Inflation Equipment

Handheld Inflator

Handheld inflation tool with gauge - for use with BLASTBAG™ Aero and BLASTBALL™.
· SKU 02-017

HANDHELD INFLATOR - the essential tool for rapid inflation of downhole plugs and air equipment. Designed for durability and precision, this inflator ensures optimal deployment of AERO plugs in both open pit and underground mines, backed by quality fittings for lasting performance.

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Handheld Inflator
Handheld Inflator
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Why this product

Why Handheld Inflator

Easy plug inflation

Point, connect, inflate. Simple trigger operation fills BLASTBAG plugs to pressure.

Why it matters: One person inflates plugs quickly without specialized training or complex setup.

Standard air connection

Nitto-style quick-connect fitting attaches to any standard compressed air line.

Why it matters: Hooks into your existing air supply. No proprietary fittings to source.

Nitto brand quality

Built around genuine Nitto couplings — the industry standard for compressed air fittings.

Why it matters: Reliable connection every time. No cheap knock-off fittings that leak or fail.

Stainless steel protection

Stainless steel construction resists corrosion from water, chemicals, and rough handling.

Why it matters: Lasts in the field without rusting out. Keeps working long after lesser tools fail.

Fast, accurate inflation

Built-in gauge lets you inflate to the correct pressure without guessing.

Why it matters: Hit the right pressure every time. Over-inflation and under-inflation are both problems — this solves both.

Portable inflator design

Compact and lightweight. Fits in a tool belt or blast kit.

Why it matters: Carry it to the face instead of running back to a bench-mounted regulator.

Benefits

Built for the bench.

No compressor needed

Manual gas bag inflator for small operations or backup.

Portable

Carry it to the hole instead of dragging an air line.

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General specifications
Length 9"
Width 3"
Height 6"
Weight 2lbs
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Underground Inflation Hose Reel - Inflation Equipment - MTi USAUnderground Inflation Hose Reel Inflation Assemblies - Inflation Equipment - MTi USAInflation Assemblies Handheld Inflator - Inflation Equipment - MTi USAHandheld Inflator Dropline Inflation Hose - Inflation Equipment - MTi USADropline Inflation Hose Inflation Coupling - Inflation Equipment - MTi USAInflation Coupling BLASTBAG™ AERO - BLASTBAGS™ - MTi USABLASTBAG™ AERO BLASTBALL™ - Stemming Plugs - MTi USABLASTBALL™
What It DoesComplete plug-and-play air service unit — hose, inflator/deflator, gauge, AB-C coupling on weighted endBundled kit — Dropline + Handheld Inflator + Weighted AB-C CouplingPortable inflator with gauge and stainless steel cageTeflon-lined thermoplastic hose with anodized depth crimps every 5 m / 10 ftPatented snap-on coupling that connects the dropline to the bag's air valveAir-inflated gas bag — the product this kit servesAir-inflated wet-hole plug — the product this kit also serves
Sizes / Specs50 m / 164 ft (10-001) or 100 ft / 30 m (10-002). Gauge to 35 PSI. Working pressure 10 – 300 PSI25 ft, 60 ft, 100 ft, or 50 m kits (10-029 through 10-032)Gauge to 36 PSI. Max rated 200 PSI. Nitto fittings. Inflate + deflate25 ft / 5 m (01-988), 60 ft / 18 m (01-989), 50 m / 164 ft (10-009), 100 ft / 30 m (10-010)Diamond Knurl (02-001, $114) or Complete Hose End Replacement w/ Weight (02-024, $409)2 SKUs cover 2.5" – 12.25" / 64 – 311 mm3 SKUs cover 2.5" – 8" / 64 – 203 mm
Connects ToMine air via ¼" BSP. Output to BLASTBAG™ AERO or BLASTBALL™Mine air via Handheld Inflator. Output to BLASTBAG™ AERO or BLASTBALL™Mine air via ¼" BSP. Output to AB-C Coupling or DroplineInflator or UGHR on one end, AB-C Coupling on the otherDropline (¼" BSP) on one end, BLASTBAG™ AERO or BLASTBALL™ air valve on the otherAB-C Coupling on the bag valveAB-C Coupling on the valve
Best ForCrews that want one cart, no assembly, ready to deploySites building their own kit at common dropline lengthsCrews working benches without service air at the hole, or repositioning bagsReplacement, spare, or building a custom-length kitReplacement coupling, or full hose-end rebuildUnderground production and air decking. Full positioning on the BLASTBAGS™ page.Wet holes, breakthroughs, cracked ground. Full positioning on the Stemming Plugs page.

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When to pick each
Underground Inflation Hose Reel

Pick the UGHR when you want a complete air service unit with no assembly. Teflon-lined hose, pneumatic inflator/deflator, gauge to 35 PSI, anodized depth crimps, weighted AB-C coupling on the end. 50 m (164 ft) or 100 ft (30 m) hose options. Plug into mine air via ¼" BSP and you're ready. Working pressure 10 – 300 PSI — covers every BLASTBAG AERO and BLASTBALL spec. Best-in-class for production underground sites running daily air decks.

Inflation Assemblies

Pick the Inflation Assembly when you want the same kit as the UGHR but without the reel — three components pre-packaged at a common dropline length. Includes Dropline + Handheld Inflator + Weighted AB-C Coupling. Four lengths: 25 ft, 60 ft, 100 ft, and 50 m. Cheaper than the UGHR, simpler than building from parts, and field-portable.

Handheld Inflator

Pick the Handheld Inflator when you're working benches without service air at the hole, or you need to reposition a bag before final inflation. Stainless steel cage, Nitto fittings, gauge to 36 PSI, rated to 200 PSI max. Inflates and deflates. Pair with any Dropline Hose and AB-C Coupling to build a portable kit.

Dropline Inflation Hose

Pick a Dropline Hose when you need a specific length not covered by the standard kits, or you're replacing the hose on an existing setup. Teflon-lined thermoplastic, designed for repeated tensile loading from lowering inflated bags. Crimps every 5 m / 10 ft tell the operator exactly how deep the bag is. Sizes: 25 ft (5 m), 60 ft (18 m), 50 m (164 ft), 100 ft (30 m). All metals are stainless steel — explosives-compatible.

Inflation Coupling

Pick an Inflation Coupling when you need a replacement, a spare, or a full hose-end rebuild. The AB-C is MTi's patented snap-on connector — pushes onto the bag's air valve to inflate, pulls free under load to leave the inflated bag at depth. Two versions: AB-C Diamond Knurl (02-001, $114) is the coupling alone. The Complete Hose End Replacement (02-024, $409) is the whole end of the dropline — weight, ferrule, tail, nipple, and coupling — ready to swap onto a worn hose.

BLASTBAG™ AERO

The air-operated gas bag this kit serves. Compressed air, dual-bladder construction, snap-on AB-C coupling. Two SKUs cover 2.5" to 12.25" (64 – 311 mm). Underground production, air decking, uphole capping. See the BLASTBAGS collection for full positioning, sizing, and case studies.

BLASTBALL™

The wet-hole-rated air-inflated plug this kit also serves. Hermetic bladder with tire-strength nylon webbing. Three SKUs cover 2.5" to 8" (64 – 203 mm). Lower it through water, inflate to seal a breakthrough, crack, or void. See the Stemming Plugs collection for full positioning.

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