BLASTBALL™
The BLASTBALL™ is a reinforced blasthole plug engineered for underground development and production drilling, creating a reliable seal that helps crews block breakthroughs, control explosive gases, and maintain consistent column pressure. Built with a hermetic bladder, patented valve system, and tire-strength webbing, this advanced drill hole plug grips securely inside wet or variable boreholes for dependable retention. By preventing pressure loss and directing more explosive energy into the rock, the BLASTBALL™ enhances fragmentation and boosts safety, giving underground teams a durable, repeatable plugging solution that outperforms basic rubber or foam blast hole plug alternatives.
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Why BLASTBALL™
Hermetic bladder
Sealed inner bladder holds air indefinitely once inflated. No slow leaks.
Why it matters: Your air deck stays at pressure through the entire sleep time. Reliable from inflation to detonation.
Patented valve system
One-way valve inflates quickly and locks air in without back-flow.
Why it matters: Fast inflation, zero loss. The deck pressure you set is the pressure you keep.
Car tire-strength webbing
Outer shell reinforced with tire-grade nylon webbing for extreme durability.
Why it matters: Handles the sharpest hole conditions without puncture. Tough enough for broken, rough ground.
Extreme pressure resistance
Withstands the hydrostatic and stemming pressures of deep, wet blast holes.
Why it matters: Stays inflated under real-world loading conditions. No collapse, no compromised decks.
Textured for grip
Surface texture grips the blast hole wall and resists migration.
Why it matters: The ball stays where you place it. No slippage from stemming weight or vibration.
Printed plug information
Size, hole-range, and inflation data printed directly on each unit.
Why it matters: Crews pick the right ball from the box without referencing a chart. Fewer deployment errors.
Built for the bench.
Reinforced sphere
Built for the abuse of underground development work — tunnel drives, drift rounds, raise heading.
One-shot deployment
Drop in, charge above, fire. No staged inflation, no second visit.
Holds in wet ground
The reinforced shell sheds water at the seal — appropriate for the wet floors of development headings.
Built for every condition.
Development drives
Drift, ramp, and raise development where you need a fast, disposable plug that holds the charge column.
High-cycle workings
When you're firing multiple rounds per shift, the BLASTBALL™ is the simplest plug you can pick up.
Wet floors
Underground floors with seepage — the BLASTBALL™ holds its position and the seal.
Specs, storage & more.
| 05-003 | 4.5" - 5" / 89 - 140mm — 50/box |
| 05-004 | 2.5" - 4.5" / 64 - 115mm — 50/box |
| 05-008 | 5.5" - 8" / 140 - 203mm — 25/box |
| globally and reconciles with AS 2187.2 | 2008 Explosives - |
| Length | 18" |
| Width | 9" |
| Height | 16" |
| Weight | 29lbs |
| Non-flammable | Yes |
| Non-toxic | Yes |
| Non-sparking | Yes |
| Pack size | 50/box |
| Model | Nominal | Metric | Range | Qty/Box | SKU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 2 1/2" – 4 1/2" | 64 – 115 mm | 2.5–4.5" | 50 | 05-004 | |
| Mars | 4 1/2" – 5 1/2" | 115 – 140 mm | 4.5–5.5" | 50 | 05-003 | |
| Venus | 5 1/2" – 8" | 140 – 203 mm | 5.5–8" | 25 | 05-008 |
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.




















