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  Raw Materials Quality Control

  • Periodical Sampling and Analysis.
  • Raw Mix Designs.
  • Modification of Operations to achieve Mix Targets.
  • Installation of Site Laboratories for Controlling of Quality.
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  Cost Optimization

  • Run Factor Studies.
  • Coordination for Time Saving.
  • Efficiency Ranking and Rising.
  • Full Capacity utilization.
  • Cost Saving in Power, Fuel, Spare Parts and Manpower.
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  Operation Scheduling

  • Bench Operation Scheduling.
  • Loading and Transport Scheduling.
  • Geophysical Measurements (Seismic & Electric).
  • Shift Organization.
  • Cycle Time and Optimization.
  • Internal Traffic Planning.
  • Drilling Operation.
  • Blasting Operation.
  • Loading and Transport Operation.
  • Crushing and Conveying Operation.
  • Quarry Service Operation.
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  Equipment Maintenance

  • Mobile and Stationary Equipments.
  • Preventive Maintenance Programs.
  • Inspection Reports.
  • Quality Repair Operation.
  • Equipment Overhaul Programs.
  • Preparation, Procurement and Manufacture of parts, material, manpower and time schedule.
  • Overhaul Works and Time Control.
  • Performing Testing.

Our geophysical studies provide advanced subsurface exploration using cutting-edge techniques to analyze geological structures and material properties. These studies support resource exploration, site assessments, and engineering projects.

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  Supply of Pure Gypsum.

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  Supply of Glass Sand.

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  Supply of Gravels.

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  Supply of High Grade Limestone.

ASCOM's Blasting Services are the updated equipment in professional hands. All of our blasting engineers undergo training in blast design, software, and measuring tools, set by the relevant international organizations. We are using the most high tech drilling machines and blasting equipment in the Middle East. In consequences, ASCOM's blasting department can undertake the following services on behalf of our customers

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  Blasting Contracts

  • Drilling Pattern Design.
  • Drilling Operations.
  • Supplying the Appropriate Explosives.
  • Explosives Transportation.
  • Management of Explosives Magazines.
  • Supplying the Authorized Shot-Fire.
  • Blast Design.
  • Blast Hole Charging.
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  Blasting Consultants

  • Drilling and Blasting Proposals.
  • Quarry Benches Profiling (MDL LaserAce – Burden finder).
  • Blast Hole Deviation (MDL Boretrak – cabled).
  • Blast Monitoring (MREL High Speed Video Camera).
  • Blast Vibration and Air Pressure Measurement.
  • Velocity Of Detonation (VOD) Measurement.
  • Cost Optimization Study.
  • Offering Theoretical and On-Site Training
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  Developments and Researches

  • ASCOM introduced the Nonel to the Egyptian market: we were the leading company which used the Nonel system that carries many advantages as regards safety, vibration diminution and cost, followed by other companies.
  • Sharing in the international conferences (ISEE) and (EFEE).
  • Organizing of drilling and blasting seminars.
  • ASCOM is preparing itself for dealing with the Bulk Emulsion in the Egyptian market.
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  Published Papers

  ISEE 2007

  Experimental Techniques to Reduce Blasting Vibration Level, Tourah, Cairo, Egypt”. Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of Explosives and Blasting Technique, Nashville, TN, USA, “ISEE”, Volume I, PP. 221

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  EFEE

  “Safe Blasting Near the Historical Caves, Tourah, Cairo, Egypt”. Proceedings of the 4th EFEE World Conference on Explosives and Blasting, Vienna, Austria, Volume I, PP. 365

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  ISEE 2008

  Facing the Drilling and Blasting Difficulties at Helwan Quarry, Egypt “ Proceeding of the 34rd Annual Conference of Explosives and Blasting Technique, New Orleans, “ISEE”, Volume 1, PP. 305.

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