Used Flow Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Flow International Corporation traces its roots to the early 1970s, when former Boeing research and development scientists founded Flow Research in Kent, Washington. The company was formally incorporated in 1974 and quickly commercialized ultrahigh-pressure water as an industrial cutting tool. The pivotal breakthrough came when Dr. Mohamed Hashish, working at Flow in the late 1970s, invented the abrasive waterjet process by introducing garnet particles into the high-pressure stream, enabling the cutting of metals, stone, composites, and glass for the first time. That invention transformed waterjet from a niche soft-material cutter into one of the fastest-growing machine tool technologies in the world, and Flow has held the largest global market share ever since.

Flow's flagship product line is the Mach series of abrasive waterjet cutting systems, which spans from the entry-level Mach 150 and versatile Mach 200c and Mach 200s to the high-production Mach 300, the widely popular Mach 500, and the large-format Mach 700 designed for heavy industry. At the top of the range sits the NX Pro, Flow's most advanced platform, featuring fully automated abrasive recycling, variable-frequency-drive energy savings, and support for the HyperJet pump rated at up to 94,000 psi. Across the lineup, buyers can choose between intensifier and direct-drive pump technologies, and cutting heads range from standard abrasive and pure waterjet configurations to the Dynamic Waterjet XD for 5-axis bevel and 3D cutting. The EchoJet rounds out the portfolio as a compact, enclosed system suited to clean-room and precision environments.

Flow waterjet cutters serve an exceptionally broad range of end markets. Aerospace manufacturers rely on them to cut titanium, carbon fiber composites, and aluminum airframe components without thermal distortion. Automotive and defense fabricators use Flow systems for interior trim, armor plating, and structural parts. Metal service centers, job shops, and fabrication houses cut steel, stainless, and aluminum plate daily, while stone and tile fabricators depend on Flow machines for intricate inlays, countertops, and architectural stonework. Medical device manufacturers value the cold-cutting process for orthopedic implants and surgical components where heat-affected zones are unacceptable.

Used Flow waterjet cutters attract strong buyer interest for several reasons. The machines are built around robust gantry frames and precision linear-motion components that retain accuracy well into their second decade of service, and Flow's global parts and service network means consumables such as pump seals, orifices, and cutting heads are readily available worldwide. The FlowXpert and FlowMaster software platforms are well documented and widely understood by operators, reducing retraining costs when a machine changes hands. For shops that need proven ultrahigh-pressure cutting capability without the capital outlay of a new system, a used Flow waterjet offers an exceptional combination of performance, parts support, and long-term resale value.

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