Used mills – industrial size reduction equipment for sale

Buy used, surplus & second-hand mills from IPP – ready to ship

For reliable particle size reduction across industries, mills offer essential performance in countless manufacturing processes. With more than 47 years of expertise, IPP has built the world’s largest inventory of ready-to-ship used process equipment, spread across 20 complete plant sites and featuring 15,000+ pieces of equipment. Our extensive selection of mills helps manufacturers save time and capital while securing the equipment they need to maintain or expand production.

Mills are designed to break down bulk solids into smaller particles to meet precise specifications. This essential process step ensures proper blending, reaction efficiency, and product quality across industries. Different mill designs—ranging from hammer mills and ball mills to colloid mills and jet mills—are used depending on the feed material, required particle size, and downstream process requirements.

Primary uses across industries

• In chemical processing, mills reduce raw materials into fine powders for blending, reaction, or downstream processing.
• In pharmaceutical manufacturing, they grind active ingredients and excipients into precise particle sizes for formulations.
• In food processing, mills handle everything from flour production to grinding spices, grains, and starches.
• In mineral processing, mills crush ores and minerals into uniform particle sizes for further separation or refining.
• In cosmetics, mills are used to produce fine powders for pigments, skincare ingredients, and fragrances.

Types of materials processed

• Granules and bulk solids
• Powders and crystalline materials
• Ores, minerals, and aggregates
• Sticky or fibrous materials requiring specialized milling equipment

Common materials of construction

Mills are fabricated from materials matched to the abrasiveness, corrosiveness, and purity requirements of the process:

• Stainless steel for food, pharmaceutical, and sanitary processes
• Carbon steel for general-purpose industrial milling
• Ceramic-lined mills for abrasive or high-purity processes
• Hastelloy or specialty alloys for highly corrosive materials

Key features of industrial mills

• Wide range of designs including hammer mills, ball mills, pin mills, and more
• Configurable particle size ranges from coarse to ultra-fine
• Batch or continuous processing options
• Designed to handle a variety of feedstocks from soft powders to hard minerals
• Easy access for cleaning and maintenance to minimize downtime

Learn more about industrial milling technology in this Chemical Engineering overview.

Find your mill at IPP

Search the IMS inventory or contact IPP’s equipment team to secure the right mill for your process. With used and surplus inventory ready to ship, IPP helps companies reduce lead times, avoid supply chain delays, and control project costs.

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