Initiating Systems Shock Tube

Multi LPD
Shock Tube

A Multi LPD (long period delay) is a non-electric

initiation system which is designed for use in
underground and surface mines. The unit consists
of an in-hole long period delay detonator.

Technical Specifications Mining Method

Appearance Underground
A length of green shock tubing, which incorporates a long period Narrow Reef; Massive
delay in-hole detonator. The detonator includes either a rubber Surface
plug or sleeve that is crimped on one end. The detonator delay Construction
period is printed along the length of the shell. The free end of Application
the shock tube is sealed and incorporates a colour coded Tunnelling; Stoping; Trenching
connector clip indicating the delay period.
Product Range
Benefits & Features Nominal delay (ms) 0 100 200 300 400 500
Benefits Colour code Turquiose Brown Clear Curry Pearl Violet Light pink
Nominal delay (ms) 600 700 800 1000 1250 1500
Rugged, abrasion-resistant tubing Colour code Dark blue Powder blue Lime green Light brown Light grey Burnt orange
Easy to tie-up Nominal delay (ms) 1750 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
Checking blast for correct timing sequence is simplified due Colour code Amber Agate Rose quartz Emerald Coral Aqua Marine

to highly visible connector clip colour coding Nominal delay (ms) 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000
Colour code Amethyst Stone Tanzanite Ruby Jade

Features
23 different long period delays Packaging
Colour coded connector clip indicates delay period Description Case
Connector clip connects assembly to detonating cord or a Cluster Dimensions (LxBxH) 565x295x270mm
Green coloured shock tubing Gross weight 22kg
18kg minimum break load on shock tubing
Immune to hazards of radio frequency radiation, stray Units per case/bag
currents and electro-static discharge Length (m) Units per NEQ (kg) Length (m) Units per NEQ (kg)
case case
2-3 250 0.3 12 100 0.1
3.5 - 5.5 200 0.2 15 - 18 75 0.1
6 175 0.2 20 - 30 50 0.1
7-8 150 0.2 35 - 45 25 0.1
9-10 125 0.2

Transport (UN Classification)

Class 1.1B UN No 0360, DETONATOR ASSEMBLIES, NON-ELECTRIC

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