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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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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1015138920mm Werner & Pfleiderer Model ZSK20 Co-Rotating Twin Screw Extruder
Used-20mm Werner & Pfleiderer Model ZSK20 Co-Rotating Twin Screw Extruder. Has 40/1 L/D barrel at 43" centerline height driven through a 3:1 gearbox with a 37-Newton meter torque capacity per screw shaft. Extruder is powered by 5 hp AC motor with Allen Bradley 1336 impact drive unit, 588 rpm screw speed. Includes Brabender 1/2 hp model MS-FW40/Optus-70 feeder, spare used motor and gearbox.
MFR: Werner & Pfleiderer
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52791001Buy Pre-Owned Desislava Industrial Granulator Model 500/800 — 20" x 31" Chamber
Used Desislava Granulator Model 500/800 is an industrial-grade granulator designed for efficient size reduction of plastic waste materials. Powered by a 20 HP electric motor, this unit operates on 3/60/460 volt, providing robust performance for recycling processes. The machine features a 20" x 31" chamber opening (500 mm x 800 mm cutting diameter), equipped with an open-style rotor configured with five rows and front and back bed blades arranged in two rows (two blades per row). A 5/16" screen ensures optimal granule size, while the vacuum take-off bin simplifies material handling and discharge. This reliable machine is ideal for small to mid-scale recycling operations.
MFR: Desislava
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53482001Cumberland Granulator,
Used- Cumberland Granulator, Model 584. 14" x 20" Feed throat. (3) knife open rotor, (2) Bed knives. Driven by a 20hp, 3/60/230/460 volt, 1755 rpm motor. Set up for bottom blower discharge. hopper with custom front sheet feed, side gravity feed. Bottoms screen with 1/4" diameter holes. Includes control panel and spare 3/8" screen. Serial# 335000-784.
MFR: Cumberland
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53026001Used SSI Single Rotor Shredder, Model SR-375 | 52.4" x 15" Rotor | 200 HP Drive | 111 RPM | Control Panel Included
Used- SSI Single Rotor Shredder. Model SR-375. 52.4" wide x 15" diameter rotor. 30/60/90 cutters. 111rpm rotor speed. Driven by a 200hp motor. With control panel. Serial# U0008-SR375. 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: SSI
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46389003Heavy-Duty SSI Two-Shaft Shredder – Model M100H(75) for Bulky Material
Used SSI Dual-Shear Shredder, Model M100H(75), Hydraulic Drive, 200 HP. 50mm (2") Cutter Thickness, 530mm (20.9") Cutter Diameter, 188mm (74") Shaft Diameter, 1,040mm x 1,600mm (40.9" x 63") Cutting Chamber, 1,562mm x 2,502mm (61.5" x 98.5") Hopper Opening. 140 Gallon Hydraulic Power Unit. The Dual-Shear M100 from SSI Shredding Systems is a low-speed, high-torque, two-shaft, rotary shear shredder engineered and built to efficiently process a wide variety of difficult to shred materials. Dual-Shear M100 industrial shredders are versatile machines commonly employed in bulky item reduction, product destruction or pre-conditioning (primary shredding) where particle size variation is acceptable. Output consists of strips" the width of the cutters - usually 25mm-76 mm (1"-3"). Built 2013.
MFR: SSI
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40425041Complete Sheeting Line – 24" Cooling Stack, Puller Cutter, Trim Press & Heater
Used- 24" Vinyletech Abbottstown Sheeting Cooling Stack, Model D9060. Approximately 24" wide x 12" diameter cooling drum, with 21" wide x 12" diameter mating drum, 24" wide x 8" diameter idler drum, serial# 22654, Vinyletech serial# 06181. includes Abbottstown puller cutter combo, model D9051, serial# 22952, Abbottstown trim press, model D8652, serial# 22657, 36 kw Compaheat heating system, model TC4-9-4P4 zone, 9 kw per zone, 208-230 volt, serial# 23010, 75 kva transformer.
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45902004Used Reiter Automatik ASG300 Strand Pelletizer – 30-Knife Rotor, 10,500 lbs/hr Capacity
Used- Reiter Automatik Strand Pelletizer, Model ASG300. (30) Knife solid helical rotor, power roll feed with pneumatic tension control. Belt driven motor. Mounted on a base. Approximate rating up to 10,500 pounds per hour. Serial # 18002-3188.
MFR: Rieter
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53459034Used Lindner Micromat Plus 2500 Single Rotor Shredder System – Up to 8+ TPH Capacity with Granulator & Material Handling Equipment
Used- Lindner Micromat Plus 2500 Single Rotor Shredder with a capacity ranges from 4 to 8+ metric tons per hour, depending on the material and screen size. 240HP-160 KW-400volt/50cycle/3ph motor. Hoppe, Hydraulic unit. Incl. Siemens Simatic HM control panel, Serial # 6747, New year 2018. (1) Metal detector, (1) Conveyer, (1) Cyclone, (1) Dreyer Granulator and additional infrastructure. Available in end of July 2026. Part of an auction event. An additional 18% Buyers Premium will added to the purchasing price.
MFR: Lindner
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53225001Cumberland 32" x 50" Model 3250 HOG Granulator.
Used- Cumberland Model 3250 HOG Granulator. 32" x 50" Feed throat. 36-knife hog rotor, 2 bed knife (4 pcs raised one side). Dual fly-wheels. Belt driven rotor powered by a 250 HP, 885 RPM, 3/60/460-volt motor. Tray style in-feed hopper. 10" OD airveyor discharge. Mounted on common plate base. Starter and controls for granulator and blower are not included. Rotor has two (2) damaged knife seats. Serial# 57050-754-R.
MFR: Cumberland
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54399003Used Leistritz ZSE 27 HP-PH-40D Twin Screw Extruder System – Complete Pharma Line with Chiller & Granulator (2010)
Used Leistritz ZSE 27 HP-PH-40D Twin Screw Extruder System Complete Pharma Line with Chiller & Granulator (2010). Capacity 200 kgs/hr (440 lbs/hr.). Co-Rotating, (2) 27 mm diameter side by side screws, 40:1 L/D ratio, 10-barrel sections, (9) heated barrels, electrically heated water cooled. Hastelloy C-276. Driven by a 22.5HP/15 kw-400-volt 1750rpm AC drive motor via a gear box. Screw speed maximum 500 RPM. Serial# 3899, Built 2010. Includes K-Tron Unit, (3) Temp Control Units, SKA-12-W Chiller, Granulator, Electrical Cabinet, Spare Parts. Weight 1.2 tonnes. Overall dimensions: 3650 mm L x 1150 mm W x 1800 mm H. 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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54399004Used Leistritz ZSE 27 HP-PH-40D Twin Screw Extruder System – Pharma Grade with K-Tron Feeders & Full Package
Used Leistritz ZSE 27 HP-PH-40D Twin Screw Extruder System Pharma Grade with K-Tron Feeders & Full Package. Capacity 200 kgs/hr (440 lbs/hr.). Co-Rotating, (2) 27 mm diameter side by side screws, 40:1 L/D ratio, 10-barrel sections, (9) heated barrels, electrically heated water cooled. Hastelloy C-276. Driven by a 22.5HP/15 kw-400-volt AC drive motor via a gear box. Screw speed maximum 500 RPM. Serial# 3778, Built 2008. Includes (2) K-Tron feeders, Control Cabinet, (3) Temp Control Units, Barrel Lift, Spare Parts. Weight 1.2 tonnes. Overall dimensions: 3650 mm L x 1150 mm W x 1800 mm H. 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
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.