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CRACKAMITE , a Non-Explosive Expansive Silent Cracking Agent, is a
highly expansive powder composition for stone breaking, granite and marble
quarrying, concrete cutting and demolition.
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Table of Contents
What is Crackamite?..............................................................0
Where Can Crackamite® Be Used?..............................................1
Benefits of using Crackamite® ..................................................2
Some Special Benefits For The Mining Industry ..............................5
Comparison Of Demolition Methods............................................7
How Does Crackamite® Work?...................................................8
Fracture Mechanism of Crackamite® ...........................................8
Some Effects On The Expansive Stress Of Crackamite® ................... 11
Factors affecting the expansive pressure of Crackamite®................ 13
Types And Packing Of Crackamite® .......................................... 14
How to use Crackamite® ....................................................... 16
Crackamite Grade Selection............................................... 17
Temperature Estimation ................................................... 17
Effective Hole Design for Crackamite® ...................................... 17
Estimating Quantity Required................................................. 21
Pre-drilling Holes ............................................................... 21
Drilling ........................................................................ 22
Hole Depth ................................................................... 22
Hole Pattern ................................................................. 23
Mixing of Crackamite® ......................................................... 24
I. Mixing Equipment:........................................................ 24
II. Mixing Method: ........................................................... 25
III. Mixing Water:............................................................ 25
IV. Standard Quantity: ..................................................... 26
V. Audit Checklist Before Mixing.......................................... 26
Filling of the holes with Crackamite......................................... 26
Use of polythene sack in hole: ............................................ 27
After-treatment: ............................................................ 28
Crack Formation ................................................................ 29
Time Required for Crack Formation...................................... 29
Control of Expansive Strength and Reaction Time ..................... 30
Cutting and Secondary Breaking.............................................. 31
Container and Storage ......................................................... 32
Recommendations For CRACKAMITE® Usage ................................ 32
Usage Tips:................................................................... 33
Safety Precautions .......................................................... 34
Notes On CRACKAMITE® Working ......................................... 35
Blowouts - Causes and Precautions .......................................... 36
What Can Cause A Blowout? ............................................... 36
How To Prevent Blow Out Shots .......................................... 37
Hole Design For Rocks.......................................................... 38
General Concept Bouldering .............................................. 38
Underground Excavation ................................................... 39
Splitting of Large Boulders ................................................ 40
Slabbing....................................................................... 40
Leakage of Virgin Rock ..................................................... 41
Trenching And Tunneling .................................................. 42
Hole Design For Concrete...................................................... 44
General Concrete ........................................................... 44
Reinforced Concrete........................................................ 44
Thin Concrete................................................................ 45
Mass Concrete ............................................................... 49
Pile Foundation.............................................................. 50
Thick Wall .................................................................... 51
Pier / Bridge / Foundation ................................................ 52
Zone Demolition............................................................. 54
Delayed Filling............................................................... 55
Customer Testimonials......................................................... 59
About Us - Hydraulics & Pneumatics......................................... 63
Our Esteemed Clients .......................................................... 65

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What is Crackamite?
Crackamite is a soundless, non-
explosive and safe demolition agent
which is quite different from ordinary
demolition agents such as explosives and
dangerous materials. It does not cause
any explosion, noise, ground vibration,
gas, dust or any other environmental
pollution when used properly.

Crackamite is a non-toxic powder

consisting of oxides of calcium, silicon and
aluminum. The chemical composition of
Crackamite is a powder consisting of an
inorganic compound made mainly of a
special kind of silicate and an organic
compound. Crackamite does not contain
any harmful components.

Crackamite provides the most

technically suitable and cost-effective
solution in restricted demolition of rock
and concrete structures where nearby
structures must be protected from shock
waves generated by explosives. Explosives
are expensive due to long operating times,
special transport, storage and handling
precautions, and the need to comply with
public safety regulations.

As requirements for demolishing rock and

reinforced concrete in construction
increase in tight quarters, the use of
explosives and explosive agents is
becoming more restricted as far as safety
and environmental pollution problems are concerned. Crackamite
is the solution. Marble, granite, limestone, plain concrete,
reinforced concrete, boulders, and ledge are fractured overnight
without noise, vibration, or fly rock.

Where Can Crackamite® Be Used?

Marble Quarrying
Granite Cutting

Rock Breaking
Limestone Mining

Stone Cutting
Concrete Demolition

Crackamite is versatile in its usage

Crackamite can be used on any type of stone formation,

concrete, reinforced concrete or tiled structure in:

Quarrying of marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, etc.

Stone cutting

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 Removing boulders
Breaking rock into pieces
Excavating foundations
Leveling stones for road works
Excavating trenches for pipe-laying
Underground excavations
Demolition of concrete or reinforced concrete objects
Demolition of foundations
Demolition of breakwaters or jetties
Demolition of tiled and refractory structures, and more
In the field as a new method of demolition, Crackamite
can effectively be use in the construction and civil
engineering fields as follows:
™ Bridges
™ Ledge
™ Machinery Bases
™ Slabs 6 " thick and more
™ Dams
™ Boulders
™ Concrete Piers
™ Marble and Granite
Crackamite can be used on any type of rock formation, concrete,
reinforced concrete or tiled structure in:

excavating foundations;
leveling rocks for road works;
excavating trenches for pipe-laying;
underground excavations;

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 marine and submarine excavations;
removing boulders;
demolition of concrete or reinforced concrete poles,
towers, walls, etc.;
demolition of foundations;
demolition of breakwaters/jetties;
demolition of tiled and refractory structures.
Crackamite provides the most technically suitable and cost-
effective solution in:

restricted demolition of rock and

concrete structures where nearby
Crackamite is Very structures must be protected from
Environmentally Friendly shock waves generated by
ƒ No Toxic Gas
ƒ No Harmful Substances
explosions;
ƒ Non-explosive
ƒ Silent
pre-splitting of rock formations, to
ƒ Safe create isolated blocks that can then
be more easily demolished;
cutting blocks of marble and granite
more economically than with the traditional helicoidal wire-
cutting method;
excavations and demolition of rock formations or
cement/concrete structures where the use of explosives
would be expensive due to long operating times, special
transport, storage and handling precautions and the need
to comply with public safety regulations.

Benefits of using Crackamite®

Crackamite can be used in an almost unlimited range of
applications. It’s particularly used for breaking, cutting or
demolishing stones, concrete and reinforced concrete. Endless

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 benefits of Crackamite can be listed against
explosives and other methods of breaking,
cutting or demolishing.

