Spoutnik®
The Spoutnik® uses compressed air, easily accessible in underground mines, as driving force to lift a load of explosive vertically (12kg in 90m) up to the hang-up (obstruction). The staff has all the time needed to move towards a zone of security and initiate the firing.
• The Spoutnik® allows to maintaining load of explosive directly on the hang-up (obstruction) at usually inaccessible heights by traditional methods.
• Lifting of the load can be made at distance by the worker without being exposed to an unexpected fall.
• The Spoutnik® is also versatile, usable in many situations with various methods of launch.
• As the good flow of the ore is essential, it also reduces the costs by allowing a faster releasing of the hang-up and increases productivity.
Spoutnik® in Development
We develop 2 new Spoutnik®. The Spoutnik® Camera that allows you to locate and view the hang-up and the Easy Sneak Spoutnik® that will be smaller and can slip more easily in places hardest to reach.