Buy Used Ribbon & Paddle Mixers for Sale

Buying used ribbon and paddle mixers through International Process Plants gives chemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial manufacturers the ability to blend dry and wet solids with their horizontal trough blenders by fitting them with ribbon, paddle, plow, or interrupted-ribbon agitators from Loedige Littleford Ploughshare, Babcock & Wilcox, SCHICHAU-GRIEP, Littleford Bros, Inc, and other OEM manufacturers.
Working volume spans 0.03 m3 (1.06 ft3) on IPP# 217882 to 13 m3 (459.1 ft3) on IPP# 208406. Total trough capacity reaches 20 m3 (706 ft3) on the largest stocked unit. Rotor geometries in stock include paddles, single helix ribbons, double helix ribbons, plows, and interrupted-ribbon configurations. Operational modes include batch and continuous duty units. Agitation shaft sealing options cover packing seals and mechanical seals.

IPP stocks Loedige Littleford Ploughshare units across the FKM and KM model families. Babcock & Wilcox inventory includes the 100L2PGM and HHS/7 series. Construction materials include Stainless Steel 304, 316, 321, 304L, other austenitic grades, and Carbon Steel, including clad designs. Condition options include used and refurbished/rebuilt stock. Buying used ribbon and paddle mixers from IPP can save up to 50% of capital and 90% of lead time versus buying new.

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Buy Used Ribbon & Paddle Mixers by Material

IPP stocks ribbon & paddle mixers across multiple material options. Choose the material that matches your process requirements.

Buy Used Stainless Steel Ribbon & Paddle Mixers for Sale

IPP stocks stainless steel ribbon and paddle mixers in 304, 316, 321, 304L, and other austenitic grades. Available from Loedige Littleford Ploughshare, Babcock & Wilcox, SCHICHAU-GRIEP, Littleford Bros, Inc, Bepex, and other manufacturers.

Littleford FKM-600-D — 0.79 m3

Used Littleford Bros, Inc FKM-600-D stainless steel 304 ribbon and paddle mixer with jacketed trough rated for vacuum service and Falk drive.

Design Capacity:0.79 m3 (28 ft3) total capacity

Vessel Pressure:-0.97 bar (-14 psi) vacuum rated

Jacket Type:Standard jacket

Jacket Pressure:0.48 bar (7 psi)

Operational mode:Batch operation

Length:1,200 mm (47.2 in) L

Width:914 mm (36 in) W

Height:914 mm (36 in) H

Material:Stainless Steel 304

Bepex JMX JS 250 — 9.9 m3

Used Bepex JMX JS 250 stainless steel 304 ribbon and paddle mixer with 9.9 m3 (350 ft3) total capacity, 7.1 m3 (250 ft3) working volume, and double helix rotor.

Design Capacity:9.9 m3 (350 ft3) total

Operating Capacity:7.1 m3 (250 ft3) working

Ribbon Type:Double helix rotor

Operational mode:Batch operation

Length:3,900 mm (153.5 in) L

Width:1,550 mm (61 in) W

Height:1,700 mm (66.9 in) H

Material:Stainless Steel 304

Loedige Littleford KM8000 — 8 m3

Used Loedige Littleford Ploughshare KM8000 stainless steel 304 ribbon and paddle mixer running continuous duty with plow-style rotor.

Design Capacity:8 m3 (282.5 ft3) total

Operating Capacity:5 m3 (176.6 ft3) working

Ribbon Type:Plows rotor

Operational mode:Continuous operation

Length:7,400 mm (291.3 in) L

Width:1,750 mm (68.9 in) W

Height:2,300 mm (90.6 in) H

Material:Stainless Steel 304

Buy Used Carbon Steel Ribbon & Paddle Mixers for Sale

IPP stocks carbon steel ribbon and paddle mixers, including clad designs, for cost-sensitive blending of non-corrosive solids. Available from Robinson and other manufacturers.

Robinson Carbon Steel — 0.42 m3

Used Robinson carbon steel ribbon and paddle mixer with double helix rotor and packed shaft seal.

