MAXAM
Riotronic DT
2011.05.03
Press room - News - Riotronic DT
MAXAM´s new electronic detonator.
RIOTRONIC DT has been designed by MAXAM in line with its policy of developing products and services that respond to the changing needs of society and of introducing innovations to satisfy its customers’ needs. RIOTRONIC DT is the latest generation of electronic detonators, which allows the user to simply load and program a blast, providing precision and control, while reducing vibrations that may affect nearby structures to a minimum. The product complies with the most demanding quality and safety standards and offers highly attractive features that potentially reduce operating costs.
RIOTRONIC DT includes resistant and user-friendly hardware, software, blasting boxes and control units. Leonard Smith, Head of Marketing of MAXAM Civil Explosives, explained that the key value of this product is its design and functionality. “It is a superior design that guarantees reliable programming and functionality, and thus ensures that blasts are safely and precisely executed,” he said. The advantages offered vary according to the type of mining operation and each user's specific requirements.
Proper training
During recent years, the electronic initiation systems that have come onto the market have generated a great deal of interests. However, their success depends to a large extent on users receiving the appropriate training. They have to learn about the interdependencies of the elements of the blast (rocktype, explosives, initiation systems, measuring equipment...), and how the electronic detonators and software can be incorporated within the blast plan to achieve the desired blast result.
