Advanced Tamping Device

The locally developed Advanced Tamping Device is a lightweight alternative to traditional tamping methods. Unaffected by wet holes, it is fully recoverable and reusable in the event of a misfire; is impervious to all working temperatures; and is ideal for slow-release propellant blasting. Manufactured from fire-retardant and anti-static polypropylene, it offers significant savings on explosives as well as reduced fuse igniter costs.

Advanced Tamping Device

The ATD is a lightweight and portable tamping device which offers an unlimited shelf life and significant savings on explosives as well as reduced fuse igniter costs. This device has been accepted favourably by the workforce as there is no preparation required, and it is simple and easy to use.

The ATD is unaffected by wet holes, it is fully recoverable and reusable in the event of a misfire, it is impervious to all working temperatures, and it is ideal for slow-release propellant blasting. The ATD is manufactured from fire-retardant and antistatic polypropylene.

The ATD was tested locally, and the results verified that the blasted rock contained less fines, and that hanging and sidewall control was satisfactory.