I. CRACKAMITE® IS A SAFE SUBSTANCE

Crackamite is not controlled by any legal
regulation such as explosives and explosive
agents, etc. It is non-explosive, therefore
supervision of trained personnel is non
essential. Crackamite requires no special
precautions if kept in a dry place. The product
is not sensitive to electrical discharge or
currents. Demolition can be easily and safely
performed anywhere.

II. CRACKAMITE® IS A SOUNDLESS

CRACKING AGENT
Unlike the existing methods of demolition by
explosives or breaking equipment, Crackamite
does not make any noise, vibration, fly rock,
dust or gas. Crackamite quietly and gradually
demolishes rock or concrete with its expansive
stress caused by hydration reaction. Rocks and
reinforced concrete may be demolished safely
without environmental pollution. Furthermore,
Crackamite's expansive stress continues even
after crack initiation, the crack opening
distance becomes wider as time passes.

III. CRACKAMITE® HANDLES EASILY

No lid (or cap) is necessary after Crackamite is poured into a
hole of rock or reinforced concrete, nor is tamping required as with
explosives. Crackamite exerts its strength in a short time. Due to
Crackamite's strong adhesion and frictional resistance to inner
surface of the hole, spurs due to heat-generation (blown-out shot)
do not occur when used within the parameters as noted in the

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conditions. The expansive stress along the hole depth is almost
constant except for that near the entrance of the hole. Generally
the expansive stress loss from the hole entrance has little effect on
the demolition work when hole depth is long.

IV . CRACKAMITE® IS EASY TO USE - MIX IT, FILL IT, CRACK IT

Just mix with water, pour into holes, then it expands to crack.
Neither capping with mortar, sand, etc. nor tamping with a bar is
necessary after Crackamite mixed with water is poured into
drilled holes in rock or concrete. Using Crackamite does not
require a special license unlike explosives, explosive agents, etc. It
is environmentally friendly. It releases no toxic or harmful
substances of any kind.

V. CRACKAMITE® HAS AN EXPANSIVE STRESS OF MORE THAN

11 MT/M2
Generally, the compressive fracture stress of rocks is 500 to 2500
T/m2 and that of concrete 300 to 500 T/m2. However, the tensile
fracture stress is very small, i.e., it ranges from 40 to 70 T/m2 in
concrete, respectively. Since demolition by using Crackamite is
based on a fracture due to a tensile stress, all kinds of rocks and
concrete can be cracked and broken by using Crackamite when
appropriate holes are properly drilled.

VI. CRACKAMITE® DOES SYSTEMATICAL HIGH-EFFICIENCY

DEMOLITION WORK
Crackamite makes it very easy to control the shape of to-be-
cracked objects after being broken according to requirements, it
can be demolished or can remain unharmed. Crackamite cracks
reinforced concrete, rock, limestone, granite and marble safely and
quietly. Being a non-explosive material, it works without noise,
vibration, dust, toxic gases and flying rock. Cracked rock or
concrete can then easily be broken with breakers remarkably
reducing time and cost required for breaking. Crackamite can
demolish rock or concrete systematically, and also demolition work
in water is possible.

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CRACKAMITE PROVIDES THE MOST TECHNICALLY SUITABLE
AND COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION IN:
• Restricted demolition of stone and concrete structures where
nearby structures must be protected from vibration generated
by explosions
• Pre-splitting of stone
formations, to create isolated
blocks that can then be more
easily demolished
• Cutting blocks of marble and
granite more economically
than that of the traditional
wire saw method
• Excavations and demolition
of stone or concrete structures where the use of explosives
would be expensive due to long operating times, special
transport, storage, handling precautions and the need to
comply with public safety regulations.

Some Special Benefits For The Mining

Industry
• Production can be significantly increased using Crackamite for
mining operations as it can be continuously conducted safely.
• Stopping width can be easily controlled with Crackamite as
there is no waste to deal with. Mining operations can be
conducted in a working environment unhampered by flying
debris making cleaning-up unnecessary.
• Efforts are concentrated on exploiting the ore- or precious
stone-bearing reef - a factor which is most important in
marginal situations.

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• Crackamite is ideal for the mining of emeralds and other
precious and semi-precious stones, as the brittle material is not
destroyed or broken up, just cracked.
• Crackamite has a shelf-life
of 2 years, thus obviating
problems associated with
out-of-date material as may
be the case with explosives
and detonator fuse.
• Hoisting operations can be
minimized when using
Crackamite, significantly
reducing electricity and
maintenance costs.
• Mines employing only Crackamite do not need to evacuate
personnel from the shaft before blasting. Labour can therefore
be more productively and cost-effectively employed, thus
safeguarding jobs and time.
• Because of the all-round saving, particularly in the areas of
labour, winching, electricity maintenance and cleaning, many
marginal mines could avoid closure with the use of Crackamite.
• Mine safety is promoted
because there is no danger
of underground fire caused
by explosives or igniter
cord. There is no post-blast
caused by misfires. Mine
safety is further enhanced
since the disturbance of the
surrounding rock is minimal
as there is no concussion or
vibration and there are no
blasting accidents.
• Heavily faulted areas are mineable utilizing Crackamite due to
its inherent capabilities.

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 CRACKAMITE PROVIDES THE MOST TECHNICALLY SUITABLE
AND COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION IN:
• Restricted demolition of stone and concrete structures where
nearby structures must be protected from vibration generated
by explosions
• Pre-splitting of stone formations, to create isolated blocks that
can then be more easily demolished
• Cutting blocks of marble and granite more economically than
that of the traditional wire saw method
• Excavations and demolition of stone or concrete structures
where the use of explosives would be expensive due to long
operating times, special transport, storage, handling
precautions and the need to comply with public safety
regulations.

Comparison Of Demolition Methods

TABLE 1. COMPARISON OF CRACKAMITE® WITH OTHERS
Type of Demolition/ Conditions created at the work site Protection
Demolition Breaking needed at Economy*
Ground Dust/ Flying
Agent Power Noise Safety job site*
Vibration Gas particles

Explosives Very Very Very Very Very

Very High Very High Very High
(Dynamite) High High High High Low

Explosives
Very
(Concrete High High High High Low Very High High
High
Cracker)

Rock Low High Low Low Very High Low Low

breaker Low

Hydraulic Almost Almost

High Low Low High Low Very Low
Splitter Nil Nil

Crackamite® Almost Almost Almost Almost Very

High Almost Nil High
Nil Nil Nil Nil High
*Results differ subject to the circumstances

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How Does Crackamite® Work?
When Crackamite is mixed with an appropriate quantity of water
and poured into cylindrical holes drilled in rock or concrete, it
hardens and creates an amazing expansive pressure of 11
MT/m2. Crackamite cracks the matter to be demolished which
then can be easily removed with a pick breaker, pneumatic
breaker, excavator, etc.

