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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53785005Pre-Owned Maguire WSB-131 Batch Blender – For Virgin Resin & Additive Mixing
Used- Maguire Products Model WSB-131 Gravimetric Batch Blender. Maximum throughput 280 lbs per hour (128 kg/hr). Batch size 2.2 lbs (1000 grams). Bin capacity main & minor 1.0 cubic feet ( 28.3 liter). Maximum number of materials 4. 3 Discharge valves. 4 Bin compartments. Mounted on frame. Serial# 86774.
MFR: Maguire
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53785006Maguire WSB-131 4-Material Blender – 280 lbs/hr Throughput, Compact Frame
Used- Maguire Products Gravimetric Batch Blender, Model WSB-131. Maximum throughput 280 lbs per hour (128 kg/hr). Batch size 2.2 lbs (1000 grams). Bin capacity main & minor 1.0 cubic feet ( 28.3 liter). Maximum number of materials 4. 3 Discharge valves. 4 Bin compartments. Mounted on frame. Serial# 87315.
MFR: Maguire
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53785007Used Maguire Gravimetric Batch Blender – 2.2 lb Batches, Mounted on Frame
Used- Maguire Products Weigh Scale Gravimetric Batch Blender, Model WSB-131. Maximum throughput 280 lbs per hour (128 kg/hr). Batch size 2.2 lbs (1000 grams). Bin capacity main & minor 1.0 cubic feet ( 28.3 liter). Maximum number of materials 4. 3 Discharge valves. 4 Bin compartments. Mounted on frame. Serial# 86978.
MFR: Maguire
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53785008Used Maguire Products Blender – 4-Bin Gravimetric System with 280 lbs/hr Capacit
Used- Maguire Products Model WSB-131 Weigh Scale Gravimetric Batch Blender. Maximum throughput 280 lbs per hour (128 kg/hr). Batch size 2.2 lbs (1000 grams). Bin capacity main & minor 1.0 cubic feet ( 28.3 liter). Maximum number of materials 4. 3 Discharge valves. 4 Bin compartments. Mounted on frame. Serial# 86259.
MFR: Maguire
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53785009Industrial Gravimetric Blender – Maguire WSB-131R with Removable Bins
Used- Maguire Products Model WSB-131R Gravimetric Batch Blender. Maximum throughput 280 lbs per hour (128 kg/hr). Batch size 2.2 lbs (1000 grams). Bin capacity main & minor 1.0 cubic feet ( 28.3 liter). Maximum number of materials 4. 3 Discharge valves. 4 Bin compartments. Removable bins. Mounted on frame. Serial# 86606.
MFR: Maguire
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53785010Used Maguire WSB-140 Weigh Scale Gravimetric Blender – 450 lbs/hr with Controlle
Used- Maguire Products Model WSB-140 Gravimetric Batch Blender. Maximum throughput 450 lbs per hour (204 kg/hr). Batch size 2.2 lbs (1000 grams). Bin capacity main & minor 1.0 cubic feet ( 28.3 liter). Maximum number of materials 4. 4 Discharge valves. 4 Bin compartments. Mounted on frame. Serial# B111359.
MFR: Maguire
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10755160Used PTI TS4500 4.5" Pelletizing Line – 200 HP Extruder, Water Ring Pelletizer
Used- PTI Pelletizing Line, Model TS4500, 4.5" Diameter. 30:1 L/D Extruder having an electrically heated, water cooled (closed loop), and side vented barrel at a nominal 42? center-line height. The gearbox is a Flender model SZNE250 having a reduction ratio of 13.88:1 and has a service rating of 200 HP and a catalogue rating of 325 HP. The gearbox is belt driven in a wraparound manner by a 200 HP D/C motor with Safetronics SCR control. Over-sized on center oblong feed throat with water cooling. Free-standing temperature control panel has ten (10) zones of temperature controls. SCR is mounted inside the control panel. 480/3/60 400 amps. S/N 1832. Mounted on the extruder discharge is a model HSC-45 hydraulic slide plate screen changer having two (2) nominal 4.5" diameter breaker plates with oversized 5 HP hydraulic power pack. S/N H45-204. Downstream is a PTI model CPF1000S water ring pelletizing system with 3 HP cutter head, die, sluiceway, water system, Gala model 8.1BF spin dryer and control panel. S/N 2780. 460/3/60 30 amps.
MFR: PTI
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10755161Used Prodex 4.5" Pelletizing Line with 300 HP Extruder & Cumberland Pelletizer
Used- Prodex Pelletizing Line Prodex 4.5" 32:1 L/D extruder having an electrically heated, water cooled (closed loop), and side vented barrel. The gearbox is a Lufkin change gear gearbox and driven in a tuck under manner by a 300 HP A/C motor with Yaskawa inverter. Includes stand-alone cooling system for the gearbox. Over-sized on center oblong feed throat with water cooling and volumetric screw feeder. Free-standing temperature control panel has ten (10) zones of temperature controls. Inverter is free standing and mounted in its own enclosure. Mounted on the extruder discharge is a hydraulic slide plate screen changer having two (2) nominal 4.5" diameter breakers with hydraulic power pack, stand, and strand die. Downstream includes an 11" Cumberland "Quietizer" pelletizer with solid helical rotor. Powered by a 25 HP A/C motor and Yaskawa model V1000 inverter. Pelletizer feeds 10" x 72" Witte two deck screener. Offered less extruder screw.
MFR: Prodex
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10151368Werner & Pfleiderer ZSK40 Twin Screw Extruder for Sale – 40mm, 50 HP
Used-Werner & Pfleiderer Model ZSK40, 40mm Co-rotating twin screw extruder. 1990 Model year. 46:1 L/D vented barrel with 11-barrel sections and a 41" centerline height. Driven by 50 hp 500 volt 1750/2100 rpm DC motor with SCR control and with a screw speed of 517 rpm. Includes Acrison 1.5 hp weight loss differential feeder, 2.2 kw Tervac vacuum pump, and side feeder.
MFR: Werner & Pfleiderer
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53890001Used Herbold Granulator. 15.5" x 15.5" feed opening
Used- Herbold Granulator. 15.5" x 15.5" feed opening; (3) complete sets of (9) blades w/ (17) spares; 3 complete sets of (2) counter blades w/ (5) spares; 6mm and 9.5mm screens. Approx. OAD: 8.9' L x 5.3' W x 7.3' H. Driven by a 40 HP, 3/60/575V motor. With control panel. Previously used for plastic. 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: Herbold
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54399001Used Coperion Werner & Pfleiderer ZSK 50 MCC Twin Screw Extruder – 40mm High-Speed Compounding System with Side Feeder
Used Coperion Werner & Pfleiderer ZSK 50 MCC Twin Screw Extruder 40mm High-Speed Compounding System with Side Feeder, Co-Rotating, (2) 40 mm diameter side by side screws, 54:1 L/D ratio, 10 total barrel sections, (9) heated barrels, electrically heated water cooled. Driven by a 181 kw (242.72hp) - 470 volt DC drive motor via a PIV gear box. Screw speed maximum 920-1056 RPM (1) Die head, Frame mounted. (1) Coperion Werner & Pfleiderer ZS.B 58 twin screw side feeder, (1) Cooling Bath, Control panel. Serial# 64012350, Built 2000. 34432 Hours. Weight 7.4 tonnes. 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
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.