At Impact Air Systems, we’ve spent many years developing and refining innovative separation and recovery systems tailored specifically to the demands of the glass recycling industry. Through close collaboration with our clients, we’ve gained a deep understanding of the operational challenges faced in glass cleaning and recovery — and we’ve responded with solutions that are robust, reliable, and results-driven.

Our systems are designed to integrate seamlessly into recycling facilities, delivering high-quality glass cullet with minimal manual input, increased automation, and consistently high recovery rates.
From independent glass processors to major MRFs, recycling plants, and waste management companies, our solutions are widely recognised and respected across the industry. Impact systems are now an essential part of glass recovery operations in facilities across the globe, helping customers maximise material value and streamline operations.
With landfill tax continuing to rise, the ability to recover valuable glass cullet from mixed waste streams delivers not only environmental benefits but significant cost savings. Our systems help customers divert thousands of tonnes of recyclable glass from landfill every year — reducing disposal costs, boosting recycling rates, and contributing to a more sustainable operation.
As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation, we’ve re-engineered our popular Zigzag Separation System to better meet the rigorous demands of glass recycling. The result is the Zigzag Air Classifier (ZAC) — a next-generation separation system offering:
This upgraded design reflects our focus on durability, simplicity, and performance — all while maintaining the highest quality output that our clients expect.
The Impact Zigzag Air Classifier uses specialist air technologies to separate the heavy material from the light material to provide the client with a contaminant free product for recycling (remelt).
Dust, fibres and plastic are removed from the material stream leaving only glass which will then be further processed by an optical sorter prior to remelt.
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