21/04/2026
We keep seeing the same spec mistake come up — and it’s not about budget.
Under-spec'd machines are a common problem in this industry — not because buyers skip the specification, but because they spec to a typical workpiece instead of their maximum one. One oversized part that doesn't fit through the blast chamber is all it takes.
The four things that actually determine the right machine:
• True maximum workpiece dimensions — not typical
• Cleanliness grade: Sa 2 vs. Sa 2.5 — the difference cuts conveyor speed by up to 50%
• Site constraints: ceiling height, electrical capacity, floor load
• Upgrades with real ROI versus features you won't use
Includes a real case from a Saudi Arabia installation where the buyer nearly ordered the wrong model. No filler, no product pitching — just the stuff that actually matters when you’re speccing a machine.
Full article: https://athi-group.com/blog-how-to-spec-shot-blasting-machine/
ATHI’s 4-step method for specifying a roller conveyor shot blasting machine. Based on 800+ installations across 80 countries.