{ "library": "AECI product database", "description": "All AECI products in one file: surface and underground explosives, and initiation systems (shock tube, electronic and electric initiators, detonating cord, boosters). Import it into Surface, Ring or Tunnel Blast Designer; each program uses only the products it needs.", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026", "created": "2026-10-02", "note": "Explosives: density = mid-point of the catalogue in-hole density range (g/cm3); rws = mid-point of RWS @ 100 MPa, % of ANFO at 0.80 g/cm3 (VIXEN-i). Override with site data. Ranges and full data are kept on each product. Initiation: Delays in ms. Packaging: length (m), units per case, NEQ (kg) per case. Booster minHoleDiaMm follows the AECI rule OD <= 3/4 hole diameter. Control equipment and software are not included.", "types": [ "Booster", "Detonating cord", "Electric starter", "Electronic detonator", "Electronic detonator (wireless)", "Electronic initiator", "Lead-in line", "Non-electric in-hole + surface detonator", "Non-electric in-hole detonator", "Non-electric surface delay" ], "rockTypes": [], "explosives": [ { "key": "aeci-s100", "label": "AECI S100 / S100 Eco (100% emulsion)", "density": 1.13, "rws": 98, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "S100 / S100 Eco", "category": "Surface bulk emulsion blend", "application": "Surface - quarries, open pit, open cast", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 95, 100 ], "emulsionPct": 100, "tganPct": 0, "rbsRange": [ 149, 154 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.05, 2.2 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 75, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped", "sensitiser": "Gassing solution", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "notes": "Pumped or augered depending on TGAN ratio. Not for reactive ground or hot holes. Sleep time up to 21 days.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.10" }, { "key": "aeci-s120", "label": "AECI S120 / S120 Eco (80% emulsion)", "density": 1.13, "rws": 105, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "S100 / S100 Eco", "category": "Surface bulk emulsion blend", "application": "Surface - quarries, open pit, open cast", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 103, 107 ], "emulsionPct": 80, "tganPct": 20, "rbsRange": [ 162, 167 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.1, 2.35 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 75, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped", "sensitiser": "Gassing solution", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "notes": "Pumped or augered depending on TGAN ratio. Not for reactive ground or hot holes. Sleep time up to 21 days.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.10" }, { "key": "aeci-s130", "label": "AECI S130 / S130 Eco (70% emulsion)", "density": 1.13, "rws": 109, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "S100 / S100 Eco", "category": "Surface bulk emulsion blend", "application": "Surface - quarries, open pit, open cast", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 107, 111 ], "emulsionPct": 70, "tganPct": 30, "rbsRange": [ 169, 173 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.25, 2.5 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 100, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped", "sensitiser": "Gassing solution", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "notes": "Pumped or augered depending on TGAN ratio. Not for reactive ground or hot holes. Sleep time up to 21 days.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.10" }, { "key": "aeci-s135", "label": "AECI S135 / S135 Eco (65% emulsion)", "density": 1.13, "rws": 113, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "S100 / S100 Eco", "category": "Surface bulk emulsion blend", "application": "Surface - quarries, open pit, open cast", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 111, 115 ], "emulsionPct": 65, "tganPct": 35, "rbsRange": [ 173, 178 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.3, 2.55 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 100, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped", "sensitiser": "Gassing solution", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "notes": "Pumped or augered depending on TGAN ratio. Not for reactive ground or hot holes. Sleep time up to 21 days.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.10" }, { "key": "aeci-s150", "label": "AECI S150 / S150 Eco (50% emulsion)", "density": 1.13, "rws": 117, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "S100 / S100 Eco", "category": "Surface bulk emulsion blend", "application": "Surface - quarries, open pit, open cast", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 115, 119 ], "emulsionPct": 50, "tganPct": 50, "rbsRange": [ 179, 184 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.4, 2.65 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 229, "waterResistance": "Good", "loading": "Augered", "sensitiser": "Gassing solution", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "notes": "Pumped or augered depending on TGAN ratio. Not for reactive ground or hot holes. Sleep time up to 21 days.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.10" }, { "key": "aeci-powergel-eco", "label": "AECI Powergel Eco (100% emulsion)", "density": 1.13, "rws": 93, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "Powergel Eco", "category": "Surface bulk emulsion blend", "application": "Surface - quarries, open pit, open cast", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 89, 96 ], "emulsionPct": 100, "tganPct": 0, "rbsRange": [ 128, 150 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.0, 2.2 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 75, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped", "sensitiser": "Gassing solution", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "notes": "Available in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Not for reactive ground or hot holes.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.12" }, { "key": "aeci-powergel-eco-20", "label": "AECI Powergel Eco-20 (80% emulsion)", "density": 1.13, "rws": 102, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "Powergel Eco", "category": "Surface bulk emulsion blend", "application": "Surface - quarries, open pit, open cast", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 98, 105 ], "emulsionPct": 80, "tganPct": 20, "rbsRange": [ 141, 164 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.2, 2.4 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 75, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped", "sensitiser": "Gassing solution", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "notes": "Available in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Not for reactive ground or hot holes.