Used Single Screw Extruders for Sale
Single screw extruders are continuous processing machines used to melt, mix, and shape thermoplastic materials through a rotating screw inside a heated barrel. These systems are widely used in plastics manufacturing to produce consistent profiles, films, sheets, tubing, and pellets. Compared to twin screw extruders, single screw extruders are typically simpler in design and well-suited for straightforward extrusion processes. Used single screw extruders are commonly utilized in plastics processing, compounding, and recycling operations. Aaron Equipment offers used single screw extruders for sale in a range of screw diameters, L/D ratios, and output capacities to meet various production requirements.
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54037006Pre-Owned Killion KL-075 Single Screw Extruder – Electrically Heated, Air-Cooled
Used Killion KL-075 Single Screw Extruder. 19.1 mm Diameter screws. 25:1 L/D. Screw speed 12-120 RPM via a gearbox by a 1.1 kW-380 volt/50cycle/3Ph DC motor. 3 housing sections. Electrically heated, air cooled. Feed hoppers, control/operating panel and additional infrastructure. On wheels. Serial # 19707. In an R&D application. Over all dimensions: 42.9" (1100 mm) long x 35.1" (900 mm) width x 58.5" (1500 mm) high. Weight 660 lbs (300 kgs). 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: Killion
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51849001Buss Model MKS 30 Laboratory Ko-Kneader Extruder
Used- Buss Model MKS 30 Laboratory Ko-Kneader Extruder, Serial# 97-1030 (1997). 30mm Diameter x approximate 17" long single screw. Throughput rates up to 30kg per hour. 3 Zone barrel electrically heated, water cooled. Water cooled feed throat with hopper. Driven by a 10 hp, 3/60/230/460 volt, 1740 rpm AC motor with reducer. Includes a discharge screw extruder, driven by an approximately 1.5 kw, 3/60/230/460 volt, 1710 rpm gear motor with 2 hole strand die. Includes an operators panel, a control panel with Eurotherm controllers, (2) ABB drive panels. 837 Hours used on the meter.
MFR: Buss
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10755179Used Davis Standard 1.5" Extruder – Model 150IN DS-20, 24:1 L/D, Vented Barrel, 50 HP Gearbox
Used- Davis Standard 1.5" Extruder, Model 150IN DS-20. 24:1 L/D vented barrel at a 42" centerline. Davis Standard 6.53:1 gearbox rated for 50 HP with a service factor of 1.25 for a 152 RPM screw speed. Gearbox was manufactured in 1998. Non-tagged motor is driven by a Reliance model GV3000 A/C drive. Includes unitized temperature control panel and 4-hole strand die on barrel. Year 1984.
MFR: Davis Standard
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10755162Used Davis Standard 10" Extruder, Model 100TH100D. 38:1 L/D ratio; (8) zone electrically heated, water cooled
Used- Davis Standard 10" Extruder, Model 100TH100D. 38:1 L/D ratio; (8) zone electrically heated, water cooled and non-vented barrel at nominal 44" center-line. 15.08:1 Gearbox reduction ratio; Rated at 1800 HP at a service factor of 1.5; Gearbox currently set to be dual direct driven in back of the gearbox. Last driven by two (2) 700 HP D/C motors; Liquid cooling system with heat exchanger for gearbox protection; Trendelkamp screen changer w/ stand mounted on the extruder discharge. Temperature control panel and drives included. Motors available at additional cost. Temperature controllers not included. Serial# L3201. Built 1991. Last used in the extrusion of biaxially oriented PP film.
MFR: Davis Standard
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10755143Used Gloucester 2522 R2 2.5" Extruder – 60 HP, 32:1 L/D, Reconditioned
Used-Gloucester Model 2522 R2 2.5" 32:1 L/D Extruder with an electrically heated, water cooled (closed loop) vented and plugged barrel at approximately a 72" centerline height. Gearbox has a reduction ratio of 10.73:1 and is direct driven by a 60 HP D/C motor with Saftronics SCR control. Manual screen changer mounted on the extruder discharge. Includes panel with controls. Reported to be reconditioned.