Crackamite develops a very high expansive capability at a

consistent volume exceeding 122 Mpa (11,200 T/m2) more than
enough to break up any materials to be cut or demolished. The
tensile strength for most rock is less than 5 - 25 Mpa (500 - 2500
T/m2 50 - 250 kg/cm2) while reinforced concrete breaks at 3 - 5
Mp (30 - 50 kg/cm2, 300 - 500 T/m2).

Fracture Mechanism of Crackamite®

After Crackamite is poured into holes drilled in rocks or concrete,
the expansive stress gradually increases with time, and reaches to

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more than 11,000 T/m2 at room temperature after 24 hours. As
Crackamite generates its expansive stress, the material to be
cracked undergoes a process of (1) crack initiation, (2) crack
propagation, (3) the increase of crack width. Therefore, this
fracture mechanism is distinguished from a breakage by blasting .

The working mechanism of

Crackamite is shown in Fig.
1. Cracks initiate from an inner
surface of the hole, being
caused by tensile stress at a
right angle with the
compressive stress which
occurs by the expansive stress
of Crackamite. The
expansive stress of
Crackamite continues even
after the appearance of cracks,
the cracks propagate and also
new cracks initiate during the process. Usually, for a single hole, 2
- 4 cracks initiate and propagate.

Fig. 1 - Fracture mechanism by the expansive stress of Crackamite

When a free surface exists, the crack, as shown in Fig. 2, is
pushed apart mainly by the shear stress, and a secondary crack

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also arises from the bottom of the hole running toward the free
surface.

Fig. 2 - Sectional-view of the crack formation in the material with two

free surfaces
When multiple numbers of holes are filled with Crackamite, that
are properly adjacent to each other, the cracks from the hole
propagate to connect with the neighboring holes, as shown in Fig.
3. It is therefore possible to determine the directions of the cracks
as planned by appropriately arranging the hole spacing and its
depth and its inclination.

Fig. 3 - Crack propagation

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ESTABLISHMENT OF FREE SURFACE:
In the case of trenching, shafting or tunneling, if all holes are
drilled vertically and filled with Crackamite, the crack width can
not increase but horizontal cracks initiate. Therefore, in order to
obtain two free surfaces, inclined holes or pre-splitting must be
required.

Some Effects On The Expansive Stress Of

Crackamite®
1. The expansive stress increased more than 11,200 T/m2. (Fig. 1
& 3)
2. The larger the hole diameter is, the greater the expansive
stress becomes. (Fig. 2)
3. There is little change in the expansive stress when the water
ratio is in the neighborhood of approximately 30 %. However,
the stress is decreased as the water ratio is increased or
decreased.

Fig. 1 - Time required that expansive stress reaches 11,200 T/m2 and
Temperature

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Fig. 2 - The relation between the expansive stress and hole diameter.

Fig. 3 Changes in the expansive stress of CM - A

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Factors affecting the expansive pressure of
Crackamite®
a. The
expansive stress
developed by
Crackamite
reach a
maximum value
at about 24
hours of
reaction.
However it still
keeps increasing
slightly even
afterwards.

b. The
expansive
pressure of
Crackamite
decreases as the
water to
Crackamite
powder ratio
increases. The
optimum ratio is
0.30.

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 c. The
expansive
capabilities of
Crackamite
increase s with
increase in
ambient
operating
temperature
upto the
maximum
operating
temperature.

d. The
expansive power
of
Crackamite
decreases with
increase in the
diameter of pre-
drilled hole
above the
optimal value.

Types And Packing Of Crackamite®

There are currently 6 grades of Crackamite on the market
designed for various temperature ranges of material to be cracked.
Since a chemical reaction of Crackamite depends on temperature,
use the proper type of Crackamite listed in table below.

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 TYPE OF CRACKAMITE USABLE TEMPERATURE

CM - H 35 °C TO 45°C

CM - A 25 °C TO 35 °C

CM - B 15°C TO 25 °C

CM - C 5 °C TO 15°C

CM - D -5 °C TO 5 °C

CM - U FOR ALL TEMPERATURES

Packing: 5 Kg Crackamite in one plastic bag, 4 bags in one

carton, and 50 boxes on one wooden pallet.

Form: Powder and cartridge available.

Reaction Time Control: Special Inhibitor available on request to

control reaction time for special applications.

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 How to use Crackamite®

Temperature Check the material and water temperature

Selection Select appropriate grade of Crackamite

Hole Design Design the hole pattern according to the job site

Drill holes in the material according to the hole

Pre-drilling design

Mixing Make the required quantity of Crackamite mixture

Fill the pre-drilled holes with the Crackamite

Filling mixture

Cracking Wait for the material to develop cracks

Crackamite Usage Flowchart

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Crackamite Grade Selection
Always start by matching the temperature of the material to be
cracked with the temperature range of the grade of Crackamite.
Also, match the temperature of the water with the grade of
Crackamite you are mixing. (Ref - Table 1)

TABLE 1 - CRACKAMITE GRADE SELECTION CHART

GRADE OF CRACKAMITE TEMP OF MATERIAL TEMP OF WATER

CRACKAMITE CM - H 35 °C TO 45°C BELOW 45°C

CRACKAMITE CM - A 25 °C TO 35 °C BELOW 35 °C

CRACKAMITE CM - B 15°C TO 25 °C BELOW 25 °C

CRACKAMITE CM - C 5 °C TO 15°C BELOW 15°C

CRACKAMITE CM - D -5 °C TO 5 °C BELOW 5 °C

Temperature Estimation
As shown in the figure on the right, place
a thermometer in the bottom of the hole
and leave it in place for 2-3 minutes.
Then quickly pull out the thermometer
and take a reading. Avoid taking
temperature right after drilling since the
temperature of the hole is higher
because of friction heat.

Effective Hole Design for Crackamite®

Crackamite's effectiveness depends on the placement, diameter
and depth of the holes drilled in the material. The drilling must be
done in relation to the job to be performed. The design for

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breaking should be done according to
the properties of rocks, joint, volume
to be removed, secondary breaking,
and work period, etc.

The hole design refers to the hole

diameter and hole spacing/distance.
For hole diameter between 30 to 50
mm, the hole spacing (distance
between holes) should be in
accordance with the following formula:

A=KxD

where, A - hole spacing (in mm), D - hole diameter (in mm) and K -
cra cking coefficient.

