LOW ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ROCK AND CONCRETE BREAKING USING NONEX EXPLOSIVES

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.

 

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.

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?

NoneX™ 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.

Before - Limestone - After
Before - Reinforced concrete - After
Before - Boulder - After
Before - In situ granite - After
Before - Underground draw point block in shift - After

Contact us to discuss your rock or concrete breaking requirements.

For more information on Nonex, go to the Nonex website.