Second-Hand Recycling Machines Gain Importance as Flexible Investment Option

Herbold Meckesheim provides second-hand machines from its portfolio available from stock, offering customers a flexible and economically efficient alternative to new equipment. Depending on configuration and availability, machines are available at short notice. The portfolio includes granulators, shredders, pulverizers, plastcompactors, and components for washing lines such as friction washers and dryers. These machines are selected based on defined technical criteria and are supplied in a tested condition, ensuring functional reliability in line with Herbold’s quality standards.

Growing Market Relevance of Used Machinery

Used machinery has long been an established part of Herbold Meckesheim’s business. In recent years, its importance has increased further due to rising investment costs, shorter project timelines, and the growing need for operational flexibility in the plastics recycling sector.

Within the industry, second-hand equipment is increasingly viewed not as a temporary solution, but as a fully viable alternative to new machinery. For many applications, it enables faster project implementation while meeting defined technical performance requirements.

Comprehensive Inspection and Refurbishment 

Before being offered for resale, all used machines undergo detailed technical evaluation. Depending on machine type, condition, and intended future application, equipment is either inspected and serviced or comprehensively refurbished.

In selected cases, machines are completely dismantled and individually assessed. Critical components such as bearing seats, roller bearings, seals, and other wear parts are carefully checked for tolerances, dimensional accuracy, and overall condition. 

For these processes, Herbold Meckesheim uses the same precision measuring and testing equipment employed in its new machine production. This ensures that refurbished machines meet clearly defined technical and operational standards before delivery to customers.

Technical and Economic Advantages for Customers

Used machinery from Herbold Meckesheim provides customers with a technically proven and economically attractive alternative. One of the principal advantages for customers is the swift availability of used machines, with delivery often possible immediately or within just a few months. Compared to new equipment, second-hand systems offer an attractive balance between investment cost and performance while enabling shorter project implementation times.

All machines are based on Herbold’s established engineering expertise and are designed to provide reliable performance in demanding recycling applications. In addition, customers benefit from application-oriented consulting and technical support tailored to their individual process requirements. This combination of used machinery and professional support distinguishes Herbold Meckesheim from conventional used equipment suppliers.

“We see a clear increase in demand for used machines, driven by higher investment costs and the growing need for short-term solutions,” says Karlheinz Herbold, Senior Specialist of Sales Used Machines at Herbold Meckesheim. “For many customers, a used machine is no longer a compromise, but a deliberate and economically sound decision. They receive proven Herbold technology, expert-level consulting and dependable service, combined with shorter lead times and attractive investment conditions.”