Used Techne Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Techne has been a recognized name in plastics processing equipment since 1985, when the Italian manufacturer began producing extrusion blow molding machines from its facility near Bologna. Over four decades the company has installed more than 1,100 machines across more than 60 countries, building a reputation for tailor-made solutions and exceptional build longevity. Separately, the Techne brand has long been associated with precision temperature-control and industrial laboratory equipment through Bibby Scientific in Stone, Staffordshire, UK, where the Tecam industrial fluidised bath line has served plastics and calibration industries for many years.

The blow molding side of the Techne name centers on full-electric continuous extrusion machines capable of producing plastic containers from 100 ml to 30 liters. The flagship Advance series, including the ADVT2-750 dual-shuttle model, introduced all-electric motion control in 2007 and remains a benchmark for high-volume bottle production. Complementing it are the E-Line series for versatile small-to-large batch runs and the TK-Line series engineered specifically for jerrycans and industrial containers. On the laboratory side, the Tecam IFB industrial fluidised bath series uses a fluidized aluminum oxide medium operating at temperatures up to 600 degrees Celsius to strip polymers, coatings, and adhesives from extrusion tooling, dies, screws, and manifolds.

Techne blow molding machines serve the food and beverage, dairy, personal care, household chemical, agrochemical, lubricants, and pharmaceutical packaging industries. The Tecam IFB fluidised baths are relied upon by plastics processors, extrusion operations, and calibration laboratories that need fast, non-abrasive cleaning of precision tooling or controlled heat-treatment environments. Together these product lines cover a broad range of industrial end markets from high-speed container production to tooling maintenance and temperature calibration.

Buyers seeking used Techne equipment on the secondary market are drawn primarily by the machines' proven service life. Techne blow molding machines are widely documented to remain fully operative for more than 20 years, and the all-electric drive systems of the Advance series reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs compared with older hydraulic designs. Used Techne ADVT2-750 machines in particular command strong resale interest because of their co-extrusion capability, B&R PLC controls, and modular carriage configurations. Techne IFB fluidised baths hold their value because replacement parts and consumables such as aluminum oxide media remain readily available, and the units require minimal downtime to service.

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