SCORPION™ — Tech Info
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Categories: Blasting Accessories

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Scorpion Technical
 Information

 Properties
 Length (mm) 130
 Diameter (mm) 38
 Construction Extruded Plastic

 NONEL Tube NONEL
Description Slot Fin Tube
The Scorpion® is a device used to centralise detonators in the blasthole.
Constructed from extruded plastic, the Scorpion device comprises four fins
attached to a central spine and facilitates direct priming of either blow loaded
ANFO or TITAN® 7000 bulk emulsion in small diameter blastholes, used in
tunnelling and underground mine development.

Application

The Scorpion device is designed to centrally locate and protect a detonator in
the blasthole. When used in conjunction with SmartShot, NONEL LP or
NONEL MS detonator, the No. 12 strength cap provides adequate priming Centre Channel
 Chamfered Edge
performance to initiate either blow loaded ANFO or TITAN 7000 bulk emulsion. Detonator

Version 8 Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific Pty Limited (ACN 003 269 010) is a subsidiary of
February 2017 Incitec Pivot Limited (ACN 004 080 264) Level 8, 28 Freshwater Place, Southbank Vic 3006
 Phone 1800 251 872 Fax 07 3026 3999 www.dynonobel.com

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Scorpion Technical
 Information

Features and Benefits Packaging

 Four fins centrally locate the detonator in the hole while allowing free flow 50 per bag
 of ANFO or emulsion (as provided in bulk through a specialised delivery 600 per box
 system) around the Scorpion device.  Chamfered corners allow easy placement in the blasthole. Safe handling, transportation and storage
 Slots moulded into the spine allow the signal tube to be protected against First Aid – This product is manufactured from inert material. damage when reverse priming. Safety – The device itself is non-explosive, however, it is designed for use with
 A central channel firmly retains the detonator in the device. explosives which are classified as dangerous goods and these can cause
 personal injury and damage to property if used incorrectly. Recommendations Transportation and Storage –There are no specific storage requirements or
 constraints. Water – When using ANFO ensure there is no water in the blastholes, as
water will quickly dissolve or desensitise the charge of ANFO surrounding the
Scorpion device. TITAN 7000 gassed emulsion products are water resistant
and superior to blow loaded ANFO in this respect. Priming - Insert the detonator fully in the central channel of Scorpion device. When reverse priming, the NONEL signal tube is wrapped over the protection
slot to prevent signal tube damage.

respect. Priming - Insert the detonator fully in the central channel of Scorpion device. When reverse priming, the NONEL signal tube is wrapped over the protection
slot to prevent signal tube damage. Loading - Push the Scorpion device to the back of the hole with the loading
hose. Pull the hose approximately 100mm away from the Scorpion device and
proceed to load the hole with explosive.

Product Disclaimer The explosive products discussed in this document should only be handled by persons with the appropriate technical skills, training and licences. While Dyno Nobel has made every effort to
ensure the information in this document is correct, every user is responsible for understanding the safe and correct use of the products. If you need specific technical advice or have any questions, you should contact
your Dyno Nobel representative. This information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness or accuracy and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, Dyno Nobel expressly
disclaims any and all liability arising from the use of this document or the information contained herein. It is solely the responsibility of the user to make enquiries, obtain advice and determine the safe conditions for use
of the products referred to herein and the user assumes liability for any loss, damage, expense or cost resulting from such use. ® DYNO, GROUNDBREAKING PERFORMANCE, SCORPION, NONEL, TITAN and the
Explosion device are registered trademarks of the Dyno Nobel / Incitec Pivot Group. SMARTSHOT is a registered trademark of DetNet South Africa (Propriety) Limited © Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific Pty Limited 2017
Reproduction without permission strictly prohibited.

Version 7 Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific Pty Limited (ACN 003 269 010) is a subsidiary of
January 2016 Incitec Pivot Limited (ACN 004 080 264) Level 8, 28 Freshwater Place, Southbank Vic 3006
 Phone 1800 251 872 Fax 07 3026 3999 www.dynonobel.com