FIRELINE 17/80 HMX LS XHV
Document type: Tech Info
Categories: Oil Field Explosives

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
FIRELINE® 17/80 HMX LS XHV
Oil Field Detonating Cord

SDS Nylon
 Properties #1121 Jacket
 LS
 Explosive Core Load 17 g/m (80 gr/ft) nominal Braid
 15.3 g/m (72 gr/ft) minimum HMX
 Detonation Velocity 8000 m/s (26,240 ft/s) nominal
 7500 m/s (24,600 ft/s) minimum
 Shrinkage 1% maximum @ 163°C (325°F) in 24 hrs Product Description
 Jacket Thickness 0.20 mm (0.008 in) nominal FIRELINE 17/80 HMX LS XHV is designed for use in “high shot density” perforating
 systems where change interference may be of concern and employs “shrinkage
 Dimensions 5.33 mm (0.210 in) nominal
 resistant” construction materials with a higher nominal velocity of detonation (+13%

+0.20 mm (0.008 in) nominal VOD) than standard HMX cord. A more flexible nylon jacket facilitates easier
 Lap Joint Sensitive Yes installation in the newer combination (wireline and/or TCP) high shot density systems
 Product Code A572010 that use significant charge alignment deviations. Recommended service applications
 are within the normal HMX operating range (see graph below).
 Cord Components HMX explosive core (white)
 Temperature Range
 Shrink resistant braid (yellow/gold) The temperatures listed are maximum values. DO NOT EXCEED.
 Nylon jacket, High Flexibility (green)

204 (400)
 • Temperature resistance is based upon the manufacturer’s laboratory 204
 191
 177 (350) (400) 191
 tests in air, at ambient pressure only. (375) (375) 177 177
 (350) 163 163
 • Shrinkage is defined as the overall decrease in length. 149 (300) (350)
 Temp. Deg. C (F)
 (325) (325)
 •V elocity was tested unconfined, at ambient pressure, and after “cool 121 (250)
 down.”
 90 (200)

66 (150)
 Hazardous Shipping Description
 38 (100)
 Cord, Detonating, 1.1D, UN 0065 II EX 1992020035
 10 (50)
 Alternative packaging: FIREPAK® 1.4D air cargo shipping containers 0
 Product Code A572015 1Hr 24 Hr 48 Hr 100 Hr 200 Hr 300 Hr 400 Hr
 Cord, Detonating, 1.4D UN 0289 EX 2007060067

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
FIRELINE® 17/80 HMX LS XHV
Oil Field Detonating Cord
 Packaging
Transportation, Storage and Handling
 Gross Net Explosive Length/
• For maximum shelf-life, detonating cord must be stored in cool, dry, well-ventilated Spools/
 Package Weight Weight Weight Spool*
 magazines. Explosives inventory should be rotated. Use older inventory first. Case
 Recommended shelf life, under proper storage conditions, is ten (10) years from kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs m ft
 date of manufacture. Fiberboard
• PRIMACORD detonating cords must be transported, stored, handled and used in 5.1 11.2 4.9 10.7 2.6 5.7 1 152 500
 box
 conformity with all federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
 Airpack box
 18.1 39.8 4.9 10.7 2.6 5.7 1 152 500

Application Recommendations
• This product is not recommended for exposure to well bore fluids. • Weights represent nominal values
• ALWAYS cut FIRELINE 17/80 HMX LS XHV detonating cord with a sharp knife. • All weights are approximate.
• NEVER attempt to cut FIRELINE 17/80 HMX LS XHV detonating cord with a blow
 *+
  2%; 152m spools may contain as many as 3 pieces, totally 152 m, with a minimum
from a sharp or blunt object, such as an axe, pipe wrench, or rock.
 splice/piece length of 8 m (25 ft).
• NEVER saw FIRELINE 17/80 HMX LS XHV detonating cord; it may explode and
kill or injure. X-Ray Services are also avalable for high profile applications requiring an extra level of
• NEVER cut detonating cord with devices that produce metal-to-metal contact, such assurance. Product Code: A572011
 as scissors, wire cutters, crimpers or similar instruments.
• NEVER use this product in open well bore conditions. For 1.1D Detonating Cord marked every meter use Product Code A572010BZ
 For 1.4D Detonating Cord marked every meter, use Product Code A572015BZ

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Case Dimensions
 Fiberboard: 26 x 26 x 14 cm / 10.25 x 10.25 x 5.5 in
 Airpack: 74.3 x 44.1 x 68.27 cm / 29.25 x 17.375 x 26.875 in

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