It is used in both underground and open pit operations. It works in upholes, downholes, and underwater situations where service air is available. It will stay in place even in wet, fractured, or inconsistent ground. With the weighted coupling, the BLASTBAG™ AERO can be lowered through water, then inflated at designed depth. BLASTBAG™ AERO is inflated with an external air source, giving you the option to lower it to depth, and then inflate it. Other plugs are typically initiated at the collar, making it more difficult to lower them very deep into the the borehole.

The AERO uses a snap-on annular coupling that connects directly to standard mine air fittings.

No. It uses a dual-bladder construction with a tough outer bag to prevent leakage

BLASTBAG™ AERO should typically be inflated between 10-20 PSI.

It should not be inflated to pressures above 20 PSI (76-203 mm) or 10 PSI (230-350 mm). If high depth underwater decking is required, MTi Group should be contacted.

Yes. It can be installed in underwater holes with the right accessories. It stays in place even in wet, fractured, or inconsistent ground. With the weighted coupling, the BLASTBAG™ AERO can be lowered through water, then inflated at designed depth.

Yes. It can cap upholes and allow charging straight through the BLASTBAG™.

No. A BLASTBAG™ is an air-operated decking bag, not a mechanical stemming plug. It’s used to hold, separate, or support explosives. It can also be used, however, to support stemming. It can hold substantially more weight/pressure than a stemming plug.

Hose reels, handheld inflators, AB-C couplings, and droplines — all designed for both open pit and underground installation.