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Used fermenters for sale: precision bioprocessing vessels for microbial and cell culture applications

Shop used, secondhand and surplus fermenters from IPP – in stock and ready for pharmaceutical, biotech and food production

Boost efficiency and reduce capital costs with IPP’s ready-to-ship fermenters for pilot, production and sanitary bioprocessing

Featured Fermenters

Stainless Steel 316 Tankki OY Fermenter

Stainless Steel 316 Tankki OY  Fermenter

Type: Fermenter

Manufacturer: Tankki OY

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 316

Capacity: 12,500 L (3,303 gal)

Agitation: Yes

fermenter Tankki OY agitator drive, serial # 8420, driven by Sew-Eurodrive, type FAF80-DV160-M4, 11kw, 3/50/400/690 volt, 1440-105 rpm geared motor, (3) 6-blade turbine type agitators, dry running mechanical seal,

Diameter: 2,200 mm (86.6 in). Length: 2,500 mm (98.4 in). Orientation: Vertical. Pressure: 4 bar (58 psi). Temperature: 160 °C (320 °F). Vacuum: Yes. Jacket Pressure: 4 bar (58 psi). Jacket Temperature: 160 °C (320 °F).

Stainless Steel 304 ThermoFisher HyPerforma SUF0300.2320 Fermenter

Stainless Steel 304 ThermoFisher HyPerforma SUF0300.2320 Fermenter

Type: Fermenter

Manufacturer: ThermoFisher

Model: HyPerforma SUF0300.2320

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 304

Capacity: 300 L (79.3 gal)

Agitation: Yes

  • See Legacy Description
  • 5:1 Turndown Ratio, 3:1 Height to Diameter ratio.
  • Jacket area 7.77 Sq. Ft., Jacket volume 10.85 liters
  • 4 Tank Baffles, Internal impeller 2 HP drive motor with 5:1 Gear reduction
  • Max rotation speed 375 RPMs.

Diameter: 577.9 mm (22.8 in). Length: 1,689 mm (66.5 in). Jacket: Dimple. Orientation: Vertical. Pressure: 0.03 bar (0.5 psi). Temperature: 40 °C (104 °F). Jacket MOC: Stainless Steel 304. Number of Jacket Zones: 1. Jacket Pressure: 10.3 bar (150 psi). Jacket Temperature: 65.6 °C (150 °F). Internal Finish: Buff Polish. External Finish: Buff Polish .

Stainless Steel 316 Biolafitte Fermenter

Stainless Steel 316 Biolafitte  Fermenter

Type: Fermenter

Manufacturer: Biolafitte

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 316

Capacity: 430 L (113.6 gal)

Agitation: Yes

321 stainless steel jacket on straight side only, 4-blade turbine impellor, under belt driven by 7.5 kw, 3 phase, 50Hz, 380/660 volt, 1450/118/472 rpm SEW-Usocome geared motor, Burgmann mechanical seal, includes pipework, valves, filter, pump.

Diameter: 650 mm (25.6 in). Length: 1,080 mm (42.5 in). Pressure: 3 bar (43.5 psi). Jacket MOC: Stainless Steel 321.

Stainless Steel 304 ThermoFisher HyPerforma SUF0300.4075 Fermenter

Stainless Steel 304 ThermoFisher HyPerforma SUF0300.4075 Fermenter

Type: Fermenter

Manufacturer: ThermoFisher

Model: HyPerforma SUF0300.4075

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 304

Capacity: 300 L (79.3 gal)

Agitation: Yes

  • See Legacy description
  • 5:1 Turndown Ratio, 3:1 Height to Diameter ratio.
  • Jacket area 7.77 Sq. Ft., Jacket volume 10.85 liters
  • Internal impeller 2 HP drive motor with 5:1 Gear reduction
  • Max rotation speed 375 RPMs.

Diameter: 577.9 mm (22.8 in). Length: 1,689 mm (66.5 in). Jacket: Dimple. Orientation: Vertical. Pressure: 0.03 bar (0.5 psi). Temperature: 40 °C (104 °F). Jacket MOC: Stainless Steel 304. Number of Jacket Zones: 1. Jacket Pressure: 10.3 bar (150 psi). Jacket Temperature: 65.6 °C (150 °F). Internal Finish: Buff Polish. External Finish: Buff Polish.

Used fermenters are essential in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and food manufacturing, providing a sterile environment for microbial growth, enzymatic reactions, or cell culture processing. Designed for precise control of temperature, agitation, pH, and dissolved oxygen, fermenters are key to consistent batch quality and regulatory compliance. With more than 47 years of experience, IPP supplies used, surplus and secondhand fermenters from 20 global plant sites and maintains an unmatched inventory of 15,000+ process systems.

From stainless steel production-scale units to glass-lined pilot vessels, IPP’s inventory supports a wide range of fermentation applications—from antibiotics and biofuels to cultured proteins and enzymes.

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Search the IMS inventory or contact IPP’s equipment experts to find the right used, surplus or secondhand fermenter for your operation. From lab-scale bioreactors to production fermenters, IPP delivers ready-to-ship solutions that help you optimize throughput without overextending your budget.