

Blasting Solutions
Flexigel™
Flexible blasting solutions for surface coal and metal mines.
Tailored density and performance for wet, dry and dewatered blast holes.

Tailored density and performance for wet, dry and dewatered blast holes.
Flexigel™ is a range of augered or pumped bulk explosives designed for surface coal and metal mines. It offers variable density and water resistance, making it ideal for dry, dewatered and wet blast holes.
Flexigel™ can act as a substitute for ANFO in soft, wet ground where high bulk strength is not required but good water resistance and energy distribution is essential.
Flexigel™ helps control vibration, airblast and fume risk while improving wall control and fragmentation.
Available exclusively in Latin America and Asia.
Features and benefits
Features and benefits
Compatibility with Orica systems
Works seamlessly with Fortis™ and Fortan™ products to deliver improved blasting results across the full blasthole column.
Efficient onsite delivery
Manufactured and pumped on demand using Orica’s Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMU), ensuring timely supply and reduced downtime.
Airblast control
Tailored energy distribution helps minimise airblast, supporting safer blasting outcomes near sensitive infrastructure and operational boundaries.
Vibration control
Reduced energy density in selected blastholes helps manage ground vibration, particularly when blasting adjacent to final walls.
Fume risk reduction
Designed for reactive and fume-prone ground, Flexigel™ supports improved fume management compared with traditional ANFO alternatives.
Improved excavation productivity
Optimised energy placement improves fragmentation, particularly in the stemming zone, supporting more efficient downstream excavation.
Final wall control
Lower energy loading near final walls reduces damage and improves wall profiles where small diameter blasting is not practical.
Reduced drill and blast costs
Flexible loading through existing Orica MMUs improves blast efficiency and reduces rework, supporting lower overall drill and blast costs
Flexible density control
Adjust explosive density within a single blasthole loading pass to match ground conditions and optimise energy distribution.
Specification documents
Specification documents
Flexigel™ range
Flexigel™ range
Flexigel™ Advantage
Flexigel™ Coal
Flexigel™ Clear
Flexigel™ Eclipse
Flexigel™ Control
Flexigel™ Extra
Further insights
Further insights
Common questions about the Flexigel™ range
What is Flexigel™?
Flexigel™ is Orica’s range of bulk explosives designed for wet, dry and dewatered blastholes, offering flexible density and energy options.
Which industries use Flexigel™ products?
Flexigel™ is widely used in open cut coal and metalliferous mining operations, as well as in environments requiring cautious blasting.
How do I choose the right Flexigel™ product?Contact Orica Technical Services for guidance on selecting the correct product based on hole diameter, density and ground conditions.
What is the recommended sleep time for Flexigel™?
The maximum recommended sleep time is typically 7 days, but consult Orica Technical Services for site-specific advice.


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