Used Colortronic Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Colortronic traces its origins to 1972, when the Colortronic micro dosing and mixing unit with a proprietary disc technology was introduced to the plastics processing market. The brand grew rapidly as a specialist in peripheral equipment for injection molding and extrusion, operating from its base in Friedrichsdorf, Germany. Between 1992 and 1995 the company developed further under K-Tron, and in 2000 Colortronic International AG was established in Hunzenschwil, Switzerland to support worldwide distribution. In 2006 motan holding gmbh acquired Colortronic International AG, and by 2009 the brands had fully merged into what is today known as motan-colortronic.

Colortronic's most recognized product lines are its CTT series dehumidified air dryers and its M series granulators. The CTT dryers span a wide capacity range and are designed for climate- and air-independent drying of thermoplastic granulate and regrind before processing, removing both surface and internal moisture. Multi-hopper configurations such as the CTT 150 dual-hopper allow processors to dry different materials simultaneously from a single dryer unit. The M series granulators, including the low-profile M80 beside-the-press model and the widely used M253 low-speed granulator, are engineered for quiet, low-dust size reduction of sprues, runners, and edge trim directly at the molding machine.

Colortronic equipment serves a broad cross-section of the plastics processing industry. Core end markets include injection molding operations producing automotive components, medical devices, consumer packaging, and technical parts. Extrusion and compounding facilities also rely on Colortronic dryers to condition hygroscopic resins such as nylon, PET, and ABS before processing. The brand's compact, machine-side footprint made it especially popular in high-mix, short-run environments where floor space and quick material changeovers are priorities.

Buyers seeking used Colortronic equipment are drawn to the brand's straightforward mechanical design, which makes maintenance and blade replacement accessible without specialized tooling. The CTT dryer series is known for consistent dewpoint performance and long service life, and replacement desiccant cells and spare parts have remained available through the motan-colortronic network. M series granulators hold their value well on the secondary market because of their robust stainless steel construction and the wide availability of aftermarket knife blades. These qualities make used Colortronic dryers and granulators a cost-effective choice for processors looking to expand capacity without the lead times of new equipment.

Meadoworks is your trusted source for used Colortronic equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected Colortronic machines at competitive prices. Most of our Colortronic 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 Colortronic equipment to sell? Get a free valuation or contact our team.