Used Reliable Converting & Laminating for Sale

Who they areReliable Rubber & Plastic Machinery Co. is a family-owned, third-generation business based in North Bergen, New Jersey. Founder Herman Single established the company in 1935, and it has operated at the same New Jersey location for more than 85 years. Reliable describes itself as the industry source for quality rebuilt, re-manufactured and new rubber and plastic machinery, engineered and built in America since 1935.

What they are known forReliable's product range covers both production and laboratory equipment: two-roll mills for rubber and plastic (including electrically heated plastic mills), intensive mixers, hydraulic presses (compression and transfer), 2-, 3- and 4-roll calenders, extruders and strainers, and bale cutters. Bale cutters are a signature line, offered in pneumatic and hydraulic versions from small bench-top laboratory sizes to fully automated production units, with standard blade widths of 12, 18, 28, 32 and 48 inches plus custom widths. The company also rebuilds machinery, including barrel relining, new screw designs and control and drive upgrades.

Model series buyers search forReliable's literature names the HT Series of new research mills, the RB Series of new laboratory mixers, guillotine-style bale cutters (including a 28-inch self-contained hydraulic guillotine model) and self-contained hydraulic presses. Bale cutters are commonly identified by blade width, such as 26-inch units.

What to check when buying usedOn a used Reliable bale cutter, inspect the blade for nicks, straightness and correct clearance, and check the hydraulic cylinder, hoses and seals for leaks or rebuild history. Confirm the safety package works: dual palm controls, guarding, roller infeed and emergency stop. On mills, check roll condition, bearing play, drive and gearing; on presses, check frame, platens and hydraulic system. Because Reliable builds and rebuilds in-house and supplies parts and service, ask the seller for maintenance records and confirm current parts and service support with Reliable directly.

Why buy usedReliable machines are heavy, simple and rebuildable, and the company's long history of remanufacturing means many used units can be brought back to specification. Verify the model, blade width and control configuration against Reliable's documentation before you commit.

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