NEX-PAND:
ROCK BREAKING CHEMICALS

WHAT IS NEX-PAND?

  • NEX-PAND is a non-explosive expansive mortar, used extensively in the following industries: dimension stone/quarries, mining, civils, and construction. In addition it is used for the breaking of concrete and reinforced concrete blocks, slabs, beams, and other structures.
  • NEX-PAND is an environmentally friendly product and therefore produces NO vibration, NO noise, NO toxic gases, NO fly rock, and NO residue.
    It is completely harmless and environmentally friendly.
  • NEX-PAND does not leave debris or dust, nor does it form gas or cause shock waves. Unlike explosives, there are no permits required for the storage, transport or use of Nex-Pand.
  • NEX-PAND maximizes production time whilst avoiding waste of valuable stone in the dimension stone mining industries. Unskilled labour can be easily trained to use Nex-Pand.
  • NEX-PAND can be used adjacent to existing structures, buildings, homes without damage to property.

WHERE CAN NEX-PAND BE USED:

  • Quarrying
  • Removal of unwanted boulders
  • Excavating foundations
  • Leveling boulders for road works
  • Excavating rocks for trenching
  • Underground excavation
  • Demolition of concrete or reinforced concrete
  • Demolition of refractory structures

Nex-Pand is a safe and reliable product in the hands
of trained personnel. The knowledge contained in
this manual is sufficient to enable the users
to conduct Sensitive Rock Breaking safely and reliably.

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS:

THERE ARE 3 TYPES OF NEX-PAND AVAILABLE AND THE CHOICE THEREOF IS DEPENDANT ON THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE

Type 1: Cold Weather [-5°C – 10°C  |  23°F – 50°F]

Type 2: Cool Weather [10°C – 25°C  |  50°F – 77°F]

Type 3: Warm Weather [25°C – 40°C  |  77°F – 104 °F]

NEX-PAND FEATURES & BENEFITS:

SAFE AND SIMPLE

  • Simply follow the basic instructions included in the box
  • Available “Off the shelf” to anybody (No special training required!)
  • Its Ultra Safe
    • No Noise
    • No Vibrations
    • No Gases
    • No Fly rock
  • Requires no permits for transport, storage and use thereof

EFFICIENCY AND COST EFFECTIVENESS

  • Works in temperatures as low as -5°C, and as high as 40°C
  • Excellent depth control of breakage
  • Full effect takes place within 2-24 hrs (If extremely cold then this could take up to 48hrs)
  • Produces 18,000 PSI force
  • Site downtime is minimised
  • Safety costs are minimised
  • Available in boxes of 20kg (4 x 5kgs)
  • Minimal peripheral damage when removing unwanted rock

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

  • It creates no fumes and leaves no residue
  • Easily washes away with water
  • No damage whatsoever to surrounding property , buildings or installations
  • Ideal for sensitive areas

NEX-PAND APPLICATIONS INCLUDE:

  • The breaking of unwanted and unmanageable oversize boulders
  • Quarrying and stone cutting
  • Excavating foundations
  • Leveling rocky outcrops for road works
  • Breaking up of rock when trenching or laying pipelines
  • Underground rock removal
  • Demolition of concrete or reinforced concrete
  • Demolition of beams and plinths
  • Breaking of rock for Swimming Pool excavations and Landscaping projects

WHO CAN USE NEX-PAND?

  • Anyone can use it, in any situation, because Nex-Pand is perfectly safe, soundless and non-hazardous
  • Simply follow the basic instructions included in the box
  • It is available “Off the shelf” to anybody

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

  • Make sure that everyone working with Nex-Pand understands the possibility of “blowouts” and that they have read the technical instructions thoroughly. NB! Avoid looking down at the holes you have recently poured for at least 0 – 3 hrs.
  • Keep people away from the job site after you have poured – suggestion: use barrier tape.
  • If you see the filled holes are starting to steam that means they could “blow out”. Stand clear from these holes.
  • Nex-Pand has a high PH level and after contact with water reaches a PH of 13 which could cause severe irritation to mucous membranes, especially the eyes. If this happens, Nex-Pand must be rinsed off with cold water and a doctor consulted immediately.
  • Rubber gloves and goggles must be worn at all times when using Nex-Pand.
  • Dust masks are recommended if the product is used in poorly ventilated areas.
  • Take care that there might be pieces of rock or concrete falling while the chemical is working.
  • ALWAYS use COLD water to mix with the Nex-Pand, hot or warm water speeds up the reaction time which could be very dangerous.