Used Planetary Mixers for Sale
Planetary mixers are industrial mixing systems designed to blend, knead, and mix materials using one or more agitators that rotate on their own axis while orbiting around the mixing bowl. This dual-motion mixing action ensures thorough material incorporation, making planetary mixers ideal for viscous, dense, or multi-phase materials. Used planetary mixers are widely utilized in food processing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemical manufacturing. Aaron Equipment offers used planetary mixers for sale in a range of capacities, agitation styles, and configurations to support various batch mixing applications.
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53323001Used Premier Mill PLM5 Planetary Mixers – 5L Jacketed, 304 SS (1 Working, 1 for Parts)
Used- (2) Premier Mill Planetary Mixers, Model PLM5, 304 Stainless Steel. 5 Liter(1.3 gallon) total capacity, 3 liter(.08 gallon) working capacity. Jacketed mixing can approximate 8-1/2" diameter x 5-1/2" deep. (1) working mixer built 2008, and (1) mixer for parts built 2005.
MFR: Premier
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54719001Used TSI Planetary Disperser Slurry Mixer, 5-Liter Total Capacity (1.32 Gallons), with 3-Liter (0.79 Gallon) Working Capacity. Constructed of SUS 304 Stainless Steel. Features Variable-Speed Planetar...
Used-TSI Planetary Disperser Slurry Mixer, 5-Liter Total Capacity (1.32 Gallons), with 3-Liter (0.79 Gallon) Working Capacity. Constructed of SUS 304 Stainless Steel. Features Variable-Speed Planetary Revolution from 0–50 RPM, Blade Rotation from 0–100 RPM, and High-Speed Disperser Operating from 0–3,500 RPM. Mixing Vessel Measures 261 mm Diameter x 125 mm High. Equipped with 20 L/min Vacuum Pump, 3,500 kcal/hr Chiller, and Mitsubishi Controls. Electrical Requirements: 380 Volt, 3 Phase, 60 Hz, with 5.5 kW Power Rating. Overall Dimensions: 37.4" Wide x 43.3" Deep x 47.2" High. Approximate Weight: 1,984 lbs. Advertised as UL Certified. Designed for High-Viscosity Mixing, Dispersion, Homogenization, and Slurry Preparation Applications, Including Lithium-Ion Battery Electrode Materials, Specialty Chemicals, Coatings, Adhesives, and Pastes.
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11059370Used Ross PVM-100 Triple Motion Vacuum Mixer | 100 Gallon | Stainless | High Shear | 3 Mixers | Jacketed
Used Ross Triple Motion Vacuum Mixer, Model PVM-100. Approximately 100 gallon stainless steel jacketed change can. Vacuum-rated system equipped with three independently driven mixing assemblies consisting of a 10 HP three-wing anchor agitator with side and bottom scrapers, 10 HP high speed disperser, and 25 HP high shear rotor stator emulsifier. Unit features a hydraulic lift for raising the mixing head, jacketed vessel for heating or cooling, and includes the control panel. Designed for mixing, dispersing, homogenizing, and emulsifying high viscosity products. Suitable for processing creams, ointments, emulsions, adhesives, sealants, gels, pastes, and other high viscosity products for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and specialty chemical applications. Built 2000.
MFR: Ross Industries
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51909006Used Ross Planetary Mixer – 400L, 316L SS, Jacketed with Dual Agitation & Emulsifier
Used- Ross Planetary Mixer, Model: 400 liter vessel, 316L Stainless Steel. 400L (105 Gal) working capacity. Approximately 32" diameter x 35" straight side. Flat top, dished bottom. Internal design pressure rated 5 psi at 77 degrees F. Jacket rated 10 psi at 77 degrees F. Top off center entering emulsifier, driven by a 5hp, 3/60/208-230/460 volt, 3480 rpm motor. Top center agitator with (2) 3 blade propeller, driven by a 2hp, 3/60/208-230/460 volt, 1730 rpm motor thru reducer 46.65:1. Opening Top: 7" for agitator, 5", 4-3/4", 3-1/2" with sight glass, 3", (2) 2-1/2", (2) 2", 1", 1-1/2" for agitator, approximately 1" center bottom outlet. Includes spray ball. Mounted on (4) legs. Serial# SF-509A.
