Titan Abrasive Systems, a manufacturer of quality surface preparation, surface finishing, and abrasive blasting equipment, says Spudnik Equipment Company has purchased and installed its first Titan blast room to support stainless steel finishing for its harvesting equipment.
Spudnik is an agricultural equipment manufacturer specializing in machinery for the potato industry.
The custom-engineered blast room – which measures 40' wide x 16' high x 16' deep – is being used exclusively for stainless steel components; no carbon steel or painted parts will enter the environment. This controlled approach allows Spudnik to achieve a consistent, high-quality satin finish across its machinery, enhancing both appearance and product uniformity. The new blast room is housed in a dedicated building separate from Spudnik’s main manufacturing facility. The layout is designed to support a streamlined workflow, allowing components to move efficiently from a wash bay (where grease and contaminants are removed) through drying and into the blast room for finishing.
Spudnik had examined the offerings of several blast room manufacturers, but the choice of Titan rested on a single crucial factor.
“Ultimately, it came down to Titan’s ability to customize the system to the exact size and configuration we needed,” says GaryDee VanOrden, Director of Operations at Spudnik. “They were able to design a solution that fit seamlessly within our facility, and their team was incredibly helpful in understanding our goals.”
Before installing the Titan system, Spudnik had conducted limited blasting outdoors due to environmental restrictions and had outsourced most of its blasting work. This approach proved both inefficient and costly.
“With strict air quality regulations in Southeast Idaho, we needed a system with a high-performing reclaim and dust collection capability,” VanOrden says. “Titan delivered on that, and just as importantly, brought deep industry expertise that helped guide us in optimizing our blasting process.”
Installation of the Titan blast room went smoothly. The only slight challenge was the rubber roll-up door, an imposing component weighing in at 5,000 pounds.
“While the weight of the rubber roll-up door didn’t present much of a problem, the bigger challenge was the small amount of clearance between the door and the roof of the building,” says Titan president Brandon Acker. “But our experienced crew was up to the task.”
By bringing blasting operations in-house and implementing a purpose-built solution, Spudnik has improved operational control, reduced costs, and elevated the quality of its finished products.
Founded in 1953, Titan Abrasive designs and manufactures high-quality surface preparation, surface finishing, and abrasive blasting equipment at affordable prices. In fact, Titan is the industry’s only manufacturer of abrasive blasting equipment that sells directly to its customers, resulting in significant savings. The company’s client base ranges from industry giants such as GE Aviation, the United States Army, and Lockheed Martin to small businesses across the country, spanning a wide spectrum of vertical markets. Titan prides itself on exceptional customer service, innovative engineering, and on-the-ground installers who ensure that the company’s blast rooms, blast cabinets, and other components are properly installed and working to peak efficiency.
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