K VALUE OF ROCKS AND CONCRETE

STEEL
MATERIAL TO BE CRACKED K VALUE CONTAINED
(KG/M3)

SOFT VIRGIN ROCKS 10 - 16 N/A

MEDIUM HARDNESS VIRGIN ROCKS 8 - 12 N/A

HARD VIRGIN ROCKS 5 - 10 N/A

PLAIN CONCRETE 10 - 16 0 - 30

8 - 10 30 - 60
REINFORCED CONCRETE
6-8 60 - 100

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 K VALUE CHANGES WITH THE GEOMETRY AND SHAPE OF
ROCK OR CONCRETE

Lesser the free surface, smaller the K value Grea ter the free surface, larger the K
value

CRACKING DESIGN REFERENCE CHART

Hole design parameters
Crackamite
Material to
Hole Hole Consumption
be cracked Diameter Row Spacing 3
Spacing A Depth H (Kg/m )
D (mm) R (cm)
(cm) (%)
Soft stone 35 - 40 40 - 100 (0.6 - 0.9) A 100% 5 - 10
Medium hard
38 - 42 30 - 40 (0.6 - 0.9) A 105% 12 - 22
rock
Hard granite 38 - 42 25 - 40 30 - 80 105% 18 - 25
Rock cutting 30 - 40 20 - 40 (0.6 - 0.9) A 75% 12 - 18
Plain 80% -
38 - 42 20 - 30 (0.6 - 0.9) A 12 - 18
concrete 85%
Reinforced 90% -
38 - 50 15 - 30 (0.6 - 0.9) A 18 - 25
concrete 95%

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Note: Before experimenting with a test break, re ference should be
made to 'Hole Design for Rock' or 'Hole Design for Concrete' links (on
the left) to assist in y our special needs for successfully planning a
break design.

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Estimating Quantity Required
Once the hole design is fixed, it is simple to figure out how much
Crackamite you need. The formula is:

C = Kg/m3 x Number of Holes x Depth of Holes

General coverage: Normally one 44 lb (20 kilograms) box of

Crackamite can fill up to 35 linear feet (about 10 meters) of 1½
inches (3.8 centimeters) diameter holes. (Might not have to fill up
every hole depending on application.) As a thumb rule: Each 5 kilo
bag will fill 8 linear feet of 1½" hole, 10 linear feet of 13/8" hole, or
11 feet of 1¼" hole.

Table 2 - Kg/m3 values for different hole sizes and depth of 1 meter
30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50
Hole Diameter
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
Crackamite (Kg/m3) 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.2
Hole Depth One Meter
Note: You may get 3% to 6% less yield due to field conditions.

Pre-drilling Holes
Crackamite's effectiveness
depends on the placement,
diameter and depth of the
holes drilled in the material. To
determine the right
combination of hole size and
spacing, first make a reference
hole design using the
parameters from the hole
design sections, then drill
several holes of different
diameter at different burden

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and spacing. Now check the break conditions of each of them and
then decide hole diameter, depth, burden and spacing.

Drilling
I. Drilling machine: Use electrical drill, rock
drill or crawler drill.

II. Drilling direction: It is preferable to drill

holes vertically, but in case of a wall or pillar of
reinforced concrete where vertical drilling is
difficult, an inclined hole may be drilled. Since a
greater effect is achieved with a deeper hole, in
case of a thin material, consideration should be
given so as to get a long hole depth by drilling it
obliquely, if necessary. Horizontal holes can have the spacing as
with vertical holes.

III. Hole diameter and hole spacing: The breaking plan of the
hole design sections should serve as a guideline in making this
decision. In general, the preferable hole diameter is from 40 to 50
mm.

Hole Depth
1. Maximum Hole Depth is 10 feet. (3.05 meter)
2. Minimum Hole Depth is 4 times hole diameter; for example 5"
with 1¼" hole, 6" with 1½". Holes shallower than 4 times
diameter are likely to blow out.
3. In reinforced concrete, drill 90% to 95% of its depth. In a
ledge, drill as deep as you want to remove. In boulders, drill
2/3rd to 3/4th of the rock's thickness.
4. In soft hardness rock, like Marble, hole depth is 100%. In
middle or high hardness rock, like granite, hole depth is 105%.

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Hole Pattern
1. Holes must be drilled so as to
allow a free face for the
Crackamite to push towards. For
example, drilling at a 45° angle
in the flat surface of a ledge will
push it upwards, but drilling
straight down might not allow
the pressure to go anywhere.
2. To demolish a slab without
pushing out the walls, which surround it, drill a cone shaped
pattern at the center and fill these holes first. The cone will
pop upwards and create a free face.
3. Hole pattern depends on tensile strength of what you're
breaking, amount of rebar, if any, and the size of the pieces
you want when you're done. This can often be determined by
experiment; a good starting point is to space holes one foot
apart, in rows, one and a half feet apart. In non-reinforced
concrete, holes may be spaced as far apart as 30 cm.
4. Hole pattern also depends on how fast you need results. More
holes spaced closer together will give faster cracking time and
smaller pieces, but will cost more in terms of labor and
Crackamite.
5. Boulders are much easier to break than reinforced concrete or
ledge, and drill holes can be spaced further apart, especially if
breaking speed is not critical.
6. Empty holes can also be used to direct cracks - they cost less
than filled holes. This will save money compared to filling all
the holes, but will slow down the breaking time.

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Mixing of Crackamite®
CRACKAMITE is a powder
that must be thoroughly mixed
with clean water before use, in
a ratio of 30 % of the overall
weight (1.5 liters for each 5 kg
package). Gradually add the
powder to water, stirring all the
time to obtain a smooth, lump-
free mortar.

I. Mixing Equipment:
Mix Crackamite with water, one bag at a time, by hand or,
preferably, with a mechanical mixer. Prepare the following
equipment.

1. Container: A metal bucket or clean can of 10 - 20 liters

capacity.
2. Mixer: For example, a hand-mixer.
3. Water measure: Beaker or measuring cylinder.
4. Protection: Rubber gloves, safety glasses.

Equipment for Mixing Protectors while mixing

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II. Mixing Method:
Pour approximately 1.5 liter (0.4 U.S. gallon) of water into
container. Add one bag of Crackamite gradually and mix well
until it has a good fluidity.

When viscosity of the mixture of Crackamite and water is too

high to pour into the hole, add a little water to get a good fluidity.
Do not exceed 34% of water ratio (1.7 liter; 0.45 U.S. gallon per 5
kg; 11 lb. of Crackamite). The mixing time by hand-mixer is
about 2 - 3 minutes. It is recommended that a mechanical mixer
be used on large volume jobs. When mixing by hands, wear
rubber gloves.

