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Why are there more models of BlastBag & BlastBag Solo plugs than there are for BlastBag Aero for the same range of hole sizes?

April 26, 2017Aero blastbag blastbag solo hole models plugs range

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Why are there more models of BlastBag & BlastBag Solo plugs than there are for BlastBag Aero for the same range of hole sizes?

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With BlastBag Aero plugs the operator controls the pressure that the bag inflates to, whereas BlastBag & BlastBag Solo plugs are inflated by an integral aerosol canister. Under certain conditions the wrong sized aerosol inflated borehole plug can burst or slip due to sub-optimal final inflation, hence to prevent this happening MTI Group have a number of standard sizes to cover the range of blast hole diameters commonly used in the mining industry. MTI Group also clearly indicates the size on the product so the shotfirer is assured of using the correct sized plug for the hole being loaded. BlastBag plugs for uncommon borehole diameters are available on application.