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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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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53713026Used Conair / Jetro Model 304 Strand Pelletizer – 600 lb/hr Plastic Pelletizing
Used Conair / Jetro Model 304 Strand Pelletizer 600 lb/hr Plastic Pelletizing Machine. Approximate capacity up to 600 lbs. per hour (depending on rotor and speed). Approximate 6" diameter x 4" face cutting rotor with 20 fixed blades. Approximate feed opening 3.5". Strand diameter 0.12", upper feed roll 3-1/4" diameter x 3-1/4" face, lower feed roll 1-9/16" diameter x 4" face. Driven by 2hp 3/60/230/460v 1750rpm XP motor. Serial# 6-040894.
MFR: Conair
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10755147Used Tria Model 900 NS-R Pull Roll Granulator – High-Performance Industrial Granulator
Used Tria Model 900 NS-R Pull Roll Granulator. 12.5" x 40" feed throat (1020mm x 320mm). Five (5) knife open rotor with two (2) bed knives. Rotor is belt driven by a 22 Kw (30 HP). Feed hopper with rear mounted 36" wide steel / serrated pull rolls. Air actuated feed rolls are powered by a 1 Kw (1.5 HP) A/C motor. 9" x 19.5" front material hopper entrance. 12.6 Kw (17 HP) blower discharge with Kongskilde OK160 piping and cyclone with filter bag. Approximate production rate of 400-600 kg/hr. (880-1320 lbs./hr.). Includes free standing panel with controls. 480/3/60
MFR: Tria
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44496015Used Andritz Sprout-Bauer DSF1518 Granulator – 30HP, Film Granulation, 7 Knife Rotor
Used- Andritz Sprout-Bauer Granulator, Model DSF1518. 7 knife rotor, 2 bed knife. Driven by 30HP, 3/60/460 Volt only motor. Belt driven 5? x 18? blow-in in-feed hopper, vacuum take off discharge. Mounted on a short leg base. No starter or controls. Designed for film granulation. Serial# 2000-00373.
MFR: Sprout Bauer
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44496016Industrial Plastic Granulator – Andritz Sprout-Bauer DSF1518, 30HP, Film Recycling
Used- Andritz Sprout-Bauer Model DSF1518 Granulator. 7-knife rotor, 2 bed knife. Driven by 30 HP 460 volt only motor, belt drive. 5" X 18" blow-in in-feed hopper, vacuum take-off discharge. Mounted on a short leg base. No starter/controls. Designed for film granulation. Previously used for recycling polyester film edge trim.
MFR: Sprout Bauer
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44496018Used 30HP Plastic Granulator – Andritz Sprout-Bauer DSF1518, 7-Knife Rotor
Used- Andritz / Sprout-Bauer 30HP Model DSF1518 Granulator. 7-knife rotor, 2 bed knife. Driven by 30 HP 460 volt only motor, belt drive. 5" X 18" blow-in in-feed hopper, vacuum take-off discharge. Mounted on a short leg base. No starter/controls. Designed for film granulation. Previously used for recycling polyester film edge trim.
MFR: Sprout Bauer
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54399008Used Coperion Werner & Pfleiderer ZSK 30-W9/2 Twin Screw Extruder – High-Speed Lab & Production Compounding System
Used Coperion Werner & Pfleiderer ZSK 30-W9/2 Twin Screw Extruder High-Speed Lab & Production Compounding System. (2) 30 mm diameter side by side screws, 33.3:1 L/D ratio, 8 total barrel sections, (7) heated barrels, electrically heated water cooled. Driven by a 10.4 kw(14hp) -440-volt AC drive motor via a gear box. Screw speed maximum 500 RPM. Frame mounted, Control panel. Weight 1.1 tonnes. Extruder: 2800 mm L x 850 mm W x 1300 mm H. Previously used in a compounding application. Our Freight Specialists can assist with any customs documents and forms to insure a smooth transition.
MFR: Werner & Pfleiderer
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54399009Used APV PGX 30 Twin Screw Extruder with K-Tron T22 Feeder – Compact Pilot Compounding System
Used APV PGX 30 Twin Screw Extruder with K-Tron T22 Feeder Compact Pilot Compounding System. 30 KG (66 lbs) per hour. (2) 30 mm diameter side by side screws, 10:1 L/D ratio. Electrically heated water cooled barrel. Driven by a 4 kw (5.36hp) -440-volt AC drive motor via a gear box. Screw speed maximum 161 RPM. Frame mounted on 4 wheels. K-Tron T22 twin screw feeder. Control panel mounted on extruder. Weight approx. 400 kgs. Extruder: 1800 mm L x 800 mm W x 2200 mm H. Previously used in a compounding application. Our Freight Specialists can assist with any customs documents and forms to insure a smooth transition.
MFR: APV
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54687114Used Granutec plastic granulator model 1216PG-30. The serial number is 302-3795. The throat is 11" by 11". It has 7 knives. The motor is 30 hp and requires 230/460 vac 3 ph and goes 1760 rpm. On cast...
Used-Granutec plastic granulator model 1216PG-30. The serial number is 302-3795. The throat is 11" by 11". It has 7 knives. The motor is 30 hp and requires 230/460 vac 3 ph and goes 1760 rpm. On casters.
MFR: Granutec
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51258034Used Granutech Saturn Roto-Grind M240 Single-Shaft Shredder – 300 HP Hydraulic Power Unit, 95" x 100" Opening
Used- Granutech Saturn Roto-Grind Single Shaft Shredder, Model M240. Unit features a 95'' x 100'' opening, 20'' diameter rotor, 10 cubic foot infeed hopper, and 40 HP hydraulic ram. Shredder is driven by a 300 HP hydraulic power unit consisting of dual 150 HP motors. Equipped with Allen-Bradley controls. 3/60/460V. Serial # H120148, built 2001. Possible applications and suitable products include size reduction and recycling of plastic film and fibers, carpet, aluminum cans, industrial waste, hazardous waste, and waste-to-energy materials.
MFR: Granutec
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42275064Used Vecoplan VAZ 2500 M-NF-T Single Rotor Shredder | 247 kW | 25,000 kg/hr Capacity | 640 mm × 2500 mm Rotor | Refurbished 2025
Used Vecoplan VAZ 2500 M-NF-T Single Rotor Shredder | 247 kW | 25,000 kg/hr Capacity | 640 mm 2500 mm Rotor | Refurbished 2025. Depending on material, screen size and feeding rate, capacity up to 25.000 kg/hour (55000 lbs./hour). Roll dia. 640 mm (2') x 2500 mm (81") width. Approx. 247 KW (331.23hp) motor. Hydraulic unit and Control panel. Reported refurbished in 2025. New year 2006. 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: Vecoplan
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43752067Used 34" Cincinnati Milacron Two Roll Sheet Stack – Vertical, 18" x 34" Rolls, Heated
Used- 34" Cincinnati Milacron Two Roll Sheet Stack. 18" Diameter x 34" roll face width rolls, vertical stack orientation, chromed and cored rolls with rotary unions. Silent chain driven with 5 hp, 1750 dc motor thru Koellman gearbox with 18.131:1 ratio, scr motor controller. Pull roll stand with 4" diameter x 34" wide rubber roll driven by 1 hp dc motor with scr controller with idler roll unitized. Temperature control skid, electrically heated with 9 KW Watlow heaters thru shell and tube heat exchanger with pumps and reservoir. Last used with a 2.5" extrusion line.
MFR: Cincinnati Milacron
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.