BLASTBAG™ EVO
BLASTBAG™ EVO is a high-performance blast bag designed to seal blastholes quickly and safely using non-flammable gas. Unlike traditional stemming methods, this blastbag expands inside the hole to create reliable confinement—keeping explosive energy where it belongs.
By sealing the blasthole effectively, BLASTBAG™ EVO helps reduce gas loss, improve rock fragmentation, and deliver more consistent blast results. It installs fast, requires minimal training, and performs reliably across a wide range of ground conditions.
This blast bag for mining and quarry blasting is ideal for operations looking to improve safety, reduce re-drilling, and gain better control over blast outcomes. The EVO design provides predictable expansion, strong sealing performance, and compatibility with common blast hole diameters.
Whether you're running production blasts, trim shots, or pre-split applications, BLASTBAG™ EVO delivers dependable confinement with less effort and greater confidence.
Live pricing and same-day-ship priority once you're in. Setup takes 60 seconds — we just need to confirm you're a real operation.
- P.O.
Built for the bench.
Non-flammable gas
The aerosol mix is non-flammable — designed for hot bench conditions where compressed-air alternatives raise questions.
Same-day deployment
Self-contained. One operator. No compressor or air line. Drop it in, fire the actuator, move on.
High-tensile scuff
Built for production benches. The scuff bag takes the abuse on the way down so the inner bladder holds the seal.
Built for every condition.
Hot ground
Non-flammable inflation gas — appropriate where storage and handling rules call for it.
Production benches
Designed for fast cycle times when you need every hole sealed before the truck moves.
Mixed UG/OP fleets
Rated UG/OP. One bag works across the surface and underground portions of your operation.
Specs, storage & more.
| 03-598 | 6" - 9" / 165 - 230mm — 25/box |
| 03-599 | 4" - 6" / 115 - 165mm — 30/box |
| DG classification | Class 9 |
| Non-flammable | Yes |
| Non-toxic | Yes |
| Non-sparking | Yes |
| Pack size | 30/box |
Pull, drop, fire, walk.
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Measure and match the size
Collar diameter dictates the BLASTBAG EVO™ size. Between two? Step up.
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Pull the safety pin
Attachment string is already tied to the bag.
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Drop the bag to depth
The scuff guard handles wall contact on the way down.
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Fire the actuator
Non-flammable inflation gas fills the bladder. Bag seats and seals.
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Move to the next hole
No babysitting, no compressor to drag along.
| Model | Nominal | Metric | Range | Qty/Box | SKU | |
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| Hawk | 4" – 6" | 102 – 152 mm | 4–6" | 30 | 03-599 | |
| Eagle | 6" – 9 7/8" | 152 – 251 mm | 6–9.875" | 25 | 03-598 |
Pick the right one.
Every time.
Detailed Comparison
BLASTBAG™ SOLO
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BLASTBAG™ EVO
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BLASTBAG™ ACE II
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BLASTBAG™ AERO
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BLASTBALL™
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MITIPLUG
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ROCKRIVETS
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SLUMPSTOPPA™
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| Type | Inflatable bag | Inflatable bag | Inflatable bag | Inflatable bag | Inflatable plug | Mechanical plug | Retention plug | Retention device |
| Inflation / Mechanism | Aerosol, 2-speed actuator (non-flammable, non-toxic) | Aerosol, variable pressure sleeve | Chemical reaction (non-DG, no metal) | Compressed air (service air lines) | Compressed air via drop line, hermetic bladder + nylon webbing | Flexible pilgrim-hat fins (no inflation) | Collet-fin friction (rigid or semi-rigid) | Polymer bristles + stainless spine (gas-permeable) |
