Measuring
Submergo™
Dip tapes and survey ropes for accurate hole depth checks, compatible with all explosive formulations.
Tapes 8–50 m · ropes to 150 m
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Tools
GOTCHA™ & cutters
Recover leads, boosters and dropped items without abandoning the hole.
Grade 316 stainless
Holes Ø60 mm and up
3 sizes
GOTCHA™ is a non-sparking stainless-steel retrieval tool for recovering detonator leads, boosters and dropped items from blast holes. It comes in three sizes and clips straight onto the swivel of our ODG-series dip tapes. We also stock the BlastMaster
det-cord cutter by JA Henckels.
Order your way. Company account, purchase order, card through eWay, or PayPal.
Shipped from Perth, WA. Freight to mine sites across Australia, and overseas on request.
Technical support. Sizing guidance and deployment tips from our team.
Product details
Three sizes
SMALL, QUARRY and LARGE cover the full range of hole diameters.
Non-sparking
Grade 316 stainless steel for controlled recovery.
Clips to dip tapes
Attaches to the swivel clip on ODG-series tapes.
Prevents misfires
Recover lodged components safely.
Keeps the schedule
Less disruption to blasting and bench work.
Made in Australia
Engineered for durability in the field.
Applications
If a phone or personal item falls down a loaded blast hole, do not try to retrieve it. Stop work and tell your supervisor or shotfirer, following site procedures.
| Hole compatibility | Ø60 mm and above |
|---|---|
| QUARRY size | Retrieves 150 g boosters from holes as small as Ø89 mm |
| Material | Grade 316 stainless steel, non-sparking |
| Attachment | ODG-series dip tape swivel clip |
| BlastMaster cutter | 150 mm, stainless blade, non-conductive anvil, thumb lock |
GOTCHA™ sizes
| Part # | Model | Min. hole | Max. jaw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-249389 | SMALL | 60 mm | 20 mm |
| 4-569239 | QUARRY | 89 mm | 68 mm † |
| 4-628091 | LARGE | 171 mm | 75 mm |
† Maximum jaw opening in a Ø89 mm hole is 44 mm. Stated maximum is in a Ø102 mm hole.
Cord cutter
| Part # | Description |
|---|---|
| 4-423870 | BlastMaster det-cord cutter by JA Henckels |
Gasbag retrieval tools
| Part # | Description |
|---|---|
| 3-007516 | 5/8" threaded gasbag retrieval spear |
| 3-007514 | Looped gasbag retrieval spear for rope deployment |
| 3-007507 | Aluminium adaptor base 5/8" female thread |
| 3-007506 | Aluminium adaptor base 5/8" male thread |
Check the booster compatibility chart in the data sheet, or call us with your booster and hole size.
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Priming
RockStar™
Primer spider that centres the booster in underground holes. Fits StopePrime™ and RingPrime® 250 g.
Ø62–127 mm holes
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Initiation
LineSaver™
Holds leads and connectors at the collar, then breaks down after the blast. Saves time and backs.
3–5 mm leads
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Quote on GOTCHA™ & cutters
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