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.12" }, { "key": "aeci-powergel-eco-30", "label": "AECI Powergel Eco-30 (70% emulsion)", "density": 1.13, "rws": 107, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "Powergel Eco", "category": "Surface bulk emulsion blend", "application": "Surface - quarries, open pit, open cast", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 103, 110 ], "emulsionPct": 70, "tganPct": 30, "rbsRange": [ 148, 172 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.3, 2.5 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 100, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped", "sensitiser": "Gassing solution", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "notes": "Available in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Not for reactive ground or hot holes.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.12" }, { "key": "aeci-powergel-eco-35", "label": "AECI Powergel Eco-35 (65% emulsion)", "density": 1.13, "rws": 109, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "Powergel Eco", "category": "Surface bulk emulsion blend", "application": "Surface - quarries, open pit, open cast", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 105, 112 ], "emulsionPct": 65, "tganPct": 35, "rbsRange": [ 151, 175 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.3, 2.6 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 100, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped", "sensitiser": "Gassing solution", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "notes": "Available in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Not for reactive ground or hot holes.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.12" }, { "key": "aeci-powergel-eco-50", "label": "AECI Powergel Eco-50 (50% emulsion)", "density": 1.13, "rws": 114, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "Powergel Eco", "category": "Surface bulk emulsion blend", "application": "Surface - quarries, open pit, open cast", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 110, 117 ], "emulsionPct": 50, "tganPct": 50, "rbsRange": [ 158, 183 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.5, 2.7 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 229, "waterResistance": "Good", "loading": "Augered", "sensitiser": "Gassing solution", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "notes": "Available in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Not for reactive ground or hot holes.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.12" }, { "key": "aeci-powergel-x2", "label": "AECI Powergel X2 (100% emulsion) - hot/reactive", "density": 1.23, "rws": 98, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "Powergel X2", "category": "Surface bulk emulsion blend", "application": "Surface - hot holes and reactive ground (below 80 °C)", "densityRange": [ 1.2, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 96, 100 ], "emulsionPct": 100, "tganPct": 0, "rbsRange": [ 150, 165 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.23, 2.3 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 75, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped", "sensitiser": "Gassing solution", "primer": "150-400 g booster", "maxHoleTempC": 80, "notes": "Sleeping in hot and/or reactive holes not recommended. Hole temperature monitoring recommended.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.14" }, { "key": "aeci-powergel-x2-35", "label": "AECI Powergel X2-35 (65% emulsion) - hot/reactive", "density": 1.23, "rws": 112, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "Powergel X2", "category": "Surface bulk emulsion blend", "application": "Surface - hot holes and reactive ground (below 80 °C)", "densityRange": [ 1.2, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 110, 114 ], "emulsionPct": 65, "tganPct": 35, "rbsRange": [ 165, 178 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.5, 2.65 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 75, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped", "sensitiser": "Gassing solution", "primer": "150-400 g booster", "maxHoleTempC": 80, "notes": "Sleeping in hot and/or reactive holes not recommended. Hole temperature monitoring recommended.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.14" }, { "key": "aeci-s300", "label": "AECI S300 / S300 Eco (100% emulsion) - reactive", "density": 1.13, "rws": 97, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "S300 / S300 Eco", "category": "Surface bulk emulsion blend", "application": "Surface - reactive ground (1-6% pyrite, below 55 °C)", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 97, 97 ], "emulsionPct": 100, "tganPct": 0, "rbsRange": [ 151, 151 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.183, 2.183 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 75, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped", "sensitiser": "Gassing solution", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "maxHoleTempC": 55, "notes": "Delivered via MPU. Hole temperature monitoring recommended.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.17" }, { "key": "aeci-s320", "label": "AECI S320 / S320 Eco (80% emulsion) - reactive", "density": 1.13, "rws": 105, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "S300 / S300 Eco", "category": "Surface bulk emulsion blend", "application": "Surface - reactive ground (1-6% pyrite, below 55 °C)", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 105, 105 ], "emulsionPct": 80, "tganPct": 20, "rbsRange": [ 165, 165 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.381, 2.381 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 75, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped", "sensitiser": "Gassing solution", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "maxHoleTempC": 55, "notes": "Delivered via MPU. Hole temperature monitoring recommended.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.17" }, { "key": "aeci-s330", "label": "AECI S330 / S330 Eco (70% emulsion) - reactive", "density": 1.13, "rws": 109, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "S300 / S300 Eco", "category": "Surface bulk emulsion blend", "application": "Surface - reactive ground (1-6% pyrite, below 55 °C)", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 109, 109 ], "emulsionPct": 70, "tganPct": 30, "rbsRange": [ 171, 171 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.474, 2.474 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 100, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped", "sensitiser": "Gassing solution", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "maxHoleTempC": 55, "notes": "Delivered via MPU. Hole temperature monitoring recommended.