Initiating Systems Shock Tube

Trunkline
Shock Tube

A Trunkline is a non-electric initiation system which

is designed for use in underground and surface mines.
The unit consists of an out-hole detonator.

Technical Specifications Mining Method

Appearance Underground
A length of green shock tubing, which includes a short period Narrow Reef; Massive
delay detonator and a rubber sleeve that has been crimped on Surface
one end. The free end of the shock tube is sealed and Opencast; Open Pit; Quarrying; Construction
incorporates a colour-coded connector clip which indicates the Application
delay period. The out-hole detonator is located in a plastic six Tunnelling; Stoping; Massive (uphole); Ring Blasting; Trenching;
tube connector block, which is colour-coded according to the Open Pit; Quarrying; Civils
delay of the detonator.
Product Range
Benefits & Features Nominal delay (ms) 0 17 25 33 42 75 100
Colour code Turquiose Blue Orange Dark Green Yellow Red Brown
Benefits Nominal delay (ms) 125 150 175 200 225 250
Combined trunkline and delay Colour code Light Light Beige Clear Grey Dark Pink
Rugged, abrasion-resistant tubing Green Blue
Easy connection
Packaging
Immune to hazards of radio frequency radiation, stray currents
Description Case
and electro-static discharge
Dimensions (LxBxH) 565x295x270mm
Can be used in underground or surface applications
Gross weight 22kg
Features
Thirteen different short period delays Units per case/bag
Length (m) Units per NEQ (kg) Length (m) Units per NEQ (kg)
Colour coded connector block indicates delay time
case case
Connector block has a six tube capacity 2 250 0.2 9 140 0.1
Green coloured shock tubing 3-5 200 0.2 10 120 0.1
18kg minimum break load on shock tube 6 175 0.1 12 100 0.1
7-8 150 0.1 15 75 0.1
30 50 0.1

Transport (UN Classification)

Class 1.1B UN No 0360, DETONATOR ASSEMBLIES, NON-ELECTRIC

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