Products - Tamping Capsules

Tamping Capsules are used during blasting to contain the explosive flash within the shothole eliminating the possibility of gas ignition in the mine workings. They also improve the effectiveness of explosives by better fragmentation and allow reduction of socket length.

Tamping Capsules contain a blend of graded sands and clays, bound together to form a pliable material. The material is packaged in fire retardant polythene sleeves for ease of handling and shelf life. The sleeve dimensions are designed to allow effective tamping to be achieved without necessitating rupture of the sleeve.