“Blue WP” is an uncoated fuse which is exclusively used in India. In Blue WP fuse, gunpowder is wound in jute yarn and coated with a layer of bitumen. For added protection against moisture and dampness it is given an additional covering of Poly Ethylene tape and again coated with a layer of bitumen. For identification purposes and to cover the stickiness of the bitumen layer, the fuse is coated with a layer of blue colour. This product is less water resistant and is recommended for use only in dry areas.
Although every effort is made to insure uniform burn times, safety fuses are subject to variation depending on conditions and should be used with adequate safety margins.
Safety Fuse Blue WP Specifications
Diameter | 4.7 ± 0.1 (mm) |
Burning Speed | 115 ± 10% (Seconds per Meter) |
Standard Core Load (Net Explosive Quantity NEQ) | 4.5 grams per Meter ± 10% |
Gap Sensitivity | Minimum 30 mm |
Safety Fuse Blue WP Standard Packing
Standard Coil Length | 7.32 Meters | 10 Meters | 12 Feet |
Standard Packing Practice | 75 Coils in a CFB Box | 50 Coils in a CFB Box | 150 Coils in a CFB Box |
Total Quantity in Box | 549 Meters | 500 Meters | 549 Meters |
Box Dimensions | 305 x 305 x 305 mm | 305 x 305 x 305 mm | 305 x 305 x 305 mm |
Gross Weight | 11 Kgs. | 10 Kgs. | 11 Kgs. |
Nett Weight | 10.5 Kgs. | 9.5 Kgs. | 10.5 Kgs. |
Uses
- In stone / metal quarries
- In open cast mines
- In canal, irrigation, hydel power projects
- In well sinking & deepening
- In Demolitions
- Secondary Blasting
- Initiation of Shock Tube and DF Blasts
Advantages
- Easily available
- Economical in use
- Simple to operate
- Suitable for all types of conditions
- Can be used with gunpowder as well as detonators
Shipping Details
As per IMDG Rules | As per Indian Explosives Rules |
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U.N. No. 0105 | |
Page No. 1267 | |
Class 1 | Class 6 |
Division 1.4 | Division 1 |
Group S | Safety Distance Category X |
Stowage Category 1 |
For product safety information, hazards, precautions, contents, usage / storage / handling instructions and emergency situation instructions please download the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
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