Used PMS Systems Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

PMS Systems Ltd. was founded in 1974 in Hereford, England, and grew into one of the most respected names in hot runner temperature control for the plastics processing industry. The company designed and manufactured its controllers entirely in-house, building deep expertise in microprocessor-based temperature management for injection molding tools. At the time of its acquisition by Mold-Masters in 2009, PMS Systems claimed to offer the widest range of hot runner control products of any manufacturer worldwide.

The company's flagship product lines centered on multizone hot runner temperature controllers built for injection molding applications. The K-Series — which includes configurations such as the K10-8 and the K-5 — became a widely recognized platform, featuring compact modular cabinets, color touchscreens, event logging, mold diagnostics, and multizone three-dimensional temperature graphing. The HRX series complemented the K-Series as an economy-oriented line, offering up to 12 zones of control with a tactile membrane keypad, zone-by-zone or group temperature setting, automatic wiring diagnostics, and an automatic startup load test to minimize temperature overshoot. PMS Systems was also among the first in its segment to standardize color touchscreens across its entire controller range.

PMS Systems controllers were used wherever precision temperature management of hot runner tooling was critical. Core end markets included automotive component molding, consumer packaging, medical device manufacturing, electronics, and general-purpose custom injection molding shops. Their US distribution was handled through Athena Controls, giving the brand strong penetration in North American molding facilities alongside its established UK and European dealer network.

Buyers seeking used PMS Systems hot runner controllers on the secondary market are typically drawn by the brand's proven build quality, the longevity of its modular card-based architecture, and the continued availability of repair and replacement parts through specialist control repair services. Because PMS technology was absorbed into Mold-Masters after the 2009 acquisition, the installed base of standalone PMS units remains large and well-supported, making used controllers like the K-Series a cost-effective choice for shops running compatible hot runner tooling.

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