AutoStem Gen III CARTRIDGE
- Overcomes drawbacks of conventional explosives.
- Easy to use – drill, drop-in borehole, connect and initiate.
- Lesser number of boreholes to be drilled.
- Does not require stemming/ tamping.
- NO detonation/ detonation wave.
- 90% reduction in vibrations.
- Flyrock limited to 30 m.
- Safety distance/ zone of 50 m only.
- Withdrawal of machinery and manpower beyond 50 m is not required.
- Can be used in proximity inhabited areas/ built-up areas/ sensitive areas.
- High output.
- Very safe product.
- UN explosive classification of 1.4 S and Indian classification of 6.1.
- Safety Switch to prevent accidental initiation.
- Does not require explosive van for transportation.
- Environment friendly product.
- NO collateral damage
- Minimal Vibrations- preserves integrity of rock strata – prevents landslides/ tunnel roof collapse due course.
- NO toxic fumes.
- NO leaching of chemicals.
- Oxygen balanced reaction.
- Fly rock up to 30 m only.
- Cannot be misused by antisocial elements as Autostem is effective only when initiated inside a borehole.