When your blasting or stemming operations require extended reach, the 8-foot length loading poles deliver the muscle and reliability your crew needs. These poles – crafted from 1¼″-diameter straight-grain poplar hardwood – are purpose-built for compacting explosives and stemming charges in boreholes, not just general use.
Why choose an 8-foot pole?
Provides extended reach for deeper boreholes or when working from a safer distance.
Maintains the same robust build as shorter lengths, so you don’t sacrifice strength for length.
Ideal for larger operations where maneuverability is less constrained by space.
Key features:
Straight-grain poplar hardwood ensures minimal flex, maximum durability and excellent longevity in harsh blasting environments.
Full 1¼″ diameter gives confidence under force — these are not thin poles masquerading as heavy duty.
Multiple end-fitting options (plain, ball & rubber plug, connector & adaptor base, ball & socket, male/female adaptor) allow you to match the specific attachments and tamping needs of your crew.
Clear guidance on shipping/handling: the website notes that 8-foot poles are considered “over length” items by UPS, and freight LTL may be more cost‐effective.
What this means for your operation:
By using an 8-foot pole, you’ll have additional reach when accessing deeper holes or setting up from elevated positions, reducing the need for awkward extensions.
Customizable end fittings mean you can adapt the pole to different tamping heads, rubber plugs or retrievers — enabling flexibility across jobsites.
The rugged build gives you long-term value: fewer replacements, less downtime, greater confidence in your equipment.