Design Capacity:0.42 m3 (15 ft3) total

Operating Capacity:0.28 m3 (10 ft3) working

Ribbon Type:Double helix rotor

Agitation Shaft Sealing:Packing seal

Length:1,200 mm (47.2 in) L

Width:610 mm (24 in) W

Material:Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel Clad — 8.5 m3

Used clad carbon steel ribbon and paddle mixer with single helix rotor for high-volume continuous blending duties.

Design Capacity:8.5 m3 (300 ft3) total

Operating Capacity:5.7 m3 (200 ft3) working

Ribbon Type:Single helix rotor

Clad:Clad construction

Length:3,050 mm (120.1 in) L

Width:1,350 mm (53.1 in) W

Material:Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel — 0.6 m3

Used carbon steel ribbon and paddle mixer with interrupted-ribbon rotor and carbon steel paddle/ribbon construction.

Design Capacity:0.6 m3 (21.2 ft3) total

Operating Capacity:0.4 m3 (14.1 ft3) working

Ribbon Type:Interrupted ribbon rotor

Paddle/Ribbon MOC:Carbon steel paddles/ribbons

Length:1,700 mm (66.9 in) L

Width:550 mm (21.7 in) W

Height:700 mm (27.6 in) H

Material:Carbon Steel

Buy Used Ribbon & Paddle Mixers for Sale by Manufacturer

IPP stocks ribbon and paddle mixers from a wide range of OEM brands, with Loedige Littleford Ploughshare and Babcock & Wilcox holding the deepest positions in our inventory. Buying from the original manufacturer simplifies parts compatibility, drive matching, and operator training.

Buy Used Loedige Littleford Ploughshare Ribbon & Paddle Mixers for Sale

Loedige Littleford Ploughshare (Lodige) is the deepest single-OEM position in IPP’s ribbon and paddle mixer inventory. Available model families include the FKM and KM ploughshare series across used and refurbished/rebuilt conditions.

Loedige FKM 3000 — 3 m3

Refurbished/rebuilt Loedige Littleford Ploughshare FKM 3000.D.4MZ.4ZF.4L stainless steel 321 mixer with plow rotor and 110 °C jacket rating.

Design Capacity:3 m3 (105.9 ft3) total

Operating Capacity:2 m3 (70.6 ft3) working

Ribbon Type:Plows rotor

Vessel Temperature:110 °C (230 °F) rated

Length:4,300 mm (169.3 in) L

Width:1,800 mm (70.9 in) W

Height:1,900 mm (74.8 in) H

Material:Stainless Steel 321

Condition:refurbished

Loedige KM8000 — 8 m3

Used Loedige Littleford Ploughshare KM8000 stainless steel 304 ribbon and paddle mixer with continuous duty plow rotor.

Design Capacity:8 m3 (282.5 ft3) total

Operating Capacity:5 m3 (176.6 ft3) working

Ribbon Type:Plows rotor

Operational mode:Continuous operation

Length:7,400 mm (291.3 in) L

Width:1,750 mm (68.9 in) W

Height:2,300 mm (90.6 in) H

Material:Stainless Steel 304

Loedige FKM 1200 D2 Z — 1.2 m3

Used Loedige Littleford Ploughshare FKM 1200 D2 Z stainless steel ribbon and paddle mixer with plow rotor at atmospheric vessel pressure.

Design Capacity:1.2 m3 (42.4 ft3) total

Operating Capacity:0.6 m3 (21.2 ft3) working

Ribbon Type:Plows rotor

Vessel Pressure:1.01 bar (14.7 psi) atmospheric

Length:2,350 mm (92.5 in) L

Width:1,700 mm (66.9 in) W

Height:1,900 mm (74.8 in) H

Material:Stainless Steel Other

Buy Used Babcock & Wilcox Ribbon & Paddle Mixers for Sale

Babcock & Wilcox is the second deepest OEM position in IPP’s ribbon and paddle mixer inventory. Available units span the 100L2PGM and HHS/7 model designations in stainless steel 316 and 321 construction.

Plastechnik Greiz MVA-1000R — 1,000 L

Used Babcock & Wilcox stainless steel 316 ribbon and paddle mixer with interrupted-ribbon rotor and packed agitator seal.

