Injection Molding & Extrusion
Used Krauss Maffei CX 160: Sell or Buy at Auction
KraussMaffei is a German manufacturer of injection molding machines, reaction process machinery, and plastics extrusion systems, serving automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial plastics markets. KraussMaffei's CX, MX, and GX series injection molding machines range from small technical parts to very large structural components. The brand is particularly strong in automotive exterior and interior components.
The KraussMaffei CX 160 is a compact 160 metric ton (1,600 kN) hydraulic injection molding machine that sits at the top of the CX line's cantilevered, two-platen clamping design. That two-platen layout keeps the machine short for its tonnage and opens up mold access, which is why the CX 160 suits shops running dense, high-mix cells rather than one oversized tool. The clamping unit runs lubricant-free, and KraussMaffei's servo-driven BluePower hydraulics hold energy-efficient, repeatable cycles, so the press keeps shot-to-shot consistency on high-precision technical parts: electrical connectors, closures, small automotive interior components, and multi-cavity medical and packaging tooling. Some units are configured with an all-electric injection unit, the CX Hybrid, for cleanroom and tight-tolerance work. This tonnage class draws contract molders, medical device component manufacturers, and automotive Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers who want German build quality and reproducibility without the floor space and utility load of KraussMaffei's larger GX and MX presses. KD Auctions regularly puts CX 160 listings in front of our 500,000+ industry contacts, since the platform's compact footprint and proven reliability keep it in steady demand among shops upgrading from older domestic presses.
Buying a Used CX 160
Automotive plastics Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, large-part injection molders, structural foam processors, and manufacturers of industrial plastic components. KraussMaffei's large-tonnage machines attract buyers with high-volume automotive and industrial applications.
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KraussMaffei machines achieve strong auction results: particularly large-tonnage CX and MX models sought by automotive suppliers. German engineering pedigree and robust construction create active bidding from domestic and international buyers.
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What is a used KraussMaffei CX 160 worth at auction?
There is no set number: value depends on the machine's age and hours, overall condition, the injection and control package, and any tooling or auxiliaries (dryers, chillers, robots, conveyors) included in the sale. KD Auctions provides a free AMEA-accredited, USPAP-compliant appraisal covering both orderly liquidation value (OLV) and forced liquidation value (FLV), so you know where your CX 160 stands before choosing a sale channel.
Who buys a CX 160, and how do I sell mine through KD Auctions?
Buyers in this tonnage class are usually contract molders, medical device component makers, and automotive Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers replacing an older, less efficient press. To sell a CX 160, call KD Auctions at 480.455.3910. A managed auction generally runs 6 to 10 weeks from engagement to payout, onsite dispatch is handled within 48 to 72 hours, and commission is tailored to the engagement and quoted upfront, so most sellers pay nothing out of pocket.
About Krauss Maffei
KraussMaffei is a German manufacturer of injection molding machines, reaction process machinery, and plastics extrusion systems, serving automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial plastics markets.
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