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Updated: January 21, 2024
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Equipment
Non-Electric
Initiation
Surface, Underground
Product Description
Viperdet Trunkline assemblies consist of a specific length of shock tube with a low shrapnel millisecond delay detonator crimped to the one end and closed at the other end by means of an ultrasonic seal. The low shrapnel surface detonator is contained in a colour coded connector and a colour coded label marked with the specified delay is attached to the shock tube within 10cm of the seal.
Application
Viperdet Trunkline non-electric detonators are used to make connections with Viperdet non-electric products.
Viperdet Trunkline non-electric detonators are used in surface and underground mines, quarries, and construction blasting.
Viperdet Trunkline non-electric detonators must not be used in flammable environments such as methane or coal dust.
Viperdet Trunkline non-electric detonators are safe against extraneous electric currents except lightning.
Product Specifications
Detonator strength: No. 3 Detonator.
Shock tube: Triple extruded polyethylene exterior over surlyn inner.
Shell: Aluminium.
Shock tube strength: Resistant to abrasion and cutting under normal handling conditions.
Nominal VOD of shock tube: 2000 m/s.
Connector: Color-coded to identify respective delay timings.
Guidelines for Use
Priming and Initiation
Viperdet Trunkline can be used to sequentially delay and initiate Viperdet MS Downlines.
Maximum number of shock tubes inserted into a Viperdet Trunkline connector is six (6).
Never insert detonating cord into a Viperdet Trunkline connector.
To prevent a snap, slap, and shoot incident (unexpected detonation) never pull or stretch non-electric shock tube to the point of breaking.
Handling and Storage
Minimum storage temperature (- 45°C) and maximum storage temperature (+65°C). The product should be stored in its original packaging.
Shelf Life
Viperdet MS Downline shelf life is 36 months when stored in original packaging, under dry conditions and moderate temperature, and in a ventilated and approved magazine.
Disposal
Disposal of expired non-electric detonators and its packaging should conducted of by authorized personnel and/or companies.
Delay Times
Packaging
Units are placed in plastic inner packaging that is heat-sealed and packed in boxes.
Other lengths are available on request.
UN Classification for Transportation and Storage
Proper shipping name
Detonator assemblies, non-electric.
Class
1
Division
1.1 B (UN 0360).
1.4 B (UN 0361).
1.4 B (UN 0500).
Safe Use
- Never fight explosive fires.
- Refer to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for first aid information.
- All explosives must be transported and stored in accordance to relevant regulations.
- All explosives are classified as dangerous goods and may cause damage to property, personal harm, or death, if not used correctly.
- Always keep products away from sources of heat, sparks, flame or hot surfaces and avoid mixing with combustibles or incompatible materials.
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