NoneX™ break rock and concrete with greater control due to minimal fly rock, low vibration, reduced noise and requires only localized clearance of equipment and personal.
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How does it work?
The NoneX™ technology is based on a non-detonating chemical compound enclosed in a cartridge, which reacts very quickly when ignited to produce high volumes of harmless gas, mainly consisting of nitrogen, carbon dioxide and steam.
When the cartridge is sealed in a drill hole, the gas generated by the ignition of the propellant enters into the micro-fractures created from the percussive drilling process and into the natural fractures and planes of weakness of the rock to produce a shearing of the rock or concrete often called splitting.
How do you use it?
NoneX™ Cartridges are available in 12mm, 28mm, 34mm and 60mm diameters. All it takes is to:
- 1. Drill a hole
- Insert the cartridge
- Stem the hole with sand
- Clear the local area
- Connect-up and fire
There are no expensive initiation systems required or special tools needed. It is fast, simple and, most importantly, it is safe.
Is NoneX™ an Explosive?
NoneX™ cartridges have been determined by the United Nations Classification to be a hazard class UN1.4S which is the same classification as used for small arms ammunition.
Will it break all sizes of rock and concrete?
eX™ cartridges are available in sizes from 2g to 500g allowing operators the ability to handle all sizes of jobs - from the smallest of rocks to large steel reinforced concrete or bedrock.
Is it waterproof?
NoneX™ is waterproof and can be used in wet holes or in underwater conditions.
How is the charge initiated?
NoneX™ uses standard shot-firing equipment as its initiation system. All that is required is standard lead wire, and no need for expensive shock tube or any other associated products. Simply attach the cartridge leads to the lead wire that is then attached to a standard shot firing unit that sends a current to the cartridge’s inert initiation system.