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.17" }, { "key": "aeci-s335", "label": "AECI S335 / S335 Eco (65% emulsion) - reactive", "density": 1.13, "rws": 113, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "S300 / S300 Eco", "category": "Surface bulk emulsion blend", "application": "Surface - reactive ground (1-6% pyrite, below 55 °C)", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 113, 113 ], "emulsionPct": 65, "tganPct": 35, "rbsRange": [ 176, 176 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.544, 2.544 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 100, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped", "sensitiser": "Gassing solution", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "maxHoleTempC": 55, "notes": "Delivered via MPU. Hole temperature monitoring recommended.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.17" }, { "key": "aeci-s350", "label": "AECI S350 / S350 Eco heavy ANFO (50% emulsion) - reactive", "density": 1.13, "rws": 117, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "S300 / S300 Eco", "category": "Surface heavy ANFO blend", "application": "Surface - reactive ground (1-6% pyrite, below 55 °C), dry or dewatered holes", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 117, 117 ], "emulsionPct": 50, "anfoPct": 50, "rbsRange": [ 182, 182 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.639, 2.639 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 229, "waterResistance": "Good", "loading": "Augered", "sensitiser": "Gassing solution", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "maxHoleTempC": 55, "notes": "Gassed blend; density range as per catalogue.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.16" }, { "key": "aeci-s354", "label": "AECI S354 / S354 Eco heavy ANFO (46% emulsion) - reactive", "density": 1.35, "rws": 125, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "S300 / S300 Eco", "category": "Surface heavy ANFO blend", "application": "Surface - reactive ground (1-6% pyrite, below 55 °C), dry or dewatered holes", "densityRange": [ 1.35, 1.35 ], "rwsRange": [ 125, 125 ], "emulsionPct": 46, "anfoPct": 54, "rbsRange": [ 212, 212 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.834, 2.834 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 200, "waterResistance": "Good", "loading": "Augered", "sensitiser": "ANFO", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "maxHoleTempC": 55, "notes": "Minimum hole diameter grouping (229 / 200 / 150 mm) is not column-aligned in the catalogue - confirm with AECI.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.16" }, { "key": "aeci-s357", "label": "AECI S357 / S357 Eco heavy ANFO (43% emulsion) - reactive", "density": 1.3, "rws": 123, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "S300 / S300 Eco", "category": "Surface heavy ANFO blend", "application": "Surface - reactive ground (1-6% pyrite, below 55 °C), dry or dewatered holes", "densityRange": [ 1.3, 1.3 ], "rwsRange": [ 123, 123 ], "emulsionPct": 43, "anfoPct": 57, "rbsRange": [ 200, 200 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.78, 2.78 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 200, "waterResistance": "Good", "loading": "Augered", "sensitiser": "ANFO", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "maxHoleTempC": 55, "notes": "Minimum hole diameter grouping (229 / 200 / 150 mm) is not column-aligned in the catalogue - confirm with AECI.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.16" }, { "key": "aeci-s360", "label": "AECI S360 / S360 Eco heavy ANFO (40% emulsion) - reactive", "density": 1.25, "rws": 121, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "S300 / S300 Eco", "category": "Surface heavy ANFO blend", "application": "Surface - reactive ground (1-6% pyrite, below 55 °C), dry or dewatered holes", "densityRange": [ 1.25, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 121, 121 ], "emulsionPct": 40, "anfoPct": 60, "rbsRange": [ 188, 188 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.727, 2.727 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 200, "waterResistance": "Good", "loading": "Augered", "sensitiser": "ANFO", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "maxHoleTempC": 55, "notes": "Minimum hole diameter grouping (229 / 200 / 150 mm) is not column-aligned in the catalogue - confirm with AECI.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.16" }, { "key": "aeci-s364", "label": "AECI S364 / S364 Eco heavy ANFO (36% emulsion) - reactive", "density": 1.2, "rws": 119, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "S300 / S300 Eco", "category": "Surface heavy ANFO blend", "application": "Surface - reactive ground (1-6% pyrite, below 55 °C), dry or dewatered holes", "densityRange": [ 1.2, 1.2 ], "rwsRange": [ 119, 119 ], "emulsionPct": 36, "anfoPct": 64, "rbsRange": [ 178, 178 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.687, 2.687 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 200, "waterResistance": "Good", "loading": "Augered", "sensitiser": "ANFO", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "maxHoleTempC": 55, "notes": "Minimum hole diameter grouping (229 / 200 / 150 mm) is not column-aligned in the catalogue - confirm with AECI.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.16" }, { "key": "aeci-s371", "label": "AECI S371 / S371 Eco heavy ANFO (29% emulsion) - reactive", "density": 1.1, "rws": 114, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "S300 / S300 Eco", "category": "Surface heavy ANFO blend", "application": "Surface - reactive ground (1-6% pyrite, below 55 °C), dry or dewatered holes", "densityRange": [ 1.1, 1.1 ], "rwsRange": [ 114, 114 ], "emulsionPct": 29, "anfoPct": 71, "rbsRange": [ 156, 156 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.57, 2.57 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 150, "waterResistance": "Good", "loading": "Augered", "sensitiser": "ANFO", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "maxHoleTempC": 55, "notes": "Minimum hole diameter grouping (229 / 200 / 150 mm) is not column-aligned in the catalogue - confirm with AECI.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.16" }, { "key": "aeci-s374", "label": "AECI S374 / S374 Eco heavy ANFO (26% emulsion) - reactive", "density": 1.05, "rws": 111, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "S300 / S300 Eco", "category": "Surface heavy ANFO blend", "application": "Surface - reactive ground (1-6% pyrite, below 55 °C), dry or dewatered holes", "densityRange": [ 1.05, 1.05 ], "rwsRange": [ 111, 111 ], "emulsionPct": 26, "anfoPct": 74, "rbsRange": [ 145, 145 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.502, 2.502 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 150, "waterResistance": "Good", "loading": "Augered", "sensitiser": "ANFO", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "maxHoleTempC": 55, "notes": "Minimum hole diameter grouping (229 / 200 / 150 mm) is not column-aligned in the catalogue - confirm with AECI.