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THE WORLD'S SAFEST, MOST ADVANCED, HIGH PERFORMANCE ROCK BREAKING TECHNOLOGY

THE FUTURE  REPLACING  EXPLOSIVES

ABOUT US

COMMITTED TO CONTINUED INNOVATION IN BLASTING TECHNOLOGY

We are the global leaders in the research, development and commercialization of alternative explosive technology offering a safer, environmentally friendly and more cost-effective replacement for explosives.

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Our research and development team remains unmatched, having developed the world-patented, novel self-stemming technology and the safety switch in AutoStem Generation III.

SMART BLASTING SYSTEM

The 87mm x 1700g: Benching cartridge

The 43mm x 550g: Deep rock blasting cartridge

The 35mm x 300g: Tunneling cartridge

The 17mm x 40g: Mini cartridge

The 9mm x 9g: Micro cartridge

MINING

TUNNELING

BENCHING

OVERSIZE BOULDERS

DEMOLITIONS

ROADCUT

UNDERWATER

AutoStem's 2021 New Generation formulation means unmatched performance with more power than conventional packaged explosives*,yet with greater than a 95% reduction in shock (and vibration) relative to conventional explosives.

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Unlike conventional explosives, AutoStem Gen 3 requires no stemming, no explosive accessories and a 50m clearing area. Only one action is required, disarming the safety and you are ready to blast. As a result, AutoStem™ can be used with minimal user risk. AutoStem™ 3 is a revolutionary disruptive innovation in explosive technology.

Primary and Secondary Blasting System | Integrates any Centralized Blasting System | Sequential Ignition | Continuous Blasting Cycle | Self-Stemming | Non-Detonating | No Airblast | Low Vibration | No Overbreak  | Controlled Fly Rock | Decreased Danger Area | No Noxious Emissions | No Evacuation Of Personal and Equipment Necessary | No Explosive Registered Delivery Vehicle Required

AUTOSTEM MEETS INTERNATIONAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

ALL AUTOSTEM PRODUCTS ARE ACCREDITED AND ENDORSED FOR USE BY ALL MAJOR EXPLOSIVE REGULATORY BODIES GLOBALLY.

AUTOSTEM BENEFITS

AUTOSTEM DELIVERS MORE POWER

THAN CONVENTIONAL HIGH EXPLOSIVES

GENERATION III

THE WORLD’S SAFEST MOST POWERFUL NON-DETONATING CARTRIDGE RANGE

Electric and detonator-shocktube product options available

GENERATION 3
The 35mm (1.38 inch) cartridge

• Suitable for borehole sizes up to 40mm (1.65 inch)

• Available in 100g, 180g and 300g charges

• Available with electric initiation and detonator capable initiation

• Suitable for deep level mining, trenching, civil blasting

GENERATION 3
The 43mm (1.69 inch) cartridge

• Suitable for borehole sizes up to 50mm (1.96 inch)

• Available in 350g and 550g charges

• Available with electric initiation and detonator capable initiation

• Suitable for deep level mining, tunneling, embedded rock, hard blast environments

GENERATION 3
The 87mm (3.42 inch) cartridge

• Suitable for borehole sizes up to 94mm (3.70 inch)

• Available in 1700g charges

• Available with electric initiation and detonator capable initiation

• Suitable for large borehole blasting and benching

All Gen III products can be integrated with centralized blasting systems

Sequential firing capability utilizing standard explosive accessories

AutoStem Gen III seamlessly integrates into any blasting system, from any supplier, anywhere in the world

Efficiently breaks the  hardest of rock or concrete with more power  and  better performance than traditional explosives or  mechanical methods.

SUMMARY TECHNICAL INFORMATION

AutoStem products were designed to blast out the hardest of rock conditions with an inherent dual stemming capability and higher energy rating than conventional explosives. Autostem can be used as a replacement of high explosives with or without explosive accessories depending on whether sequential firing (timed firing) is required. A flexible cartridge range offers a rock breaking solution for both primary and secondary blasting applications in any environment. The novel safety switch technology ensures safe transporting, storing and handling and the waterproof casing prohibits water contamination during the charging process. Due to the non detonating characteristic of the cartridge, impact or vibration on surrounding strata, property and infrastructure is low and therefore can be used in proximity.

THE INNOVATIVE ROCK BREAKING SOLUTIONS PROVEN OPTIMUM RESULTS WORLDWIDE

AUTOSTEM Vs. CONVENTIONAL EXPLOSIVES

66% reduction in vibration using Gen III

4.8kg of AutoStem used versus 10.0kg of conventional packaged explosives for a 1.2m advance, 90% reduction in dust, and vibration at 6m, 12m and 18m markedly reduced. Immediate re-entry possible with no toxic gas concentration

Breaking rock with conventional high explosives has a high transportation, storage, environmental  and handling risk and mitigating such risk more especially the risk of self ignition is of primary concern. The innovative AutoStem™ Technology reduces this risk exponentially bringing all round improvement in safety. Shutting down and evacuating a site for blasting is not necessary. AutoStem™ allows for a minimal clearance of only 50 meters and can also be used near to communities, infrastructure & buildings thus reducing the hazard and risk of damage to people or property.

AutoStem rock breaking cartridges are safer and more powerful than the next best packaged explosive at 5,121 j/g

Energy Capacity

CONTACT

 The world's safest and most advanced high-performance blasting technology.

AutoStem Brochure 

Product Catalogue

AutoStem Technology

INQUIRIES

For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please complete the following form or email us.

Email: info@autostemtechnology.com

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Contact No:

Tel: +27 (0) 82 554 4002

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Office 1:

3rd Floor, The Gateway
Century Way, Century City
Cape Town, South Africa

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Office 2:

2nd Floor, Block 2, Northgate Park,
Paarden Eiland,
Cape Town, South Africa

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