

Blasting Solutions
Cordtex™
Strong, flexible detonating cords for safe and efficient blasting.

Strong, flexible detonating cords for safe and efficient blasting.
Features and benefits
Features and benefits
Optimised PETN core load
Cordtex™ detonating cords feature a precisely engineered PETN explosive core, designed to minimise damage to in-hole explosives prior to initiation. This ensures consistent energy transfer and reliable blast performance across varying hole conditions.
High tensile strength
With a nominal tensile strength of up to 70 kgf, Cordtex™ cords withstand significant forces in vertical blast holes and during handling. This strength reduces the risk of cord breakage in demanding applications such as deep-hole blasting.
Excellent flexibility and knot holding
Cordtex™ products maintain superior flexibility, allowing secure knots such as reef knots and clove hitches for trunkline and downline connections. This flexibility ensures positive initiation and reduces the likelihood of misfires caused by poor contact.
Heat resistance for hot ground applications
Cordtex™ Pyrocord is specifically designed for high-temperature environments, maintaining stability up to 100ºC for up to 8 hours. This makes it ideal for blasting in reactive or hot ground conditions where standard cords may fail.
Lightweight packaging and dual labelling
Cordtex™ cords are supplied on chipboard spools with dual labelling for easy identification and compliance. Each case contains two spools (350 m each), weighing approximately 16 kg, with 7 kg of explosive content for efficient storage and handling.
High velocity of detonation
Cordtex™ cords deliver a nominal detonation velocity of 6.5–7.0 km/s, ensuring rapid and reliable initiation of boosters and trunklines. This technical performance supports precise blast timing and improved fragmentation outcomes.
Specification documents
Specification documents
Cordtex™ product range
Cordtex™ product range
Cordtex™ waxed detonating cord
Cordtex™ plastic detonating cord
Cordtex™ pyrocord detonating cord
Cordtex™ AP detonating cord
Cordtex™ surface connector cord
Cordtex™ specialty cord
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