Used Granulators &
Tablet Press For Sale

Used Granulators & Tablet Presses — What We Source

SIGMA Process Equipment sources used granulators for sale, used tablet press machines, and used capsule filling machines for pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract packagers, and nutraceutical producers worldwide. Solid-dosage pharmaceutical equipment is in high demand and stock is limited — most units in this category are sourced on request from decommissioned pharmaceutical and nutraceutical plants. Submit your specification and we will respond with options.

Used Granulators

Granulation is the critical step between powder blending and tablet compression. We source three main types of used granulator:

• Used rapid granulator (high-shear mixer granulator) — processes wet granulation with a high-speed chopper and impeller in a closed bowl. The high shear mixer granulator working principle: impeller and chopper act simultaneously on the wet mass to produce dense, uniform granules in 5–15 minutes per batch. Common in API and solid-dosage pharma production. The TK Fielder granulator is one of the most widely specified brands; used rapid granulator units from Fielder, Diosna, Collette, and similar are sourced on request.
• Used fluid bed granulator — combines granulation and drying in one unit using fluidised hot air. The fluid bed granulator working principle: binder solution is sprayed onto a fluidised powder bed and dried simultaneously by the heated air stream, producing free-flowing, low-density granules with controlled porosity. Preferred for moisture-sensitive actives.
• Second hand granulators — general term for any pre-owned granulation unit. We check screen and blade condition, drive motor, and any GMP documentation before quoting.

Used Tablet Presses

A used tablet press machine compresses granules or direct-compression powder into tablets of defined weight, hardness, and thickness. We source:

• Used tablet press for sale in single-punch (single station) for small batches and development work.
• Rotary tablet presses — multi-station machines for commercial-scale production. A used tablet press machine for sale with 16 to 45+ stations is common in pharmaceutical plant liquidations.
• Second hand tablet making machine and second hand tablet punching machine units are priced based on punch count, condition, and brand.

Key parameters to specify: tablet diameter, maximum compression force (kN), output rate (tablets/minute), and punch tooling standard (B, D, or BB).

Used Capsule Filling Machines

We source used capsule filling machines across three capability levels:

• Used automatic capsule filling machine — fully automated, high-output machines (20,000+ capsules/hour) for commercial pharmaceutical production.
• Used semi automatic capsule filling machine — operator-assisted machines for mid-scale batches.
• Hand operated capsule filling machine — manual pin-plate fillers for small batches, pilot work, and compounding pharmacies.

A used capsule filling machine for sale is quoted with capsule size compatibility (size 000 to 5), output rate, and filling weight accuracy data where available. Second hand capsule filling machine units are inspected for tamping pin condition, capsule feed system, and drive mechanism.

Key Buying Considerations

• Batch size & output rate — match granulator bowl volume or tablet press station count to your batch size requirements.
• GMP documentation — for regulated pharmaceutical use, ask about available IQ/OQ documentation, calibration records, and service history.
• Tooling compatibility — tablet presses require matched punches and dies; confirm tooling standard before purchase.
• Product type — wet granulation, dry granulation (roller compaction), or direct compression each require different upstream equipment.

Whether you need a single used granulator for sale or a complete solid-dosage line, for second hand granulators for sale, used tablet press for sale, or used capsule filling machine for sale, contact us via the form below. We source globally and respond to all enquiries within 24–48 hours.