Used Ball Jewell Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Ball Jewell began manufacturing size reduction equipment in 1916, establishing itself as a pioneer in plastic granulation technology. The company holds the distinction of being the first patent holder on rotary grinding machines, a legacy that cemented its reputation long before it became part of the Sterling family of companies in 1977. Under Sterling, the Ball Jewell line continued to evolve while retaining the rugged, straightforward engineering that made it a fixture on North American plastics processing floors.

The heart of the Ball Jewell product range is its granulators, which span a broad spectrum of duty ratings and throat sizes. The brand is best known for its beside-the-press granulators in the 5 to 25 horsepower range, though substantially larger central and heavy-duty models are also produced. Series designations include the BP beside-the-press line, the CG central granulator series, the Maverick MVP compact granulators, the medium-duty MD series, the heavy-duty HDG and HDH Hog models, and the SB Shred-Buster industrial shredder. A modular design philosophy allows buyers to specify hoppers, cutting chambers, and bases to match their exact application, and most machines feature 3-knife open rotors with 2-knife and 5-knife configurations also available. The hinged hopper design is a particularly valued feature, minimizing downtime during color changes.

Ball Jewell granulators serve a wide range of plastics processing industries. Injection molding shops rely on beside-the-press models to recycle sprues, runners, and rejected parts directly at the press. Blow molding, thermoforming, and extrusion operations use central and heavy-duty models for higher-volume scrap reclaim. Packaging manufacturers, automotive parts suppliers, and consumer goods producers all count on Ball Jewell equipment to keep regrind flowing back into the production cycle efficiently.

Used Ball Jewell granulators remain in strong demand on the secondary market for several reasons. The machines are built with heavy-gauge steel construction and straightforward mechanical designs that translate into long service lives, with well-maintained units routinely running for decades. Replacement blades, screens, and wear parts are widely available from multiple aftermarket suppliers, keeping maintenance costs predictable. The modular architecture means that a used machine can often be reconfigured with a different hopper or infeed to suit a new application, adding flexibility that buyers value. Strong brand recognition and a deep installed base across North America also support healthy resale values.

Meadoworks is your trusted source for used Ball Jewell equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected Ball Jewell machines at competitive prices. Most of our Ball Jewell inventory sells before we can list it online — call 800-323-0307 for equipment not yet listed.

Every machine includes detailed specifications and high-resolution photos, and inspection visits are available for most equipment. We ship worldwide with experienced rigging partners and offer financing for qualified buyers. Have Ball Jewell equipment to sell? Get a free valuation or contact our team.