Mining requires precision, and the Velocity of Detonation (VoD) plays a major role in the success of blasting. VoD affects how energy is released, pressure is generated, and how far the energy travels. However, many mining operations skip VoD measurement, which often leads to poor blasting results.
The ShotTrack VoD unit makes this process easy. It gives both experts and non-experts a simple way to monitor VoD accurately. As a result, it helps improve blasting operations and produces better, more predictable outcomes.
This post explains how VoD monitoring can improve blasting efficiency and why regular testing is so important.
VoD is an important measure of how explosives perform. It impacts safety, efficiency, and cost. When VoD is measured regularly, mining teams can ensure consistent results, avoid mistakes, and make better decisions. But without testing, blasting results often fall short.
By measuring VoD regularly, mining teams can ensure explosives perform as expected. This makes operations safer, lowers costs, and leads to better results. Reliable data also helps improve blast designs and achieve higher levels of success.
The ShotTrack VoD unit makes VoD testing simple for everyone. Its user-friendly design means both experts and newcomers can use it confidently.
To make things even easier, the coaxial cable includes clear instructions and diagrams. This ensures that users can set up and operate the device without any hassle.
Designing the perfect blast takes careful planning. Factors like hole depth, width, spacing, and geology all play a role. However, if the explosive does not perform as planned, the entire blast can fail. By testing VoD, even in one hole per blast, teams can confirm that performance matches the design. This leads to more consistent and reliable results.
By using the ShotTrack VoD unit, mining teams can improve their blasting operations while making VoD testing easy for everyone. Don’t let skipped measurements limit your success—start achieving better results with regular and accurate VoD testing.
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Here is an interesting article by ERG on VoD https://ergindustrial.com/velocity-of-detonation-vod-explained/
