A proprietary packaging system has been developed for both Perfacord™ RDX and HMX textile detonating cords. This package allows 500 feet of either RDX or HMX 80 gr/ft detonating cord to be shipped in a 1.4S rated package. This shipping classification will allow rapid worldwide shipment to remote locations where well servicing operations are being undertaken.

The packaging method winds the detonating cord in a series of loops on a foamed EPS sheet. At the base of each loop a molded severance block is attached to the two ends of detonating cord. If one strand of detonating cord were to be initiated, the severance block will focus the detonation pressure wave and sever the adjacent detonating cord strand prior to the detonating shock wave traversing the loop. This patent pending technique insures that only a minimal amount of detonating cord will detonate in the event of an accidental initiation.

Compact packaging method allows shipping 500 feet of 80 gr/ft RDX or HMX detonating cord in a 1.4S package.

The packaging method does not employ sharp bends that make the cord more difficult to load into a gun system if the cord remains in the package for an extended time.

Inclusion of 500-foot plastic reel and fiberboard box allows respooling the detonating cord onto a denser package for magazine storage at the ultimate destination.