non-Detonating Cartridges are the World's Safest, most Advanced, and High-Performance Rock Breaking Technology available today.
This revolutionary technology makes AutoStem the ideal choice for the Mining, Quarrying, Tunnelling, Construction and Underwater (Marine) type industries globally.
