Using controlled airflow and negative pressure, they improve material purity, reduce wear on equipment, and create a cleaner, safer working environment.

Whether installed below a cyclone, in a conveying line, or as part of a complete Telford Smith system, our Pre-Cleaners help you get the most out of every batch — improving consistency, quality, and product value.

Key Features

• Efficient Separation – Adjustable negative pressure removes fines, labels, and fibres with precision.
• Compact & Retrofit-Ready – Fits easily into existing systems with minimal footprint.

• Low Maintenance – Fewer moving parts for reliable, continuous operation.

• Adjustable Airflow – Control performance with a butterfly valve or VSD fan to match different feedstocks.

• Clean Waste Collection – Extracted fines are collected via dust sock or directed to a bagging station for disposal.

• Seamless Integration – Designed to work with Telford Smith blowers, bagging stations, and conveyors for complete handling systems.

How It Works

Material is spread evenly by an internal cone as it enters the chamber.

A suction blower creates adjustable negative pressure that lifts light contaminants out through a side outlet, while heavier, clean material continues down through the base.

Airflow strength is fine-tuned using a butterfly valve or VSD fan — allowing quick adjustment for different materials and contamination levels.

Waste can be collected in a filter sock for low-contamination applications, or routed to a bagging station for higher waste volumes.

This simple, controlled process ensures reliable fines removal with minimal energy use and maintenance.

Applications

Telford Smith Pre-Cleaners are suitable for a wide range of materials and industries:

• Plastics Recycling – Removes dust, labels, and fines from PET, PP, PE, or PVC flakes.
• Resin & Polymer Processing – Reduces fines and powder for cleaner, more consistent product.
• Rubber Recycling – Separates fibre from granulated tyre rubber.
• Agriculture & Grain Handling – Eliminates dust before or after silo storage.
• Compounding & Extrusion Lines – Minimises contamination for smoother downstream performance.

Why Choose Telford Smith

For over a century, Telford Smith has engineered reliable machinery and systems that improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability across recycling, plastics, and industrial operations.

Our Pre-Cleaners are designed with real customer feedback in mind — easy to install, simple to operate, and built to perform under demanding conditions.

Combined with Telford Smith blowers, conveyors, and bagging stations, they form a complete solution for cleaner, smarter material handling.

Talk to Our Experts

Want cleaner materials from the start?

Our team can help you design a pre-cleaning setup that fits your process and improves your results. 
Telford Smith – Smarter Material Handling Starts Here.