Herbold Meckesheim is strengthening its offering of used machines for the plastics recycling industry. The company makes equipment from its own portfolio available from stock, offering customers a flexible and economically efficient alternative to new machines. Depending on configuration and availability, deliveries can be made at short notice. The range includes granulators, shredders, pulverizers, plastcompactors, and components for washing lines such as friction washers and dryers. According to the manufacturer, the machines are selected according to defined technical criteria and supplied in an inspected condition, which is intended to ensure operational reliability in line with Herbold quality standards.
The used machinery segment has long been part of Herbold Meckesheim's business, but its importance has increased further in recent years. The company links this to rising investment costs, shorter project schedules, and the growing need for operational flexibility in the plastics recycling sector. In the company's view, second-hand equipment is increasingly perceived not as a temporary solution, but as a fully functional alternative to new machines. In many applications, it enables projects to be launched more quickly while meeting defined technical performance requirements.
Technical inspection and refurbishment of machines
Before resale, all used machines undergo a detailed technical assessment. Depending on the type of machine, its condition, and the planned future application, the equipment is either inspected and serviced or comprehensively refurbished.
In selected cases, machines are completely dismantled and assessed individually. Critical elements such as bearing housings, rolling bearings, seals, and other wear parts are subject to particular scrutiny. Their tolerances, dimensional accuracy, and overall technical condition are checked.
For these processes, Herbold Meckesheim uses the same precise measuring and testing equipment that is used in the production of new machines. This is intended to ensure that refurbished units meet clearly defined technical and operational standards before being delivered to the customer.
Importance for recycling investments
According to Herbold Meckesheim, used machines offer customers a solution that combines proven technology with a more favourable economic balance. One of the main benefits is said to be the rapid availability of such equipment, as delivery is often possible immediately or within a few months. Compared with new equipment, second-hand systems are said to offer an attractive ratio of investment cost to performance and allow for shorter project implementation times.
The company also emphasises that all machines are based on its established engineering expertise and are designed for reliable operation in demanding recycling applications. The offering is complemented by application-focused consulting and technical support tailored to individual process requirements.
Karlheinz Herbold, Senior Specialist of Sales Used Machines at Herbold Meckesheim, says: “We are seeing a clear increase in demand for used machines, driven by higher investment costs and the growing need for solutions available at short notice. For many customers, a used machine is no longer a compromise, but a deliberate and economically justified decision. They receive proven Herbold technology, specialised consulting, and reliable service, while also benefiting from shorter delivery times and attractive investment conditions.”
Additional information on currently available used machines and buy-back options is available directly from Herbold Meckesheim.
Herbold provides specialist support for used machines through application-focused consulting and technical assistance tailored to individual process requirements
