Viperdet MS

Updated: October 28, 2024

Product Description

Viperdet MS is a non-electric millisecond delay detonator available with incremental delay times. Viperdet MS detonators are highly accurate and offer numerous initiation sequence options when used in combination with Viperdet QS surface connectors.
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Application

Viperdet MS can be used to prime the full range of BME's detonator-sensitive explosive products.

Viperdet MS is used as a down-the-hole detonator for the initiation of explosives in standard blasting scenarios.

Features

Detonator strength: No. 8 with double crimp.

Shock tube: Orange, with three layers coiled in a 'Figure 80' for ease of deployment and the avoidance of tangles. The shock tube is resistant to abrasion and designed to elongate to avoid tensile strength damage under normal conditions.

J-Hook: 3.6 m, 4.8 m and 6 m (12 ft, 16 ft and 20 ft) Viperdet MS units include a J-hook to ease connection to detonating cord (5 g/m minimum core load).

Label: Water-resistant. Laser printing provides clear and smudge resistant timing and product information.

Guidelines For Use

Priming and Initiation

Viperdet MS can be used to prime the full range of BME's detonator-sensitive explosive products.

Viperdet LP non-electric detonators can be initiated by a single strand of detonating cord with a minimum core load of 5 g/m.

To prevent a snap, slap, and shoot incident (unexpected detonation) never pull or stretch non-electric shock tube to the point of breaking.

Ground Temperature

This product may be used in ground temperatures up to a maximum of 65 °C (150 °F). If the application requires use outside of this temperature range please contact a BME Technical Representative for additional guidance.

Delay Times

Specific Properties
Delay Time (nominal values).
Delay Time (ms)
1 25
2 50
3 75
4 100
5 125
6 150
7 175
8 200
9 225
10 250
12 300
14 350
16 400
18 450
20 500
25 550
25 550
26 650
28 700
30 750

Sleep Time

The recommended maximum sleep time is 21 days. If the application requires longer in-hole sleep time, please consult with a BME Technical Representative for guidance.

Handling

Detonators must not be used in flammable environments such as Methane or coal dust.

Product Risk Profile
All explosives are classified as dangerous goods and may cause damage to property, personal harm, or death, if not used correctly.
Severe detonation hazard when exposed to heat.
Detonation may occur from impact, friction, or excessive heating.
Never attempt to fight explosives fires.

First Aid
Refer to Safety Data Sheet for first-aid information.

Transportation
All explosives must be transported and stored in accordance with relevant local, state and federal regulations.

Storage

Viperdet MS shelf life is 24 months when stored in original packaging, under dry conditions and moderate temperature, and in a ventilated and approved magazine.

Viperdet MS must be stored at a moderate temperature.

All explosives must be stored in accordance with relevant local, state and federal regulations.

Packaging

Standard lengths have the fastest available delivery time.
Additional lengths upon request.
All specifications may vary slightly from the stated nominal.

1.1B Classification
Standard packaging (nominal values).
Unit packaging is in coils.

Length (m)*

Length (ft)

Units/
case

Gross weight (kg)

Gross weight (lb)

Net weight (kg)

Net weight (lb)

3.6

12

240

10

22

8

18

4.8

16

240

12

26

10

22

6

20

180

10

22

8

18

9

30

150

11

24

9

20

12

39

120

12

26

10

22

15

49

96

11

24

9

20

18

59

72

10

22

8

18

21

69

72

10

22

8

18

24

79

54

10

22

8

18

30

98

40

10

22

8

18

1.4B Classification
Unit packaging is in spools.

Length (m)*

Length (ft)

Units
/case

Gross weight (kg)

Gross weight (lb)

Net weight (kg)

Net weight (lb)

40

131

16

12

26

7

15

50

164

16

13

29

8

18

60

197

16

14

31

9

20

70

230

16

14

31

9.5

21

80

262

16

15

33

10.5

23

100

328

16

17

37

12

26

UN Classification for Transport and Storage

All explosives must be transported in accordance with relevant local, state and federal regulations.

Class
1.1B, UN 0360, DETONATOR ASSEMBLIES, NON-ELECTRIC.
1.4B, UN 0361, DETONATOR ASSEMBLIES, NON-ELECTRIC.
1.4S, UN 0500, DETONATOR ASSEMBLIES, NON-ELECTRIC.

Safe Use

  • Never fight explosive fires.
  • Refer to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for first aid information.
  • All explosives must be transported and stored in accordance to relevant regulations.
  • All explosives are classified as dangerous goods and may cause damage to property, personal harm, or death, if not used correctly.
  • Always keep products away from sources of heat, sparks, flame or hot surfaces and avoid mixing with combustibles or incompatible materials.

 

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Disclaimer

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You assume sole responsibility for results obtained from the use of the products/solutions or services, and for conclusions drawn from such use.

We continuously update our technical data sheets to reflect the most current and accurate information based on the latest available data. As such, the information provided is subject to revision. We recommend regularly checking for updates to ensure you are accessing the most up-to-date technical details.

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