E*STAR GO is a user-friendly, entry-level electronic detonator system for quarry blasting applications.

Austin Powder is pleased to announce the launch of its latest innovation in electronic detonator technology: the E*STAR GO system. Designed with ease of use in mind, the E*STAR GO system provides an accessible, entry-level solution that enables users to experience the operational benefits of electronic detonators in small and medium-scale blasting scenarios. This system is ideal for projects involving up to 400 detonators, such as quarries, trenches, road cuts, and building foundations.

The E*STAR GO system features an intuitive “LOG BY WALKING” programming method with preset delays, making it particularly advantageous for smaller, precise blasting operations. The “LOG BY WALKING” programming method automatically assigns delays as detonators are connected to the bus line, streamlining setup and reducing the learning curve for operators. Key benefits of the system include its lightweight, compact design and user-friendly functionality.

Product Highlights and Benefits

The E*STAR GO system provides the following features to support efficient and secure blasting operations:

• Ease of Use: Compact, lightweight equipment designed for convenient handling in the field.
• Rapid Programming and Verification: The application-specific electronics module includes unique features for quick programming, verification, and reliable firing.
• Familiar Delay Presets: Delay settings mirror those of Austin Powder’s Shock*Star and Rock*Star systems, ensuring seamless integration for users familiar with these products.
• Convenient E*STAR GO Bag: The E*STAR GO system includes a specially designed bag that facilitates easy field manipulation and transport.
• Safety and Visibility: Features highly reflective colors on wires and connectors, enhancing visibility and handling accuracy in all lighting conditions.
• Innovative Design for Environmental Efficiency: The E*STAR GO system supports eco-friendly practices with a small connector that reduces plastic residue in the muck pile and a steel wire for post-blast magnetic separation.
• Reliable Connection Verification: Ensures 100% connection verification, providing the highest levels of safety and operational security.
• Enhanced Immunity and Leakage-Proofing: The system is engineered to be immune to foreign sources of initiation energy, such as mains voltage, and features grease-filled connectors that prevent leakage caused by humidity or moisture ingestion.

The E*STAR GO system is a testament to Austin Powder’s commitment to innovation. It provides industry professionals with reliable, easy-to-use technology that advances safety, efficiency, and sustainability in blasting operations.

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