Reliable shot-firing equipment trusted for over 80 years

Arbra manufactures high-quality shot firing exploders and testing equipment used worldwide across mining, quarrying, tunnelling, demolition and specialist defence applications.

Built on decades of engineering expertise, our instruments are designed to deliver safe, dependable firing performance in demanding environments.

The name engineers trust

Since the early 1940s, Arbra instruments have been at the heart of traditional wire based shot firing operations.

Our well known Beethoven range has earned a reputation for reliability, durability and consistent performance in critical applications where safety matters most.

Arbra equipment provides the energy required to initiate electric detonators, whether firing a single detonator or a complete circuit connected in series, ensuring dependable ignition before circuit break.

Ohmmeters

Precision resistance measurement instruments for accurate testing of detonator circuits.

Built for reliability in harsh site conditions.

Applications & Industries

Proven across critical industries Arbra equipment is used wherever dependable shot firing performance is essential.

Mining & Quarrying

Reliable initiation equipment is critical for safe and efficient blasting operations.

Tunnelling

Arbra units are trusted for consistent firing in underground projects worldwide.

Demolition

Our equipment is compact, robust and suitable for demolition sites.

Defence & Specialist Applications

Arbra instruments are used in controlled environments where precise initiation is essential.

Support

We support our equipment throughout its working life.

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