Used Pin Mills for Sale
Pin mills are high-speed impact grinding machines designed to reduce particle size by using intermeshing pins mounted on rotating discs. These mills are commonly used for fine grinding of dry materials where uniform particle size and consistent output are critical. Used pin mills are widely utilized in chemical processing, food production, pharmaceuticals, and mineral processing applications. Browse available inventory below to find pin mills that meet your size reduction and throughput requirements.
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44284Used Alpine Ultraplex Cross Flow Mill B1000UP – 195 HP, Carbon Steel, Industrial Grinder
Used- Alpine "Ultraplex" Cross Flow Mill, Type B1000UP. Material of construction is Carbon Steel. Cast iron housing with swing back door. Top feed but without feed hopper. Baffle ribbed grinding tracks. Belt driven by a 195 hp (130 kw)-380volt/50cycle/3ph motor. Our freight specialists can assist you with door to door transportation and all customs documents needed to make the process go as smoothly as possible.
MFR: Alpine
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53431001WUXI Jinhaotai Machinery Model HTG-20B Pin Mill / Grinding / Crushing Machine
Used- WUXI Jinhaotai Machinery Pin Mill/ Grinding Machine, Model HTG-20B, Stainless Steel. 50-150 KG/H capacity. Frame with screen, approximate 4" wide x 10" diameter with 1/16" diameter screen holes. Driven by a 5.5hp, 3/50/415 Volt, 2890 rpm motor. Control panel with Yolico YD101 VFD. Hopper approximate 13-1/4 x 13-1/4" with 4-1/2" x 3" inlet. Bottom discharge. Mounted on (4) legs. Built 2016.
Pin Mill Applications & Typical Use Cases
Used pin mills are ideal for fine grinding and size reduction of a wide range of dry materials. Typical applications include:
Grinding sugar, spices, and food ingredients into fine powders
Processing chemicals such as resins, pigments, and additives
Milling pharmaceutical powders and active ingredients
Reducing minerals and bulk solids to controlled particle sizes
Deagglomerating materials prior to blending or further processing
When to Choose a Pin Mill
Pin mills are best suited for applications requiring tight particle size distribution and fine grinding capabilities. They are preferred over hammer mills or roller mills when precision and uniformity are critical. Facilities processing brittle or friable materials, or requiring consistent powder quality for downstream processing, often select pin mills for their high-speed impact design and efficiency.
Used Pin Mill Buying Considerations
When evaluating a used pin mill, consider the following:
Rotor Speed & Tip Velocity: Determines grinding intensity and final particle size
Disc Configuration: Single or dual rotating discs affect throughput and efficiency
Material Compatibility: Ensure construction materials meet product and sanitary requirements
Feed Rate & Capacity: Match mill performance to production demands
Screening & Classification: Evaluate whether the system includes internal or external classification
Condition & Wear Components: Inspect pins, discs, liners, and bearings for wear
Why Buy Used Pin Mills
Purchasing a used pin mill offers a cost-effective solution for achieving fine particle size reduction without the expense of new equipment. Many units are available for immediate shipment, allowing facilities to scale or replace milling capacity quickly. Used pin mills also provide access to proven designs that deliver consistent performance across a range of industrial applications.
Sell Your Used Pin Mills
Aaron Equipment actively purchases surplus and used pin mills from a wide range of manufacturers and configurations. Whether you are decommissioning equipment or upgrading your milling systems, our team can assist with asset recovery, buyouts, and resale strategies. Share your equipment details with our team to receive a competitive purchase offer.
A pin mill is a size reduction machine that uses rotating discs with intermeshing pins to grind materials into fine powders. The high-speed impact between particles and pins produces consistent particle size and is commonly used in food, chemical, and pharmaceutical processing.
Pin mills are used for fine grinding of dry materials such as food ingredients, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and minerals. They are particularly effective for applications requiring uniform particle size and efficient size reduction of brittle or friable materials.
Pin mills use high-speed rotating pins for fine, controlled grinding, while hammer mills rely on swinging hammers for more coarse size reduction. Pin mills are better suited for achieving tighter particle size distributions and finer powders.
Pricing depends on factors such as rotor size, speed, configuration, capacity, and overall condition. Larger, high-capacity units or specialized designs may carry higher costs, while smaller systems can offer more economical options.
Yes. Aaron Equipment purchases used pin mills and other size reduction equipment. Our team can evaluate your equipment and provide purchase or consignment options based on current market demand.