Used UBE Equipment Sold by Meadoworks

Ube Industries entered the injection molding machine business in 1967, completing its first inline-screw machine through in-house development and a technical alliance with U.S.-based BorgWarner. Early machines won orders from Japan's domestic automotive industry, and by 1976 the company had launched its proprietary Ubemax Series, an independently developed inline-screw platform that established the foundation for all subsequent product lines. A North American service center opened in 1984, and by 1992 a dedicated U.S. manufacturing subsidiary was established in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to build and support machines for the North American market. In 2017 Ube Machinery acquired the injection molding machine division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, further broadening its technology base.

Ube Machinery's injection molding lineup centers on horizontal, large-tonnage machines offered in hydraulic toggle, all-electric, and two-platen configurations. The Ubemax PZ II and PZ III series are long-running hydraulic toggle platforms known for energy-saving performance and user-friendly controls. The Ultima UN all-electric series brought servo-driven precision to large-tonnage molding, with models such as the UN950 and UN1100 delivering repeatable, high-speed cycles. The Z-Max UZ series introduced a hydraulically driven toggle-clamp design with wide-platen geometry optimized for large automotive parts, while the UZ1000 and UZ1500 became well-established workhorses in North American plants.

Ube injection molding machines are deeply embedded in the automotive sector, where their wide-platen designs and high clamping forces suit bumpers, door panels, instrument panels, and exterior body components. The machines also serve appliance manufacturers producing large housings and structural parts, as well as consumer goods and industrial materials producers that require consistent shot-to-shot repeatability at high tonnage. Ube's early and sustained focus on automation compatibility made its machines a natural fit for high-volume, lights-out production environments.

Buyers seeking used Ube injection molding machines are drawn to the brand's reputation for robust construction and long service life — machines from the mid-1990s through the 2000s remain productive in active plants decades after manufacture. Ube Machinery Inc. maintains 24/7 parts and service support from its Ann Arbor, Michigan facility, making spare parts and technical assistance accessible for older platforms including the PZ II, PZ III, Ultima UN, and Z-Max UZ series. The combination of durable build quality, continued OEM parts availability, and strong resale demand makes used Ube horizontal injection molding machines a cost-effective alternative to new equipment for large-part molding applications.

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