MFR: Ross Industries
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53029001Used Fryma VME-50/C Vacuum Paste/Cream Mixer – 50L, 316 SS, Jacketed
Used- Fryma Vacuum Paste/Cream Mixer, Model VME-50/C. 50 liter (13 gallon) maximum working capacity. 90 liter (24 gallon) total capacity, 43.5 PSI Double Jacket Working Pressure, 316 Stainless Steel Construction. Includes: Vacuum pump driven by 1.5 HP Motor. 480V/3/60Hz.
MFR: Fryma
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51065004Used Ross HDM-200 Double Planetary Mixer with 200 Gallon Capacity
Used Charles Ross & Son Model HDM-200 Double Planetary Industrial Mixer With 200 Gallon Maximum Working Capacity. Designed for heavy-duty batch mixing of compatible viscous and high-consistency materials, with an operating capacity range of 30 to 200 gallons. Equipped with (2) carbon steel planetary mixing stirrers operating at approximately 24 RPM orbital speed and 26 RPM stirrer rotation speed. Features a top dust hood with charging port, bottom fume hood and hydraulic lift system with dedicated hydraulic power pack for raising and lowering the mixing assembly. Includes (1) removable mixing can measuring 44" diameter x 33-3/4" deep. Driven by a 40 HP explosion-proof (XP) motor rated at 1,740 RPM, operating on 460 volts, 3-phase, 60 Hz electrical service. Power is transmitted through a Delroyd Model HV120 reduction gearbox with a 74.21:1 gear ratio. Mixer is mounted on a heavy-duty structural I-beam frame. Serial #35555. Additional mixing cans are available for purchase at an additional cost, subject to availability. Possible applications include batch mixing, blending, kneading and processing of compatible high-viscosity adhesives, sealants, coatings, pastes, putties, resins, polymer compounds, construction materials and other suitable industrial formulations.
MFR: Charles Ross
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11059398Used ROSS CDA-300 Dual Shaft Vacuum Mixer with High Shear Disperser and Sweep Agitator – 300 Gallon Jacketed Mixing System
Used ROSS CDA-300 Dual Shaft Vacuum Mixer with High Shear Disperser and Sweep Agitator 300 Gallon Jacketed Mixing System. 300 Gallon. Unit equipped with Portable Jacketed Tank rated 2 PSI / Full Vacuum @ 300 Deg.F. Jackets rated 50 PSI @ 300 Deg.F.. Approx. 11'1" Overall height. Explosion Proof Motors (XP). (1) 20 HP, 1775 RPM, 208-230/460 volt. (1) 30 HP, 1775 RPM, 208-230/460 volt.
MFR: Ross Industries
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54645006Used Hobart V1401 140-Quart Planetary All-Purpose Batch Mixer with Stainless Steel Bowl
Used Hobart Planetary All Purpose Batch Mixer, Model V1401. Has a capacity rating of 140 quarts. (4) Fixed speeds with timer. Has stainless steel bowl. Includes attachments. Gear driven. Driven by 5 hp motor, 1750 rpm. Serial# 1594888. 3/60/208 Volt.
MFR: Hobart
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47577005Used Scott Turbon DP-5-HYD Planetary Mixer – 4 Gal, Vacuum Capable, Dual Can System
Used- Scott Turbon Planetary Mixer, Model DP-5-HYD. 4 Gallon stainless steel mixing can, designed for mixing under vacuum. Vacuum hood is fitted with 2 approximately 2" sight/charge ports. First of 2 mixing cans is jacketed with a flat bottom and bottom outlet with a tri-clamp style end cap closure. The second mix can is not jacketed and has a cone bottom with a center bottom outlet with a tri-clamp end cap closure. Includes a car with foot activated hydraulic jack for mix can exchange. Also include 208 volt controls with raise and lower buttons. 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: Scott Turbon
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47577006Used Ross HSM-40 Vacuum Double Helical Mixer Reactor – Stainless, Jacketed, Explosion-Proof
used- Ross HSM-40 Vacuum Double Helical Mixer Reactor, 316 stainless steel. This unit will mix most things that a double planetary mixer will mix, and in many cases, better and faster. Unit has air/oil lift mechanism to raise and lower the drive to allow the removal of the mix tank. Designed for operations under vacuum & a positive pressure of 35 psi @ 350f, jacket maximum allowable working pressure 100 psi @ 350f. Minimum design metal temperature 0f at 100 psi.7.5hp motor. ross metal fabricators Serial# 11801-1, National Board# 463, CRN 15925. stainless steel contact parts. jacketed mix can with provision for thermocouple, insulated with sheathing. explosion proof motor runs on 575 volts, 3 phase, 60 hz. no controls. mixer dimensions for the ross hsm-40: 43" w x 68" l x 91" h lowered position tank id is about 23 and about 27.5 deep.
