AECI is a South African rooted mining solutions partner integrating explosives and electronic initiation to help operations work safely and predictably, showcased the IntelliShot X, a shock-resistant electronic detonator designed for precise functionality in high shock and variable environments, as part of its integrated blasting approach, at Mining Indaba 2026. AECI SHOWCASES SHOCK-RESISTANT INTELLISHOT
“E lectronic initiation earns its place when it gives crews control in real conditions,” says Morne Stiglingh, Vice President: Strategic Marketing and Technology, Mining Explosives at AECI. “IntelliShot X is designed for environments where dynamic shock and timing discipline determine outcomes. The goal is reliable initiation that teams can run every day on site.” shockintense or harsh settings need initiation that keeps timing accurate, resists interference and withstands mechanical stress, while fitting established surface and underground workflows. AECI positions IntelliShot X to meet these needs within its electronic initiation portfolio. “Control at initiation shapes every- thing downstream,” adds Stuart Miller, Executive Vice President: The operating challenge Blasting teams working in Mining at AECI. “When timing is dis- ciplined and hardware is resilient, plants run more predictably. That is the job IntelliShot X is built to do.” What IntelliShot X is and how it works IntelliShot X is engineered for precise timing and robust perfor- mance under demanding condi- tions. It is designed to: • Operate in surface and under- ground applications, with pro- grammable delays up to 26 000 ms in 1 ms increments. • Support safe handling and reliable firing through a hardened shell and
Key attributes at a glance • Shock-resistant design for demanding environments. • Programmable delays from 0 to 26 000 ms in 1ms increments • Accuracy and control to help manage vibration, airblast and fragmentation outcomes • Compatibility with AECI electronic initiation platforms across surface and underground operations
Intended performance and use cases IntelliShot X has been developed to support: • Shock tolerance: improved performance where dynamic shock and mechanical stress are present. • Timing discipline: high tim- ing accuracy to help manage vibration, airblast and fragmen- tation for steadier downstream performance. • Operational fit: deployment where crews need electronic precision without complicating existing procedures. l
enhanced resistance to electro- static discharge (ESD) and electro- magnetic interference (EMI). • Integrate with AECI’s IntelliShot system architecture and related tools for planning, tagging and control as part of an integrated blasting workflow. “Engineering effort went into resilience without adding com- plexity,” explains Hendrik Botha, Global Portfolio Manager, Mining Explosives and Initiating Systems at AECI. “The intent is simple: keep timing accurate, keep the interface familiar and give crews a device they can trust in harsh conditions.”
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