Nonel detonators

Delayed two-way non-electrical (nonel) detonators are detonators that initiate the explosive and create a delay between one borehole and the next.

Each unit comprises two detonators – one at each end – which are connected by a PVC tube filled with explosive. The upper detonator has a clip for fast attachment with up to six fuses in different colors, depending on the delay. The second side has a long-delay detonator that is inserted into the accelerant to avoid halting the explosion.

Use options

Use for all kinds of work where the distance between boreholes is big enough (at least one meter)

Use in places where there is static electricity risk (lighting, power pylons, etc.), and where there is high humidity

Use in metallic areas (areas where the rock contains metals)

Advantages

  • Excellent water resistance
  • Optimal delay control
  • Rapid clip connection saves charging time
  • Safe:  is not affected by static electricity friction or blows
  • Easy and convenient to use and transport
  • Allows a large number of delays to better use the explosives and prevent ground tremors

Sensitivity and initiation

Delayed detonators are very safe to use, because are not affected by static electricity. The detonators can be initiated either by a special explosion for nonel detonators, which do not use electricity, or by a detonator.

Safety and transportation

Delayed detonators can be transported and used pursuant to Explosives (Trade, Transportation, Manufacture, Storage, and Use) Regulations, 5754-1994

Technical data

Lower delay: up to 9,000 milliseconds
Upper delay:
Yellow – 17 milliseconds
Red – 25 milliseconds
White – 42 milliseconds
Blue – 67 milliseconds
Black – 109 milliseconds
Orange – 176 milliseconds

Packaging

Each detonator comes in an anti-static bag

Length

Delayed detonators can be ordered at any length longer than 1.5 meters

Classification

UN no.: 0360, Category: B1.1