When your blasting, stemming or tamping operations demand maximum reach and durability, the 16-foot length loading poles are built to deliver. This pole option from Ideal Blasting Supply is purpose-engineered for deep bore-holes or blast setups where extended access from a safer distance matters. (See product listing details.)
Why opt for a 16-foot pole?
Provides significant reach — ideal for deeper drill holes, elevated working positions or when access is limited.
Maintains rugged construction consistent with the rest of the loading pole lineup — you’re not sacrificing strength for length.
Enables crews to stay at a safer distance or operate more efficiently in large-scale or hard-to-access layouts.
Key Features:
Constructed from 1¼″ diameter straight-grain poplar hardwood, a standard in their loading pole series, designed for repeated use, minimal flex and heavy field demands.
Available in multiple end-fitting configurations — such as ball & rubber plug, ball & adaptor base, ball & socket, connector & rubber plug, plain pole — giving you flexibility in how the pole interfaces with tamping heads, retrievers or other attachments.
Shipping note: Because of the length, this product is flagged to ship via LTL freight rather than standard parcel service.
What this means for your operation:
The extended 16-foot length means your team can access deeper boreholes or work from greater distances, improving efficiency and potentially improving safety.
With the same robust design as other sizes but amplified reach, you’re avoiding makeshift extensions or sub-standard poles — leading to fewer replacements and less downtime.
The wide array of end-fittings lets you select a pole that fits your exact workflow — whether you’re plugging, tamping, retrieving or using a combination setup.
The shipping-consideration is important to factor in: longer poles have special logistics, so plan accordingly for freight handling.
