Recycling & Waste Management

Air-based technology to separate and add value to your material streams.

Leading the Way in Waste Recovery & Recycling Solutions

As global demand for greener practices and sustainable recycling grows, Impact Air Systems delivers cutting-edge, automated solutions that help you recover valuable materials from domestic and industrial waste streams with ease and efficiency.

Whether you’re designing a new waste management facility or upgrading an existing operation, our systems are trusted by industry leaders to recover materials such as plastics, metals, glass, and fibres—maximising material value, minimising environmental impact, and increasing profitability.

 

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Over 35 Years of Proven Experience

With more than three decades of experience in air-based extraction and material separation, Impact Air Systems has become a globally respected name in waste recovery technology. We partner with clients across a wide range of industries to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions tailored to their exact requirements.

Our systems are engineered for:

  • Maximum recovery of recyclable materials
  • Significant reductions in landfill waste
  • Lower operating costs and higher process efficiency
  • Enhanced sustainability and environmental compliance

 

Solutions That Improve Output & Your Bottom Line

Our air-based systems don’t just remove dust and fibres—they enhance the purity, quality and resale value of your recyclable output. If your business handles or separates recyclables, we’ll help you turn waste into opportunity. Our range of solutions feature the following solutions:

Zigzag Air Classifier (ZAC)

High-precision density separation for fine and light materials. The ZAC system delivers superior separation efficiency using cascading air columns to remove low-value contaminants from valuable recyclable fractions. Ideal for materials like fibre, plastic flakes, rubber crumb, and WEEE.

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Air Drum Separator (ADS)

A robust, compact solution for light vs heavy material separation. The ADS uses controlled airflows and rotating drum technology to split materials by density, ensuring clean, consistent separation of films, foils, organics, and inert materials—perfect for DMR, RDF/SRF, and compost screening lines.

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FilmLift – Plastic Packaging Capture System

Revolutionising optical sorting lines, the FilmLift system is engineered to target and extract lightweight plastic film waste rejected by air injection sorters. Designed to lift, separate, and isolate film from the rejected stream, improving fibre purity and reducing plastic contamination.

Plastic Packaging and Film Airlift Solution

Film Vacuum System (FilmVac)

A highly effective operator-assisted solution for manual removal of plastic films and bags. Ergonomically positioned hoods effortlessly capture offered film waste with minimal noise and maximum efficiency. Ideal for MRFs, commercial laundries, e-commerce and fulfilment centres—reduces contamination and increases baling productivity.

Flexible Plastic Packaging Recycling | FilmVac System with baling

Airknife Windsifter Separator

Engineered for high-performance lightweight material removal, the Airknife uses a powerful, adjustable air jet and extraction hood to clean the material stream of foil, paper, and film at conveyor drop points. Boosts recovery quality and throughput in MRFs, C&D sites, and waste-to-energy pre-processing.

Aiknife Plastic Container and Paper Resource Recovery

Proven Results: Demonstration Facility Access

At our dedicated Demonstration Facility in Leicester, waste managers can trial their own material samples and experience the performance of our solutions first-hand. This provides a true ‘try before you buy’ opportunity that shows exactly how our systems:

  • Improve separation and recovery rates
  • Minimise Loss on Ignition (LOI) to access lower tax bands
  • Deliver rapid ROI—often within just a few months

 

Customer Success: Real-World Results

“We are so pleased with the reduced LOI rate of just 6% we now get from our material—and it’s all down to the efficient waste separation from Impact’s ZAC system. I highly recommend this solution to all waste operators.”

— Paul Lock, Managing Director, Hadley’s Recycling & Waste Management

 

Tailored to Your Needs

Every solution we design is bespoke—configured to fit your specific site, waste streams and recovery goals. From plastic film to dense material separation, our systems work seamlessly across the recycling and waste management sector.

 

Ready to Transform Your Waste Recovery Process?

Join the growing number of recycling professionals and waste facility operators who rely on Impact Air Systems to reduce waste, boost recovery, and drive profit.

 

Contact our technical sales team today to discuss your project and book a visit to our Demonstration Facility.

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Industrial Ventilation Solutions

SUEZ selected Impact to provide a solution to recover glass and SRF from the waste stream at its Avonmouth Waste Management facility.

The Impact Zigzag Air Classifier (ZAC) was the ideal solution with its highly effective separation of material based on density and shape, its ability to achieve high hourly throughput levels and ability to significantly improve the separation of the material stream.

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Glass and SRF Recovery with Impact Air Systems ZAC solution!

See how the Impact ZAC separates waste materials, resulting in a more valuable material stream for the waste operator. Suitable for a wide range of applications and material throughputs. Recycling solutions for zero waste!

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Our Latest Case Studies

Explore our latest case studies showcasing innovative solutions and measurable success, highlighting our expertise in delivering impactful results for businesses across diverse industries.

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