Handheld Inflator
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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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.
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.
Specs, storage & more.
| Length | 9" |
| Width | 3" |
| Height | 6" |
| Weight | 2lbs |
| Pack size | Each |
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Detailed Comparison
Underground Inflation Hose Reel
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Inflation Assemblies
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Handheld Inflator
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Dropline Inflation Hose
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Inflation Coupling
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BLASTBAG™ AERO
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BLASTBALL™
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| What It Does | Complete plug-and-play air service unit — hose, inflator/deflator, gauge, AB-C coupling on weighted end | Bundled kit — Dropline + Handheld Inflator + Weighted AB-C Coupling | Portable inflator with gauge and stainless steel cage | Teflon-lined thermoplastic hose with anodized depth crimps every 5 m / 10 ft | Patented snap-on coupling that connects the dropline to the bag's air valve | Air-inflated gas bag — the product this kit serves | Air-inflated wet-hole plug — the product this kit also serves |
| Sizes / Specs | 50 m / 164 ft (10-001) or 100 ft / 30 m (10-002). Gauge to 35 PSI. Working pressure 10 – 300 PSI | 25 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 + deflate | 25 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 mm | 3 SKUs cover 2.5" – 8" / 64 – 203 mm |
| Connects To | Mine 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 Dropline | Inflator or UGHR on one end, AB-C Coupling on the other | Dropline (¼" BSP) on one end, BLASTBAG™ AERO or BLASTBALL™ air valve on the other | AB-C Coupling on the bag valve | AB-C Coupling on the valve |
| Best For | Crews that want one cart, no assembly, ready to deploy | Sites building their own kit at common dropline lengths | Crews working benches without service air at the hole, or repositioning bags | Replacement, spare, or building a custom-length kit | Replacement coupling, or full hose-end rebuild | Underground 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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.



















