Used Berstorff Equipment For Sale
Berstorff (now part of KraussMaffei) is a German manufacturer of co-rotating twin-screw compounding extruders, the ZE series, used worldwide for plastics compounding, masterbatches, and reactive extrusion.
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About Berstorff
Hermann Berstorff Maschinenbau was founded in 1820 in Hannover, Germany and became one of the world''s leading manufacturers of compounding extrusion equipment. In 2002 Berstorff was acquired by KraussMaffei and operates today as part of the KraussMaffei Berstorff extrusion division. Berstorff is best known for the ZE series of co-rotating twin-screw compounding extruders, available in screw diameters from 25mm (ZE 25) up to 250mm (ZE 250) and beyond, used for engineering plastics compounding, color and additive masterbatches, glass-fiber reinforced compounds, TPE compounding, reactive extrusion, and devolatilization. Berstorff also builds rubber processing extruders and tire industry equipment, single-screw extruders for pipe and profile, and complete compounding line solutions. The ZE series uses a modular barrel and screw design that allows operators to reconfigure the extruder for different recipes by swapping screw elements - a major reason these machines are so popular on the used market for compounders running multiple products. Used Berstorff and KraussMaffei Berstorff ZE extruders are highly desirable because of robust German construction, modular flexibility, excellent torque density, and good long-term parts availability through KraussMaffei. Common inspection points include barrel bore wear and lining condition, screw element wear, gearbox condition, side feeder and pelletizer integration, control system function (Siemens or B&R), and overall maintenance and product-change records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Used Berstorff Equipment
What does Berstorff make?
Berstorff (KraussMaffei Berstorff) manufactures co-rotating twin-screw compounding extruders (ZE series, 25-250+ mm screw diameter), single-screw extruders, rubber processing extruders, tire industry equipment, and complete compounding line solutions used for engineering plastics, masterbatches, TPE, glass-fiber compounds, and reactive extrusion.
Why buy a used Berstorff ZE compounding extruder?
Used Berstorff ZE extruders offer premium German compounding technology at significant savings versus new. The modular barrel and screw design allows reconfiguration for new recipes, robust construction delivers 20+ years of service, and parts availability through KraussMaffei Berstorff is excellent.
What should I inspect on a used Berstorff ZE extruder?
Inspect barrel bore wear and any liner condition, screw element wear (especially kneading blocks), gearbox health and oil analysis, motor and drive condition, side feeder and downstream pelletizer integration, control system function (Siemens or B&R), and overall recipe/product-change history.
What are the most popular Berstorff models on the used market?
Common used Berstorff models include the ZE 25 and ZE 40 (lab and small production), ZE 60 and ZE 75 (mid-range compounding), ZE 90 and ZE 110 (production compounding), and ZE 130 and larger machines for high-output and specialty compounding lines.
Are parts and service available for Berstorff machines?
Yes. KraussMaffei Berstorff supports the Berstorff installed base with parts, service, retrofits, and engineering support globally, including through KraussMaffei Corporation in Florence, Kentucky. Parts availability is generally good even for older ZE machines because of the modular standardized design.
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