At Exapro, we offer a selection of used twin screw extruders designed for high-efficiency compounding, advanced mixing, and continuous processing across plastics, rubber, food, and pharmaceutical industries. Whether you operate in polymer compounding, extrusion, recycling, or specialty material development, these machines deliver exceptional dispersion, consistency, and throughput.
Our marketplace connects you with trusted global brands such as Coperion, KraussMaffei Berstorff, Leistritz, JSW, and ICMA San Giorgio, ensuring industrial-grade performance at a fraction of the cost of new equipment. Priced typically between €24,000 and €97,000, these used twin screw extruders provide proven reliability, robust engineering, and the processing stability required for demanding applications.
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Italy
2001
| Screw diameter | 60 mm |
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| Plastifying capacity | 400 kg/h |
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Italy
1996
| Screw diameter | 130 mm |
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| Plastifying capacity | 550 kg/h |
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Nigeria
2018
| Screw diameter | 71 mm |
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| Plastifying capacity | 500 kg/h |
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| Screw diameter | 49.7 mm |
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| Output | 250 kg/h |
| Plastifying capacity | 250 kg/h |
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South Korea
2013
| Screw diameter | 127 mm |
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| Output | 400 kg/h |
| Plastifying capacity | 500 kg/h |
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Uzbekistan
2021
| Screw diameter | 65 mm |
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| Output | 250 kg/h |
| Plastifying capacity | 200 kg/h |
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| Screw diameter | 18.8 mm |
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| Output | 60 kg/h |
| Plastifying capacity | 60 kg/h |
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Czech Republic
2020
| Plastifying capacity | 500 kg/h |
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| Output | 500 kg/h |
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| Screw diameter | 25.1 mm |
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| Output | 50 kg/h |
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Poland
2023
Italy
1989
| Plastifying capacity | 100 kg/h |
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| Screw diameter | 55 mm |
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| Output | 80 kg/h |
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Turkey
2007
| Screw diameter | 67 mm |
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| Output | 130 kg/h |
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Spain
1987
Poland
1998
| Plastifying capacity | 500 kg/h |
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| Output | 500 kg/h |
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| Screw diameter | 67 mm |
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| Output | 350 kg/h |
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| Screw diameter | 50 mm |
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| Output | 600 kg/h |
| Plastifying capacity | 600 kg/h |
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Used twin screw extruders offer a powerful combination of mixing efficiency, process stability, and cost-effectiveness. By choosing a second-hand system on Exapro, manufacturers gain access to high-performance compounding technology while significantly reducing capital expenditure and shortening lead times.
Below are the key technical characteristics to consider when selecting a twin screw extruder for compounding, recycling, food production, or pharmaceutical processing.
Screw diameter determines throughput, while higher L/D ratios increase mixing efficiency, residence time, and processing capability for advanced formulations.
Flight geometry, pitch, and rotation speed define shear rate, dispersion quality, and melt homogeneity. Co-rotating intermeshing screws provide excellent self-wiping, reducing residue and improving consistency.
Multiple heating and cooling zones maintain an accurate thermal profile, ensuring stable melting conditions for a wide range of materials.
Degassing zones remove moisture, volatiles, and gases — essential for recycling, reactive extrusion, and pharmaceutical processing.
The gearbox rating and torque capacity determine the ability to process high-viscosity polymers, filled compounds, composites, and demanding materials.
Throughput ranges from small lab extruders processing a few kg/h to large industrial lines exceeding 1,000 kg/h.
Twin screw extruders are used across many industries requiring efficient mixing, homogeneity, and continuous production:
Pricing on Exapro varies according to configuration, processing capability, and machine history. Below are the main criteria that influence cost:
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Selecting the right machine requires aligning processing requirements with throughput, material type, and technical constraints. Below are the key factors to evaluate:
Different screw and barrel configurations are recommended for compounding, recycling, food, pharma, and specialty applications.
Match screw diameter and L/D ratio to required throughput and material viscosity.
Assess screw wear, barrel condition, gearbox integrity, heater performance, and control systems.
Modern drive systems significantly reduce energy consumption and operating costs.
Ensure the machine meets relevant plastics, food, or pharmaceutical standards for your production environment.
Exapro’s team helps shortlist suitable machines, arrange inspections, and coordinate global logistics.
Browse our latest listings of used twin screw extruders on Exapro and connect with verified sellers worldwide. With expert guidance, inspection support, international logistics coordination, and pricing tools like Valorexo, Exapro makes upgrading your compounding or extrusion line efficient, reliable, and cost-effective.