VACUUM PUMP INLET TRAP DESIGNED FOR PLASTIC EXTRUDERS

Posted on September 2nd, 2025 | Filed under Press Releases

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mass-Vac, Inc. has introduced a high-capacity inlet trap for extruders that installs between the extruder vent and the vacuum pump to remove volatile materials which can damage the vacuum pump.

The MV Multi-Trap^® Vacuum Inlet Trap removes volatile liquids and solids created by the plastics extrusion process and is offered in 10″, 12″, and 16″ dia. models for pump capacities over 2,000 CFM. Designed to protect vacuum pumps on plastic extruders from failures due to volatile extrusion byproducts, they can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements.

Featuring all 304 stainless steel constructions with a full first-stage knockdown baffle, a second stage of stainless steel gauze filters, and a bottom cooling option, the MV Multi-Trap^® Vacuum Inlet Trap for plastic extruders is field-proven to extend vacuum pump life by over 12 years. It is available with 1.5″ to 6.0″ port sizes and various options.

The MV Multi-Trap^® Vacuum Inlet Trap for plastic extruders is priced from $2,830.00 up, depending upon size and configuration.

For more information contact:

Mass-Vac, Inc.
David Rolph, Marketing
247 Rangeway Rd. / P.O. Box 359
No. Billerica, MA 01862-0359
(978) 667-2393 FAX (978) 671-0014
e-mail: [email protected] (tech contact)
www.massvac.com