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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10755167Used Vecoplan RG62/150 UXL Shredder – 150 HP, 20" Rotor, 74 Cutters, OEM Controls, Gravity Discharge – 2010
Used- Vecoplan Model RG62/150 UXL Shredder. 20" diameter rotor with 74 40mm cutters. Single counter knife position. Rotor is powered by a 150 HP 460-volt motor thru a Siemens gearbox. Shredder is mounted on a 15.5" tall riser base and has a gravity discharge height of 40.5". 7.08 kw 480v hydraulic ram pump. Has 1" holes screen installed. Includes original OEM control panel. Ran foamed HDPE skids. Serial 12434010. built 2010.
MFR: Vecoplan
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10755168Used Nelmor RG2257 Granulator – 22" x 57" Feed, 150 HP, Clam Shell Chamber, Airveyor Discharge, OEM Controls
Used- Nelmor Model RG2257 Granulator. 22" x 57" feed throat. 5 knife (15 pcs) open rotor with 2 bed knife positions (6 pcs). Top in-feed. 150 HP 460-volt 1785 RPM Bador Super-E motor. 10" OD Airveyor discharge. Clam shell split chamber is powered by 3 HP hydraulic pump. Drop down Airveyor is hydraulically operated by a manual pump. 3,000 lbs. per hour rated average through put. Includes OEM control panel.
MFR: Nelmor
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54037008Pre-Owned Rapid 1521 Lab Granulator – 2.2?kW, 3-Phase, Compact R&D Granulator
Used Rapid 1521 Lab Granulator. Capacity 88 lbs/hr. (40 kgs/hr.). 8.2" (210 mm) x 5.85" (150 mm) inlet. Rotor incl. 2 x Bed knives, 3x3 Rotating knives driven by a 2.2 KW-400 Volt/50 Cycle/ 3 Ph. Rotor speed 295 RPM. Serial # 2501761, New year 1996. Previously use in an R&D application. Over all dimensions: 18.5" (475 mm) long x 14" (360 mm) width x 53.4" (1370 mm) high. Weight 385 lbs (175 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: Rapid
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54066002Used Bay Plastics Machinery BX16G Strand Pelletizer | 16" Wide 30 HP Plastic Pelletizer
Used- 16" Wide Bay Plastics Machinery Strand Pelletizer, Model BX16G. 30 HP. 65" infeed height. 16" (400mm) feed width. 12" (300mm) rotor diameter, Stellite-Tipped. 698 RPM rotor. 260 RPM feed. 4.25" diameter lower feed roll. 2.25" diameter upper feed roll. 30 HP Toshiba AC Motor with ABB Drive Control Panel. 460/3/60, 37.5A. 286T Frame, TEFC. ABB ACS550 Variable Frequency Inverter Drive. Safety Interlock System, Tool-less Cutting Chamber Entry, Slide-Out Discharge, Pneumatic Cutting Housing Lift. Pelletizer Start/Stop Buttons, Red Lion Digital Rotor RPM Readout, Speed POT, West 6100+ Temp Controller, Temp Controller On/Off Toggle Switch. Approximate Dimensions: 92" L x 64" W x 87" H. On Casters. 12848 Hours Showing On Meter.
MFR: BPM
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43419Used Hobbs 16" IBC Die – Industrial Extrusion Die, Heater Bands Missing
Used- Hobbs 16" IBC die. Missing heater bands.
MFR: Hobbs
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53949001Buy Pre-Owned Coperion ZSK 160 Twin Screw Extruder — 8 Barrel Sections + Gear Re
Used- Werner Pfleiderer / Coperion Model ZSK 160 Twin Screw Extruder. Co-Rotating. Project No 87-3593. 8 barrel sections. Approximate 14' long screws. Approximate 26:1 L/D. Electrically heated. Gear Reducer with oil cooling system. 2500 HP GE Motor, 3 phase, 4160 volts, reportedly rebuilt by IPS in 2017. Screen changer. Die plate. Werner & Pfleiderer underwater pelletizer. Control panel with Allen Bradley Logix5581E PLC. Associated spare parts.
MFR: Werner & Pfleiderer
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42275066Used Eurotecno 1200mm Heavy-Duty Granulator | 600mm Rotor | 12 Rotor Knives | 132 kW Motor | Plastics Recycling
Used Eurotecno 1200mm Heavy-Duty Granulator | 600mm Rotor | 12 Rotor Knives | 132 kW Motor | Plastics Recycling. 23.3" (600 mm) dia x 39" (1200 mm) st. side rotor. 12 rotor knives, 8 stator/bed knives. Belt driven by a 132 KW (177hp) motor. Complete with hopper and conveyer belt. Previously used in a plastic 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: Eurotechno
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54399002Used Leistritz ZSE 18 PH-40D Twin Screw Extruder System – Pharma Lab Scale Line with K-Tron Feeder & Pelletizer
Used Leistritz ZSE 18 PH-40D Twin Screw Extruder System Pharma Lab Scale Line with K-Tron Feeder & Pelletizer. (2) Co-Rotating 18 mm diameter side by side screws, 40:1 L/D ratio, 8 total barrel sections, (7) heated barrels, electrically heated water cooled. Driven by a 4.7 kw (6.3hp) -400/230-volt AC drive motor via a gear box. Screw speed maximum 600 RPM. On wheels. Serial# 03396, Built 2005. Includes Product Loader, K-Tron Dosing Station, String Die, Pelletizer, (3) Temp Controllers, Spare Parts. Weight 7.4 tonnes. Previously used in a pharmaceutical application. Our Freight Specialists can assist with any customs documents and forms to insure a smooth transition.
MFR: Leistritz Corporation
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40425043Used Leistritz Micro18-GGL Twin Screw Pelletizing Line – Industrial Polymer Extruder
Used- Leistritz Twin Screw Pelletizing Line, Model Micro18-GGL. 18 mm Screws, counter rotating screws, 40:1 1/d, 500 rpm screw speed, electrically heated, water cooled barrel, 2.3 kw, 210/260 volt, 2950 rpm de motor with SCR controller, (8) barrel sections with (1) jacketed feed, (1) vented, (1) vented and plugged, (5) non vented barrel sections, on board control panel with (10) Eurotherm controllers, with 10" wide x 96" long cooling conveyor. Leistritz Serial# 481 739. 2" Film die and a rod die for the extruder.
MFR: Leistritz Corporation
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52283010Used Van Dorn Model G-200 Plastic Grinder / Granulator.
Used- Van Dorn Model G-200 Plastic Grinder / Granulator. Mild steel construction. Chamber measures 6-1/2" X 6-1/2" with 14" x 6" feed throat. Includes (3) rotating blades and (2) stationary blades with 7/16" (0.437") screen and 9" center bottom discharge. Driven by 2 HP, 230/460 volts, 3-phase, 60 Hz, 1140 RPM motor. Mounted on mild steel frame on casters. Serial# 283-B.
MFR: Van Dorn
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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
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.