Used Farrel Converting & Laminating for Sale

Who Farrel isFarrel Corporation began in the 1840s as a foundry and equipment manufacturer for the rubber industry, and the company is listed as established in 1848. It is headquartered in Ansonia, Connecticut, USA. In 2010, Farrel Corporation, Harburg-Freudenberger Maschinenbau GmbH and Pomini Rubber & Plastics Srl integrated to form HF MIXING GROUP, and Farrel Pomini is the group's business unit dedicated to continuous mixing technology.

What Farrel is known forFarrel is best known for heavy-duty mixing and calendering equipment for rubber and plastics. The company introduced the Farrel Continuous Mixer (FCM) in 1963, a continuous compounding machine based on two counter-rotating, non-intermeshing rotors and a large free-volume mixing chamber. Farrel also builds two-roll mills and calenders, which are common in rubber processing and plastics calendering lines. On the used market, Farrel two-roll mills and calenders are sought after for their robust construction and long service life.

Model series buyers search forThe FCM series is Farrel's signature continuous mixer line, with sizes from 4UM through 18UM and nominal production rates from roughly 400 kg/h to 40,000 kg/h. Farrel also offered the CP Series II compact processor. For mills and calenders, buyers search by roll diameter and face length rather than a single series name; a typical listing might be a 48-inch two-roll mill or a multi-roll calender stack. When evaluating a used Farrel machine, confirm the exact model or size from the nameplate and the original specification sheet.

What to check on a used Farrel machineInspect the rolls or rotors for wear, scoring and reconditioning history. On mills and calenders, check the roll journals, bearings and the condition of the roll surfaces, since regrinding can change the diameter. For FCM mixers, examine the mixing chamber, rotor tips and the orifice/gate assembly for wear. Controls are a common upgrade point: older machines may have relay logic or analog controls, while newer or rebuilt units may have VFD panels or PLC-based systems. Confirm the motor voltage, horsepower and any VFD or starter included with the machine.

Service, parts and supportFarrel Pomini provides aftermarket support, process engineering and replacement parts for its equipment, and the company states ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certification. Because many Farrel machines are decades old, buyers should ask whether the specific model is still supported and whether spare parts such as bearings, seals and rotor components are available. For used equipment, service records, maintenance logs and any recent rebuild documentation add confidence.

Buying usedWhen considering a used Farrel two-roll mill, calender or FCM, request the machine's history, including hours of operation if available, recent repairs and the reason for sale. Verify the included tooling, panels and drives, and plan for rigging and installation. Because Farrel equipment is often heavy and built for continuous duty, a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified millwright or process engineer is worthwhile.

Meadoworks is your trusted source for used Farrel equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected Farrel machines at competitive prices. Browse the 1 used Farrel machine listed above, or call 800-323-0307 for equipment not yet listed.

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