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Used evaporators for sale: efficient separation for solvent recovery and product concentration

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Featured Wiped/Thin Film Evaporators

LCI (Luwa) Wiped/Thin Film Evaporator Pilot Skid 5.1 sq. ft.

Type: Evaporator

Subtype: Wiped/Thin Film

Manufacturer: LCI

Model: CVSE-0048

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 316L

Evaporation Rate: 11.3 kg/h (25 lb/h)

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area: 0.47 m² (5.1 ft²)

  • External condenser, see below.
  • 1050 lbs. weight unit only, no accessories.
  • Belt driven by a Reliance AC motor -Haz C1,D1 Gpc & D-NEMA frame.
  • 2" foam glass insulation with 304 SS seal welded sheathing polished to a 42Ra finish.
  • Stainless steel belt guard.
  • With the following : 50 Sq. Ft. shell and tube condenser 316 L SS, shell 150 psi at 400 degrees F., tubes FV 25 psi at 305 Degrees F.. One-10 Gallon concentrate tank 316 SS, one 25 Gallon distillate tank 316 L SS, and pumps.
  • Product specific evaporation rate- 25 lbs/hr

Orientation: Vertical. Diameter: 381 mm (15 in). Height: 2,100 mm (83.5 in). Length: 914 mm (36 in). Pressure: 1.72 bar (25 psi). Temperature: 151.7 °C (305 °F). Jacket Pressure: 10.3 bar (150 psi). Jacket Temperature: 204.4 °C (400 °F). Vacuum: Yes. CIP: Yes. Mechanical Seal on Shaft: Yes. Drive Type: Electric Motor.

Stainless Steel 316 Wiped/Thin Film Evaporator

Type: Evaporator

Subtype: Wiped/Thin Film

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 316

Evaporation Rate: 4.5 kg/h (10 lb/h)

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area: 0.2 m² (2.2 ft²)

(Two SPDU's) product contact, complete Short path distillation plant. This unit was previously used to process 300 lbs/day of product. The system consists of two, 0.1 m2 short path distillation units, three cold traps, six hold up receivers, and a degassing column with a pre heater. All equipment is piped and mounted in a steel framework, including all pumps, vacuum pumps, heater, valves, and controls. This process system has the following attributes: Can operate up to 340 degrees C, It is capable of vacuum to 0.01 mbar. , has a short resonance time, is good for heat sensitive products and hazardous materials, is suitable for viscous products, and has an excellent turn down capacity. Product contact surfaces are finished to 0.62 um RA The process piping and hold up tank are jacketed. The cold traps feature double coils for hot and cold brine. The system includes all process pumps and vacuum pumps. Primary and secondary heaters are supplied by Sterling. Chillers are supplied by Micro Therm.

Orientation: Vertical. Temperature: 340 °C (644 °F). Vacuum: Yes.

Stainless Steel 316 Luwa SMS HS0050 Wiped/Thin Film Evaporator

Type: Evaporator

Subtype: Wiped/Thin Film

Manufacturer: Luwa SMS

Model: HS0050

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 316

Evaporation Rate: 11.3 kg/h (25 lb/h)

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area: 0.5 m² (5.4 ft²)

jkt rated 16 kg/sq cm @ 200 deg C. 9 gal capacity W/(2) rows of str blades and (2) rows of positive pitched blades @ 25 deg angle on central core. Driven by 20 HP, 1170 rpm Reeves variable speed drive, 6.2:1 ratio, 64 rpm min, 428 rpm max. C-configuration. Has air operated valve positioner w/mech seal. Has jkt btm cone; rotor extension (removable product propelling rotor section).

Orientation: Vertical. Diameter: 152.4 mm (6 in). Height: 1,850 mm (72 in). Temperature: 200 °C (392 °F). Vacuum: Yes.

Stainless Steel 316L Luwa SMS HM-1200 Wiped/Thin Film Evaporator

Type: Evaporator

Subtype: Wiped/Thin Film

Manufacturer: Luwa SMS

Model: HM-1200

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 316L

Evaporation Rate: 279 kg/h (615 lb/h)

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area: 11.5 m² (123.8 ft²)

jacketed thin ‘filmtruder’ evaporator system, internal pressure -1/3.2 bar @ 200 degrees C (3900 liter), top jacket 7 bar @ 200 degrees C (11 liter), straight side jackets 7 bar @ 200 degrees C (3 x 65 liter), bottom cone jacket 7 bar @ 200 degrees C (9 liter), built to TUV, (3) 316L stainless steel jackets on straights side, coned bottom with 316L stainless steel jacket, 750mm diameter x 4850mm long 316Ti stainless steel (1.4571) rotor, rotor driven by a 45/54kw, 3/50/60/380-420/440-480 volt, 1475/1765 rpm motor via a reduction gearbox, mechanical seal, approx 850mm internal diameter, clamped flat top, bottom outlet with a pneumatic operated ball valve, evaporator mounted on carbon steel lugs and in a carbon steel structure, system includes: (1) 8.52 square meter 316L stainless steel (1.4404/1.4435) tube, head and shell vertical condenser, manufactured by Luwa SMS, fabrik #4826102, pressure tube side vacuum @ 55 degrees C (100 liter), shell 6 bar @ 90 degrees C (224 liter), (16) 44.5mm diameter x 2 x 4m long 316L stainless steel tubes, single pass, 324mm diameter 316L stainless steel shell, 4751mm overall length, 316L stainless steel tubesheets, (2) 316L stainless steel dished heads, mounted on lugs, (1) vacuum pump, (1) liquid separator

Orientation: Vertical. Diameter: 750 mm (29.5 in). Height: 4,850 mm (190.9 in). Pressure: 3.2 bar (46.4 psi). Temperature: 200 °C (392 °F). Jacket Pressure: 7 bar (101.5 psi). Jacket Temperature: 200 °C (392 °F). Vacuum: Yes. Mechanical Seal on Shaft: Yes. Drive Type: Loher ANGA-225ME-04M.

Used evaporators are thermal separation systems that concentrate solutions, recover solvents, or reduce waste volume by vaporizing liquid components. These systems are essential across industries where product purity, yield, and cost-efficiency matter. With more than 47 years of industry expertise, IPP offers used, secondhand and surplus evaporators from 20 complete plant sites and a massive inventory of over 15,000 systems ready to ship.

Evaporators are available in multiple configurations—falling film, rising film, forced circulation, wiped film and multiple-effect systems—each tailored for specific viscosity, temperature sensitivity and throughput needs.

Primary uses across industries

Types of materials processed

Common materials of construction

Evaporators are built for long service life, cleanability and chemical resistance:

Key features of industrial evaporators

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Evaporator FAQ
Have questions about Evaporators or our services? Learn more about our products and why customers choose IPP.
Falling film evaporators are ideal for heat-sensitive materials and lower viscosities, while forced circulation systems handle higher solids and fouling-prone feeds.
Yes – many units can be reconfigured with new instrumentation, controls or materials of construction to meet changing process needs.
Absolutely – they reuse vapor from one stage to heat the next, reducing overall steam consumption and operational costs.
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