III. Mixing Water:

i. Use clean water that is not contaminated with oil, organic
substances, etc.
ii. Use the proper temperature of water for each grade of
Crackamite (refer to Table 1)
iii. Water at a temperature below 15°C (59°F) must be used
when the average atmospheric temperature is more than
45°C for Crackamite CM - H.
iv. The cooler the water is, the longer Crackamite will remain
fluid.

Table 1 - Crackamite Grade Selection Chart

Grade of Crackamite Temp Of Material Temp Of Water
Crackamite CM - H 35 °C to 45°C below 45°C
Crackamite CM - A 25 °C to 35°C below 35°C
Crackamite CM - B 15°C to 25°C below 25°C
Crackamite CM - C 5 °C to 15°C below 15°C
Crackamite CM - D -5 °C to 5°C below 5°C

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IV. Standard Quantity:
The quantity of Crackamite to be used for cracking differs with
the hole spaces and diameters. In Table 2, the relation between
the quantity of Crackamite used and the hole diameters is
indicated for the hole of 1 m depth, where Crackamite is mixed
at a water ratio of 30%.

Table 2 - Kg/m values for different hole sizes

Hole Diameter 30 mm 36 mm 40 mm 46 mm 50 mm
Crackamite (Kg/m) 1.2 1.7 2.1 2.8 3.2
Hole Depth One Meter
Note: You may get 3% to 6% less due to field conditions.

V. Audit Checklist Before Mixing

Are people on the work site wearing safety glasses?
What is rock/concrete temperature?
What is water temperature?
What is drill hole diameter?
Have you calculated the extra water required if
rock/concrete temperature is above 22°C?
Are you going to cover the filled holes with a tarpaulin
sheet?
How much time does it take to fill the hole?

Filling of the holes with Crackamite

Immediately after mixing the Crackamite powder into a proper
slurry, pre-drilled holes need to be filled with the Crackamite
paste. Please observe the following points while filling the pre-
drilled holes with Crackamite:

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 i. Crackamite should be
poured into holes
within 10 minutes after
mixing with water.
Crackamite may loose
fluidity within 10
minutes of mixing and
become difficult to
pour. Once its fluidity is
gone, it should not be
diluted by re-mixing
with water, as its
strength is reduced. Longer mixing time will cause blow
outs.
ii. Crackamite is best filled using a bucket with spout or
funnel. For a horizontal hole use a grout pump. Drill
horizontal holes with some slope to help in filling.
iii. Crackamite must be poured into every hole upto the brim.
iv. For a horizontal hole, the hole can be easily plugged with
Crackamite as it reaches a clay like consistency as it
starts setting.

Use of polythene sack in hole:

i. If there is water in the hole, place a thin polythene sack
equal to the hole diameter into the hole, insert a wooden
rod into the bag and then fill Crackamite into the sack.
(See Fig. 1) Crackamite in the sack will displace the water
in the hole. There is no change in the cracking strength by
the use of this kind of sack.
ii. When there are many joints or large voids/holes in the
material to be cracked or when Crackamite leaks from the
hole, use the sack method.
iii. When a lot water of the Crackamite slurry is being
absorbed into the material being cracked (for instance, a
dry concrete), use the sack method or alternatively, spray

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 water. However, in
cold temperature,
avoid pouring water
as it may freeze in the
hole.
iv. When the material to
be cracked is
immersed in water,
use the sack method
indicated in Fig. 1.
Use a bucket or pump
when filling the sack
and then seal the
sack from the top to
avoid Crackamite
dilution. If there is no
flow of water around
Figure 1 : Use of Polyethylene Sack in hole
the mouth of the
holes, Crackamite may be directly poured into the holes
using the pump. This should gently displace the water in
the hole.

After-treatment:
i. Tamping with mortar or
sand is not required
after filling Crackamite.
It is also not necessary
to put any restrictive
cap. Just leave it as it is
and wait until cracks
initiate. Covering the
filled hole with tarpaulin
is desirable to avoid
dilution of Crackamite
from external water source until cracking starts.
ii. Spraying the surface with water, after the cracks initiate,
tends to increase the width of cracks and speeds up the
cracking process.

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Crack Formation
Upon filling of the pre-drilled
holes with the mixed
Crackamite slurry, reaction
immediately starts to occur in
the Crackamite. Upon reacting,
the Crackamite mortar starts
hardening and expanding
causing the material to develop
cracks. The cracks generally
appear within 3 to 20 hours
after filling, depending on the
temperature. These cracks
spread further and become wider with time.

Time Required for Crack Formation

Reaction starts as soon as Crackamite is mixed with water
causing it to expand and harden. When the Crackamite
expansive mortar is packed into a hole in stone or concrete, it
swells and exerts pressure on the hole-walls and thus fractures it.

The cracks appear within 45

minutes after filling, depending
on weather, rock or concrete
temperature. The cracks
become wider with time. The
ambient temperature in the
material being cracked
determines the reaction speed.
The higher the temperature,
the shorter the reaction time.

The time required for full crack

formation in material at 30°C is about 6 - 8 hours. The lower the
temperature, the longer the crack formation takes. The crack
width for rock continues to increase with time and can become 10
- 30 mm (3/8" - 1 1/8") after several days, depending on free

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surface available. It is best to wait until Crackamite has worked
to full depth before removing the rock, as premature removal at
the first sign of a crack can hamper the leverage effect of
Crackamite.

Some points to remember after filling, while waiting for the cracks
to appear:

i. Tamping with mortar or sand is not required after filling

Crackamite. It is also not necessary to put any restrictive
cap. Just leave it as it is and wait until cracks initiate.
ii. Covering the filled hole with tarpaulin is desirable to avoid
dilution of Crackamite from external water source until
cracking starts.
iii. Spraying the surface with water, after the cracks initiate,
tends to increase the width of cracks and speeds up the
cracking process.
iv. If only small cracks are found, you can pour more water
into the crack line for further expansion.

Control of Expansive Strength and Reaction Time

For Crackamite, the higher the temperature, the quicker is the
reaction. There are two ways to control the agent's reaction time.
For universal type, reaction inhibitors of 20 gram per bag are
available for each 5 kg package in carton. 20 gm inhibitor can be
added into water first and then the powder can be mixed to avoid
the possibility of blow out shots.

