Detonating Cords for Oilfield Application

Dynacord 16

Supercord 20

Explosive

PETN

PETN

Explosive Core Load

15–17 g/m
70-79 grains/ft

19–21 g/m
88-98 grains/ft

Tensile Strength

> 800 N
> 175 pounds

> 800 N
> 175 pounds

Detonation Velocity

6,800 ± 300 m/s
22,310 ± 980 ft/s

6,800 ± 400 m/s
22,310 ± 1,300 ft/s

Temperature Resistance

100°C/1h – 212°F/1h

100°C/1h – 212°F/1h

Temperature and Pressure Resistance

Not tested

Not tested

Outside Diameter

5.1 ± 0.1 mm
0.207 ± 0.004 inches

6.25 ± 0.25 mm
0.244 ± 0.01 inches

Jacket Material

PVC

PVC

Jacket Colour

Light Green

Red

Maximum Shrinkage

Not measured

Not measured

Lap Joint Sensitivity

Yes

Yes