USED MAGUIRE ULTRA 300

Manufacturer Information
Maguire Products
Maguire Products manufactures material-handling, blending, drying, conveying, and process-control equipment for the plastics industry. Maguire's ULTRA series vacuum dryers are designed to remove moisture from hygroscopic plastic resins using vacuum drying technology for injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and other plastics-processing operations.
The Maguire Ultra 300 provides a compact drying solution with separate heating, vacuum, and retention sections for continuous resin preparation.
Description
Available for sale is a used Maguire Model Ultra 300 dryer, built in 2022, with a rated throughput of approximately 230 lb/hr.
The system features a 4.25-cu.-ft. heating hopper, 2-cu.-ft. vacuum chamber, and 2.25-cu.-ft. retention hopper. This staged configuration allows resin to be heated, vacuum dried, and retained for delivery to downstream plastics-processing equipment.
The dryer has a maximum operating temperature of 350°F and incorporates a 15 kW process heater with a 3.5 HP blower.
Electrical requirements are 575V, 3-phase, 60 Hz.
The Maguire Ultra 300 may be suitable for drying compatible hygroscopic thermoplastic resins before injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, compounding, and other plastics manufacturing processes.
Important: The stand is not included with this unit.
Specifications

Specification
Details

Manufacturer
Maguire Products

Model
Ultra 300

Equipment Type
Vacuum Resin Dryer

Rated Throughput
Approx. 230 lb/hr

Heating Hopper Volume
4.25 cu. ft.

Vacuum Chamber Volume
2 cu. ft.

Retention Hopper Volume
2.25 cu. ft.

Maximum Temperature
350°F

Process Heater
15 kW

Blower
3.5 HP

Electrical
3/60/575V

Year Built
2022

Stand
Not Included

Condition
Used

Typical Applications

Plastic resin drying
Injection molding preparation
Extrusion resin drying
Blow molding operations
Thermoplastic processing
Resin moisture removal
Plastics compounding
Pre-processing of hygroscopic polymers
Engineered resin drying
Pellet drying
Production-line resin preparation
Plastics manufacturing

Products & Materials This Dryer Could Be Used For

PET resin
Nylon / polyamide
Polycarbonate
ABS
TPU
PBT
Acrylic resins
Engineering plastics
Hygroscopic polymer pellets
Reprocessed plastic resin
Resin blends
Other thermoplastics requiring controlled drying

Actual throughput and drying performance depend on resin type, initial and required final moisture content, pellet size, material temperature, residence time, and operating conditions. Resin manufacturer's drying recommendations should be followed.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the throughput of the Maguire Ultra 300? The dryer is rated for approximately 230 lb/hr, with actual performance dependent on resin and drying requirements.

What is the maximum drying temperature? The unit has a stated maximum operating temperature of 350°F.

What size chambers does the dryer have? It features a 4.25-cu.-ft. heating hopper, 2-cu.-ft. vacuum chamber, and 2.25-cu.-ft. retention hopper.

What are the electrical requirements? This unit requires 575V, 3-phase, 60 Hz electrical service and includes a 15 kW process heater and 3.5 HP blower.

Is the stand included? No. The stand is specifically not included, so the buyer should plan for appropriate mounting or support.

Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics? Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with loading coordination, domestic and international freight, and logistics planning for resin dryers and other plastics-processing machinery.