Aerosolv® Standard Aerosol Can Recycling System

The Aerosolv® aerosol can recycling system is designed to convert spent aerosol cans from hazardous waste into safe, recyclable steel. 

How does it work?

There are three separate components to the Aerosolv® system: The puncturing unit, the anti-static grounding wire and the combination filter.

The puncturing unit easily fits onto the bung of a standard 205L drum. When inserted properly the shoulder of the aerosol can seals against the tight surface. A simple pull of the handle pierces the can – leaving it safe to then handle and recycle.

The grounding wire prevents any static build up providing extra worker safety.

The contents are dispersed to the receiving drum; the particulate laden propellant is coalesced in the first stage of the Aerosolv® filter providing propellant flow through the Carbon cartridge.

Aerosol Can Recycling System Features:

• Includes combination filter, safety goggles, and anti-static ground wire with alligator clip
• Aluminum body with moving parts of 308 stainless steel
• Non-spark pin punctures can, releasing residual liquids into drum
• The filter’s bottom coalescing cartridge converts liquid into droplets for safe drainage
• Top portion is an activated carbon cartridge to filter VOCs, and saturation indicator acts as a replacement reminder

It accommodates industry-standard sized cans, with a maximum height of 215mm, and connects directly to a standard 51-mm bung on either a 110-liter or 200-liter drum. 

The system’s body is made from durable, low-maintenance aluminum, and all moving parts are constructed from 308 stainless steel. A non-sparking pin punctures the can, allowing residual liquids to flow into the collection drum. A 200-liter drum can hold approximately 4,200 spent aerosol cans, which can then be treated as recyclable scrap metal.

To filter volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from any remaining propellants, the system includes a two-part combination filter that attaches to a 19mm bung. The bottom coalescing cartridge captures residual liquids as droplets, which safely drain into the drum.

The top activated carbon filter cartridge alerts users when it is saturated, providing a timely replacement reminder. An economical, non-color-changing filter option is also available. The system comes complete with a combination filter, safety goggles, and an anti-static ground wire with an alligator clip.