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.16" }, { "key": "aeci-s380", "label": "AECI S380 / S380 Eco heavy ANFO (20% emulsion) - reactive", "density": 1.0, "rws": 109, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "S300 / S300 Eco", "category": "Surface heavy ANFO blend", "application": "Surface - reactive ground (1-6% pyrite, below 55 °C), dry or dewatered holes", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.0 ], "rwsRange": [ 109, 109 ], "emulsionPct": 20, "anfoPct": 80, "rbsRange": [ 137, 137 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.474, 2.474 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 150, "waterResistance": "Good", "loading": "Augered", "sensitiser": "ANFO", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "maxHoleTempC": 55, "notes": "Minimum hole diameter grouping (229 / 200 / 150 mm) is not column-aligned in the catalogue - confirm with AECI.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.16" }, { "key": "aeci-s300-supreme", "label": "AECI S300 Supreme - highly reactive", "density": 1.11, "rws": 90, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "S300 Supreme", "category": "Surface bulk emulsion", "application": "Surface - highly reactive ground (up to 10% pyrite, below 55 °C)", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.22 ], "rwsRange": [ 87, 92 ], "emulsionPct": 100, "rbsRange": [ 138, 145 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.0, 2.3 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 75, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped", "sensitiser": "Gassing solution", "primer": "150-800 g booster", "maxHoleTempC": 55, "notes": "Doping with AN not recommended (increases reaction with pyrite).", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.19" }, { "key": "aeci-s300-volcano", "label": "AECI S300 Volcano - geothermal/reactive", "density": 1.18, "rws": 92, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "S300 Volcano", "category": "Surface bulk emulsion", "application": "Surface - geothermal (hot) and reactive ground", "densityRange": [ 1.15, 1.2 ], "rwsRange": [ 90, 93 ], "emulsionPct": 100, "rbsRange": [ 135, 145 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.0, 2.15 ], "vodMin": 4500, "minHoleDiaMm": 80, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped", "sensitiser": "Micro balloons", "primer": "400 g PowerBoost or equivalent cast booster", "notes": "Sleep time set per area by the Emulsion Technical Custodian. Max pumping pressure 8 bar.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.21" }, { "key": "aeci-magnum-buster-gel", "label": "AECI Magnum Buster Gel (watergel cartridge)", "density": 1.22, "rws": 115, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "Magnum Watergel", "category": "Packaged watergel", "application": "Surface and underground - tough breaking, hard rock", "densityRange": [ 1.18, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 113, 117 ], "rbsRange": [ 179, 183 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.5, 2.7 ], "vodMin": 2900, "vodMax": 4000, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Cartridge", "primer": "6D detonator", "capSensitive": true, "notes": "Not for coal mines / fiery conditions. Cartridge sizes: 25 kg cases, 200/300/600 mm lengths, 25–65 mm.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.36", "cartridges": [ { "diameterMm": 25, "lengthMm": 200, "cartridgesPerCase": 212, "massG": 118, "kgPerM": 0.59 }, { "diameterMm": 28, "lengthMm": 200, "cartridgesPerCase": 169, "massG": 148, "kgPerM": 0.74 }, { "diameterMm": 32, "lengthMm": 200, "cartridgesPerCase": 129, "massG": 194, "kgPerM": 0.969 }, { "diameterMm": 38, "lengthMm": 200, "cartridgesPerCase": 91, "massG": 275, "kgPerM": 1.374 }, { "diameterMm": 50, "lengthMm": 200, "cartridgesPerCase": 53, "massG": 472, "kgPerM": 2.358 }, { "diameterMm": 65, "lengthMm": 200, "cartridgesPerCase": 31, "massG": 806, "kgPerM": 4.032 }, { "diameterMm": 25, "lengthMm": 300, "cartridgesPerCase": 141, "massG": 177, "kgPerM": 0.591 }, { "diameterMm": 28, "lengthMm": 300, "cartridgesPerCase": 112, "massG": 223, "kgPerM": 0.744 }, { "diameterMm": 32, "lengthMm": 300, "cartridgesPerCase": 86, "massG": 291, "kgPerM": 0.969 }, { "diameterMm": 38, "lengthMm": 300, "cartridgesPerCase": 61, "massG": 410, "kgPerM": 1.366 }, { "diameterMm": 50, "lengthMm": 300, "cartridgesPerCase": 35, "massG": 714, "kgPerM": 2.381 }, { "diameterMm": 65, "lengthMm": 300, "cartridgesPerCase": 20, "massG": 1250, "kgPerM": 4.167 }, { "diameterMm": 25, "lengthMm": 600, "cartridgesPerCase": 70, "massG": 357, "kgPerM": 0.595 }, { "diameterMm": 28, "lengthMm": 600, "cartridgesPerCase": 56, "massG": 446, "kgPerM": 0.744 }, { "diameterMm": 32, "lengthMm": 600, "cartridgesPerCase": 43, "massG": 581, "kgPerM": 0.969 }, { "diameterMm": 38, "lengthMm": 600, "cartridgesPerCase": 30, "massG": 833, "kgPerM": 1.389 }, { "diameterMm": 50, "lengthMm": 600, "cartridgesPerCase": 17, "massG": 1471, "kgPerM": 2.451 }, { "diameterMm": 65, "lengthMm": 600, "cartridgesPerCase": 10, "massG": 2500, "kgPerM": 4.167 } ], "caseKg": 25 }, { "key": "aeci-magnum-365-gel", "label": "AECI Magnum 365 Gel (watergel cartridge)", "density": 1.22, "rws": 124, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "Magnum Watergel", "category": "Packaged watergel", "application": "Surface and underground - very tough breaking, tunnelling", "densityRange": [ 1.18, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 122, 126 ], "rbsRange": [ 192, 196 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.7, 2.9 ], "vodMin": 2900, "vodMax": 4000, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Cartridge", "primer": "6D detonator", "capSensitive": true, "notes": "Not for coal mines / fiery conditions. Cartridge sizes: 25 kg cases, 200/300/600 mm lengths, 25–65 mm.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.36", "cartridges": [ { "diameterMm": 25, "lengthMm": 200, "cartridgesPerCase": 212, "massG": 118, "kgPerM": 0.59 }, { "diameterMm": 28, "lengthMm": 200, "cartridgesPerCase": 169, "massG": 148, "kgPerM": 0.74 }, { "diameterMm": 32, "lengthMm": 200, "cartridgesPerCase": 129, "massG": 194, "kgPerM": 0.969 }, { "diameterMm": 38, "lengthMm": 200, "cartridgesPerCase": 91, "massG": 275, "kgPerM": 1.374 }, { "diameterMm": 50, "lengthMm": 200, "cartridgesPerCase": 53, "massG": 472, "kgPerM": 2.358 }, { "diameterMm": 65, "lengthMm": 200, "cartridgesPerCase": 31, "massG": 806, "kgPerM": 4.032 }, { "diameterMm": 25, "lengthMm": 300, "cartridgesPerCase": 141, "massG": 177, "kgPerM": 0.591 }, { "diameterMm": 28, "lengthMm": 300, "cartridgesPerCase": 112, "massG": 223, "kgPerM": 0.744 }, { "diameterMm": 32, "lengthMm": 300, "cartridgesPerCase": 86, "massG": 291, "kgPerM": 0.969 }, { "diameterMm": 38, "lengthMm": 300, "cartridgesPerCase": 61, "massG": 410, "kgPerM": 1.366 }, { "diameterMm": 50, "lengthMm": 300, "cartridgesPerCase": 35, "massG": 714, "kgPerM": 2.381 }, { "diameterMm": 65, "lengthMm": 300, "cartridgesPerCase": 20, "massG": 