MFR: Gloucester
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10755144Used Gloucester 2.5" Single Screw Extruder – 32:1 L/D, Air-Cooled & Vented
Used- Gloucester 2.5" Extruder 32:1 L/D five (5) zone air cooled and vented barrel at a 45" centerline height. Top center feed throat. Driven by a 50 HP A/C 1750/2100 RPM motor, includes 6 zone temperature control panel and 5-hole strand die
MFR: Gloucester
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10755152Used Gloucester 25225R2 Single Screw Extruder – 2.5" Dia., 32:1 L/D, 60 HP Motor
Used- Gloucester Single Screw Extruder, Model 25225R2. 2.5' Diameter Screw, 32:1 L/D. Has an electrically heated, air cooled, and non-vented barrel at approximately a 65? center line height. Barrel is set up for Contra-Cool but does not include blower. Gearbox has a reduction ratio 13.75:1 and is direct driven in a wraparound manner by a 60 HP Baldor D/C motor with Saftronics SCR control. One (1) HP pump with heat exchanger on the gearbox. Originally manufactured in 1995 and completely reconditioned in 2011 and never put back into service. All wiring on the extruder is run to a terminal strip. New control panel has fourteen (14) zones of temperature controls. Drive control is supplied loose. Includes two (2) new / rebuilt screws. 460/3/60. Serial# 36736/25.
MFR: Gloucester
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10151571Used 100mm Buss Kneader System with Hot Feed Extruder & Gala Underwater Pelletizer | 200 HP | 2,000 lb/hr PVC Line
Used 100mm Buss Kneader System with Hot Feed Extruder & Gala Underwater Pelletizer | 200 HP | 2,000 lb/hr PVC Line, includes 5.94/1 gearbox, jacketed barrel and clam shell barrel opening. Includes operator control panel. Kneader will discharge into approximately 5.5" o.d. (140mm) hot feed extruder with 7/1 L/D, jacketed barrel driven by 75 hp motor. Includes Used #6 Gala underwater pelletizer with 12.1 ECLNBF Gtala spin dryer. Extra new die plates available at additional cost. The Buss line was last run on flexible PVC at 2000 lb/hr in August 2022.
MFR: Buss
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54129004Used Welex HS 3.0 40D SV Single Screw Extruder | 3" Screw | 40:1 L/D | 1520 RPM | 550 HP VFD Drive | Vented Barrel
Used Welex HS 3.0 40D SV Single Screw Extruder | 3" Screw | 40:1 L/D | 1520 RPM | 550 HP VFD Drive | Vented Barrel. 1520 RPM max. screw speed. Electric heated, air cooled barrel. Vented barrel. 57" barrel center line. 3" x 9" oversized water cooled feed throat. Touch screen operator control. Direct driven by a 412kW (approx. 550 HP) variable frequency motor, 3/60/480V. Serial# 8454. Built 2009.
MFR: Welex
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10755151Gloucester Model 35250R2 3.5" Diameter Single Screw Extruder – Industrial Used
Used- Gloucester Model 35250R2 3.5" Diameter Single Screw Extruder. 3.5" diameter screw, 32:1 L/D. Has an electrically heated, air cooled, vented, and plugged barrel at approximately a 65? center line height. Barrel is set up for Contra-Cool but does not include blower. Gearbox has a reduction ratio of 18.17:1 and is direct driven in a wraparound manner by a 100 HP Baldor D/C motor with Saftronics SCR control. One (1) HP pump with heat exchanger on the gearbox. Originally manufactured in 1995 and completely reconditioned in 2011 and never put back into service. All wiring on the extruder is run to a terminal strip. New control panel has fourteen (14) zones of temperature controls. Drive control is loose. Includes three (3) new / rebuilt screws. 460/3/60. Serial# 36736/12.
MFR: Gloucester
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54172001Used Huaxing Three-Stage 150mm (6") Extrusion Line – Model HXSJ 150-DWM11
Used- Huaxing Three-Stage 150mm (6") Extrusion Line, Model HXSJ 150-DWM11. 30:1 L/D. Rated 600-1,000 kg (approx 1323-2205 lbs.) per hour. Consisting of: (1) 150mm x 4500mm (30:1) primary extruder, double vented w/ vacuum system and 2-stage filtration, and (1) 150mm x 1800mm (12:1) secondary extruder, single vented with 2-stage filtration, Driven by a 215hp 1785 rpm motor. One Crusher/compactor with infeed conveyor. Water bath strand cooling system with dewatering blowers, strand cutter, vibrating table, cooling tank, cooling tower, recirculation pumps, discharge vacuums, storage cyclone. pneumatic storage cyclone discharge. Main control panel. 60/480V. Built 2019. Previously used for PP and PE Plastics.