For quantity details refer to the following table:

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 Table 1. Quantity of Inhibitor Required

SITE TEMPERATURE QTY OF BAG (20 G)

5 °C None

15 °C 1 per 3 bag

25 °C 2 per 3 bag

35 °C 1 per bag

Cutting and Secondary Breaking

When the cracking gap is around 3 - 5 cm, you can carry out the
further demolition work. After cracks initiate, secondary breaking is
carried out with a hand-breaker, a pick-hammer, a giant hydraulic
breaker, a ripper, etc. It is best to wait until the Crackamite has
worked to full depth before removing rock or concrete since
premature removal at the first sign of a crack hampers the
leverage effect of Crackamite.

Table 2. Type of Secondary Breaking Required

TYPE OF BREAKING BY
SECONDARY BREAKING REQUIRED
CRACKAMITE®

Fragmentation Hammer, Power shovel

Crack Formation Hand breaker, Power shovel, Hydraulic breaker

Pre-splitting Combination of mechanical breaker or dynamite

NOTE:
a. Be sure to wear PROTECTIVE GLASSES when secondary
breaking is carried out.
b. The crack width for rock or concrete continues to increase
with time and can become 10-30 mm (3/8"-1 1/8") after
several days, depending on free surfaces available.

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Container and Storage
Crackamite is packed in 4 anti-moisture bags of 5 kg each and
then placed in a water-proof carton with a total weight of
approximately 20 kg.

i. Although Crackamite is packed in anti-moisture bags,

long storage may cause deterioration of its working
ingredients. Therefore, store in a dry place and use it as
soon as possible.
ii. When storing, do not place the bags of Crackamite
directly on the floor. Put them on a pallet and keep in a
dry warehouse. Crackamite stored in this manner, can be
effectively used for 1 year.
iii. Crackamite should be unpacked properly in a low
moisture environment before use.
iv. When storing the portion of Crackamite remaining after
use, remove air out of the bag, seal it and use as soon as
possible. However, as it may get exposed to moisture,
there is a risk of Crackamite losing its effectiveness once
the bag has been opened.
v. If you receive damaged bags of Crackamite, they may not
work due to chance of moisture absorption.

Recommendations For CRACKAMITE® Usage

Use a pair of safely glasses, rubber gloves and dust
mask when working.
DO NOT look at any hole closely or directly within 2
- 3 hours after filling, as there may be splatter or a
blow-out.
Store mixed or dry Crackamite, properly.

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 Choose the correct grade according to the working
conditions.

Usage Tips:
1. Mix well and pour, while agitating the slurry, to make sure
that no air gaps are left in the hole.
2. Fill the hole almost to the top, leaving at least ½ inch
before reaching the top.
3. In summer, the best time to use CRACKAMITE is early
morning or evening when temperature of the material is
low. High material temperature might cause blowouts.
4. In summer, cover the holes to avoid direct sunlight, by
using a tarpaulin or wet hay.
5. When the ambient temperature is high, put some ice into
the water, and then mix with CRACKAMITE.
6. Depending on the material to be cracked, CRACKAMITE
may be mixed with more water to lower the costs.
7. For better results, it is important to note both air and
material temperature. Material temperature is the
temperature inside the rock or concrete which can be
different from the air temperature. DO NOT GUESS! Tie a
string on the thermometer and lower it into the drill hole.
8. In winter, mix 1% calcium chloride with CRACKAMITE.
9. If CRACKAMITE has completely dried into powder and
there are no cracks, then pour additional water onto
CRACKAMITE filled holes.
10. Never fill glass or metal containers with CRACKAMITE or
any container which widens towards the bottom.
11. Never pump CRACKAMITE with pressure.
12. Mixing by hand lengthens mixing time, and is more likely
to result in a blowout.
13. When rock or concrete temperature is above 23°C, add
approximately 150 ml of extra water per 5 Kg bag.

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Safety Precautions
1. Do not use Crackamite for purposes than cracking rocks
or concrete.
2. Crackamite is a highly alkaline product. The Ph reaches
13 after contact with water and can cause severe irritation
to mucous membranes, especially eyes. Rinse with large
amounts of water any portion of the skin that comes in
contact with Crackamite. Consult a doctor immediately.
3. Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves and a helmet during
CRACKAMITE handling, mixing and filling. Wear a dust
mask when using CRACKAMITE in poorly ventilated areas
such as tunnels or mines.
4. Do not pour and leave Crackamite in bottles or cans to
avoid shattering of the bottle or can.
5. Do not look directly into any holes for at least 6 hours
after pouring. Crackamite may splatter or blow out of the
hole due to heat generation when temperature of material
to be broken is over the temperatures found in the
temperature chart. Do not get your face close to or stand
near filled holes for at least 3 hours after completion of
filling.
6. Shelter the holes from rain or sunlight only with a
tarpaulin sheet.
7. Do not use hot water.
8. Do not mix over one bag (5 kg, 11 b.) of Crackamite with
water at a time.
9. Use the proper grade of Crackamite.
10. Keep out of reach of children

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 Equipment for Mixing Protectors while mixing

Notes On CRACKAMITE® Working

1. The most cost effective demolition technique for ledge is
often a combination of CRACKAMITE (to produce cracks)
and a hydraulic hammer or a jack hammer. Drill holes can
be spaced out further in this case.
2. The best way to demolish underwater rocks or concrete is
to build a coffer dam and pump out the area.
CRACKAMITE hardens in fifteen to twenty minutes, and
after that the area can be flooded again.
3. CRACKAMITE must be used in holes; pouring it into
existing cracks in the rock will not work.
4. Safety glasses must be worn at all times by everyone in
the area. Hard hats and steel-toed boots are a good idea
on any construction or demolition site. As an added
benefit, use of safety gear enhances your professional
image in the eyes of the public.
5. When using the usable temperature chart, bear in mind
that the actual drill hole temperature may be much higher
than the surrounding air temperature if it is in the sun or
affected by nearby heat from machinery or from drilling
the holes.
6. Cold temperature, hard rock, or holes spaced too far apart
can lengthen breaking times. If it did not break overnight-

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 wait a while before assuming failure. CRACKAMITE
continues to increase pressure for 24 - 28 hours
7. When mixed, if CRACKAMITE begins to steam in the
bucket, add ½ gallon or more of water, stir, and throw it
away. You’ve allowed too much time to pass from
beginning to mix.
8. If filled holes start to smoke or steam, that is a sign they
may be about to blow-out shot. Immediately clear the
area of people. The vapors are only steam, and are not
hazardous or toxic in any way.

Blowouts - Causes and Precautions

What Can Cause A Blowout?

1. Using too large a hole
diameter.
2. Using too warm mix water.
See the temperature chart.
3. Using too little water,
especially when rock or
concrete is above 23 °C.
4. Too much time passing
between beginning to mix and filling holes.
5. Mixing by hand .
6. Guessing at drill hole temperature instead of measuring it.
7. Guessing at water temperature instead of measuring it.
8. Holes that are too shallow. Depth MUST be 4 times the
diameter or more.
9. Allowing the powder to become too hot before mixing with
water.