1250, "kgPerM": 4.167 }, { "diameterMm": 25, "lengthMm": 600, "cartridgesPerCase": 70, "massG": 357, "kgPerM": 0.595 }, { "diameterMm": 28, "lengthMm": 600, "cartridgesPerCase": 56, "massG": 446, "kgPerM": 0.744 }, { "diameterMm": 32, "lengthMm": 600, "cartridgesPerCase": 43, "massG": 581, "kgPerM": 0.969 }, { "diameterMm": 38, "lengthMm": 600, "cartridgesPerCase": 30, "massG": 833, "kgPerM": 1.389 }, { "diameterMm": 50, "lengthMm": 600, "cartridgesPerCase": 17, "massG": 1471, "kgPerM": 2.451 }, { "diameterMm": 65, "lengthMm": 600, "cartridgesPerCase": 10, "massG": 2500, "kgPerM": 4.167 } ], "caseKg": 25 }, { "key": "aeci-magnum-buster", "label": "AECI Magnum Buster (emulsion cartridge, Zambia)", "density": 1.15, "rws": 100, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "Magnum Buster", "category": "Packaged emulsion", "application": "Surface blasting; underground development, stoping, shaft deepening", "densityRange": [ 1.12, 1.18 ], "rwsRange": [ 98, 102 ], "rbsRange": [ 142, 146 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.1, 2.5 ], "vodMin": 5000, "vodMax": 6000, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Cartridge", "primer": "6D detonator or 8 g/m detonating cord", "capSensitive": true, "notes": "Listed for Zambia. Cartridge sizes: 25 kg cases, 200/300/600 mm lengths, 25–65 mm.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.38", "cartridges": [ { "diameterMm": 25, "lengthMm": 200, "cartridgesPerCase": 212, "massG": 118, "kgPerM": 0.59 }, { "diameterMm": 28, "lengthMm": 200, "cartridgesPerCase": 169, "massG": 148, "kgPerM": 0.74 }, { "diameterMm": 32, "lengthMm": 200, "cartridgesPerCase": 129, "massG": 194, "kgPerM": 0.969 }, { "diameterMm": 38, "lengthMm": 200, "cartridgesPerCase": 91, "massG": 275, "kgPerM": 1.374 }, { "diameterMm": 50, "lengthMm": 200, "cartridgesPerCase": 53, "massG": 472, "kgPerM": 2.358 }, { "diameterMm": 65, "lengthMm": 200, "cartridgesPerCase": 31, "massG": 806, "kgPerM": 4.032 }, { "diameterMm": 25, "lengthMm": 300, "cartridgesPerCase": 141, "massG": 177, "kgPerM": 0.591 }, { "diameterMm": 28, "lengthMm": 300, "cartridgesPerCase": 112, "massG": 223, "kgPerM": 0.744 }, { "diameterMm": 32, "lengthMm": 300, "cartridgesPerCase": 86, "massG": 291, "kgPerM": 0.969 }, { "diameterMm": 38, "lengthMm": 300, "cartridgesPerCase": 61, "massG": 410, "kgPerM": 1.366 }, { "diameterMm": 50, "lengthMm": 300, "cartridgesPerCase": 35, "massG": 714, "kgPerM": 2.381 }, { "diameterMm": 65, "lengthMm": 300, "cartridgesPerCase": 20, "massG": 1250, "kgPerM": 4.167 }, { "diameterMm": 25, "lengthMm": 600, "cartridgesPerCase": 70, "massG": 357, "kgPerM": 0.595 }, { "diameterMm": 28, "lengthMm": 600, "cartridgesPerCase": 56, "massG": 446, "kgPerM": 0.744 }, { "diameterMm": 32, "lengthMm": 600, "cartridgesPerCase": 43, "massG": 581, "kgPerM": 0.969 }, { "diameterMm": 38, "lengthMm": 600, "cartridgesPerCase": 30, "massG": 833, "kgPerM": 1.389 }, { "diameterMm": 50, "lengthMm": 600, "cartridgesPerCase": 17, "massG": 1471, "kgPerM": 2.451 }, { "diameterMm": 65, "lengthMm": 600, "cartridgesPerCase": 10, "massG": 2500, "kgPerM": 4.167 } ], "caseKg": 25 }, { "key": "aeci-splitex", "label": "AECI Splitex (pre-split cartridge string)", "density": 1.22, "rws": 93, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "Splitex", "category": "Packaged watergel - pre-split", "application": "Surface - pre-split / high-wall control", "densityRange": [ 1.18, 1.25 ], "rwsRange": [ 91, 95 ], "rbsRange": [ 136, 140 ], "energyMJkg": [ 3.2, 3.7 ], "vodMin": 6000, "vodMax": 7000, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Cartridge string on detonating cord", "primer": "Detonating cord (5 g/m or as per data sheet)", "cartridges": [ { "diameterMm": 25, "lengthMm": 585, "kgPerM": 0.6, "cartridgesPerCase": 68, "columnLengthM": 42.0 }, { "diameterMm": 32, "lengthMm": 585, "kgPerM": 1.0, "cartridgesPerCase": 42, "columnLengthM": 25.8 }, { "diameterMm": 38, "lengthMm": 585, "kgPerM": 1.35, "cartridgesPerCase": 31, "columnLengthM": 18.0 }, { "diameterMm": 50, "lengthMm": 585, "kgPerM": 2.35, "cartridgesPerCase": 18, "columnLengthM": 10.8 } ], "caseKgGross": 25, "notes": "Density is cartridge density; use the kg/m of the chosen cartridge for pre-split linear charge.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.40" }, { "key": "aeci-ug100", "label": "AECI UG100 (cap-sensitive, horizontal)", "density": 1.09, "rws": 89, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "UG100", "category": "Underground bulk emulsion", "application": "Underground - development and stoping, horizontal holes", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.18 ], "rwsRange": [ 89, 89 ], "emulsionPct": 100, "rbsRange": [ 127, 127 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.5, 2.5 ], "vodMin": 4000, "vodMax": 5500, "minHoleDiaMm": 25, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped (MCU/PCU)", "sensitiser": "GS15 or GS30", "primer": "8D detonator", "capSensitive": true, "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.25" }, { "key": "aeci-ug101s", "label": "AECI UG101S sticky (up-holes / rings)", "density": 0.97, "rws": 79, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "UG101S", "category": "Underground bulk emulsion", "application": "Underground - up-holes, ring blasting, development", "densityRange": [ 0.8, 1.14 ], "rwsRange": [ 65, 92 ], "emulsionPct": 100, "rbsRange": [ 65, 138 ], "energyMJkg": [ 1.48, 2.12 ], "vodMin": 3700, "vodMax": 5500, "minHoleDiaMm": 45, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped (MCU/PCU)", "sensitiser": "GS10, GS15 or GS30", "primer": "15 g booster (development), 60-150 g booster (up-holes)", "capSensitive": false, "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.27" }, { "key": "aeci-ug200s", "label": "AECI UG200S sticky (hot ambient)", "density": 1.13, "rws": 88, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "UG200S", "category": "Underground bulk emulsion", "application": "Underground - up-holes, ring blasting, development; high ambient temperature", "densityRange": [ 1.1, 1.15 ], "rwsRange": [ 86, 90 ], "emulsionPct": 100, "rbsRange": [ 130, 134 ], "energyMJkg": [ 2.0, 2.2 ], "vodMin": 3700, "vodMax": 5000, "minHoleDiaMm": 45, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped (MCU/PCU)", "sensitiser": "GS10, GS15 or GS30", "primer": "15 g booster (development), 60-150 g booster (up-holes)", "capSensitive": false, "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.29" }, { "key": "aeci-ug300", "label": "AECI UG300 (cap-sensitive) - reactive", "density": 1.07, "rws": 73, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "UG300", "category": "Underground bulk emulsion", "application": "Underground - horizontal holes in reactive ground (<6% pyrite)", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.13 ], "rwsRange": [ 71, 75 ], "emulsionPct": 100, "rbsRange": [ 103, 107 ], "energyMJkg": [ 1.9, 2.1 ], "vodMin": 