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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44496008Used Cumberland Granulator, Model 18 x 37
Used-Cumberland Model 18X37 Granulator with 18" x 37" feed throat, designed for film granulation. Features a 5-knife steep angle step adjustable rotor with 10 knife segments and (2) bed knives. Belt driven by a 100 HP, 460 Volt, 1780 RPM motor with gravity discharge. Equipped with a 6" diameter x 37" wide knurled and grooved offset feed roll with pneumatic pinch and feed roll trumpet. Feed rolls are chain and sprocket driven by a 7.5 HP, 1750/1930 RPM continuous duty DC motor through a Reliance 2.76:1 gearbox. Mounted on leg base with swing-out chamber door on the downstroke side for chamber access. Starter and controls not included. Suitable for granulating film materials and plastic scrap for recycling and reprocessing applications.
MFR: Cumberland
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51258015Used SSI SR400E Industrial Shredder – 100 HP High-Torque Dual Shaft Size Reduction System (2016)
Used SSI SR400E Industrial Shredder 100 HP High-Torque Dual Shaft Size Reduction System. 54 cutters. 400 mm (16 in) rotor diameter. 110 RPM rotor speed. 1230 mm (52 in) active rotor length. 1,320 x 1,320 mm (52 x 52 in) cutting chamber. Approx. 2 m3 (2.6 yd3) hopper capacity. 1 kW (2 hp) hydraulic ram. Baldor Reliance Super E 100hp motor. 230/460v, 224/112 Amp, 60hz. Interchangeable screens, Replaceable and reversible cutters. With control panel. Serial# UO221, Built 2016.
MFR: SSI
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53795002Used ZERMA GSH 500/1000 Granulator – 75 kW, Open Rotor, Plastic Recycling, 400–600 kg/hr
Used- ZERMA Model GSH 500/1000 Granulator. 19.5" dia. x 39" st. side (500 mm dia x 1000 mm St. Side). open rotor. Rotor is belt driven by a 75 Kw (112.5 HP). Approximate production rate of 400-600 kg/hr. (880-1320 lbs./hr.). Includes control panel. New 2012. Overall dimensions: 65" (1995 mm) x 73" (2255 mm) x 89" (2740 mm) high. Previously used in a plastic recycling application. 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: Zerma
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51865001Used Beringer Model 1200 Slide Plate Screen Changer – 12" Breaker Plates, Hydraulic Power Pack
Used- Beringer Model 1200 Slide Plate Screen Changer. (2) Nominal 12" diameter breaker plates. Unit is mounted on a stand with casters supplying approximately a 42" discharge height. Package includes a 10 HP Power Motion hydraulic power pack with two(2) with high pressure accumulators. Screen changer is missing hydraulic cylinder and guards.
MFR: Beringer
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51865005Used MGB 12" Slide Plate Screen Changer – High-Performance Polymer Filtration
Used- MGB Model SC12 Slide Plate Screen Changer. (2) Nominal 12" diameter breaker plates. Unit is mounted on a stand with casters supplying approximately 42" discharge height. Package includes a 10 HP Power Motion hydraulic power pack with four (4) high pressure accumulators. Job# 1700. Serial# SC12-0697-156.
MFR: MGB
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51865006Used MGB Model SC12 Slide Plate Screen Changer – 12" Breaker Plates, Hydraulic Power Pack
Used- MGB Slide Plate Screen Changer, Model SC12. (2) Nominal 12" diameter breaker plates. Unit is mounted on a stand with casters supplying approximately 42" discharge height. Package includes a 10 HP Power Motion hydraulic power pack with four (4) high pressure accumulators.
MFR: MGB
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51865009Used Beringer 12" Slide Plate Screen Changer – Model 1200
Used- Beringer Model 1200 12" Hydraulic Slide Plate Screen Changer with 10 HP Power Pack. Heavy-duty industrial melt filtration system designed for plastic extrusion and polymer processing applications. Features nominal 12" diameter breaker plates and a hydraulically operated slide plate mechanism for screen changes and removal of contaminants from molten plastic during extrusion. Includes 10 HP hydraulic power pack and screen changer support stand. Hydraulic power pack is missing its hydraulic pump and is offered as-is. Multiple units available, including a separate unit equipped with a 160 mm twin-screw extruder adapter. Suitable applications include plastic extrusion, polymer compounding, plastics recycling, and melt filtration for production of plastic film, sheet, pipe, tubing, and profiles
MFR: Beringer
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51865011Used Industrial Slide Plate Screen Changer – Beringer 1200, 12" Breaker Plate
Used- Beringer Model 1200 Hydraulic Slide Plate Screen Changer Featuring 12" Nominal Breaker Plates and 10 HP Hydraulic Power Pack. Designed for industrial melt filtration in plastic extrusion and polymer processing applications. Features a hydraulically operated slide plate mechanism with nominal 12" diameter breaker plates for screen changes and contaminant removal from molten plastic during extrusion. Includes screen changer support stand and 10 HP hydraulic power pack, which is missing its hydraulic pump and is offered as-is. Multiple units available, including a separate unit with a 160 mm twin-screw extruder adapter. Suitable applications include polymer compounding, plastics recycling, plastic extrusion, and melt filtration for the production of plastic film, sheet, pipe, tubing, and profiles.
MFR: Beringer
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51258036Used REI Renegade HD 60-125 Single Shaft Shredder – 125 HP with Hydraulic Ram Pusher
Used REI Renegade Model HD 60-125 Heavy-Duty Single Shaft Industrial Shredder With 125 HP Motor And Hydraulic Ram Pusher. Designed for industrial size reduction, shredding and recycling of compatible plastic, paper and wood materials. Equipped with a 125 HP motor driving a single-shaft cutting system for processing bulky materials and industrial scrap. Features a hydraulic ram-style pusher designed to advance material toward the cutting rotor for consistent feeding during the shredding process. Includes a control panel for machine operation. Previously used in a plastic processing application. Possible applications include primary shredding, bulk material size reduction, recycling and processing of compatible plastic scrap, plastic containers, molded plastic parts, plastic sheet, extrusion waste, paper, cardboard, corrugated packaging, wood scrap and other suitable recyclable industrial materials.
MFR: Reich
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42275065Used ICMA San Giorgio 140mm Twin Screw Extruder | 36:1 L/D | Co-Rotating | Segmented Screws | Screen Changer & Pelletizer
Used ICMA San Giorgio 140mm Twin Screw Extruder | 36:1 L/D | Co-Rotating | Segmented Screws | Screen Changer & Pelletizer. Segmented screws. Reinforced gearbox & motor. Electric panel overhauled in 2015, touch control added. Incl. Screen changer and Dry pelletizing unit. Previously used on elastomers TPE, TPU, SBS. 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.
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.