Used 2024 WIPA MD 1000-55 Intensive Cleaner & Centrifugal Dryer – 6.3 m³ Plastic Flake Washing & Dewatering System

Manufacturer Information
WIPA Werkzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH
WIPA manufactures machinery and systems for plastics processing and recycling applications. Its intensive cleaning and centrifugal processing equipment is designed to support the preparation of contaminated or wet plastic materials for subsequent recycling and reprocessing operations.
The WIPA MD 1000-55 is a heavy-duty recycling unit engineered for intensive cleaning, dry cleaning, and mechanical dewatering of plastic flakes and film materials.
Description
Available for sale is a used 2024 WIPA Intensive Cleaner / Centrifugal Dryer / Washing Centrifuge, Type MD 1000-55, designed for demanding plastics recycling and material-recovery applications.
The unit has a stated 6.3 m³ capacity and incorporates an approximately 1,000 mm diameter x 2,900 mm straight-side rotor. It is powered by an approximately 55 kW motor operating at 400V, 50 Hz, 3-phase and includes a control panel.
Engineered as a heavy-duty, high-efficiency recycling machine, the MD 1000-55 can be used for intensive cleaning, dry cleaning, or mechanical dewatering of compatible plastic flakes. Target materials include LDPE film, PP, HDPE, and Tetra Pak-type materials.
In a plastics recycling line, this equipment can potentially be positioned after shredding, granulation, or washing operations to help remove residual moisture and contaminants before downstream drying, sorting, extrusion, pelletizing, or other reprocessing steps.
The machine is supported on four legs for industrial installation.
Specifications

Specification
Details

Manufacturer
WIPA

Type / Model
MD 1000-55

Equipment Type
Intensive Cleaner / Centrifugal Dryer / Washing Centrifuge

Condition
Used

Year Built
2024

Capacity
Approx. 6.3 m³

Rotor Diameter
Approx. 1,000 mm / 39.4"

Rotor Straight Side
Approx. 2,900 mm / 114.2"

Motor
Approx. 55 kW / 74 HP

Electrical
400V / 50 Hz / 3-Phase

Controls
Control Panel Included

Mounting
(4) Legs

Primary Functions
Intensive Cleaning, Dry Cleaning & Mechanical Dewatering

Intended Material
Plastic Flakes / Recycling Material

Example Materials
LDPE, PP, HDPE & Tetra Pak-Type Material

Industry
Plastics Recycling / Material Recovery

Typical Applications

Plastic flake washing
Mechanical dewatering
Plastic film recycling
Intensive plastic cleaning
Dry cleaning of recycled plastics
Post-wash moisture reduction
Recycling-line material preparation
Contaminant removal
Plastic scrap recovery
Film and flake processing
Pre-extrusion material preparation
Packaging-material recycling

Products This WIPA MD 1000-55 Could Be Used For

LDPE film flakes
HDPE flakes
PP flakes
Recycled plastic film
Tetra Pak-type recycling material
Post-consumer plastic flakes
Post-industrial plastic scrap
Shredded plastic packaging
Washed plastic regrind
Flexible packaging waste
Recovered polyolefin material
Compatible mixed plastic fractions

Actual throughput, cleaning efficiency, residual moisture, and material suitability depend on feedstock composition, particle size, contamination level, incoming moisture, rotor configuration, operating parameters, and surrounding recycling-line equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the WIPA MD 1000-55 designed to do? It is engineered for intensive cleaning, dry cleaning, and mechanical dewatering of plastic flakes and other compatible recycling materials.

What materials can this centrifugal dryer process? Intended applications include LDPE films, PP, HDPE, Tetra Pak-type materials, and other compatible plastic flakes or recycling feedstocks.

What is the capacity of this WIPA unit? The supplied specifications state an approximate 6.3 m³ capacity. Actual production throughput should be evaluated separately based on the material and process conditions.

What size motor does the MD 1000-55 have? The machine is equipped with an approximately 55 kW (74 HP), 400V, 50 Hz, 3-phase motor.

Is a control panel included? Yes. A control panel is included with the equipment.

Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics? Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with rigging and loading coordination, domestic and international freight, container and truck planning, customs documentation, and logistics coordination for this WIPA recycling machine.