| Hole Size Range | 4.5" – 12.25" / 114 – 311 mm | 4" – 9⅞" / 100 – 250 mm | 3" – 10⅝" / 76 – 270 mm | 2.5" – 12.25" / 64 – 311 mm | 2.5" – 8" / 64 – 203 mm | 2.5" – 4" / 64 – 102 mm | 3" – 9" / 76 – 230 mm | 2.5" – 4.5" / 64 – 115 mm |
| Surface / UG | Both | Surface | Both | UG specialist - both | Both, wet-hole rated | UG | Both | UG |
| DG Class | Class 9 | Class 9 | Non-DG | Non-DG | Non-DG | Non-DG | Non-DG | Non-DG |
| Best For Air Decking | The most-used aerosol bag worldwide — single-operator, ~30 seconds per hole | Two SKUs cover most hole sizes — simpler stocking, fewer decisions | Sites with strict storage rules or metal-detector conveyors | Underground sites running service air — snap-on coupling | Wet holes, breakthroughs, cracks/voids — the only wet-hole-rated inflatable | Underground emulsion or ANFO upholes — column retention + air deck in one | Retains the charge column and creates a controlled air deck on trim and pre-split rows | Emulsion uphole loading — holds the column while letting gas through |
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Pick BLASTBAG™ SOLO when you're running surface benches and want the most-used aerosol gas bag on the market. Self-contained, single-operator deploy, no extra gear — ~30 seconds per hole. Two-speed actuator lets you inflate slow or fast depending on the situation. Sizes from 4.5" to 12.25" (114 – 311 mm) cover every standard production hole. Class 9 DG — stores and ships under aerosol rules.
Pick BLASTBAG™ EVO when you want aerosol convenience without the SKU sprawl. Two sizes — Hawk (4" – 6") and Eagle (6" – 9⅞") — cover most surface holes, so you stock less and make one decision on the bench instead of four. Single bladder seals against the hole wall; pressure sleeve controls inflation speed. Class 9 DG.
Pick BLASTBAG™ ACE II when storage or transport rules make aerosol products a hassle, or when you're running metal-detector conveyors that throw false trips. Chemical reaction inflation — no aerosol, no metal components, non-DG. Same air-deck performance as SOLO and EVO, just delivered through a controlled chemical reaction instead of pressurized gas. Sizes 3" through 10⅝" (76 – 270 mm).
Pick BLASTBAG™ AERO when you're underground with service air lines available. Compressed-air operated, dual-bladder construction, snap-on coupling for fast connect/disconnect. Works in any direction — up holes, down holes, even underwater. Sizes 2.5" through 12.25" (64 – 311 mm). Best-seller in underground and the cleanest install when air is already on site. Non-DG.
Pick BLASTBALL™ when the hole is wet or you've got breakthroughs and cracks to seal. The only inflatable in this collection rated for wet-hole deployment — lower it through water on a drop line, then inflate with compressed air. Reinforced rubber bladder with nylon webbing handles -58°F to 185°F (-50°C to 85°C). Sizes 2.5" to 8" (64 – 203 mm). Underground development specialist.
Pick MITIPLUG™ when you're loading emulsion or ANFO into underground upholes and need a mechanical plug that creates an air deck AND retains the column. Flexible pilgrim-hat fins fold back on insertion, then lock in place — and the fins let gas through. Revised design includes downline protection. Fits 2.5" to 4" (64 – 102 mm). The most popular plug for underground emulsion upholes.
Pick ROCKRIVET™ when you need to create a controlled air deck on a trim or pre-split row, or hold the charge column with maximum retention and downline pass-through. Collet-style fins bite the hole wall and don't walk, twist, or shift. Iron ore case study: 38% smaller P80 fragment size with ROCKRIVETS installed. Sizes 3" to 9" (76 – 230 mm), rigid for heavier loads, semi-rigid for tighter holes.
Pick SLUMPSTOPPA™ when you're loading emulsion in underground upholes and need a gas-permeable retention device to hold the column without compromising the gassing reaction. Polymer bristles with a stainless steel spine hold the column while letting emulsion gas through. Fits 2.5" to 4.5" (64 – 115 mm). The dedicated emulsion-slump solution for underground upholes.



