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 10. A "know-it-all" attitude that causes some people to ignore
this manual instead of reading it thoroughly, cover to
cover.
11. Holes drilled closer than 10 " apart in soft rock or
concrete, in hot weather
12. Drill hole diameter 1½” is the best to work with
13. Blowouts will usually not occur more than 3 hours after
filling holes.

How To Prevent Blow Out Shots

1. Use the right grade of CRACKAMITE for the temperature
range, especially with rock or concrete.
2. Keep every source of heat away from CRACKAMITE
3. Do no store CRACKAMITE in direct sunlight or near a
source of heat. Cool Crackamite before use.
4. Do not mix CRACKAMITE into small or narrow-mouthed
plastic cans or bowls. Instead use a metal bucket.
5. Cool every tool you are going to use before mixing.
6. Use the indicated water amount ( 11.5 liter for each bag of
5 kg of product)
7. Do not use hot water to mix CRACKAMITE
8. Mix manually no more than two bags (10 kg) for each
batch at a time.
9. Mix thoroughly, avoiding lump formation for at least 2 - 3
minutes.
10. If the mortar becomes slightly stiff, add a little more water
to achieve the right fluidity.
11. Pour all freshly mixed mortar into holes within 5 minutes
of mixing.
12. Do not overfill the holes
13. Do not tamp filled holes with bars or similar tools

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 14. Do not plug holes with hard or setting materials after
filling.
15. Do not pour CRACKAMITE mortar into glass bottles or
similar containers; the pressure will shatter the glass.
Dispose off unused mortar only after substantial dilution
with water on an open surface.

Hole Design For Rocks

Crackamite's effectiveness depends SYMBOL KEY
on the placement, diameter and depth d Hole Diameter
of the holes drilled in the material. L Hole Space
D Hole Depth
Angle
Hole Direction

General Concept Bouldering

(1) Soft Rock

(2) Middle Hard Rock (3) Hard Rock
(Tensile
(Tensile Strength: 60 - (Tensile Strength:
Strength: < 60
100 kg/cm 2 : 80 - 140 > 100 kg/cm 2 :
kg/cm 2 : 85
psi) 140 psi)
psi)

38 - 44 mm
d
1 1 / 2 "- 1 3 / 4 "

D 70 % of Height

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Underground Excavation

d L D

38 - 44 mm 1½ "- 1¾ " 30 - 60 cm 1 '- 2 ' Shown in Figure

d L D

38 - 51 mm 1½ "- 2 ' 60 – 90 cm 2 '- 3 ' 90 % of Height

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Splitting of Large Boulders

d L D

32 - 35 mm 1¼ "- 1 3/8 " 30 – 40 cm 1 '- 1 ' 4 "

70 % of Height
44 - 51 mm 1¾ " - 2 " 60 – 90 cm 2 '- 3 '

Slabbing

d L D

32 - 35 mm 1¼ "- 1 3/8 " 20 – 30 cm 8 "- 1 '

90 % of Height
44 - 51 mm 1¾ " - 2 " 40 - 50 cm 1'4 "- 1'8"

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Leakage of Virgin Rock
The toe should be drilled at closer hole spacing and successively
broken from the front row. No drilling will cause poor breakage.

44 - 51 mm
The front holes (up to the sixth row)
d may be simultaneously filled in. It is
1¾ " - 2 " more effective for removal to fill in
30 - 40 cm one hole and then each two rows
L1 (2, 3) after a delay of 6 - 20 hours.
1 '- 1'4"

60 - 90 cm
L2
2 '- 3 '

Add 5 % of Height
D
80 °- 90 °

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Trenching And Tunneling
Reliever holes are necessary when trench is deep

Repeat the same procedure for deeper case

d L D

38 - 51 mm 1½ "- 2 " 30 - 60 cm 1 '- 2 ' 1 - 1.8 m 3 '- 6 ' 45° - 60°

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 38 - 51 mm 30 - 40 cm
d L2
1½ "- 2 ' 1 '- 1'4"

40 - 60 cm 1 - 1.8 m
L1 D
1'4 "- 2 ' 3 '- 6 '

38 - 44 mm
d
1½ "- 1¾ "

30 - 60 cm
L
1 '- 2 '

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Hole Design For Concrete
Crackamite's effectiveness depends SYMBOL KEY
on the placement, diameter and depth d Hole Diameter
of the holes drilled in the material. L Hole Space
D Hole Depth
Angle
Hole Direction

General Concrete
When vertical drilling is difficult, drill horizontal holes with some
slope.

32 - 35 mm
d
1½ " - 1¾ "

40 - 60 cm
L
1´ 4" - 2´

D 70% of Height

Reinforced Concrete
d and L depend on both quantity and shape of the reinforced
steel.

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 35 mm 38 - 44 mm
d
1 3/8" 1 ½" - 1 ¾"

20 - 25 cm 30 - 40 cm
L
8" - 10" 1’-1’4"

D 90% of Height

Thin Concrete

(1) SQUARE ARRANGEMENT

Crack width of the front row is opened much larger than that of the
behind rows.
32 - 38 mm
d
1 ¼" - 1 ½"
25 - 30 cm
L
10" - 1’
Almost Wall
D
Thickness

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(2) AVOID DIAGONAL CRACK

The curvature at corner (R) should be more than 15 cm (6’).

32 - 38 mm 25 mm 32 - 38 mm
d
1 ¼"-1 ½" 1" 1 ¼" - 1 ½"

25 - 30 cm 10 cm 10 - 15 cm
L
10" - 1’ 4" 4"-6"

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(3) SPLITTING OF WALL

38 - 44 mm
d
1 ¼" - 1 ½"

25 - 30 cm
L
10" - 1’

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(4) SPLITTING OF SLAB

38 - 44 mm
d
1 ½" - 1 ¾"

25 - 30 cm
L
10" - 1’

(5) ESTABLISHMENT OF FREE SURFACES

In stead of Burn Cut, cross drilling may be used to establish the
free surface for wall case.