3700, "vodMax": 5000, "minHoleDiaMm": 45, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped (MCU/PCU)", "sensitiser": "GS15 or GS30", "primer": "8D detonator", "capSensitive": true, "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.31" }, { "key": "aeci-ug300s", "label": "AECI UG300S sticky - reactive", "density": 1.07, "rws": 73, "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "series": "UG300S", "category": "Underground bulk emulsion", "application": "Underground - up-holes, rings, development in reactive ground (<6% pyrite)", "densityRange": [ 1.0, 1.13 ], "rwsRange": [ 71, 75 ], "emulsionPct": 100, "rbsRange": [ 103, 107 ], "energyMJkg": [ 1.9, 2.1 ], "vodMin": 3700, "vodMax": 5000, "minHoleDiaMm": 45, "waterResistance": "Excellent", "loading": "Pumped (MCU/PCU)", "sensitiser": "GS10, GS15 or GS30", "primer": "15 g booster (development), 60-150 g booster (up-holes)", "capSensitive": false, "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.33" } ], "initiation": [ { "key": "aeci-multi-spd", "label": "AECI Shock Tube Multi SPD (in-hole)", "type": "Non-electric in-hole detonator", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface and underground - quarries, open pit, trenching, tunnelling, stoping, rings", "system": "Shock tube", "strength": "No. 8", "tubeColour": "Yellow", "delays": [ { "ms": 500, "colour": "Light Pink" } ], "lengths": [ { "lengthM": 5, "unitsPerCase": 200, "neqKgPerCase": 0.2 }, { "lengthM": 6, "unitsPerCase": 180, "neqKgPerCase": 0.18 }, { "lengthM": 7, "unitsPerCase": 150, "neqKgPerCase": 0.18 }, { "lengthM": 9, "unitsPerCase": 130, "neqKgPerCase": 0.13 }, { "lengthM": 10, "unitsPerCase": 100, "neqKgPerCase": 0.1 }, { "lengthM": 12, "unitsPerCase": 100, "neqKgPerCase": 0.1 }, { "lengthM": 15, "unitsPerCase": 90, "neqKgPerCase": 0.09 }, { "lengthM": 18, "unitsPerCase": 90, "neqKgPerCase": 0.09 }, { "lengthM": 21, "unitsPerCase": 60, "neqKgPerCase": 0.06 }, { "lengthM": 25, "unitsPerCase": 60, "neqKgPerCase": 0.06 }, { "lengthM": 30, "unitsPerCase": 50, "neqKgPerCase": 0.05 }, { "lengthM": 35, "unitsPerCase": 25, "neqKgPerCase": 0.025 }, { "lengthM": 40, "unitsPerCase": 25, "neqKgPerCase": 0.025 } ], "notes": "Catalogue lists 500 ms only; additional delays and lengths on request. Connector clip couples to detonating cord.", "shelfLifeMonths": 36, "maxTempC": 90, "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.52" }, { "key": "aeci-multi-lpd", "label": "AECI Shock Tube Multi LPD (in-hole, long period)", "type": "Non-electric in-hole detonator", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Underground - development and tunnelling", "system": "Shock tube", "strength": "No. 8", "tubeColour": "Green", "delays": [ { "period": 0, "ms": 0, "colour": "Turquoise" }, { "period": 1, "ms": 100, "colour": "Brown" }, { "period": 2, "ms": 200, "colour": "Clear" }, { "period": 3, "ms": 300, "colour": "Curry" }, { "period": 4, "ms": 400, "colour": "Pearl Violet" }, { "period": 5, "ms": 500, "colour": "Light Pink" }, { "period": 6, "ms": 600, "colour": "Dark Blue" }, { "period": 7, "ms": 700, "colour": "Powder Blue" }, { "period": 8, "ms": 800, "colour": "Lime Green" }, { "period": 9, "ms": 1000, "colour": "Light Brown" }, { "period": 10, "ms": 1250, "colour": "Light Grey" }, { "period": 11, "ms": 1500, "colour": "Burnt Orange" }, { "period": 12, "ms": 1750, "colour": "Sapphire" }, { "period": 13, "ms": 2000, "colour": "Agate" }, { "period": 14, "ms": 2500, "colour": "Rose Quartz" }, { "period": 15, "ms": 3000, "colour": "Emerald" }, { "period": 16, "ms": 3500, "colour": "Coral" }, { "period": 17, "ms": 4000, "colour": "Aqua Marine" }, { "period": 18, "ms": 5000, "colour": "Amethyst" }, { "period": 19, "ms": 6000, "colour": "Stone" }, { "period": 20, "ms": 7000, "colour": "Tanzanite" }, { "period": 21, "ms": 8000, "colour": "Ruby" }, { "period": 22, "ms": 9000, "colour": "Jade" } ], "lengths": [ { "lengthM": 2.5, "unitsPerCase": 250, "neqKgPerCase": 0.25 }, { "lengthM": 3.5, "unitsPerCase": 200, "neqKgPerCase": 0.2 }, { "lengthM": 4.5, "unitsPerCase": 200, "neqKgPerCase": 0.2 }, { "lengthM": 5, "unitsPerCase": 200, "neqKgPerCase": 0.2 }, { "lengthM": 6, "unitsPerCase": 175, "neqKgPerCase": 0.18 }, { "lengthM": 8, "unitsPerCase": 150, "neqKgPerCase": 0.15 }, { "lengthM": 12, "unitsPerCase": 100, "neqKgPerCase": 0.1 }, { "lengthM": 25, "unitsPerCase": 60, "neqKgPerCase": 0.025 } ], "shelfLifeMonths": 36, "maxTempC": 90, "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.54" }, { "key": "aeci-uni-delay-sp", "label": "AECI Shock Tube Uni-Delay SP (in-hole 500 ms + surface delay)", "type": "Non-electric in-hole + surface detonator", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface - quarries, open pit, trenching, civil; underground stoping", "system": "Shock tube", "strength": "No. 8", "tubeColour": "Yellow", "inHoleDelayMs": 500, "surfaceDelays": [ { "ms": 17, "colour": "Blue" }, { "ms": 25, "colour": "Orange" }, { "ms": 42, "colour": "Yellow" }, { "ms": 67, "colour": "Black" } ], "connectorCapacityTubes": 6, "lengths": [ { "lengthM": 5, "unitsPerCase": 175, "neqKgPerCase": 0.26 }, { "lengthM": 7.5, "unitsPerCase": 175, "neqKgPerCase": 0.26 }, { "lengthM": 9, "unitsPerCase": 100, "neqKgPerCase": 0.15 }, { "lengthM": 10, "unitsPerCase": 100, "neqKgPerCase": 0.15 }, { "lengthM": 12, "unitsPerCase": 75, "neqKgPerCase": 0.11 }, { "lengthM": 15, "unitsPerCase": 75, "neqKgPerCase": 0.11 }, { "lengthM": 18, "unitsPerCase": 75, "neqKgPerCase": 0.11 }, { "lengthM": 21, "unitsPerCase": 50, "neqKgPerCase": 0.08 }, { "lengthM": 25, "unitsPerCase": 50, "neqKgPerCase": 0.08 }, { "lengthM": 30, "unitsPerCase": 50, "neqKgPerCase": 0.08 }, { "lengthM": 35, "unitsPerCase": 25, "neqKgPerCase": 0.04 }, { "lengthM": 40, "unitsPerCase": 25, "neqKgPerCase": 0.04 } ], "notes": "Other in-hole/out-hole delay combinations available on request.", "shelfLifeMonths": 36, "maxTempC": 90, "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.56" }, { "key": "aeci-uni-delay-lp", "label": "AECI Shock Tube Uni-Delay LP 200/4000 ms (Vivid)", "type": "Non-electric in-hole + surface detonator", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Underground development ends, bord and pillar; surface trenching", "system": "Shock tube", "tubeColour": "Brilliant yellow", "inHoleDelayMs": 4000, "surfaceDelays": [ { "ms": 200, "colour": "Orange connector" } ], "connectorCapacityTubes": [ 3, 6 ], "lengths": [ { "lengthM": 1, "unitsPerCase": 300, "neqKgPerCase": 0.45 }, { "lengthM": 2.5, "unitsPerCase": 300, "neqKgPerCase": 0.45 }, { "lengthM": 3, "unitsPerCase": 300, "neqKgPerCase": 0.45 }, { "lengthM": 3.5, "unitsPerCase": 250, "neqKgPerCase": 0.38 }, { "lengthM": 4.5, "unitsPerCase": 200, "neqKgPerCase": 0.3 }, { "lengthM": 5, "unitsPerCase": 200, "neqKgPerCase": 0.3 }, { "lengthM": 6, "unitsPerCase": 180, "neqKgPerCase": 0.27 }, { "lengthM": 7, "unitsPerCase": 150, "neqKgPerCase": 0.23 } ], "shelfLifeMonths": 