Used Plastics Equipment for Sale
Used plastics equipment includes a wide range of processing systems designed for manufacturing, compounding, forming, and recycling plastic materials. These machines support critical operations such as extrusion, injection molding, pelletizing, size reduction, and film production. Commonly used across plastics manufacturing, packaging, automotive, and recycling industries, plastics equipment enables efficient material processing and consistent product quality. Aaron Equipment offers a large inventory of used plastics equipment in various configurations to meet production requirements, material types, and throughput demands.
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54579005Unused Used MXD Process Vulcan Heat Transfer Skid, Model VHS2036-42, 36 KW.
Unused Used MXD Process Vulcan Heat Transfer Skid, Model VHS2036-42. Self-contained electric heat transfer system designed to circulate and precisely control the temperature of water, glycol, or thermal fluids for jacketed kettles, reactors, tanks, and other process vessels. Frame Size 2 unit equipped with a 36 kW electric heater, 480 Volt, 3 Phase, 60 Hz electrical service, and Level 2 PID digital temperature controls for accurate closed-loop process heating. Features a modular skid-mounted design with high-temperature centrifugal circulation pump, inline expansion tank, pressure and temperature gauges, safety controls, and factory-integrated control panel. Capable of operating at process temperatures up to 400F (configuration dependent). Ideal for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, adhesive, and specialty process applications requiring reliable and repeatable thermal fluid temperature control. Fully assembled skid design allows for quick installation and easy integration into new or existing process systems
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54579006Unused Used MXD Process Vulcan Heat Transfer Skid, Model VHS2036-42, 36 KW.
Unused Used MXD Process Vulcan Heat Transfer Skid, Model VHS2036-42. Self-contained electric heat transfer system designed to circulate and precisely control the temperature of water, glycol, or thermal fluids for jacketed kettles, reactors, tanks, and other process vessels. Frame Size 2 unit equipped with a 36 kW electric heater, 480 Volt, 3 Phase, 60 Hz electrical service, and Level 2 PID digital temperature controls for accurate closed-loop process heating. Features a modular skid-mounted design with high-temperature centrifugal circulation pump, inline expansion tank, pressure and temperature gauges, safety controls, and factory-integrated control panel. Capable of operating at process temperatures up to 400F (configuration dependent). Ideal for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, adhesive, and specialty process applications requiring reliable and repeatable thermal fluid temperature control. Fully assembled skid design allows for quick installation and easy integration into new or existing process systems
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53459045Used 2024 WIPA MD 1000-55 Intensive Cleaner & Centrifugal Dryer – 6.3 m³ Plastic Flake Washing & Dewatering System
Used- WIPA Intensive Cleaner/Centrifugal Dryer/Washing Centrifuge, type MD 1000-55. Capacity 6.3 m3. 1000 mm dia x 2900 mm st. side rotor. heavy-duty, high-efficiency recycling unit. Approx 55 Kw-400Volt/50Cysle/3PH motor. On 4 legs. Control panel. New year 2024. Engineered specifically for the intensive cleaning, dry-cleaning, or mechanical dewatering of plastic flakes such as LDPE films, PP, HDPE, and TetraPak materials.
Types of Used Plastics Equipment Available
Aaron Equipment offers a wide selection of used plastics equipment designed to support extrusion, molding, compounding, pelletizing, and recycling processes across a variety of polymer materials and production requirements:
Single Screw Extruders – Widely used extrusion systems for processing thermoplastics into film, sheet, pipe, and profile products.
Twin Screw Co-Rotate Extruders – High-performance compounding extruders designed for precise mixing, blending, and material modification.
Injection Molders – Horizontal – Standard molding machines used for high-volume production of plastic parts with consistent precision.
Pelletizing Machinery – Strand Pelletizers – Systems used to cut extruded plastic strands into uniform pellets for downstream processing or sale.
Size Reduction – Grinders and Granulators – Equipment designed to reduce scrap plastic into reusable material for recycling and reprocessing.
Blown Film Lines – Complete systems for producing plastic films used in packaging, bags, and flexible materials.
Plastics Equipment Applications & Industry Uses
Used plastics equipment supports a wide range of manufacturing and recycling operations where plastic materials must be formed, processed, or reconditioned. Common applications include:
Packaging Manufacturing: Production of films, bags, containers, and flexible packaging materials
Automotive & Industrial: Molding and extrusion of durable plastic components and parts
Recycling Operations: Size reduction, washing, and pelletizing of post-industrial and post-consumer plasticsConstruction Materials: Production of pipe, profiles, insulation, and structural components
Consumer Goods: High-volume manufacturing of plastic products and housings
These systems play a critical role in maintaining material consistency, throughput efficiency, and product quality across plastics processing operations.
Used Plastics Equipment Buying Considerations
When selecting used plastics equipment, it is important to evaluate both process requirements and equipment condition:
Material Compatibility: Ensure equipment supports specific polymers such as PE, PP, PVC, PET, or engineered resins
Process Type: Determine whether extrusion, molding, pelletizing, or recycling systems are required
Throughput & Output Capacity: Match machine performance with production targets
Screw & Barrel Design: Critical for mixing efficiency, melt quality, and product consistency
Control Systems & Automation: Evaluate PLC systems, controls, and integration capabilities
Condition & Maintenance History: Review wear components, rebuild status, and prior application.
Why Buy Used Plastics Equipment
Buying used plastics equipment provides a cost-effective solution for expanding production capacity or upgrading existing processing lines. Used systems reduce capital investment while offering proven, industrial-grade performance. Many machines are available for immediate shipment, helping facilities avoid long lead times and maintain production schedules.
With access to a wide range of equipment types and manufacturers, Aaron Equipment helps processors find reliable plastics machinery tailored to their specific operational needs.
Sell Your Used Plastics Equipment
Aaron Equipment actively purchases surplus plastics equipment, including extrusion systems, injection molding machines, and recycling lines. Whether you are upgrading equipment or liquidating assets, our team can help maximize equipment value.
Plastics equipment is used to process, form, and recycle plastic materials through operations such as extrusion, injection molding, pelletizing, and size reduction. These systems are essential in manufacturing and recycling environments.
Common types include extruders, injection molding machines, pelletizers, shredders, grinders, and film production lines. Each type supports a specific stage of plastics processing or recycling.
Choosing the right equipment depends on material type, production volume, and process requirements. Evaluating machine configuration, throughput, and compatibility with existing systems is critical.
Yes. Many plastics machines are built for long service life and can remain highly reliable when properly maintained, inspected, or refurbished prior to purchase.
Plastic recycling systems typically include shredders, grinders, wash lines, and pelletizers that convert scrap plastic into reusable raw material for reprocessing.