Shot bags are used in blasting to help control the blast hole during loading and stemming.
They add weight where you need it and help keep material where it belongs. On some sites they’re called poly bags. Same idea. Different name.
Shot bags are simple. No moving parts. No setup. Just a reliable way to support blast hole control when you’re loading, stemming, or dealing with loose ground.
Used for
- Blast hole control during loading
- Supporting stemming material
- Helping manage loose or irregular holes
- Underground and surface drill & blast work
- Reducing movement of material where weight helps
Why crews use shot bags
- Fast to place
- Helps keep stemming where you put it
- Useful when holes are wet, soft, or breaking down
- Common, simple consumable for drill and blast
Terms & Conditions
Non-Sparking
Case Studies
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Reduce Ore Loss & Dilution in Mining
Discover how a major South American copper mine cut ore loss by 36.6% and saved over $42,000 using MTi’s BLASTBAG™ technology.
Reduce Ore Loss & Dilution in Mining
Discover how a major South American copper mine cut ore loss by 36.6% and saved over $42,000 using MTi’s BLASTBAG™ technology.
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Flyrock Reduction in Surface Blasting
BLASTBAG™ air decking cut flyrock incidents to near zero and reduced charge per hole by 33 lbs, enabling safer blasting at a West African gold mine.
Flyrock Reduction in Surface Blasting
BLASTBAG™ air decking cut flyrock incidents to near zero and reduced charge per hole by 33 lbs, enabling safer blasting at a West African gold mine.
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Solving Hard Digging
MTi’s BLASTBAG™ cut dig times by 21% and reduced costs by 8% at a South Kalimantan mine.
Solving Hard Digging
MTi’s BLASTBAG™ cut dig times by 21% and reduced costs by 8% at a South Kalimantan mine.
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Can You Diagnose Blast Issues By Simply Looking...
Learn how to read the muck pile after blasting to spot fragmentation, throw, and stemming issues before the next shot.
Can You Diagnose Blast Issues By Simply Looking...
Learn how to read the muck pile after blasting to spot fragmentation, throw, and stemming issues before the next shot.
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Presplit Blasting: What It Is & Why It Matters
Presplit blasting uses a tight row of light charges to control overbreak and protect your final wall, leaving a cleaner and safer face.
Presplit Blasting: What It Is & Why It Matters
Presplit blasting uses a tight row of light charges to control overbreak and protect your final wall, leaving a cleaner and safer face.
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7 Clues You’re Using the Wrong Stemming Plugs
A lot of blast issues trace back to one small part—the stemming plug. Here are 7 clues yours might be failing and costing you performance.
7 Clues You’re Using the Wrong Stemming Plugs
A lot of blast issues trace back to one small part—the stemming plug. Here are 7 clues yours might be failing and costing you performance.