MFR: Ross Industries
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47577015Used Ross HDM-40 Gallon Double Planetary Mixer – Vacuum Rated, 316SS, 15 HP (Approx.)
Used- Ross HDM-40 Gallon Double Planetary Mixer. 5 to 40-gallon working capacity. Designed to mix under a full vacuum 29-1/2" HG. An air over oil hydraulic lift system is included to raise and lower the top of the mixer with drives and mixing blades. All product contact parts 316SS with a 150-grit finish and exterior stainless with an 80-grit finish. Driven by a 15 HP (to be confirmed) motor with a mechanical variable speed drive. All carbon steel surfaces are painted with a two component epoxy. Fitted with standard rectangular profile mixing blades.Comes with a control panel suitable for 3 PH / 60HZ /480v. Vacuum hood has a 2" sight port, a light fixture, a vacuum exhaust port and a port with 80 Watts / 120 volts EX-PROOF light. Mixer comes with five mix (not jacketed) cans, 316 SS with interior finish 150-grit and exterior finish 80-grit, internally machined for use with a discharge press, designed for vacuum mixing, bottom outlet is a 4" Tri-Clover 316L SS flush plug connection with a 4" flush plug, mounted on casters, push pull handle. Prior use for manufacturing oral care products. Approximate weight of the mixer is 6234 Lbs. Includes Model EDS-40 discharge press, serial #75326.
MFR: Ross Industries
Planetary Mixer Applications & Typical Use Cases
Used planetary mixers are commonly used in applications requiring thorough mixing of viscous or complex materials. Typical use cases include:
Food products such as dough, batters, creams, and sauces
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations
Cosmetic and personal care product mixing
Adhesives, sealants, and coatings
Chemical and specialty material blending
These systems are ideal for achieving uniform consistency in thick or multi-component formulations.
When to Choose a Planetary Mixer
Planetary mixers are best suited for processes requiring high-torque mixing and thorough material incorporation. They are typically selected when handling viscous, sticky, or dense materials that are difficult to mix with standard agitators. Compared to ribbon blenders or paddle mixers, planetary mixers provide more intensive mixing action and are often used for batch processes requiring precision and consistency.
Used Planetary Mixer Buying Considerations
When evaluating a used planetary mixer, consider:
Mixing capacity and bowl size: Ensure compatibility with batch size requirements
Agitator types: Paddle, whip, dough hook, or custom attachments based on application
Motor power and torque: Critical for handling high-viscosity materials
Speed controls and mixing modes: Variable speed options improve process flexibility
Condition and maintenance history: Inspect gears, seals, and drive components for wear
Why Buy Used Planetary Mixers
Purchasing a used planetary mixer can significantly reduce capital investment while maintaining high-performance mixing capabilities. Many units are available for immediate delivery, helping facilities avoid long lead times associated with new equipment. Used mixers also provide access to proven equipment suitable for demanding industrial and sanitary applications.
Sell Your Used Planetary Mixers
Aaron Equipment purchases surplus and used planetary mixers from a wide range of manufacturers and configurations. Whether you are upgrading mixing systems, closing a facility, or selling idle equipment, our team can assist with buyouts or consignment opportunities.
A planetary mixer is a mixing machine where the agitator rotates on its own axis while orbiting around the mixing bowl. This motion ensures thorough mixing of materials, especially viscous or dense products.
Planetary mixers are used for mixing food products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, adhesives, and chemicals. They are ideal for applications requiring uniform blending of thick or multi-component materials.
Planetary mixers use dual rotational motion for intensive mixing, while other mixers may rely on single-axis agitation. This makes planetary mixers more effective for viscous or complex formulations.
The cost of a used planetary mixer depends on capacity, motor power, manufacturer, attachments, and condition. Larger or high-torque units typically command higher prices.
Yes. Aaron Equipment purchases used planetary mixers across a range of sizes and configurations. If you have equipment available for sale, submit your details to receive an evaluation.