Blasting Solutions
Boosters
A high-energy booster range for reliable blasting performance.
Designed for reliability in diverse mining conditions.
Designed for reliability in diverse mining conditions.
Boosters are high-energy explosive charges used to initiate bulk or packaged explosives during blasting. They provide a secure link between detonators and the main charge, ensuring consistent initiation and optimal energy transfer.
Orica’s booster range includes Pentex™, Anzomex™ Power Plus, Primex™, and Tunniprime™, each designed for specific applications and conditions.
Certain products are available only regionally. Contact us or check with your local Orica representative about availability in your area.
Booster range
Booster range
Pentex™
High-energy boosters for reliable initiation in surface and underground blasting.
Applications: general mining and quarrying operations.
Key features:
- Strong initiation capability
- Compatible with multiple initiation systems
- Available in various sizes
Features and benefits
Features and benefits
Reliable initiation
Our boosters provide consistent, dependable initiation to help you achieve predictable blast outcomes every time.
Proven safety focus
Each booster is designed and tested in accordance with strict standards to support safer loading and blasting practices on site.
Optimised blast performance
High-energy boosters help improve fragmentation, maximise breakage and support better downstream processing efficiency.
Versatile product range
A wide range of booster sizes and configurations means you can match the product to your explosives, hole conditions and blast design.
Trusted global supply
Backed by Orica’s global manufacturing and logistics network, our boosters help you maintain reliable supply across your operations.
Expert technical support
Orica specialists work with you to select, apply and optimise boosters for your specific geology and blasting challenges.
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Iron ore
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Surface coal
Underground construction and tunnelling
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Civil infrastructure
Further insights
Further insights
Understanding Orica's booster range
What is a booster in blasting?
A booster is a high-energy explosive charge placed between the detonator and the main explosive column. It ensures that the initiation signal is strong enough to detonate the main charge effectively.
Where are boosters typically used?
Boosters are used in surface and underground mining, quarrying and civil blasting projects where bulk or packaged explosives require reliable initiation.
Why are boosters critical for blasting safety?
Boosters provide consistent energy transfer, reducing the risk of partial detonation or misfires, which can compromise safety and productivity.
How do boosters improve blast performance?
By ensuring full initiation of the main charge, boosters optimise fragmentation, reduce vibration and improve downstream processing efficiency.
What makes Orica’s booster range unique?
Each product is engineered for specific conditions, offering flexibility, safety and reliability across all mining and civil applications.
What is Orica's flagship booster range?
Orica's Pentex™ range is globally available and contains a wide range of variations for all blasting applications. This is the recommended product.
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