Angel Hair Trap

Product Highlights

Fine, thread-like strands of material, often referred to as “angel hair”, are particularly common in plastics processing but can cause issues in any bulk material handling system. These strands can build up over time, leading to blocked filters, restricted flow, equipment jamming and inconsistent feeding.

Angel hair traps prevent this build-up, improving material flow and reducing the need for manual intervention such as clearing blockages or untangling material. Installed at key points within your system, they help maintain consistent, efficient operation.

Manufactured in aluminum or stainless steel.

Removable drawer for easy cleaning.

Manufactured to suit your application.

Used on base of storage silos or day bins.

Viewing screens allow for checking of build up.

Protect Product Quality and Reduce Contamination

Angel hair and streamers generated during material conveying can easily enter the production process, leading to contamination, feeding inconsistencies and potential quality issues. A Summit Angel Hair Trap is designed to capture these fine strands before they reach downstream equipment, helping to maintain a clean material stream and ensuring consistent processing conditions. This is particularly beneficial for manufacturers producing high-quality components where material purity and process stability are critical.

Reduce Equipment Maintenance and Unplanned Downtime

When angel hair accumulates within loaders, filters, pipework and processing equipment, it can cause blockages that result in production interruptions and increased maintenance requirements. By removing angel hair at an early stage of the conveying process, the Angel Hair Trap helps protect your material handling system, reducing the frequency of cleaning and maintenance activities. The result is improved system reliability, increased productivity and less costly downtime.

Improve Conveying Efficiency and Material Handling Performance

Excessive angel hair can negatively impact airflow within vacuum conveying systems, reducing conveying efficiency and affecting material transfer rates. Installing an Angel Hair Trap helps maintain unrestricted airflow and smooth material movement throughout the conveying network. This ensures reliable material delivery to processing machines, improves overall system performance and supports more efficient plastics manufacturing operations.