NONEL® LEAD LINE
Document type: Tech Info
Categories: Coal, Construction, Metal, Nonelectric Initiation, Stone, Underground

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
NONEL® LEAD LINE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
 NONEL LEAD LINE is NONEL shock tube spooled at the
Nonelectric Shock Tube factory in 763 meter (2,500 foot) lengths for easy application and deployment. NONEL
 LEAD LINE shock tube is a small diameter, three-layer plastic tube coated on the
 innermost wall with a reactive explosive compound. When initiated, NONEL shock tube
 SDS propagates a low energy signal, similar to a dust explosion, at approximately 2000 m/
 Properties #1124
 sec (6,500 ft/sec) along the tube’s length with minimal disturbance to the outside of the
 tube. The signal is transmitted from one NONEL shock tube to another through field-
 assembled splices.
 Net Explosive Content per 2 Spools of 2500 ft 0.021 KG or 0.047 lbs
 NONEL LEAD LINE provides maximum flexibility to the blaster in choosing a position of
 safety from which to initiate nonelectric blast rounds in either underground or surface
 applications. NONEL LEAD LINE is the only NONEL product that can be cut and spliced
 into a NONEL detonator product to construct a custom length nonelectric starter
 assembly.
 Length
 Spools / Case
 meters feet

762 2500 2

• Length rounded to nearest one-half meter.
 • See case label for exact case weight.

Case Dimensions
 51 x 25 x 28 cm 20 x 9 7/8 x 10 7/8 in

APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
 • ALWAYS splice NONEL LEAD LINE to NONEL EZTL™ nonelectric trunkline delay
 detonators, NONEL EZ DET® nonelectric blast initiation system, NONEL TD or
 NONEL Starter detonators to make-up the nonelectric starter assembly when using
 NONEL LEAD LINE as the primary initiator for NONEL blast rounds.
 • ALWAYS trim at least 3 m [10 ft] of tubing before inserting into a nonelectric shock
 tube starting device or whenever dirt and/or moisture may have compromised the
 open tube ends before making a splice connection.
 Hazardous Shipping Description
 • Articles, Explosives, N.O.S. (HMX, Aluminum),
 1.4S, UN 0349, EX1997010145
 Product Disclaimer: Please see reverse side.

rting, storing, • NEVER use NONEL LEAD LINE for in-hole use. NONEL LEAD LINE is for use outside
 handling and using this product, see the booklet “Prevention of Accidents in the Use the borehole only. of Explosive Materials” packed inside each case and the Safety Library Publications
 • NEVER attempt to knot different lengths of shock tube together. Shock tube will not
 of the Institute of Makers of Explosives. initiate itself through knot connections. It must be spliced. • NEVER remove the plastic tube closure from the NONEL LEAD LINE shock tube until
 just before splicing. • NEVER attach the starter assembly to the blast round until after the LEAD LINE
 deployment is complete whenever NONEL LEAD LINE is to be unspooled by any
 method other than by hand,
 • NEVER run over NONEL LEAD LINE with equipment. This may damage the shock
 tube and may cause a misfire. • ALWAYS replace the NONEL LEAD LINE if it is damaged
 • When making a nonelectric starter assembly using NONEL LEAD LINE, ALWAYS
 remove the plastic tube closure and save for later use. Splice two freshly-cut ends
 of NONEL shock tube together (one from the NONEL LEAD LINE and the other from
 the NONEL detonator) by inserting them into opposite ends of the plastic connector
 sleeve and pushing them toward one another until they are both at least ½ cm (¼ in)
 in the splice.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
NONEL® LEAD LINE APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS - continued
 • ALWAYS replace the plastic tube closure over the open end
Nonelectric Shock Tube of any NONEL LEAD LINE that remains on the spool and is intended to be used to make
 up another nonelectric starter assembly. • ALWAYS make the final hook-up of the nonelectric starter assembly to the blast round
 only after all equipment and non-essential personnel are clear of the blast area. TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND HANDLING
 • ALWAYS unspool NONEL LEAD LINE by hand if the starter assembly has been spliced
• NONEL LEAD LINE must be transported, stored, handled and used in conformity with to it and is attached to the blast round. all federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations. • ALWAYS keep any NONEL LEAD LINE tube ends sealed and free from dirt and
• For maximum shelf life (3 years), NONEL LEAD LINE must be stored in a cool, dry, moisture since dirt or moisture in the shock tube may cause a misfire. well ventilated magazine. Explosive inventory should be rotated. Avoid using new
 materials before the old. For recommended good practices in transporting, storing, • NEVER use NONEL LEAD LINE for in-hole use. NONEL LEAD LINE is for use outside
 handling and using this product, see the booklet “Prevention of Accidents in the Use the borehole only.

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LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR OTHER WARRANTY. Buyers and users assume all risk, responsibility and liability whatsoever from any and
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incidental damages or for anticipated loss of profits.