Scrap Extraction Systems for the Can Making Industry
Our scrap extraction systems for the can manufacturing industry are designed to maximise production efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve sustainability across every stage of the process. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective solutions, we help beverage can makers streamline operations and maintain peak performance.
Trusted by leading global beverage can manufacturers, our systems are already operating at the highest standards worldwide—giving you confidence in a solution that’s tested and trusted across the industry.
Scrap Handling & Process Extraction Solutions
Bespoke Solutions for the Metal Packaging Industry
With decades of expertise, we specialise in designing and installing custom scrap extraction solutions tailored to the demanding requirements of modern can production lines. Our systems ensure a clean, safe, and compliant workspace by efficiently capturing dust, fumes, and production waste. In addition, they support metal recovery and recycling, helping manufacturers reduce material costs while advancing their sustainability and ESG goals.
Whether you’re upgrading existing equipment or planning a new line, our scrap extraction systems for can making deliver performance, reliability, and long-term value.
Impact & The Metal Packaging Industry
Over 35 Years of Expertise in Air-Based Conveying Solutions
With more than 35 years of industry experience, Impact Air Systems specialises in the design, manufacture, and installation of advanced air-based material conveying systems. Our expertise covers a wide range of applications including matrix, trim, and scrap handling, as well as dust, fume, and oil mist control solutions.
Our systems are trusted by manufacturers around the world across a variety of sectors—from beverage can, aerosol and can-end production to paper, carton, and cardboard, as well as printing, film, textiles, automotive, healthcare, and materials recovery facilities.
Built on core values of quality, innovation, and customer focus, Impact Air Systems combines deep industry knowledge with leading-edge technology to deliver robust, efficient, and cost-effective solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
We are a trusted partner to many of the world’s best-known beverage can manufacturers, consultants, plant designers, and OEMs—playing a critical role in supporting clean, safe, and highly efficient production environments across global operations.
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Innovation
Advanced Air and Material Handling Systems for the Can Making Industry
Our technology is tailored to seamlessly connect with high-speed can and end production lines, using intelligent design and automation to minimise downtime, maximise the recovery of recyclable materials, and enhance overall manufacturing efficiency.
From custom conveying systems to advanced dust, fume, and odour control solutions, we provide forward-thinking technologies that help can manufacturers and OEMs stay ahead of tightening environmental regulations and operational demands.
Trusted by leading global beverage can producers and packaging brands, Impact Air Systems combines innovation with proven reliability—delivering solutions that excel in the most demanding production environments.
We don’t just comply with industry standards—we help define them, supporting manufacturers with systems that improve productivity, sustainability, and long-term value.
We’re proud to work with many clients in this industry…
Industry Leader
Why choose Impact?
From increasing revenue through to enhanced aluminium recycling to creating a cleaner, safer working environment, Impact Air Systems delivers a wide range of benefits tailored to the metal packaging industry. Every system we provide is fully compliant with NFPA 654, NFPA 91, ATEX, and COSHH regulations—ensuring both performance and peace of mind.
- Over 35 years of British engineering excellence in the metal packaging sector
- Innovative, energy-efficient solutions tailored to your production needs
- Boost recyclate value with efficient aluminium and steel scrap recovery
- Capable of handling a wide variety of can sizes and shapes at line speeds up to 2,500 CPM
- Fully automated bale handling for uninterrupted production
- Significantly improved air quality through effective odour, dust, oil mist, and vapour extraction
- Custom-designed systems to fit your facility layout
- Upgrade options available for existing systems
- Durable, thermally insulated ductwork and user-friendly system controls
- Comprehensive training, support, and a dedicated after-sales service team
Worldwide Coverage
Installations for clients across the globe
We deliver advanced process extraction solutions to metal packaging manufacturers worldwide, working in partnership with trusted trade agents and representatives across key markets including Poland, Spain, the USA, Japan, Australia, and beyond.
Process Extraction Solutions
Scrap extraction and robotic bale handling
- Supports modern high-speed lines
- Backup/standby system redundancy
- Heavy duty ductwork and system components
- Energy efficient system design and ductwork layout
- Segregation of waste into bright and printed scrap
- Bale size and weight variations between bright and printed scrap
- Palletless bale stacking configuration
- Vehicle payload and after site transportation reduction
- 4 or 6 axis robot configurations
- Automatic bale stack strapping
Process Extraction Solutions
Oil Mist Extraction Systems
- Specially selected conveying ductwork with leak free joints and seals
- Local impingement filter usually mounted above the bodymaker to remove excess fluids
- Energy efficient ductwork design and conveying velocity to minimise operational running costs
- Latest hyper oil multi-stage self-cleaning filtration technology achieving a separation efficiency of 99.95MPPS according to EN1822 standards
- High efficiency clean air fans
- Easy maintenance and replacement of filtration media
Process Extraction Solutions
Printer Ink Mist & OV Mist Extraction
- Specially developed ink duct capture hoods
- Suitable for up to 8 colour printers
- Separate large droplet collector for OV mist
- Simple but effective filtration solution
- Can be ducted into cold concentrator circuit if required
Process Extraction Solutions
Printer Cooling Module
- Data logging for performance analysis
- Individual inker head and gearbox temperature control
- Can be supplied to support multiple decorators
- Automatically diverts water through a heater to avoid overcooling of the inker heads when selected low temperature is reached
Process Extraction Solutions
Sprays Lacquer and Can Conveying Fume Extraction
- Very high explosive lacquer (ATEX ST3 dust) considerations
- Specially selected ductwork earthing and electrically conductive seals or earthing bridges
- Latest technology self-cleaning dust filters
- Incorporating absolute/HEPA filter media
Process Extraction Solutions
Process Exhaust Stacks
- Data logging for performance analysis
- Individual inker head and gearbox temperature control
- Can be supplied to support multiple decorators
- Automatically diverts water through a heater to avoid overcooling of the inker heads when selected low temperature is reached
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