Reactors - Used and Surplus Inventory

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For essential chemical reactions, mixing, and heat transfer in manufacturing processes, industrial reactors are critical equipment across industries. With over 47 years of process equipment expertise, IPP offers one of the world’s largest selections of used reactors, sourced from 20 complete plant sites and included within our inventory of over 15,000 ready-to-ship pieces of equipment. By choosing used reactors from IPP, companies gain immediate access to high-quality vessels while reducing capital investment and lead times.

Reactors are specialized vessels where raw materials undergo chemical or biochemical reactions under controlled conditions. Available in numerous designs—jacketed, agitated, pressure-rated, or lined—reactors are tailored to meet process demands such as mixing, temperature control, pressure regulation, and corrosion resistance.

Primary uses across industries

In chemical manufacturing, reactors enable polymerization, oxidation, nitration, and other critical reactions.
In pharmaceutical production, they support batch synthesis, crystallization, and formulation processes.
In food processing, reactors help create specialty ingredients, flavors, and enzymes.
In petrochemical refining, they facilitate catalytic cracking, hydroprocessing, and chemical conversion.
In bioprocessing, reactors serve fermentation, cell culture, and bioconversion applications.

Types of materials processed

Liquids, slurries, and emulsions requiring controlled reaction conditions
Corrosive chemicals and high-purity formulations
Temperature-sensitive compounds requiring heating or cooling
Multi-phase mixtures needing agitation or gas dispersion

Common materials of construction

Reactor construction is selected to withstand process conditions, such as pressure, temperature, and chemical exposure:

Stainless steel for sanitary, corrosion-resistant processing
Glass-lined steel for highly corrosive chemicals
Hastelloy and other alloys for extreme temperatures or aggressive materials
Carbon steel for general-purpose reactions

Key features of industrial reactors

Customizable vessel sizes and pressure ratings
Jacketed or internal coils for heating and cooling
Agitation systems for blending and maintaining uniformity
Pressure and vacuum capabilities for reaction flexibility
Lined interiors for corrosion protection and product purity

Learn more about reactor design and operation in this Chemical Engineering guide.

Find your reactor at IPP

Search the IMS inventory or contact IPP’s equipment specialists to secure a high-quality reactor for your process. With ready-to-ship inventory, IPP helps companies reduce lead times, manage project costs, and maintain process flexibility.