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 38 - 44 mm
d
1 ½" - 1 ¾"

25 - 30 cm
L
10" - 1’

Mass Concrete

REINFORCED
CONCRETE
CONCRETE
38 - 51 mm 38 - 44 mm
d
1 ½" - 2" 1 ½" - 1 ¾"

50 - 90 cm 40 - 60 cm
L
1’8" - 3’ 1’4" - 2’

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Pile Foundation

38 - 44 mm
d
1 ½"-1 ¾"

20 cm
L1
8"

20 - 25 cm
L2
8" - 10"

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Thick Wall
38 - 44 mm
d
1 ½" - 1 ¾"

30 - 60 cm
L
1’ - 2’

Cracks propagate along wall face

When perpendicular cracks to wall face are necessary:

Add a relie ver hole. Spacing may

Drill larger diameter holes
be 10 cm (4’) through 20 cm (8’).

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Pier / Bridge / Foundation
Drilling depends on a shape of structure and a circumstance.

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 (1) Making of large block; Secondary (2) Making of small pieces;
breaking with large rock breaker Drilling is only from one side.

(4) Foundation is thick, Secondary

(3) Wall is very high; Vertical drilling
breaking with large rock
is difficult
breaker.

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Zone Demolition

(1) STAGGERED ARRANGEMENT (PILLAR)

d L D

38 - 44 mm 1½ "- 1¾ " 30 - 40 cm 1’ - 1’4" 90% of Width or Height

(2) X FIGURE ARRANGEMENT (PILLAR, WALL)

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 d L D

38 - 44 mm 1½ "- 1¾ " 30 - 40 cm 1’ - 1’4" 90% of Width or Height

(3) CROSS DRILLING (BEAM)

D L D

38 - 44 mm 1½ "- 1¾ " 30 - 40 cm 1’ - 1’4" 90% of Width or Height

Delayed Filling
Fill in (1) holes then (2) holes after delaying (Refer to Figures 1, 2,
and 3)) This can be applied for controlling of a crack direction (See
Bellow).

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FIGURE 1: SPLITTING OF LARGE BOULDER

d L D

32 - 35 mm 1 ¼" - 1 3/8" 30 - 40 cm 1’ - 1’4"

70% of Height
44 - 51 mm 1 ¾" - 2" 60 - 90 cm 2’ - 3’

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FIGURE 2: TRENCHING AND TUNNELING OF ROCK
Reliever holes are necessary when trench is deep

Repeat the same procedure for deeper case

d L D

38 - 51 mm 30 - 60 cm 1 - 1.8 m
45°-60°
1 ½" - 2" 1’ - 2’ 3’ - 6’

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FIGURE 3: MASS CONCRETE

Concrete Reinforced Concrete

38 - 51 mm 38 - 44 mm
d
1 ½" - 2" 1 ½" - 1 ¾"

50 - 90 cm 40 - 60 cm
L
1’8" - 3’ 1’4" - 2’

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Customer Testimonials
This motor base was 3' x 3' x 3'.
We needed to remove it for new
fitments. With a few holes and
Crackamite, it came apart in short
order.

- KOWIN CONDUCTORS

This base is 7' 3" on the long sides

and 4' 7" wide and 10" high. It had
3 mats of #6 rebar with dowels
every 12" around the perimeter.
Take note of the heaving in the
center of the base. Approximately
1 ½ cases of Crackamite were
used. The holes were drilled in 12"
deep.

- AHUJA INDUSTRIES

This hospital parking lot ledge,

containing reinforced concrete,
needed to be removed. No type of
noise making or polluting removal
methods could be employed.
Crackamite was the only
economical solution possible.

- ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL

Demolition of Reinforced Concrete
Wall Close to pump and pipes. The
need for Crackamite on this job
was due the area where no dust or
noise was allowed and it was an
area with pumps, the area was not
accessible for machines.

- MEIKEN INDUSTRIES

Rock Breaking solution. These

rocks needed to be removed
during a road construction.
Crackamite was found to be the
most economical solution.

- KVG CONSTRUCTIONS

Boulder Breaking solution. "We

worked on an area that required
non-explosive boulder removal. We
worked approximately 2.5 hrs. to
perform the necessary operations
and remove the boulder."

- NATHANI BUILDERS

Rock Breaking while Swimming

Pool Digging

- NATHANI BUILDERS

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Land Clearing and Rock Breaking
solution. These rocks needed to be
removed and the land cleared for
construction and landscaping work

- NATHANI BUILDERS

Non-Explosive Controlled Granite

Quarrying.

- KGK MINES PVT. LTD.

Non-Explosive Controlled
Limestone Quarrying in Rajasthan.
Crackamite is designed for
controlled mining and quarrying to
avoid waste of valuable stone and
to work safer.

- BK STONE MINES

Non-Explosive Controlled Red

Sandstone Quarrying in Rajasthan.

- BK STONE MINES

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Non-Explosive Controlled Marble
Quarrying in Rajasthan.
Crackamite is designed for this
type controlled mining to avoid
waste of this valuable stone. It
gives clean slabs without any
wastage

- BK MARBLE PVT. LTD.

This is the revolution that the mining, quarrying and demolition

industry has been looking for..

- MR. PEEYUSH SHARMA, SE BUILDERS

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 About Us - Hydraulics & Pneumatics
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and construction industry customers
better and completely, we have launched
Crackamite - a revolutionary new
demolition agent. Manufactured in a state
of the art facility, we hope to help and
serve our customers better with more
such revolutionary products.

As one of the leading suppliers of

CRACKAMITE® Non-explosive
demolition agent in India, we have
successfully promoted our products to a
number of countries. We always
welcome new distributors to join us to
introduce our valuable products to a
wider range of market. CRACKAMITE®
hopes to continuously grow with the
support of our esteemed distributors and
customers worldwide.

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Offer Terms & Conditions

1. Your free introductory package will arrive within 2-4 weeks. The package will
be sent as to-pay parcel through your preferred logistics agent, if mentioned,
else through our logistics partner. The cost of shipping will be borne by the
customer. We are not responsible for loss or returns due to inaccurate
information supplied by the customer or due to negligence on part of the
logistics agent.
2. Free trial offers is valid only with one free package per company. Multiple
offers for the same company will be considered void. All orders are subject to
approval. By agreeing for the trial offer, the customer agrees that the service
is governed by the laws applicable at the time.
3. The customer or the company is under no obligation whatsoever by utilizing or
sending the free trial offer.
4. The company is under no liability whatsoever, financial or otherwise, arising
out of the use of the free trial sample. The company offers no guarantees,
implied or otherwise, whatsoever regarding the product or its suitability.

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We give you three easy ways to order:
• Visit us on the Web
• Fill out the order form and mail it to us
• Call us

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

B-85, Bais Godam Industrial Estate,
Jaipur - 302 006 Rajasthan, INDIA

Mobile +91-9829229943, +91-9314529943

Phone +91–141–3220774, 3233295
Fax +91-141- 2212295, 2211348
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.crackamite.com