Aerosol Can Crushers
Aerosol can crushers are used on commercial and industrial sites where pressurised aerosol cans need to be made safe before disposal or recycling. Unlike standard can crushers, these machines are designed to puncture, depressurise and crush aerosol cans in a controlled way, reducing risk while cutting down the space aerosols take up on site. Once processed, the cans are no longer classed as hazardous, allowing them to be disposed of through standard waste streams and avoiding the higher costs associated with hazardous waste disposal. They’re typically installed where aerosols build up as part of normal operations and loose storage becomes unsafe and costly. Common examples include maintenance sprays, lubricants, cleaners, paints and industrial aerosols.
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How Aerosol Can Crushers Are Used
Aerosol can crushers work by safely piercing the can to release remaining propellant, filtering vapours, and then crushing the empty container.
This process:
- Reduces the risk associated with pressurised waste
- Allows cans to be handled more safely on site
- Minimises storage space needed before removal
- Prepares containers for recycling or compliant disposal
Once crushed, cans can be disposed of through normal waste streams, as they are no longer classed as hazardous.
A Note on Aerosol Capacity & Filtration
Our aerosol can crusher range includes machines designed for different workloads.
Some models are intended for lower daily volumes, while others are built for higher-throughput use and taller aerosol cans. Higher-capacity machines use additional carbon filtration to safely manage released propellant during crushing.
All carbon filters are replaceable, but aerosols should be largely spent before crushing. Crushing partially full aerosols will consume filters much more quickly and can create unsafe operating conditions.
The correct machine depends on:
- The number of aerosols crushed per day
- The height of cans being used
Aerosol Can Crushers vs Standard Can Crushers
Standard can crushers must not be used for aerosols.
Aerosol cans are pressurised and require equipment specifically designed to handle propellant safely. Using the wrong machine can be dangerous and non-compliant.
Where sites handle both aerosols and standard cans, an aerosol can crusher is the correct choice, as these machines are designed to process both safely.
Handling Larger Containers or Drums?
Aerosol can crushers are designed for aerosol containers and small cans only.
If your site is dealing with larger containers such as steel drums or heavy industrial vessels, a drum crusher will usually be the more appropriate solution. Drum crushers are built for much heavier materials and higher crush forces.
Aerosol Can Crushers Supplied Across the UK
We supply aerosol can crushers to sites across the UK and arrange delivery to suit access and site layout.
These machines are often installed alongside balers or waste compactors where aerosols form part of a wider waste stream.
If you want to confirm whether an aerosol can crusher is the right fit for your site, or which model best suits your usage, we can review how aerosols are handled day to day and advise accordingly.
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