Founded in Milan in 1954 with the introduction of their first knife grinder, Tria Spa has been at the forefront of innovation in plastics recycling for nearly 70 years. Through decades of technological advancements and a commitment to sustainability, Tria has grown from a local operation to a global leader with branches around the world, including in the U.S., Brazil, and Asia.

Tria’s mission revolves around:

• Innovation to advance materials recycling technologies

• Environmental sustainability through promoting plastics reuse

• Global expansion with localized support and engineering expertise

• Customer satisfaction through dependability and service excellence

• Continuous improvement in engineering design for efficiency and safety

Today, Tria is renowned for creating cutting-edge granulators tailored for various plastic manufacturing applications, set apart by superior reliability, efficiency, and precision.

Tria Spa's Product Range

Tria manufactures specialty granulators designed to handle key plastics recycling processes more effectively. Each product line is optimized for specific manufacturing needs, ensuring consistent, high-quality regrind materials and operational efficiency.

Granulators for Injection Molding (JN Series, JM Series, JS Series)

These units are ideal for plastics processing through injection molding machines (IMM) up to 200 m/Tons. Key features include:

• Support for grinding in-line runners at temperatures up to 150°C and cold plastic scraps.

• Compatibility with a variety of resins, including glass-filled plastics of up to 25%.

• Homogeneous regrind materials that maintain the mechanical properties of plastics.

• Built to ensure safety with advanced rotary discs that prevent overheating and dust.

Applications include technical molds, electronic components, and automotive parts.

Granulators for Blow Molding (BM Series)

Specifically designed for blow-molding operations, these granulators excel at processing pieces such as small bottles, jerry cans, coex fuel tanks, and up to 200-liter IBC containers. Benefits include:

• High-capacity grinding of start-up batches, processing up to 23,000 bottles per hour.

• Advanced engineering such as anti-wear grinding chambers and water-cooling for handling pieces up to 180°C.

• Precision systems to manage bulky or lightweight pieces effectively, reducing fly-back during operation.

Applications include fuel tanks, IBC containers, and blow-molded canisters.

Granulators for Extrusion (XT Series, XR Series, TRK Series, TPL Series, GR Series

Tailored for manual feeding of sheets, profiles, and pipes, Tria's extrusion granulators integrate advanced engineering to optimize processing efficiency. Notable highlights:

• Ability to process diverse resins, including PLA, ABS, EPS, and PET.

• Single and double traction systems for consistent edge-trim grinding up to 100 meters per minute.

• Reduced energy consumption and downtime due to a thoughtful design emphasizing operator safety and machine durability.

Applications range from PVC pipes to honeycomb sheets and extruded profiles.

The Arlington Advantage

Enhance your acquisition of Tria Spa machinery by leveraging The Arlington Advantage, which makes purchasing used equipment a smarter, cost-effective solution for your needs.

• Immediate Availability

By choosing pre-owned Tria equipment through Arlington Machinery, you eliminate the long lead times associated with new machinery, ensuring immediate implementation in your operations.

• Significant Cost Savings

Used equipment offers the same high-quality performance as new machinery but at a fraction of the price. Save substantial budget resources while investing in industry-leading equipment.

• Tariff-Free Imports

Avoid the additional expense and hassle of tariffs, applicable when importing new Tria Spa equipment. All utilized inventory at Arlington Machinery bypasses this challenge entirely.

• Comprehensive Services

Arlington Machinery supports your purchase with additional services such as trade-ins, auction solutions, consignment options, and storage solutions. We even offer on-site test runs to ensure your equipment meets your specifications before finalizing your purchase.

• Trusted Industry Expertise

With decades of experience since our founding in 1987, Arlington Machinery has built trust as a leading buyer, seller, and refurbisher of plastics processing and recycling systems. Each machine undergoes assessment and certification, ensuring quality and reliability.

Why Buy Used Tria Spa Equipment from Arlington?

Purchasing pre-owned Tria Spa equipment from Arlington Machinery is not only practical but also insightful for companies looking to enhance their operations sustainably and effectively. Here’s why it’s your best choice:

• Access cutting-edge Tria equipment tailored to your specific application needs, including injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion operations.

• Minimize financial risks with cost-effective, tariff-free equipment.

• Accelerate project timelines by replacing waiting periods with readily available machinery.

• Gain confidence with a trusted partner that emphasizes quality, value, and comprehensive after-sales support.

Take the Next Step

Whether you're looking to start or upgrade your plastics recycling capabilities, Tria Spa equipment represents superior precision and efficiency. By purchasing through Arlington Machinery, you gain access to industry-leading technology paired with unparalleled value and support.

Contact us today to explore our selection of high-performance Tria Spa granulators and experience The Arlington Advantage firsthand. Together, we’ll empower your business to achieve greater efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.