Used kettles for sale: efficient heating, mixing and batch processing solutions for industrial production

Shop used, surplus and secondhand kettles from IPP – in stock and ready for food, pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetics applications

Streamline your batch processing with IPP’s ready-to-ship kettles for melting, blending, cooking or formulating

Used kettles are versatile processing vessels used in batch production where heating, cooling, mixing or dissolving ingredients is required. These units are widely employed across food, pharma, cosmetic and chemical industries for tasks like formulation, emulsification, pasteurization or compounding. With over 47 years of expertise, IPP supplies used, secondhand and surplus kettles from 20 global plant sites and maintains an unmatched inventory of 15,000+ process systems ready for immediate delivery.

IPP stocks jacketed kettles, agitated kettles, steam-heated kettles, vacuum kettles and pressure kettles from trusted manufacturers including Lee, Groen, Hamilton, Walker, and Mueller.

Primary uses across industries

• In food and beverage, for cooking sauces, soups, jams, confections and dairy products
• In pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, for compounding active ingredients and mixing suspensions
• In cosmetics and personal care, for blending creams, lotions, waxes and gels
• In chemical processing, for dissolving solids, reacting components or evaporating solvents

Types of materials processed

• Liquids, creams, and pastes with various viscosities
• Solid/liquid mixtures requiring emulsification or blending
• Sensitive formulations requiring gentle agitation and temperature control

Common materials of construction

Kettles are engineered for hygiene, durability and thermal efficiency:

• 316L stainless steel for sanitary and corrosion-resistant applications
• Carbon steel for non-corrosive utility and general-purpose processes
• Glass-lined or jacketed designs for reactive or heat-sensitive materials

Key features of industrial kettles

• Steam, electric or hot oil jacketed heating options
• Vacuum or pressure-rated designs for advanced processing
• Scraper agitators to prevent product buildup and scorching
• CIP/SIP compatibility for regulated industries
• Temperature and pressure controls with integrated sensors

Learn more about industrial kettle design and sanitary processing applications from Food Engineering magazine.

Find your kettle at IMS

Search the IMS inventory or contact IPP’s kettle and tank specialists to find the right used, surplus or secondhand kettle for your process. From small batch cookers to high-capacity reactors, IPP helps you save time and money while ensuring processing reliability.