Initiating Systems Capped Fuse

AEL Igniter Cords

Capped Fuse Systems

Flexible, incendiary cord comprising of a copper

wire core covered with a plasticised, incendiary
composition and waterproofed with a thin layer
of polyethylene.

The cord burns progressively with a constant,

vigorous and robust external flame.

Variants are: Duraline, Stopeline, Stopeline 9

and Slowline.

Technical Specifications Mining Method

Appearance Underground
Four types of igniter cords are manufactured by AEL: Narrow Reef
Slowline a single cord that is ivory in colour. Application
Duraline a single green cord equipped with a parallel wire Tunnelling; Stoping
to impart greater carcass strength
Stopeline a red twin cord Product Range
Stopeline 9 a mauve (purple) twin cord Type Colour Burning Principal application
rate (s/m)
Benefits & Features Stopeline Red 30-45 Sequential firing in narrow reef stoping. Use
with 1.2 and 1.5 Stopefuse290
Benefits
Stopeline 9 Mauve 18-30 In narrow reef mining with short length holes
AEL Igniter cords perform reliably in wet conditions or in applications req. greater burning front.
Supplied in a range of long lengths to suit different customer Use with 0.9m Stopefuse 290
needs Duraline Green 30-45 Tunnelling and development where residual
cord strength is important. Use with Durafuse
Supplied in slow and fast burning speeds to enhance sequential Slowline Ivory 30-45 Tunnelling, development and general purpose
firing
Reliable and affordable system of initiation Packaging - Units per case
Simple to use and versatile Stopeline
Product Box dimensions (mm) Gross weight (kg)
10 x 50m 275 x 255 x 140 8
Features 20 x 50m 250 x 250 x 305 15
Flexible and easy to extend 10 x 2 x 50m 255 x 255 x 300 15
5 x 2 x 100m 328 x 176 x 320 15
Easy to connect into branch lines 10 x 100m 334 x 170 x 290 15
Substantial heat output from the twin cords Stopeline 9
Burns under water 10 x 100m 334 x 170 x 285 18
5 x 2 x 100m 328 x 176 x 320 18
20 x 50m 255 x 255 x 280 18
Recommendations for use 10 x 2 x 50m 255 x 255 x 300 18
Igniter cords are used to initiate capped safety fuses in various Duraline
40 x 50m 512 x 220 x 230 19
blasting applications.
10 x 4 x 50m 542 x 230 x 230 19
10 x 50m 275 x 220 x 125 5
Slowline
20 x 100m 255 x 255 x 280 15
40 x 50m 512 x 220 x 230 15
10 x 4 x 50m 542 x 230 x 230 15

Transport (UN Classification)

Class 1.4G UN No 0066, CORD, IGNITER
AEL Mining Services Limited Product Catalogue, 2012 47