Spudnik Equipment Installs First Titan Abrasive Blast Room to Enhance Stainless Steel Finishing
Custom-engineered solution delivers improved quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
IVYLAND, PA (April 19, 2026) – Titan Abrasive Systems, a premier designer and manufacturer of quality surface preparation, surface finishing, and abrasive blasting equipment, announces that Spudnik Equipment Company has purchased and installed its first Titan blast room to support stainless steel finishing for its harvesting equipment.
The custom-engineered blast room – which measure 40′ wide x 16′ high x 16′ deep – is being used exclusively for stainless steel components, ensuring that no carbon steel or painted parts 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,” said 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.”
Prior to installing the Titan system, Spudnik had conducted limited blasting outdoors due to environmental restrictions while outsourcing the majority of its blasting work, an approach that 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 added. “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,” said 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.
About Titan Abrasive Systems
Founded in 1953, Titan Abrasive designs and manufactures quality surface preparation, surface finishing and abrasive blasting equipment. Titan is the industry’s only manufacturer of abrasive blasting equipment to sell directly to their 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 in 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. For more information, visit www.titanabrasive.com.
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