Used compressors for sale: air and gas compression systems for industrial utilities

Discover used, secondhand and surplus compressors from IPP – oil-free, rotary and reciprocating models ready to ship

IPP’s ready-to-ship compressors deliver performance and help you save time and money on plant utilities

When your operation depends on reliable gas compression for process, storage, or transfer, industrial compressors deliver the performance needed to keep operations moving. With over 47 years of process equipment expertise, IPP provides immediate access to high-quality used compressors sourced from 20 complete plant sites and included in our inventory of over 15,000 ready-to-ship pieces of equipment. Choosing used compressors from IPP helps companies reduce capital costs, shorten procurement timelines, and maintain consistent system reliability.

Industrial compressors are designed to increase the pressure of gases for transportation, storage, or process operations. They are essential for applications across chemical manufacturing, energy production, food and beverage processing, and general industrial services.

Primary uses across industries

• In chemical processing, compressors move feed gases through reactors and separation units.
• In oil and gas, they transport natural gas, vapor recovery, and process gas management.
• In food and beverage production, compressors provide air for packaging lines, fermentation, and pneumatic systems.
• In pharmaceutical manufacturing, they supply clean compressed air for production and packaging.
• In industrial utilities, compressors operate pneumatic tools, controls, and facility services.

Types of materials processed

• Air for pneumatic systems and utilities
• Process gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide
• Hydrocarbon gases like methane, ethylene, and propane
• Refrigerants for process cooling systems

Common materials of construction

Compressors are designed for durability, chemical compatibility, and safe operation under pressure:

• Stainless steel for corrosive gas handling and sanitary applications
• Carbon steel for general compressed air and inert gas services
• Specialty alloys for high-pressure, high-temperature, or reactive gas environments

Key features of industrial compressors

• Reciprocating, rotary screw, centrifugal, and diaphragm designs available
• Oil-lubricated and oil-free models for different process needs
• High-pressure and variable speed options for flexible operations
• Skid-mounted systems for easy integration into existing facilities
• Built-in safety and control systems to ensure operational reliability

Learn more about industrial compressor selection and optimization from Plant Engineering.

Find your industrial compressor at IMS

Search the IMS inventory or contact IPP’s equipment experts to find a used compressor that fits your plant’s needs. With ready-to-ship inventory, IPP helps companies increase uptime, lower costs, and maintain reliable gas handling operations.