Design Capacity:1 m3 (35.3 ft3) total

Operating Capacity:0.5 m3 (17.7 ft3) working

Ribbon Type:Interrupted ribbon rotor

Agitation Shaft Sealing:Packing seal

Length:2,600 mm (102.4 in) L

Width:600 mm (23.6 in) W

Height:812 mm (32 in) H

Material:Stainless Steel 316

B&W 100L2PGM — 0.1 m3

Used Babcock & Wilcox 100L2PGM stainless steel 316 lab/pilot-scale ribbon and paddle mixer with interrupted-ribbon rotor.

Design Capacity:0.1 m3 (3.5 ft3) total

Operating Capacity:0.07 m3 (2.3 ft3) working

Ribbon Type:Interrupted ribbon rotor

Agitation Shaft Sealing:Packing seal

Length:2,300 mm (90.6 in) L

Width:1,300 mm (51.2 in) W

Height:1,300 mm (51.2 in) H

Material:Stainless Steel 316

B&W HHS/7 — 0.66 m3

Used Babcock & Wilcox HHS/7 stainless steel 321 ribbon and paddle mixer with interrupted-ribbon rotor and packed shaft seal.

Design Capacity:0.66 m3 (23.3 ft3) total

Operating Capacity:0.44 m3 (15.5 ft3) working

Ribbon Type:Interrupted ribbon rotor

Agitation Shaft Sealing:Packing seal

Manufacturer:Babcock & Wilcox

Model:HHS/7

Material:Stainless Steel 321

Buy Used Ribbon & Paddle Mixers from Other Manufacturers

Beyond Loedige Littleford Ploughshare and Babcock & Wilcox, IPP stocks units from SCHICHAU-GRIEP, Bepex, Koppers, Sprout Waldron, GEA, WAM, Patterson Kelly, Werner & Pfleiderer, Strong Scott, Buhler Group, Alpine (Hosokawa), and other OEM brands. These units cover lab-scale, pilot, and large industrial blending duties.

SCHICHAU-GRIEP DS 160 — 20 m3

Used SCHICHAU-GRIEP DS 160 stainless steel 321 ribbon and paddle mixer with single helix rotor at the largest stocked trough capacity.

Design Capacity:20 m3 (706 ft3) total

Operating Capacity:13 m3 (459.1 ft3) working

Ribbon Type:Single helix rotor

Manufacturer:SCHICHAU-GRIEP

Model:DS 160

Material:Stainless Steel 321

Condition:Used condition

M.A.P SRL WBHY 6000 — 6 m3

Used M.A.P SRL (Italy) WBHY 6000 stainless steel 316 ribbon and paddle mixer with plow rotor and packed shaft seal.

Design Capacity:6 m3 (211.9 ft3) total

Operating Capacity:4 m3 (141.3 ft3) working

Ribbon Type:Plows rotor

Agitation Shaft Sealing:Packing seal

Length:7,000 mm (275.6 in) L

Width:1,600 mm (63 in) W

Height:2,000 mm (78.7 in) H

Material:Stainless Steel 316

Young Industrial Machinery — 0.28 m3

Used Young Industrial Machinery stainless steel 304 ribbon and paddle mixer with double helix rotor and pressure-rated trough.

Design Capacity:0.28 m3 (10 ft3) total

Operating Capacity:0.17 m3 (6 ft3) working

Ribbon Type:Double helix rotor

Vessel Pressure:13.8 bar (200 psi) rated

Length:1,200 mm (47.2 in) L

Width:559 mm (22 in) W

Height:610 mm (24 in) H

Material:Stainless Steel 304

Buy Used Ribbon & Paddle Mixers for Sale by Condition

IPP stocks ribbon and paddle mixers in used and refurbished/rebuilt condition grades. Choose the condition that matches your budget, timeline, and performance requirements.

Buy Used Ribbon & Paddle Mixers for Sale

Good used ribbon and paddle mixers are the deepest condition position in IPP’s inventory. These units were previously installed in production service, inspected on intake, and offered as-is at the lowest price point while retaining the original OEM trough, rotor, and drive hardware.

Used Littleford FKM-600-D — 0.79 m3

Used Littleford Bros, Inc FKM-600-D stainless steel 304 ribbon and paddle mixer with vacuum-rated trough, standard jacket, and Falk drive.

