Explore our selection of used plastics material handling equipment for extrusion, recycling, compounding and injection moulding lines. This category includes second-hand hopper loaders, vacuum receivers, volumetric dosing units, gravimetric blenders, masterbatch dosers, material hoppers, rotary valves and pneumatic conveying accessories.
These machines are designed to load, dose, blend, store and transfer plastic pellets, regrind, flakes, powders and masterbatch throughout the production process. As part of a complete conveying and storage machinery installation, they can automate material movement between storage areas and processing equipment while reducing manual handling and production interruptions.
Plastics material handling systems are commonly installed between silos, dryers, mixers, extruders, injection moulding machines and recycling lines. They help maintain a continuous and controlled supply of raw material, preventing unnecessary downtime and improving consistency throughout the manufacturing process.
Before plastic pellets, powders or regrind are transferred into a production line, they are often held in tanks and hoppers. These storage units can be connected to hopper loaders, vacuum receivers, rotary valves or dosing systems to regulate the discharge of material towards the next stage.
Compact hopper loaders are suitable for automatically feeding individual injection moulding machines or extruders. Vacuum receivers, meanwhile, are commonly used as part of centralised conveying systems that distribute plastic material from a main storage area to several production machines.
Accurate dosing is essential when a production formula includes virgin resin, recycled material, additives, pigments or masterbatch. Volumetric dosing systems measure material according to volume, while gravimetric systems control each ingredient by weight to provide greater precision and repeatability.
When several materials must be homogenised before processing, dosing equipment can feed directly into industrial mixers. This combination helps distribute colourants, additives, powders and recycled plastics evenly before the prepared blend enters an extrusion, compounding or injection moulding line.
Production facilities that require precise verification of raw materials or finished batches may also incorporate industrial scales and weighing equipment. These systems support material control, recipe preparation, batch verification and quality assurance throughout the plastics manufacturing process.
Material handling systems play an important role in extrusion lines by maintaining a consistent supply of pellets, flakes, regrind or powders. Irregular feeding can affect output, material quality and process stability, so loaders, dosing units and blenders must be selected according to the required production capacity.
These auxiliary systems can be integrated with single-screw extruders used to process thermoplastic materials into profiles, sheets, pipes, films or pellets. A coordinated loading and dosing system helps ensure that the extruder receives a stable material flow with the correct proportion of resin, additives and masterbatch.
Our stock may include equipment from recognised manufacturers such as Maguire, Koch-Technik, Piovan, Moretto, Motan, Conair, Shini and Labotek, as well as other established plastics ancillary equipment brands. Available machines vary depending on current inventory, production capacity and configuration.
Choosing second-hand material handling equipment allows companies to automate or expand their production lines while reducing the initial investment required. Used machines may also be available sooner than new equipment manufactured to order, helping businesses replace existing units or increase production capacity more quickly.
The most suitable machine will depend on the characteristics of the material, required throughput, conveying distance, dosing accuracy and configuration of the production line. It is also important to evaluate the type of processing machine being supplied and the level of automation required.
Available equipment can be reviewed according to brand, model, year, capacity, motor power, material compatibility, application and general condition. Factors such as particle size, bulk density, moisture content and the percentage of additives or recycled material should also be considered.
If you are unsure which equipment is best suited to your requirements, our technical team can help you evaluate the available options. We can advise you on suitable loading, conveying, dosing, blending and storage systems according to your material type, production capacity and existing machinery.
Plastics material handling equipment includes systems used to load, convey, dose, blend, store and transfer pellets, regrind, flakes, powders, additives and masterbatch throughout the production process.
This category may include hopper loaders, vacuum receivers, volumetric feeders, gravimetric blenders, masterbatch dosers, material hoppers, rotary valves and pneumatic conveying accessories.
These machines can handle plastic pellets, regrind, flakes, powders, additives and masterbatch used in extrusion, recycling, compounding and injection moulding applications.
Material handling equipment is commonly installed between storage systems, dryers, mixers, extruders, injection moulding machines and plastic recycling lines.
A hopper loader automatically transfers plastic material from a container, silo or central conveying system to a processing machine, reducing manual loading and helping maintain production continuity.
Volumetric dosing measures material according to volume, while gravimetric dosing measures it by weight. Gravimetric systems generally provide greater accuracy when blending several materials.
Available equipment may include machines from Maguire, Koch-Technik, Piovan, Moretto, Motan, Conair, Shini, Labotek and other recognised plastics ancillary equipment manufacturers.
Used equipment can reduce investment costs, provide faster availability and help companies improve production efficiency without purchasing entirely new machinery.
Yes. Many loading, conveying and dosing systems can be integrated into existing extrusion, recycling, compounding and injection moulding lines, subject to technical compatibility.
Our technical specialists can assess your material type, required capacity, dosing accuracy and production-line configuration to help identify suitable loading, conveying, storage and blending equipment.
Explore our current selection of used plastics material handling equipment and find a practical solution for improving material loading, storage, dosing and conveying. Contact Gester for technical information, photos, videos, availability or advice on selecting equipment for your plastics processing line.
Recycling and pelletizing
9 types
Extrusion
8 types
Mixing equipment
2 types
Conveying and storage
8 types
Drying and cooling
2 types
Cutting, pressing and packaging
4 types
Plastic processing machinery
3 types
Electromechanical equipment
7 types
Miscellaneous machinery
11 types