Used Motan Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Motan was founded in 1947 on the shores of Lake Constance in Germany, initially producing heating motors and plant-protection equipment before identifying growth potential in the plastics industry and beginning to manufacture ancillary equipment under license. The company developed its own drying technology early on, with the MD dryer line representing one of its first major product milestones. In 1990, Motan Holding GmbH was formally established in Konstanz as a central headquarters, and the group has since grown into a global network of subsidiaries and agents operating in more than 80 countries.

Motan's flagship product line for plastic resin drying is the Luxor series, which spans several configurations to suit different production scales. The Luxor A series is the advanced central drying platform, offering ten models with dry-air capacities from 80 to 2400 m³/h and stationary desiccant beds with patented ETA plus® energy-saving technology that can cut energy consumption by up to 64 percent. The Luxor S series is a compact five-model range with capacities from 40 to 160 m³/h, designed for flexible multi-bin configurations with minimal downtime during material changes. The MDD series provides high-capacity desiccant drying in a standalone format, while the MDS series targets medium-to-large throughput applications with twin-bed desiccant technology capable of achieving very low dew points. Motan also produces the Luxor HD hot-air dryers, covering a performance range from 7 to 1100 kg per hour for less moisture-sensitive resins.

Motan dryers and material handling systems serve a broad range of plastics processing industries, including injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, and compounding. Key end markets include automotive components, medical device manufacturing, packaging, electronics, PET preform production, and household goods. The company offers dedicated MED-grade product configurations for medical processors that require traceable, validated, and hygienic material management processes.

Buyers seeking used Motan dryers on the secondary market consistently cite the equipment's robust build quality, modular architecture, and long service life as primary reasons for purchase. Motan's stainless-steel drying bins, stationary molecular-sieve desiccant beds with no moving parts, and closed-loop regeneration circuits contribute to low maintenance requirements and predictable operating costs. Spare parts availability through Motan's global service network makes ownership of older Luxor and MDS units practical, and the energy-efficient design of these machines helps processors reduce utility costs even on equipment that is many years old.

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