Dyno Nobel Inc.
PRIMALINE SMS
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PRIMALINE SMS units consist of a High Strength detonator attached to a green 0.9 g/m (4 gr/ft) PRIMALINE detonating cord lead. Easy-to-read, color-coded delay tags display the period number and nominal firing time prominently. PRIMALINE SMS units are designed for use with detonating cord trunklines to provide effective and accurate timing. Because of the self-consuming nature of the PRIMALINE SMS lead, these units are ideally suited for those mining operations, such as salt and chemical limestone, where contamination (by copper wire or plastic tubing) of the material blasted cannot be tolerated.
PRIMALINE SMS units consist of a High Strength detonator attached to a green 0.9 g/m (4 gr/ft) PRIMALINE detonating cord lead. Easy-to-read, color-coded delay tags display the period number and nominal firing time prominently. PRIMALINE SMS units are designed for use with detonating cord trunklines to provide effective and accurate timing. Because of the self-consuming nature of the PRIMALINE SMS lead, these units are ideally suited for those mining operations, such as salt and chemical limestone, where contamination (by copper wire or plastic tubing) of the material blasted cannot be tolerated.
APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
For detailed application recommendations, ALWAYS request a copy of Dyno Nobel’s Product Manual: NONEL® and PRIMACORD® from your Dyno Nobel representative.
• ALWAYS use non-cap sensitive explosives* in all holes initiated with PRIMALINE SMS units. The PRIMALINE SMS lead can initiate a cap sensitive explosive column and bypass the detonator delay causing a misfire, which may kill or injure
• ALWAYS maintain right angles (90°) between the PRIMALINE SMS lead and the detonating cord trunkline when making knot connections. PRIMALINE SMS units are initiated via a detonating cord trunkline of at least 5 g/m (25 gr/ft) such as PRIMALINE 5 detonating cord, which has a tacky surface giving it good knot holding characteristics
• ALWAYS tie the PRIMALINE SMS lead to the trunkline using a double wrap clove hitch. This particular knot provides the necessary surface area contact to initiate the minimal coreload Primaline SMS leads
• ALWAYS tie the PRIMALINE SMS lead to the trunkline using a double wrap clove hitch. This particular knot provides the necessary surface area contact to initiate the minimal coreload Primaline SMS leads
• ALWAYS make a closed loop of trunkline to provide two paths of initiation to each PRIMALINE SMS lead
• ALWAYS ensure that the ANFO is properly formulated and is being used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If ANFO cannot be used (due to the presence of water, for example), a non-cap sensitive primer or plastic shell slip-on-booster should be used
• NEVER use nitroglycerin or nitrostarch-based explosives with PRIMALINE SMS units • NEVER hold the PRIMALINE SMS lead in your hand when initiating it. The PRIMALINE SMS lead is a low coreload detonating cord that detonates along its entire length. Any contact during initiation may kill or injure
• NEVER splice the PRIMALINE SMS leads with any PRIMACORD® or PRIMALINE® detonating cords. The PRIMALINE SMS lead will not initiate itself or any other detonating cord through a knot and such a connection could cause misfires
• NEVER use cartridge powders as primers unless they are non-cap sensitive or do not come in contact with the PRIMALINE SMS lead
• ALWAYS be certain that only non-cap sensitive explosives are loaded with PRIMALINE SMS units since the PRIMALINE SMS lead may initiate the blast hole columns and bypass the delay
TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND HANDLING
• PRIMALINE SMS must be transported, stored, handled and used in conformity with all federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations
• For maximum shelf life (3 years), PRIMALINE SMS must be stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated magazine. Explosive inventory should be rotated. Avoid using new materials before the old. For recommended good practices in transporting, storing, handling and using this product, see the booklet “Prevention of Accidents in the Use of Explosive Materials” packed inside each case and the Safety Library Publications of the Institute of Makers of Explosives