Select Drill and Blast industry leaders given exclusive demonstration of STEMGEL™ hydrogel stemming products.

Trouchet led the sixty industry attendees through an informative presentation breaking down some of the science, explaining what each product is used for, and highlighting the versatility, cost efficiency, safety and environmental benefits of STEMGEL™ products compared to aggregate stem.

Staff then demonstrated the application and behaviour of STEMGEL™ in multiple applications. Into below-ground holes, into overhead vertical holes and into horizontal holes. The behaviour of the product was clearly visible through their clever custom built Perspex tube set-up. Down hole dewatering was also demonstrated as well as surface stemming using BlastMatts™.

At the end of the event, ease of use, blast energy reflection back into the hole and significantly increased fracturing were the benefits valued highest among attendees.

“These guys can now see exactly what we’re talking about when we say STEMGEL™ is easy to use and has so many exciting applications. You can see the lightbulbs really come on when people can see something in the flesh,” remarked Lyons. “We’re very keen to be partnering with many of today’s guests through Distributorships and User Licenses.”