Chemical Demolition

Autostem chemical demolition cartridges

Chemical Demolition using Autostem

L A Moore Ltd is at the forefront of technology in the demolition industry.  We are one of only a handful of demolition contractors in the UK able to offer you the option of chemical demolition, using AutoStem technology.

Chemical demolition is safe to use in built-up areas as no shockwaves are generated. AutoStem cartridges can be used close to windows and sensitive structures without causing damage.  Also as there is no mass explosion with AutoStem, no flying debris is produced.

Using chemical demolition reduces the amount of time needed to demolish walls and foundations.  Chemical demolition can reduce the time needed to remove thick walls and foundations from weeks, using traditional methods, to days. Autostem cartridges rupture the concrete, separating it from any reinforcement and creating fissures. Our operatives then  use traditional impact hammers and pulverisers to break up the concrete.

Prior to using chemical demolition our qualified staff will assess the structure and site and produce a blasting design. A series of holes is then drilled into the concrete, and the AutoStem cartridges inserted.  The cartridges are self-stemming, so no plugging is needed. The cartridges are then wired to each other to form a closed circuit. Finally the blasting wire is connected to an initiator at a safe distance and when required the cartridges are detonated.

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