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54506008Used & Reconditioned Davis-Standard Thermatic 60IN60 6" Single Screw Extruder – 400 HP, 24:1 L/D, Thermatic Clamp
Used & Reconditioned Davis-Standard Thermatic 60IN60 6" Single Screw Extruder 400 HP, 24:1 L/D, Thermatic Clamp. 24:1 L/D ratio, water-cooled barrel, integrated water reservoir, recirculation pump, and heat exchanger. Equipped with a 17.21:1 gearbox rated for 424 HP capacity with a 1.5 service factor, powered by a new 400 HP TECO AC motor (Model EPS4004, 1,800 RPM, 449TX frame) and new TECO AC drive (Model EQ7-4450-C). Includes five barrel heating zones and six die heating zones with new Novus temperature controllers and amp gauges, swing-arm operator station with speed pod, pressure and screw speed gauges, and a 42" centerline height. Fitted with a Thermatic clamp and barrier flight screw; screw and barrel are within serviceable tolerances. Heater bands have been electrically tested, barrel plumbing and heat exchangers have been flow checked, and five new Red Hat solenoid valves have been installed. Approximate overall dimensions are 216" L x 80" W x 90" H. Originally built 2004.
MFR: Davis Standard
Single Screw Extruder Applications & Typical Use Cases
Used single screw extruders are widely used in continuous thermoplastic processing applications. Typical use cases include:
Film and sheet extrusion for packaging and industrial materials
Pipe, tubing, and profile extrusion
Pelletizing and reprocessing of plastic resins
Coating and lamination processes
Recycling and regrind extrusion
These machines are commonly used across plastics manufacturing, packaging, construction materials, and recycling industries.
When to Choose a Single Screw Extruder
Single screw extruders are best suited for applications involving homogeneous materials and consistent processing conditions. They are often preferred over twin screw extruders for simpler extrusion processes that do not require intensive mixing or compounding. Operations focused on melting and forming thermoplastics into finished shapes or pellets commonly rely on single screw extruders for their efficiency, ease of operation, and lower maintenance requirements.
Used Single Screw Extruder Buying Considerations
When evaluating a used single screw extruder, consider:
Screw diameter and L/D ratio: Impacts throughput, melting efficiency, and process stability
Barrel and screw condition: Check for wear, corrosion, or rebuild history that could affect performance
Output capacity: Ensure the extruder meets required production rates
Drive system and motor power: Confirm adequate torque and speed control for your material
Heating and control systems: Evaluate temperature zones, controls, and compatibility with your process
Why Buy Used Single Screw Extruders
Purchasing a used single screw extruder allows processors to reduce capital investment while maintaining reliable production capabilities. Many units are available for immediate delivery, helping operations avoid long lead times associated with new equipment. Used extruders also provide access to proven designs that can be quickly integrated into existing extrusion lines.
Sell Your Used Single Screw Extruders
Aaron Equipment purchases surplus and used single screw extruders from a wide range of manufacturers and configurations. Whether you are upgrading extrusion lines, closing a facility, or selling idle equipment, our team can assist with buyouts or consignment opportunities.
A single screw extruder is a continuous processing machine that uses a rotating screw within a heated barrel to melt and convey thermoplastic material. The molten material is then pushed through a die to form products such as film, sheet, tubing, or pellets.
Single screw extruders are used for producing plastic products such as films, sheets, pipes, tubing, and profiles. They are also used in pelletizing and recycling applications where thermoplastics need to be melted and reshaped.
Single screw extruders are typically used for simpler, homogeneous materials and processes, while twin screw extruders provide more intensive mixing, compounding, and material handling capabilities. Twin screw systems are often preferred for complex formulations, while single screw extruders are used for standard extrusion operations.
The cost of a used single screw extruder depends on factors such as screw size, L/D ratio, manufacturer, output capacity, condition, and included components. Larger, high-capacity systems or those with advanced controls typically command higher prices.
Yes. Aaron Equipment purchases used single screw extruders across a range of sizes and configurations. If you have extrusion equipment available for sale, submit your details to receive an evaluation from our team.