Locally manufactured tamping device makes an explosive release

摘要

A patented, locally manufactured mechanical tamp-V ing device, the advanced tamping device (ATD), which offers a significant improvement on panel advance, improved fragmentation, and a significant reduction of dust and fine rock, has been released by safety systems and equipment suppliers Booyco Electronics. Booyco Electronics MD Anton Lourens says that the ATD is a lightweight and portable tamping device which offers an unlimited shelf life and significant savings on explosives as well as reduced fuse igniter costs.