Generation 1
Safety Fuse & Plain Detonator
Manual initiation. Reliable for simple single-hole or small-pattern blasting. Timing accuracy dependent on fuse burn rate. Still in use for low-complexity applications.
Generation 2
Electric Delay Detonators
Short and long-period delay series allow sequenced multi-hole firing. Reduces vibration and flyrock versus instantaneous firing. BIAFO manufactures full SP and LP delay ranges.
Generation 3
Non-Electric Systems (Binel)
Shock-tube technology eliminates stray current risk entirely. The Binel system — manufactured under Hanwha licence — provides flexibility for complex surface and underground patterns.
Generation 4
Electronic Detonators
Millisecond-precision programmable detonators. Each unit individually logged. Up to 500 units per fire. Complex firing patterns transferred via software. Maximum vibration control and fragmentation optimisation.
