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267.6 kg/h (590 lb/h) Stainless Steel 316 Wiped/Thin Film Evaporator

Type: Evaporator

Subtype: Wiped/Thin Film

Manufacturer: Luwa SMS

Model: D-850/4700/10

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 316

Evaporation Rate: 267.6 kg/h (590 lb/h)

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area: 11 m² (118.4 ft²)

Jkt rated 13 bar @ 220 deg C Shell 850mm (34") dia x 4800mm (15.8') long, Rotor driven by 30 KW, 3/50/380 volt, 260 rpm output speed.

Orientation: Horizontal. Diameter: 850 mm (33.5 in). Height: 4,800 mm (189 in). Pressure: 0.5 bar (7.3 psi). Temperature: 220 °C (428 °F). Vacuum: Yes.

Stainless Steel 304 Wiped/Thin Film Evaporator

Type: Evaporator

Subtype: Wiped/Thin Film

Manufacturer: Balfour

Model: Stratavap

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 304

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area: 0.23 m² (2.5 ft²)

Orientation: Vertical

wiped film lab size evaporator system. jacket 13.8 bar @ 200 degrees C. Consisting of (1) 2.5 square feet 304 stainless steel vertical jacketed wiped/thin film evaporator. with 304 stainless steel jacket. 4-blade flexible teflon wipers. Rotor driven by Eurodrive, Type RGUV-031A, 30-177 rpm, 17.06:1 ratio, varispeed drive, driven by 3 KW, 3/50/415 volt, 1430 rpm flameproof motor. Mechanical seal. (1) stainless steel circulation pump. manufactured by Howard Pumps, serial #14037, model #CL2-20. Capacity 5000 liter/hour, pressure 6 bar. Eurodrive 98-381 rpm, 5.04:1 ratio, varispeed drive, driven by 7.5 KW, 3/50/415 volt, 1440 rpm flameproof motor. (1) approx 15 square feet stainless steel tube, head and carbon steel shell heat exchanger. manufactured by Johnsons, serial #63055. Pressure 163 psi @ 300 degrees C. Shell 7" diameter x 72" long. Shell with expansion bellows.

Diameter: 152.4 mm (6 in). Height: 762 mm (30 in). Pressure: 1 bar (14.5 psi). Temperature: 200 °C (392 °F). Vacuum: Yes. Mechanical Seal on Shaft: Yes. Drive Type: Eurodrive RGUV-031A.

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 316Ti Carl Canzler 450/1.8-K2.7 Wiped Film Evaporator

Type: Evaporator

Subtype: Wiped/Thin Film

Manufacturer: Carl Canzler

Model: 450/1.8-K2.7

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel Austenitic

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area: 1.8 m² (19.4 ft²)

Orientation: Vertical

Short Path wiped film evaporator system with internal condensor includes SS seperator tank Rated 490 liter 20 liter in the jacket. Top mounted rotor drive with a 3 kw, 50 Hz gear motor with mechanical seal on rotor. Graphie wipers on rotor Unit has a bolted bottom head with 2.7 SqM internal tube condenser, inlet and outlet for condensor in Bottom head. Evaporator has a side bottom discharge for product. Vessel weight empty, 700 kg; motor and rotor 350 kg.

Diameter: 470 mm (18.5 in). Height: 3,150 mm (124.9 in). Pressure: 5 bar (72.5 psi). Temperature: 250 °C (482 °F). Internal Condenser: Yes. Internal Condenser size: 2.7 m² (29.1 ft²). Vacuum: Yes. Mechanical Seal on Shaft: Yes.

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

In pharmaceuticals, evaporators concentrate APIs and remove solvents during intermediate processing
In chemical manufacturing, they purify products and reclaim valuable solvents from process streams
In food and beverage, they concentrate juices, dairy products, extracts and syrups
In wastewater treatment, they reduce volume and recover reusable components

Types of materials processed

Heat-sensitive or solvent-based mixtures
Aqueous solutions, organic solvents and slurries
Viscous liquids and high-solid content mixtures

Common materials of construction

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

Stainless steel for sanitary and corrosion-resistant applications
Hastelloy and other alloys for aggressive chemicals
Glass-lined steel for ultra-pure or reactive materials

Key features of industrial evaporators

Available as single-effect or multi-effect systems for energy efficiency
Options for vacuum operation to protect heat-sensitive materials
Integration with distillation, crystallization or solvent recovery units
Configurable heating sources: steam, hot oil, or electric
Designed for clean-in-place (CIP) and automated control systems

Learn more about evaporator types and applications in process industries from Chemical Engineering.

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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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