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Exel™
Explore Orica’s Exel™ non-electric detonator range for safe, reliable blasting across global mining operations.


Exel™
Reliable non-electric initiation systems for every mining condition worldwide.
Engineered for precision, safety and performance across global operations.

Engineered for precision, safety and performance across global operations.
Features and benefits
Features and benefits
Proven non-electric initiation technology
Exel™ signal tube delivers reliable, interference‑free initiation that performs consistently even in challenging mining and construction environments.
Wide product range for all blast types
From small development shots to large open pit blasts, Exel™ offers purpose‑designed detonators for surface, underground and specialist applications.
Enhanced blast control and performance
Accurate delay timing and high‑strength base charges support improved fragmentation, reduced flyrock, better vibration control and predictable blast outcomes.
Engineered for tough conditions
Durable tube jackets (such as the oil‑resistant Enduradet™ design) maintain integrity against abrasion, impact and hydrocarbon exposure.
Flexible for wet, dry, surface or underground use
Available in a wide selection of lengths, connectors and delay periods, ensuring precise fit‑for‑purpose initiation in diverse geological and operational settings.
Compatible with lead‑free Exel™ Neo technology
Supports sustainability goals by enabling a transition to modern, lead‑free initiation solutions without compromising performance or safety.
Specification documents
Specification documents
Exel™ range
Exel™ range


Exel™ Connectadet™
Connectadet™ detonators are designed for large-scale, complex blast patterns where multiple connections and precise timing are essential. Ideal for surface and underground mining operations, they deliver flexible hook-up options and high timing accuracy, ensuring consistent blast control, improved fragmentation and increased safety in demanding, high-production environments.


Handidet™ series
Handidet™ offers a simple, reliable initiation system tailored specifically for quarrying, construction blasting and small‑scale mining. Its easy‑to‑use, durable design provides dependable initiation for smaller or secondary blasts, ensuring consistent performance even in challenging on‑bench conditions. Perfect when you need straightforward, no‑complexity blasting.


Enduradet™ series
Enduradet™ is built for extreme mining conditions including wet, hot or reactive ground. Its heavy‑duty construction and accurate timing deliver safe, reliable initiation where standard detonators may fail. Ideal for demanding surface and underground operations, especially sites requiring enhanced durability and risk tolerance.


LP detonators
LP detonators provide extended delay intervals essential for controlling very large blasts or operations requiring longer sequencing. They help reduce ground vibration, optimise fragmentation, and improve overall blast timing control, making them suited to large open cut mines or operations managing sensitive infrastructure nearby.


MS detonators and connectors
MS detonators deliver short, highly accurate delay intervals to enhance blast control in both surface and underground mining. They improve fragmentation and reduce flyrock, supporting safer blasts and better downstream efficiency. Best suited for operations that need precise, closely spaced delays for optimal fragmentation.


Lead-in lines
Lead‑in Lines provide a safe, noiseless initiation path for non‑electric blasting systems. Available in multiple lengths for layout flexibility, they ensure secure and reliable transmission of initiation energy across the blast circuit. Suitable for all mining sectors using non‑electric systems.
Further Insights
Further Insights
What is the difference between LP and MS detonators? LP (Long Period) detonators provide extended delay intervals, making them ideal for large blasts where vibration control and sequencing are critical. MS (Millisecond) detonators offer short, precise delays for improved fragmentation and reduced flyrock, commonly used in surface and underground mining.
Which Exel™ products are best for underground mining? Exel™ Enduradet™ and Exel™ Handidet™ are widely used underground due to their durability and reliability in harsh conditions. Enduradet™ is designed for extreme environments, while Handidet™ offers simplicity for smaller blasts.
How do Exel™ Lead-in Lines improve safety? Lead-in Lines provide a safe, noiseless way to initiate non-electric blasting systems. They reduce the risk of accidental initiation and ensure secure connections between detonators and the blast circuit.
Are Exel™ detonators available globally? Yes. The Exel™ range is available across all major mining regions, including Asia, Australia Pacific, Europe Middle East and Africa, Latin America, and North America. Regional product variations ensure compliance with local standards and operational needs.
What conditions are Exel™ Enduradet™ designed for? Exel™ Enduradet™ is engineered for extreme conditions such as wet holes, hot or reactive ground, and deep mining environments. Its robust design ensures safe and reliable initiation in challenging applications.
What is Exel™ Neo and how is it different? Neo is Orica’s brand for lead-free* detonators, which use the unique, proven NPED (Non-Primary Explosives Detonator) technology for safe and reliable initiation of explosives. Neo offers the same reliable performance as always, backed by over 20 years of Orica’s proven technology.
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