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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

PCU011 (HYDRO)
Product Description

AEL provides the portable charging unit for


charging in narrow reef mining environments and
development ends. The pump has been specifically
designed to deliver the UG100 and UG200 non-
sticky range of AEL’s bulk explosives products in
conjunction with a sensitizer in stoping and
development. Bulk emulsions are bagged in 25kg Hose and Mixer configuration
polywoven bags, containing 2 x 12.5kg bags for
easier handling.

Application
Benefits of Mixer Configuration
The PCU011 (Hydro) is a lightweight robust and  Better mixing
reliable portable charging unit designed to  Better sensitisation quality
specifically work in narrow working places where  Less variances in sensitised product
heavy equipment is difficult to manage. The pump  Improved blast performance
is Hydro powered, applicable to narrow reef stopes  Ability to use a variety of AEL qualified
where Hydro Power is utilised. gassing solutions
 Longer shelf life
Benefits  Increased emulsion sensitivity
 Portable
 Robust and reliable Caution:* Changing the configuration as laid out,
 Allows the application of emulsion will impact on sensitisation quality, sensitivity in
explosives in narrow reef environments the blast-hole and emulsion blast performance
 Suitable for the application of emulsion
explosives in short and small diameter Features
holes in narrow reef stoping (Eliminating  Hydro Power
the necessity to use package explosives)  Easy to operate
 Sensitized pumped emulsion is cap  Fixed ratio of emulsion to sensitizer creates
sensitive a constant delivery of the required
 Gassed pumped emulsion only becomes an quality/quantity
explosive once it has been pumped into the  Flexible hose/lance configuration for use in
blast hole. confined spaces
 Fixed delivery mass

Safety Features
 40 bar bursting disc
 Pump is fully contained within an enclosed
case

TDS0138-01
AEL Limited
Telephone: +27 11 606 0000
Website: www.aelminingservices.com
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Technical Specifications

PCU011 (HYDRO)
Description Details
Dry weight 21Kg
Emulsion tank capacity 14Kg
Sensitizer tank capacity 1L
Flow rate 10 – 15Kg/min
Pumping distance 5m
Hydro Power requirement (where 16 Mpa (nominal)
applicable) 14 to 18 Mpa Operating range

Disclaimer
This information summarizes, at the date of issue, our best knowledge of the capabilities of this product. Since AEL cannot
anticipate or control the conditions under which the product may be used or stored, each user must, prior to usage, review
this Technical Data Sheet in the context of the intended use. In case of uncertainty or for further information on this product
and its safe storage and use, contact your local AEL sales office, or visit our web site: www.aelminingservices.com

TDS0138-01
AEL Limited
Telephone: +27 11 606 0000
Website: www.aelminingservices.com

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