Condition:Used condition

Design Capacity:0.79 m3 (28 ft3) total capacity

Vessel Pressure:-0.97 bar (-14 psi) vacuum rated

Drive Make:Falk drive

Material:Stainless Steel 304

Used Bepex JMX JS 250 — 9.9 m3

Used Bepex JMX JS 250 stainless steel 304 ribbon and paddle mixer with double helix rotor and large-capacity batch trough.

Condition:Used condition

Design Capacity:9.9 m3 (350 ft3) total

Operating Capacity:7.1 m3 (250 ft3) working

Ribbon Type:Double helix rotor

Operational mode:Batch operation

Material:Stainless Steel 304

Used SCHICHAU-GRIEP DS 160 — 20 m3

Used SCHICHAU-GRIEP DS 160 stainless steel 321 ribbon and paddle mixer with single helix rotor at the largest trough capacity in stock.

Condition:Used condition

Design Capacity:20 m3 (706 ft3) total

Operating Capacity:13 m3 (459.1 ft3) working

Ribbon Type:Single helix rotor

Manufacturer:SCHICHAU-GRIEP

Model:DS 160

Material:Stainless Steel 321

Buy Refurbished/Rebuilt Ribbon & Paddle Mixers for Sale

Refurbished/rebuilt ribbon and paddle mixers have been disassembled, inspected, and restored with worn parts replaced before resale. These units offer closer-to-new performance at a meaningful discount versus factory-new equipment while retaining the original OEM trough and rotor.

Refurbished Loedige FKM 3000 — 3 m3

Refurbished/rebuilt Loedige Littleford Ploughshare FKM 3000.D.4MZ.4ZF.4L stainless steel 321 ribbon and paddle mixer with plow rotor, packed shaft seal, and 110 °C jacket rating.

Condition:Refurbished/Rebuilt condition

Design Capacity:3 m3 (105.9 ft3) total

Operating Capacity:2 m3 (70.6 ft3) working

Ribbon Type:Plows rotor

Vessel Temperature:110 °C (230 °F) jacket rating

Material:Stainless Steel 321

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Buying Used Ribbon & Paddle Mixers vs Buying New

Buying used ribbon & paddle mixers from IPP can save up to 50% of capital and 90% of lead time versus buying new. Here is how used and new ribbon & paddle mixers compare across key factors.
Factor Used from IPP New (OEM)
Equipment Cost Significant savings vs new OEM price Full OEM list price
Delivery Timeline In-stock units ready to ship Extended lead times (new fabrication)
Available Capacities 0.05 m³ (1.77 ft³) to 20 m³ (706 ft³) design capacity (multiple units in stock) Custom-built to specification
Pressure Ratings -0.97 bar (-14 psi) to 13.8 bar (200 psi) Custom-built to specification
Materials Stainless Steel 304, Stainless Steel 316, Stainless Steel 321, Stainless Steel Other Custom-specified
Manufacturers Loedige Littleford Ploughshare, Babcock & Wilcox, SCHICHAU-GRIEP and others Single OEM
Environmental Impact Extends equipment lifecycle, reduces waste New raw material consumption

Advantages of Buying Used Ribbon & Paddle Mixers from IPP

International Process Plants combines over 46 years of process equipment expertise, nearly 150 colleagues across 15 countries, and an inventory of 15,000 process systems and major equipment pieces to deliver ribbon & paddle mixers ready for your process.

Significant Cost Savings

Buying used ribbon & paddle mixers from IPP can save up to 50% of capital and 90% of lead time versus buying new.

Immediate Availability

In-stock ribbon & paddle mixers from IPP are ready to ship. IPP's GPS subsidiary also provides custom fabricated new equipment with 12–16 week average delivery.

Multiple OEM Manufacturers

IPP stocks ribbon & paddle mixers from Loedige Littleford Ploughshare, Babcock & Wilcox, SCHICHAU-GRIEP, Littleford Bros, Inc and other manufacturers. Every unit is an original OEM product with traceable provenance.

Quality & Refurbishment

IPP offers refurbishment services through its UGE (Universal Glasteel Equipment) division, founded in 1995, which stocks 700+ vessels and 2,700+ parts.

