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Used reactors – industrial process vessels for sale

Buy used, surplus & second-hand reactors from IPP – ready to ship

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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

Types of materials processed

Common materials of construction

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

Key features of industrial reactors

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.

Read more: The market for second-hand process plant and equipment is thriving

Featured Batch Type Body Only Reactors

3,785 L (1,000 gallons) Glasslined Batch Type Body Only Reactor

Glasslined Batch-Type Reactor Body

Type: Reactor

Subtype: Batch Type Body Only

Manufacturer: Pfaudler

Model: RA

Condition: Re-glassed

Material: Glasslined

Capacity Design: 3,785 L (1,000 gallons)

Internal Pressure: 6.9 bar (100 psi)

  • This is a bare reactor

Internal Full Vacuum: Yes. Internal Temperature: 232.2 °C (450 °F). Jacket Pressure: 6.2 bar (90 psi). Jacket Temperature: 176.7 °C (350 °F). Jacket Material of Construction: Carbon Steel. Body Only: Yes. Orientation: Vertical. Diameter: 1,524 mm (60 in). Straight Side Length: 1,880 mm (74 in). Support Type: Legs.

18,927 L (5,000 gallons) Unused Glasslined Batch Type Body Only Reactor

Unused Glasslined Batch-Type Reactor Body

Type: Reactor

Subtype: Batch Type Body Only

Manufacturer: Pfaudler

Model: KC

Condition: Unused

Material: Glasslined

Capacity Design: 18,927 L (5,000 gallons)

Internal Pressure: 6.2 bar (90 psi)

  • Reglassed KC series reactor body
  • Manufacturers number 4364421
  • With (4) side support lugs or (8) leg couplings for mounting/installation.

Internal Full Vacuum: Yes. Internal Temperature: 204.4 °C (400 °F). Jacket Pressure: 8.6 bar (125 psi). Jacket Temperature: 204.4 °C (400 °F). Body Only: Yes. Diameter: 2,743 mm (108 in). Straight Side Length: 4,547 mm (179 in). Support Type: Legs.

7,571 L (2,000 gallons) Glasslined Batch Type Body Only Reactor

Glasslined Batch-Type Reactor Body

Type: Reactor

Subtype: Batch Type Body Only

Manufacturer: Pfaudler

Model: RA

Condition: Used

Material: Glasslined

Capacity Design: 7,571 L (2,000 gallons)

Internal Pressure: 6.9 bar (100 psi)

  • It has an mixer inside along with a baffle, but no drive system.

Internal Full Vacuum: Yes. Internal Temperature: 176.7 °C (350 °F). Jacket Pressure: 6.9 bar (100 psi). Jacket Temperature: 343.3 °C (650 °F). Jacket Material of Construction: Carbon Steel. Body Only: Yes. Orientation: Vertical. Diameter: 1,981 mm (78 in). Straight Side Length: 2,032 mm (80 in). Support Type: Lugs.

757.1 L (200 gallons) Glasslined Batch Type Body Only Reactor

Glasslined Batch-Type Reactor Body

Type: Reactor

Subtype: Batch Type Body Only

Manufacturer: DeDietrich

Model: CTJ

Condition: Re-glassed

Material: Glasslined

Capacity Design: 757.1 L (200 gallons)

Internal Pressure: 5.2 bar (75 psi)

  • Base reactor

Internal Full Vacuum: Yes. Internal Temperature: 260 °C (500 °F). Jacket Pressure: 7.2 bar (105 psi). Jacket Temperature: 260 °C (500 °F). Jacket Material of Construction: Carbon Steel. Body Only: Yes. Orientation: Vertical. Diameter: 990.6 mm (39 in). Straight Side Length: 812.8 mm (32 in). Support Type: Legs.

Reactor FAQ
Have questions about Reactors or our services? Learn more about our products and why customers choose IPP.
Chemical, pharmaceutical, food, petrochemical, and bioprocessing industries depend heavily on reactors for core manufacturing processes.
Jacketed reactors provide temperature control, while pressure reactors are built to handle elevated pressure conditions during reactions. Many reactors combine both features.
Regular inspection of seals, agitators, and heat transfer surfaces—along with pressure testing and thorough cleaning—ensures reliable performance and process safety.