36, "maxTempC": 90, "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.48" }, { "key": "aeci-trunkline", "label": "AECI Shock Tube Trunkline (surface delay)", "type": "Non-electric surface delay", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface and underground - delays within/between patterns (Rhino connector on surface)", "system": "Shock tube", "delays": [ { "ms": 0, "colour": "Turquoise" }, { "ms": 17, "colour": "Blue" }, { "ms": 25, "colour": "Orange" }, { "ms": 42, "colour": "Yellow" }, { "ms": 67, "colour": "Black" } ], "lengths": [ { "lengthM": 3, "unitsPerCase": 220, "neqKgPerCase": 0.13 }, { "lengthM": 4, "unitsPerCase": 200, "neqKgPerCase": 0.12 }, { "lengthM": 6, "unitsPerCase": 175, "neqKgPerCase": 0.11 }, { "lengthM": 8, "unitsPerCase": 150, "neqKgPerCase": 0.09 }, { "lengthM": 10, "unitsPerCase": 120, "neqKgPerCase": 0.07 }, { "lengthM": 12, "unitsPerCase": 100, "neqKgPerCase": 0.06 }, { "lengthM": 15, "unitsPerCase": 75, "neqKgPerCase": 0.05 } ], "notes": "Not all delays available in all regions.", "shelfLifeMonths": 36, "maxTempC": 90, "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.58" }, { "key": "aeci-cluster", "label": "AECI Shock Tube Cluster (surface delay block)", "type": "Non-electric surface delay", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface - civil, line blasting, demolition; initiates shock tube or detonating cord", "system": "Shock tube", "tubeColour": "Green", "delays": [ { "ms": 25, "colour": "Orange" }, { "ms": 42, "colour": "Yellow" } ], "lengths": [ { "lengthM": 2, "unitsPerCase": 250, "neqKgPerCase": 0.18 }, { "lengthM": 6, "unitsPerCase": 150, "neqKgPerCase": 0.11 }, { "lengthM": 10, "unitsPerCase": 75, "neqKgPerCase": 0.06 } ], "notes": "Replaces the detonating relay.", "shelfLifeMonths": 36, "maxTempC": 90, "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.60" }, { "key": "aeci-splitter", "label": "AECI Shock Tube Splitter 200-200 ms", "type": "Non-electric surface delay", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Underground only - tunnel rounds with Uni-Delay LP", "system": "Shock tube", "delays": [ { "ms": 200, "colour": "White" } ], "lengths": [ { "lengthM": 1.0, "unitsPerCase": 200, "neqKgPerCase": 0.1 } ], "shelfLifeMonths": 36, "maxTempC": 90, "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.50" }, { "key": "aeci-lead-in", "label": "AECI Shock Tube Lead-In (reel, 25 ms)", "type": "Lead-in line", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface and underground - extend blast to a safe initiation point", "system": "Shock tube", "delays": [ { "ms": 25, "colour": "Orange" } ], "lengths": [ { "lengthM": 200, "unitsPerCase": 10, "neqKgPerCase": 0.01 }, { "lengthM": 500, "unitsPerCase": 2, "neqKgPerCase": 0.01 } ], "shelfLifeMonths": 36, "maxTempC": 90, "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.62" }, { "key": "aeci-extender", "label": "AECI Shock Tube Extender (reel, no detonator)", "type": "Lead-in line", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface and underground - join shock tube to a safe initiation point", "system": "Shock tube", "tubeColour": "Green", "lengths": [ { "lengthM": 200, "unitsPerCase": 10, "neqKgPerCase": 0.01 }, { "lengthM": 500, "unitsPerCase": 2, "neqKgPerCase": 0.01 }, { "lengthM": 3000, "unitsPerCase": 1, "neqKgPerCase": 0.06 } ], "shelfLifeMonths": 36, "maxTempC": 90, "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.64" }, { "key": "aeci-intellishot", "label": "AECI IntelliShot electronic detonator", "type": "Electronic detonator", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface - open cast, open pit, quarrying, construction; underground massive, tunnelling", "wire": "Black with orange stripe", "sleepTimeDays": 21, "maxDetsPerBlast": 16000, "maxDetsPerCommander": 1600, "lengths": [ { "lengthM": 1.8, "unitsPerCase11B": 120, "unitsPerCase14S": null }, { "lengthM": 3, "unitsPerCase11B": 102, "unitsPerCase14S": null }, { "lengthM": 6, "unitsPerCase11B": 66, "unitsPerCase14S": null }, { "lengthM": 10, "unitsPerCase11B": 60, "unitsPerCase14S": 42 }, { "lengthM": 15, "unitsPerCase11B": 42, "unitsPerCase14S": 36 }, { "lengthM": 20, "unitsPerCase11B": 30, "unitsPerCase14S": 30 }, { "lengthM": 25, "unitsPerCase11B": 30, "unitsPerCase14S": 24 }, { "lengthM": 30, "unitsPerCase11B": 24, "unitsPerCase14S": 24 }, { "lengthM": 35, "unitsPerCase11B": 18, "unitsPerCase14S": 24 }, { "lengthM": 40, "unitsPerCase11B": 18, "unitsPerCase14S": 18 }, { "lengthM": 45, "unitsPerCase11B": 12, "unitsPerCase14S": 12 }, { "lengthM": 50, "unitsPerCase11B": 12, "unitsPerCase14S": 12 }, { "lengthM": 60, "unitsPerCase11B": 12, "unitsPerCase14S": 12 } ], "notes": "Use only with IntelliShot control equipment (Commander, CE4 Tagger). Max harness 2500 m. dGPS option for sub-metre hole positions.", "system": "Electronic", "strength": "No. 8", "baseCharge": "PETN", "neqGPerDet": 1, "timingMs": [ 0, 20000 ], "accuracy": "±1 ms (blasts < 5 s)", "tempRangeC": [ -40, 80 ], "shellMm": { "length": 89.9, "od": [ 7.49, 7.54 ] }, "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.72" }, { "key": "aeci-digishot", "label": "AECI DigiShot electronic detonator", "type": "Electronic detonator", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface - open cut, quarries, civil, construction", "wire": "Red", "sleepTimeDays": 7, "maxDetsPerBlaster": 600, "lengths": [ { "lengthM": 1.8, "unitsPerCase11B": 120, "unitsPerCase14S": null }, { "lengthM": 3, "unitsPerCase11B": 102, "unitsPerCase14S": null }, { "lengthM": 6, "unitsPerCase11B": 66, "unitsPerCase14S": null }, { "lengthM": 10, "unitsPerCase11B": 60, "unitsPerCase14S": 42 }, { "lengthM": 12, "unitsPerCase11B": 48, "unitsPerCase14S": 36 }, { "lengthM": 15, "unitsPerCase11B": 42, "unitsPerCase14S": 36 }, { "lengthM": 20, "unitsPerCase11B": 30, "unitsPerCase14S": 30 }, { "lengthM": 24, "unitsPerCase11B": 30, "unitsPerCase14S": 24 }, { "lengthM": 25, "unitsPerCase11B": 30, "unitsPerCase14S": 24 }, { "lengthM": 30, "unitsPerCase11B": 24, "unitsPerCase14S": 24 }, { "lengthM": 40, "unitsPerCase11B": 18, "unitsPerCase14S": 18 }, { "lengthM": 50, "unitsPerCase11B": 12, "unitsPerCase14S": 12 }, { "lengthM": 60, "unitsPerCase11B": 12, "unitsPerCase14S": 12 } ], "notes": "Use only with DigiShot Ranger / CE4 Tagger (2 channels x 300 detonators). Sleep time 7 days max tested hot (60 °C start).", "system": "Electronic", "strength": "No. 8", "baseCharge": "PETN", "neqGPerDet": 1, "timingMs": [ 0, 20000 ], "accuracy": "±1 ms (blasts < 5 s)", "tempRangeC": [ -40, 80 ], "shellMm": { "length": 89.9, "od": [ 7.49, 7.54 ] }, "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.78" }, { "key": "aeci-netshock", "label": "AECI NetShock electronic initiator (for shock tube)", "type": "Electronic initiator", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Underground - tunnelling, stoping, narrow reef, massive (centralised blasting)", "system": "Electronic", "notes": "Links shock tube rounds to BlastWeb II centralised blasting; coded signal required to fire.