Used Trueblood Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Trueblood traces its roots to a family-owned business in Tipp City, Ohio. In 1990, Columbus-based PH Group Inc. — itself founded in 1987 by Charles T. Sherman through the purchase of a hydraulic press line — acquired Trueblood Inc. and relocated it to Columbus. Sherman was dissatisfied with the existing insert molding machines and undertook a complete redesign, relaunching the line in 1994. By the late 1990s, Trueblood had grown into one of the most recognized American names in vertical insert molding, and around 2003 the brand passed to Taylor's HPM Division following HPM's acquisition of PH Group.

The Trueblood vertical injection molding press line spans clamping forces from 30 to 350 tons and is built in two primary frame styles: a C-frame design and a four-tie-bar configuration. Both styles are available with either a rotary index table or a shuttle table, giving processors flexibility for high-volume insert molding cycles. The PH-series rotary presses — including models such as the PH30B and PH75B — are particularly well regarded for encapsulation work, while the A-series and V-series machines address a broader range of vertical molding applications.

Trueblood vertical injection molding machines found their strongest footing in the automotive and electrical components industries. A landmark 1997 order placed 17 machines with two General Motors Delphi divisions, where they were used to encapsulate ignition parts, mold engine connectors, and inject plastic around metal sleeves for steering components. Beyond automotive, the machines serve electronics manufacturers, wire and cable processors, and any operation requiring precise insert molding of metal terminals, pins, or other embedded components into thermoplastic housings.

Buyers seeking used Trueblood vertical injection molding machines are drawn to the brand's reputation for robust hydraulic construction and straightforward mechanical design — qualities that translate into long service lives and relatively accessible maintenance. The machines' all-hydraulic architecture means replacement components are widely available through industrial hydraulic suppliers, keeping downtime low even on older presses. The compact footprint of vertical-clamp designs also makes used Trueblood equipment attractive to shops with limited floor space, and the brand's strong repeat-customer history in its production years reflects the reliability that continues to make these presses competitive on the secondary market.

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