BLASTBAGS™ AERO

BLASTBAGS™ gasbags are inhole (self) inflatable plugs whose purpose is to block a blasthole in order to

  1.   better position explosives
  2.   retain stemming
  3.   provide blasthole stability.

Ultimately this has the potential to reduce blasting cost, improve blasting efficiency and outcomes and minimize environmental impact of blasting

Features

  • Air-inflatable
  • 165-230 mm holes
  • Up to 1000 kg load capacity

Purpose

  • Long hole stoping, sub level caving, VCR
  • Reduce explosive wastage
  • Breakthrough plugging
  • Liner installation in upholes
  • Hole capping