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.79" }, { "key": "aeci-cyberdet-i", "label": "AECI CyberDet I wireless detonator", "type": "Electronic detonator (wireless)", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Underground - through-the-earth wireless blasting", "system": "Electronic (wireless TTE)", "notes": "No downline or surface wires; catalogue gives no numeric specifications.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.80" }, { "key": "aeci-ied", "label": "AECI Instantaneous Electric Detonator (IED)", "type": "Electric starter", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface and underground - firing shock tube, detonating cord and secondary blasts", "system": "Electric", "delays": [ { "ms": 0 } ], "bridgeResistanceOhm": [ 1.2, 1.6 ], "noFireCurrentA": 0.2, "allFireCurrentA": 0.8, "allFireImpulse_mJ_per_ohm": 3.0, "lengths": [ { "lengthM": 2.0, "unitsPerCase": 800, "neqKgPerCase": 0.8 } ], "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.89" }, { "key": "aeci-electric-st-starter", "label": "AECI Electric Shock Tube Starter", "type": "Electric starter", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface and underground - development, stoping, open pit, quarries", "system": "Electric", "delays": [ { "ms": 0 } ], "connectorCapacityTubes": 6, "bridgeResistanceOhm": [ 0.4, 0.8 ], "noFireCurrentA": 0.45, "allFireCurrentA": 1.5, "allFireImpulse_mJ_per_ohm": 16, "lengths": [ { "lengthM": 1.0, "unitsPerCase": 240, "neqKgPerCase": 0.12 } ], "notes": "Reduced base charge: initiates shock tube, not cap-sensitive explosives.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.90" }, { "key": "aeci-powercord-8", "label": "AECI Powercord 8 detonating cord (8 g/m)", "type": "Detonating cord", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface and underground - trunk lines, down lines, pre-split", "coreLoadGPerM": 8, "vodMin": 6000, "colour": "Blue", "tensileKg": 80, "odMm": [ 3.4, 5.0 ], "reelM": 350, "metresPerCase": 700, "notes": "Reliably initiated with a 0.6 g PETN detonator. Not recommended for priming bulk emulsions.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.95" }, { "key": "aeci-pentolite-15g", "label": "AECI 15 g Pentolite booster", "type": "Booster", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface and underground - priming non-cap-sensitive bulk and packaged explosives", "massG": 15, "explosive": "Pentolite (PETN/TNT)", "colour": "White", "odMm": 19, "lengthMm": 61, "minHoleDiaMm": 26, "holeDiaGuide": "< 45 mm holes", "maxTempC": 90, "notes": "Min hole diameter from AECI rule: booster OD must not exceed 3/4 of hole diameter.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.97" }, { "key": "aeci-pentolite-20g", "label": "AECI Mini Booster 20 g Pentolite", "type": "Booster", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface and underground - priming non-cap-sensitive bulk and packaged explosives", "massG": 20, "explosive": "Pentolite (PETN/TNT)", "colour": "White", "odMm": 19.5, "lengthMm": 55, "minHoleDiaMm": 26, "holeDiaGuide": "< 45 mm holes", "maxTempC": 90, "notes": "Min hole diameter from AECI rule: booster OD must not exceed 3/4 of hole diameter.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.97" }, { "key": "aeci-pentolite-60g", "label": "AECI 60 g Pentolite booster", "type": "Booster", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface and underground - priming non-cap-sensitive bulk and packaged explosives", "massG": 60, "explosive": "Pentolite (PETN/TNT)", "colour": "Orange", "odMm": 35, "lengthMm": 135, "minHoleDiaMm": 47, "maxTempC": 90, "notes": "Min hole diameter from AECI rule: booster OD must not exceed 3/4 of hole diameter.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.97" }, { "key": "aeci-pentolite-150g", "label": "AECI 150 g Pentolite booster", "type": "Booster", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface and underground - priming non-cap-sensitive bulk and packaged explosives", "massG": 150, "explosive": "Pentolite (PETN/TNT)", "colour": "Red", "odMm": 38, "lengthMm": 138, "minHoleDiaMm": 51, "holeDiaGuide": "< 100 mm holes", "maxTempC": 90, "notes": "Min hole diameter from AECI rule: booster OD must not exceed 3/4 of hole diameter.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.97" }, { "key": "aeci-pentolite-250g", "label": "AECI 250 g Pentolite booster", "type": "Booster", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface and underground - priming non-cap-sensitive bulk and packaged explosives", "massG": 250, "explosive": "Pentolite (PETN/TNT)", "colour": "Purple", "odMm": 46, "lengthMm": 132, "minHoleDiaMm": 62, "holeDiaGuide": "< 127 mm holes", "maxTempC": 90, "notes": "Min hole diameter from AECI rule: booster OD must not exceed 3/4 of hole diameter.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.97" }, { "key": "aeci-pentolite-400g", "label": "AECI 400 g Pentolite booster", "type": "Booster", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface and underground - priming non-cap-sensitive bulk and packaged explosives", "massG": 400, "explosive": "Pentolite (PETN/TNT)", "colour": "Blue", "odMm": 54, "lengthMm": 132, "minHoleDiaMm": 72, "holeDiaGuide": "> 100 mm holes", "maxTempC": 90, "notes": "Min hole diameter from AECI rule: booster OD must not exceed 3/4 of hole diameter.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.97" }, { "key": "aeci-pentolite-800g", "label": "AECI 800 g Pentolite booster", "type": "Booster", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface and underground - priming non-cap-sensitive bulk and packaged explosives", "massG": 800, "explosive": "Pentolite (PETN/TNT)", "colour": "Orange", "lengthMm": 120, "maxTempC": 90, "notes": "Min hole diameter from AECI rule: booster OD must not exceed 3/4 of hole diameter. Special order; OD not given in catalogue.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.97" }, { "key": "aeci-powerboost", "label": "AECI PowerBoost 400 g", "type": "Booster", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface - holes > 89 mm, bulk and packaged explosives", "massG": 400, "colour": "Green & black", "odMm": 69.96, "lengthMm": 151, "minHoleDiaMm": 90, "maxTempC": 80, "notes": "Initiate with Powercord 8/10, electronic or shock tube detonators. Recommended primer for S300 Volcano.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.99" }, { "key": "aeci-powerboost-x2", "label": "AECI PowerBoost X2 400 g (heat resistant)", "type": "Booster", "manufacturer": "AECI Mining Explosives", "application": "Surface - hot / reactive holes > 89 mm", "massG": 400, "colour": "White", "odMm": 70.5, "lengthMm": 152, "minHoleDiaMm": 90, "maxTempC": 80, "notes": "Heat-resistant version; consult AECI for hot/reactive ground use.", "source": "AECI Mining Product Catalogue 2026, p.101" } ] }