FORTEX

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Nominal Density 1.15 ±0,10 g/cm3
Velocity of Detonation*
(without confinement)
> 4500 m/sec
Explosion Energy > 3,05 MJ/kg
Gas Volume more than 900 Lt/kg
RWS [ANFO = 100] 112
RBS [ANFO=0.85 g/cm³] 137
Self life 12 months

* The velocity of detonation will depend on application, diameter and confinement
* Shot distance (50mm diameter plastic cartridge)
* Shot distance (65mm diameter plastic cartridge)
** All values can show ± %3 variance

  • GENERAL INFORMATION

    Fortex is a cap sensitive emulsion explosive with a diameter range of 50mm to 90 mm with formulation for strong detonation wave and high energy, it gives successful results both as a booster for the initiation of ANFOExal and as the main charge. It offers perfect solutions in all diameters which is produced for use as a feeder in all kinds of open pit mining, road construction, dam, pond, quarry.

  • CLASSIFICATION AND TRANSPORT
    UN 0241  
    Hazard 1.1D According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 {CPL}
    Explosive Type E  
  • APPROVALS

    Vagexco Sh.p.k. has integrated Quality Management System according to ISO 9001:2015 standard.

  • STORAGE CONDITIONS

    Store this product in a suitably licensed magazine for class 1.1D explosives. The cases should be stacked in the manner designated on the cases. Product has a storage life up to 12 months in an approved magazine.

  • DISPOSAL

    Disposal of explosives materials can be hazardous. Methods for safe disposal of explosives may vary depending on the user’s situation. Please contact a local Vagexco representative for information on safe practices.

    Packaging
    Cartridge Diameter (mm) 50 65
    Cartridge Length (mm) 430 500
    Cartridge Weight (g) 1000 2000
    Cartridges in box 20 10
    Box Weight (kg) 20 20

    ± %3 Tolerance

RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR THE USE OF THE PRODUCT

  • USAGE ADVANTAGES

    - Fortex delivers excellent fragmentation in all kinds of blasting operations thanks to it special formulation.

    - Excellent water resistance.

    - Highest standards of safety against impact and friction.

    - Lower labor costs due to ease of transport and hole loading.

  • USAGE SUGGESTIONS

    - It can be used safely in harsh field conditions, in the range of -20/+40°C.

    - It should be used together with Electric Detonator (No:8 strength), Non-Electric Detonator (NONEL), Electronic Detonator or Detonating Cord (10 gr/m and above).

    - Impact should never be applied with a metal stemming bar inside the hole. If necessary, it should be inserted into the hole using a wooden stemming bar, avoiding any impact.

SEE ALSO

Fortex Max

Fortex Max

Cap Sensitive Emulsion Explosive

Fortex Max is a cap sensitive emulsion explosive with a diameter range of 28mm to 38 mm with formulation for excellent fragmentation for underground blasting applications except for atmospheres containing underground gases such as methane.

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Fortex-700

Fortex-700

Booster Sensitive Explosive

Fortex-700 is a booster sensitive explosive delivered from mixing Anfo with emulsion, and it can be used safely in all types of blasting operations.

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ANFO EXAL

ANFO EXAL

Explosives Blasting, Type B - UN 0082

ANFO EXAL is a balanced mixture of prilled porous ammonium nitrate and fuel oil (at ratio 94,3% AN, 5,7 FO).

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