Blast Engineering

Thomas Engineering Ltd. (TEC) specializes in providing blast measurement services and analysis to the aggregate and mining industries.

  • Analysis to improve overall effectiveness of blasting
  • Resolution of complaints related to blasting operations
  • Training in all aspects of blasting and instrumentation (more)

These services can provide comprehensive evaluations of what is happening in a blast, and show how results can be improved.

Using state of the art equipment, proven in the harshest of environments, TEC is able to:

  • Record Velocity of Detonation (VOD) measurements and analyze results;
  • Take seismograph readings for analysis, compliance and complaint resolution;
  • Record and analyze regular and high-speed video of blasts;
  • Measure drilling deviation;
  • Profile rock faces for accurate burden calculation;
  • Profile muck piles for throw analysis;
  • Record and analyze fragmentation.

Our company has acquired an enviable reputation for thorough blast analysis and resolution of blasting complaints.:

Our clients include:
Lafarge Canada, Dufferin Aggregates, Holcim, Essroc Italcementi, Walker Aggregates, and many others