Used Polymer Systems Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Polymer Systems traces its roots to 1964, when the company was established as Polymer Machinery in Berlin, Connecticut. Over the following decades it earned a series of industry firsts: it designed the original press-side and auger-feed granulators for the growing plastics industry, introduced the Double Angle Cut scissor-cutting action that dramatically improved granulating efficiency, and built what was at the time the largest granulator in the United States — a 400 HP machine constructed for Ford. A dedicated granulation division called Polymer Systems was later spun out, introduced dedusting systems to combat plastic dust contamination, and was ultimately acquired by Hosokawa Micron International, becoming Hosokawa Polymer Systems. As of October 2024 the brand operates fully under Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems.

The Polymer Systems granulator lineup spans from compact 3 HP press-side units to heavy-duty machines exceeding 100 HP, covering well over 100 distinct models and configurations. The Press Side Granulator series — which includes popular models such as the 68 SPL, 912 SPL, 1116 SPL, 1120 SP, and the 117 and SS117 — is designed for beside-the-press regrind recovery of sprues, runners, and small parts, and is available with robotic-feed hoppers, conveyor feed, and vacuum take-off bins. The Shurfeed 2000 series addresses medium-to-large throughput applications with a tangential-feed cutting chamber that eliminates flyback, while the Large Part and Heavy Duty granulator lines handle bulky blow-molded parts, purgings, and continuous high-volume recovery of tough engineering resins.

Polymer Systems granulators serve a broad range of plastics processing industries. Injection molding and blow molding operations rely on press-side models for immediate sprue and runner reclaim. Extrusion and film producers use larger central granulators for trim and off-spec material. Automotive suppliers depend on the large-part and heavy-duty lines to recycle bumper components, housings, and structural parts. Cable and wire manufacturers, packaging converters, and post-consumer plastics recyclers round out the customer base, making Polymer Systems equipment a fixture across virtually every segment of the plastics industry.

Buyers seeking used Polymer Systems granulators on the secondary market are drawn first to the machines' robust construction — heavy steel plates, stress-relieved weldments, and outboard-mounted bearings that tolerate continuous operation and shock loads. The Double Angle Cut rotor geometry produces clean, uniform regrind with low fines and reduced energy draw, which translates directly to regrind quality and lower operating costs. Because thousands of units were installed across North American plants over more than five decades, replacement knives, screens, and wear parts remain widely available from multiple aftermarket suppliers. These factors combine to give used Polymer Systems granulators strong resale value and a reputation for delivering reliable, cost-effective performance long after their original installation.

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