Austin Powder offers lead-free primary explosive detonators before regulators mandate the change. Austin Powder started looking for a lead-free alternative to Lead Azide back in 2007 at its detonator facility, Austin Star Detonator.
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Austin Powder Launches E*STAR Tunnel
Austin Powder released its new E*STAR Tunnel, developed for rapid tunnel blasting deployment while reducing post-blast plastic residue in the muck pile. Austin Powder is committed to continuously improving its products and is proud to introduce the E*STAR Tunnel detonator as the latest edition to the E*STAR Electronic Initiation System. The robust design and exceptional leakage tolerance make the E*STAR…
Read MoreAustin Powder Launches E*STAR Tunnel
Austin Powder released its new E*STAR Tunnel, developed for rapid tunnel blasting deployment while reducing post-blast plastic residue in the muck pile.
Read MoreAustin Powder Launches RFID for E*STAR Electronic Detonators
Austin Powder released its new E*STAR Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. RFID technology makes it possible to identify the detonator without physical contact between the logger and the detonator.
Read MoreAustin Powder Names Rawlings President
Austin Powder Co. announced that Jason F. Rawlings has joined the company as its new president. Rawlings succeeds Dave True, a 43-year veteran of company, who will remain to help ensure a smooth transition and will continue to serve on the company’s board of directors. “I am pleased that the search for my replacement brought Jason Rawlings to us,” said…
Read MoreAustin Powder Rock Star Detonators Provide Precise Control
Rock Star electric detonators from Austin Powder are designed to provide the precise control necessary to produce accurate and consistent blasting results in a variety of blasting applications in the mining, quarrying and construction industries.
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