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SpexLite®

(440) 462-1500

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Spex•Lite® Solid Air for Explosives: EPS, EPP and PVDC

Spex•Lite® 5510 Solid Air

~95% captured air content

•Typical Bead Size: ~4.0 mm 

•Avg Bulk Density: ~0.9 pcf

    What are the Benefits of Spex•Lite® Solid Air?

    Diesel Compatibility

    Up To 95% Air Content

    Up To 95% Air Content

     SPEX•LITE® 5510 Solid Air is compatible with Diesel Fuel, opening up possibilities and cost reduction opportunities as a lightweight fill for explosives.

    Up To 95% Air Content

    Up To 95% Air Content

    Up To 95% Air Content

     SPEX•LITE® Solid Air is up to 95% air content, which provides many unique advantages as a lightweight additive in emulsion systems.

    Cost Reduction

    Up To 95% Air Content

    Weight Reduction

    As an ultra efficient lightweight volume filler, SPEX•LITE® Solid Air's volume cost saves explosives customers material and freight costs in almost every instance.

    Weight Reduction

    Absorbs Minimal Liquid

    Weight Reduction

    With a bulk density as low as ~0.75 pounds per cubic foot (pcf),  SPEX•LITE® 6503 EPS Solid Air will significantly decrease the cost and weight of industrial explosive systems.

    Absorbs Minimal Liquid

    Absorbs Minimal Liquid

    Absorbs Minimal Liquid

    SPEX•LITE® Solid Air may reduce the amount of liquid potentially absorbed in an emulsion system, which can lead to improved blast results.

    Rounded Shape

    Absorbs Minimal Liquid

    Absorbs Minimal Liquid

    SPEX•LITE® Solid Air has a rounded shape, which promotes flow of an emulsion system when it's being pumped.

    Spex•Lite® Advantages WITH CONVENTIONAL AN Prills

    Improved Efficiency

    Diesel Compatibility

    Improved Efficiency

    Fireworks

    Case studies using Spex•Lite® Solid Air demonstrate that less holes are required per blast, saving both time and money as a lightweight fill for explosives companies.

    Storage & Handling

    Diesel Compatibility

    Improved Efficiency

    Stockroom

    Spex•Lite® can be conveniently stored regardless of weather conditions and Spex•Lite® can be handled either pneumatically or mechanically.

    Diesel Compatibility

    Diesel Compatibility

    Diesel Compatibility

    Spex•Lite® Compatible with Diesel Fuel

    Spex•Lite® 5510 (black bead) is compatible with diesel fuel, whereas EPS / polystyrene (white) has compatibility challenges as a filler for Diesel Fuel Explosives. Whichever you need, SpexLite has both!

    Non-Hazardous

    Negligible Build-up

    Diesel Compatibility

    Caution Sign

    Traditional ANFO prills are hazardous both to ship and to handle. Spex•Lite® Solid Air does not require hazardous shipping and handling surcharges.

    Negligible Build-up

    Negligible Build-up

    Negligible Build-up

    Bricklaying

    Conventional Prills provide warnings of potential build-up on shipping and storage containers. Spex•Lite® Lightweight Fill doesn't contribute to traditional residue buildup.

    Decreased Weight

    Negligible Build-up

    Negligible Build-up

    Hot Air Balloon

    Conventional ANFO prills weigh ~45 - 55 pcf. Spex•Lite® Solid Air EPS, EPP and PVDC products weigh between ~0.75 - 10 pcf and they do not tend to break down during transit.

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    Spex•Lite® Offers More for Less

    Spex•Lite® Solid Air is up to 95% air content and is easy to ship, store, handle and use. Not only is it easy to handle, it provides tremendous advantages for explosives companies when mixed in with a conventional ANFO emulsion system.

    Benefits of using Spex•Lite® Solid Air:

    • Compatibility with diesel fuel
    • Decreased volume cost of overall ANFO system (in most cases)
    • Improved blast efficiency (fewer holes required, in most cases)
    • Decreased system weight
    • Decreased water absorption 
    • Reduced build-up


    Call Today for Spex•Lite® Solid Air! 440-462-1500

    Improve Your Profits

    Want to improve efficiency for your blasts? Call Spex•Lite® and ask for our Solid Air!

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    Spex•Lite® Solid Air Product Specs

    Spex•Lite® MB 4155 PVDC

    Spex•Lite® MB 4155 PVDC

    Spex•Lite® MB 4155 PVDC

    SpexLite® MB 4155 closeup.

    • ~94% captured air content
    • Typical Bead Size: ~45 - 65 µm - ULTRA SMALL
    • Average Specific Gravity: ~0.05 g/cc
    • PVDC-based material

    Spex•Lite® 5125 EPP

    Spex•Lite® MB 4155 PVDC

    Spex•Lite® MB 4155 PVDC

    SpexLite 5125 EPP for Industrial Explosives

    • Typical Bead Size: ~2.5 mm
    • Average Specific Gravity: ~16 g/cc 
    • Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) based material
    • Compatible with Diesel Fuel Explosives
    • Superior Compression Performance!

    Spex•Lite® 6503 EPS

    Spex•Lite® MB 4155 PVDC

    Spex•Lite® 6503 EPS

    SpexLite 6503 EPS for Industrial Explosives

    • Typical Bead Size: ~3.2 mm
    • Average Specific Gravity: ~0.01 g/cc - Ultra Lightweight!
    • Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) based material

    Spex•Lite® Technical Data Sheets

    Click here to visit our Tech Data Tab to view and download the TDS

     Don't see what you're looking for? To discuss your specific needs, please call Spex•Lite®  today at 440-462-1500! 

    Size and densities are averages and material may fluctuate.

    Additional sizes, densities and colors are available upon request for most products.

    PCF stands for pounds per cubic foot.

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      Warranty:  Spex•Lite® warrants that this product, at the time of shipment, conforms to the specifications noted in the sections above. All other information provided herein is to be used as guidance only and there are no warranties relating to the information which extend beyond the description on the face hereof.  ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXCLUDED.  Spex•Lite® has a sole obligation and the sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be the replacement or refund of any defective Spex•Lite® product if justified by Spex•Lite®. No warranty is given for any technical advice or recommendations provided by Spex•Lite®. Buyer waives all claims under this limited warranty unless it has given written notice and proof of defect to Spex•Lite® within 15 days of delivery.   

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