Global Presence in 15 Countries

IPP operates offices in 15 countries: Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Pakistan, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the United States. IPP has served 160,000+ customers worldwide.

Full Range of Materials & Specs

IPP stocks ribbon & paddle mixers across a wide range of specifications to match your process requirements.

How Buying a Used Ribbon & Paddle Mixer Works

The process of purchasing used ribbon & paddle mixers from IPP follows five steps, from specification to delivery.

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Submit Requirements

Share your specifications: capacity, material of construction, pressure rating, temperature, and application. Or browse our searchable inventory.

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Receive Data Package

IPP sends a detailed equipment data sheet with specifications, dimensions, condition report, and photographs.

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Inspect the Equipment

Contact IPP to arrange an on-site visit or request a live video walkthrough with an IPP team member at one of our global locations.

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Refurbishment Options

PP offers refurbishment services through its UGE division (700+ vessels, 2,700+ parts in stock). Contact IPP for details on additional services.

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Packaging & Delivery

IPP coordinates packaging, crating, freight, and delivery to your plant site. Worldwide shipping from offices in 15 countries.

Industries That Buy Used Ribbon & Paddle Mixers

IPP supplies used ribbon & paddle mixers to manufacturers across multiple process industries worldwide.

Pharmaceutical

Chemical Processing

Food & Beverage

Cosmetics

Paints & Coatings

Polymers & Resins

Biotechnology

Agrochemicals

Agrochemicals (selected high-solids, paste, and wettable powder formulations)

Food & Beverage (limited, non-sanitary or ingredient pre-processing applications)

Cosmetics (selected bulk or base formulation blending applications)

Pharmaceutical (non-sterile, non-GMP, or bulk solid and intermediate processing applications)

Biotechnology (limited, non-cell-culture and non-sterile auxiliary material processing applications)

Frequently Asked Questions About Buying Used Ribbon & Paddle Mixers

Answers to the most common questions from procurement and operations teams evaluating used ribbon & paddle mixers.

IPP stocks ribbon & paddle mixers from Loedige Littleford Ploughshare, Babcock & Wilcox, SCHICHAU-GRIEP, Littleford Bros, Inc, Alpine (Hosokawa) and other manufacturers. Available in Stainless Steel 304, Stainless Steel 316, Stainless Steel 321, Stainless Steel Other construction. Browse the IMS inventory for current availability.

IPP stocks ribbon & paddle mixers in multiple conditions: Used, Refurbished/Rebuilt. Browse the current inventory for available condition options.

Yes. IPP stocks new ribbon & paddle mixers through its Gale Process Solutions (GPS) subsidiary, which provides custom fabricated equipment with 12–16 week average delivery. Contact IPP for details on new inventory.

IPP stocks ribbon & paddle mixers in Stainless Steel 304, Stainless Steel 316, Stainless Steel 321, Stainless Steel Other construction. Contact IPP to discuss material requirements for your application.

IPP stocks ribbon & paddle mixers from Loedige Littleford Ploughshare, Babcock & Wilcox, SCHICHAU-GRIEP, Littleford Bros, Inc, Alpine (Hosokawa) and other manufacturers. Browse the current inventory to see available manufacturers.

Buying used ribbon & paddle mixers from IPP can save up to 50% of capital and 90% of lead time versus buying new. The exact savings depend on manufacturer, capacity, material of construction, and condition. Contact IPP for pricing on specific units.

In-stock ribbon & paddle mixers are ready to ship. IPP's GPS subsidiary provides new custom fabricated equipment with 12–16 week average delivery. IPP ships from offices in 15 countries worldwide.

IPP coordinates packaging, crating, freight, and delivery to your plant site. With offices in 15 countries and 160,000+ customers served worldwide, IPP has extensive experience in global equipment logistics.

Other Equipment Types from IPP

In addition to ribbon & paddle mixers, IPP stocks equipment across multiple categories for complete process solutions.

Looking for New Ribbon & Paddle Mixers?

IPP Group supplies new equipment through its Gale Process Solutions (GPS) subsidiary, which provides custom fabricated equipment with 12–16 week average delivery. IPP also offers re-glassed equipment through its UGE (Universal Glasteel Equipment) division.

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