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Lead removed from electronic blasting products

 
Commercial explosives and blasting systems manufacturer Orica is expanding its lead-free non-primary explosives detonator (NPED) technology through the manufacturing of what it claims is the world’s first lead-free electronic blasting system range, at its plant in Gyttorp, Sweden. This development follows the successful 2023 introduction of its fully lead-free non-electric detonator range, Exel Neo, with early adopters reaping the benefits.
 
 
 
 
 

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