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Uretech is a leading manufacturer of polyurethane products for mining and bulk material applications. Founded in 2004 in South Africa, we have developed and patented many innovative solutions that are safe and easy to install, while being cost-effective for our customers. Our products are made of high-quality polyurethane. It is six times lighter than steel and has similar wear and impact resistance. Our products are sold and distributed both domestically and globally by means of independent and technically proficient partners.
About Blasting Barricades
Blasting is an essential process in mining that uses explosives to break up rock and extract minerals. Post-blast, the area is strewn with rocks and dust. Uretech’s Blasting Barricades are designed to keep the ore near the blasting face, ensuring efficient recovery of all fines created during the blast and minimizing clean-up time.
Traditional blasting barricades, made from heavy materials like wood, concrete, or plastic, can be cumbersome to transport and install underground. They occupy significant space and fail to cover the entire face, potentially compromising efficiency, profitability, and safety.
Presenting Blasting Barricades (UBB) from Uretech Crafted from robust polyester straps woven together and coated with a unique polyurethane layer, these barricades are both blast and impact-resistant. Their lightweight design makes them easy to handle, transport and install. Moreover, they cover almost the entire face, keeping most of the ore near the blast.
Installation Method
Safety Features
Uretech’s Blasting Barricades have passed the tests for underground suitability. The tests showed that:
- The barricades do not support fire propagation.
- The Blast Barricade material material prevented any flame spread.
- The Blast Barricade material contributed very little heat.
- The gases released during testing had acceptable toxicity levels for underground use.