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Detonating Fuse

DETONATING FUSE

Detonating cord or fuse is a core of high explosives, normally PETN (pentaerythritol tetranitrate), enclosed in PP yarn, plastic sheathing (polyethene jacket) & natural & synthetic fibre for waterproofing. It is basically PETN in covering of textile, plastic & waterproofing material. The degree of tensile strength, abrasion resistance, & flexibility of each covering varies. It acts as a means for safe & quick initiation of detonator sensitive industrial explosives & provides a path for initiation of non-electric detonators.

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ADVANTAGES

• Relatively insensitive to detonation by heat, electrostatic discharge or other forms of electricity

• Excellent resistance to side penetration by oil or water/ Water & abrasion resistant

• High tensile strength

• Easy to handle and to tie into knots

• Flexible

• Easy identification due to different colours.

• Electronically & mechanically inspected.

• Assures reliable non-electric initiation.

• Safer to use as compared to any other blasting cap/ less risk in handling & loading

• Easy to connect branch lines

SAFETY 

• Should be kept protected from water in a wet environment. Detonating cord doesn’t initiate if it’s wet, since PETN absorbs water and becomes insensitive to detonation. However, it can be initiated from the dry end.

• Detonating cord is an explosive, thus, should be handled and transported carefully at all times.

• It is sensitive to direct lightning strike and intense impact or friction while handling and extremely high temperatures (mostly above 70°C).

Detonating fuse
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