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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.

Featured Hydrogenation Reactors

8,900 L (2,351 gallons) Stainless Steel Austenitic Hydrogenation Reactor

Type: Reactor

Subtype: Hydrogenation

Manufacturer: Johann Stahl Mannheim/Germany

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel Austenitic

Clad: Yes

Capacity Design: 8,900 L (2,351 gallons)

Internal Pressure: 84 bar (1,218 psi)

jacketed high pressure reactor Jacket volume: 1700 liter Total length: 8000 mm Jacket wall thickness: 30 mm

Internal Full Vacuum: Yes. Internal Temperature: 250 °C (482 °F). Jacket Pressure: 25 bar (362.6 psi). Jacket Temperature: 250 °C (482 °F). Orientation: Vertical. Agitation: Yes. Diameter: 1,600 mm (63 in). Straight Side Length: 3,500 mm (137.8 in).

1,240 L (327.6 gallons) Stainless Steel Austenitic Hydrogenation Reactor

Type: Reactor

Subtype: Hydrogenation

Manufacturer: Reschka GmbH

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel Austenitic

Capacity Design: 1,240 L (327.6 gallons)

Internal Pressure: 52.9 bar (767.2 psi)

internal pressure rated 52,9 bar @180 degrees C (volume 1240 liter), jacket pressure rated 13 bar @180 degrees C (volume 270 liter) CE stamped

Internal Temperature: 180 °C (356 °F). Jacket Pressure: 13 bar (188.5 psi). Jacket Temperature: 180 °C (356 °F). Jacket Material of Construction: Stainless Steel 304. Diameter: 1,200 mm (47.2 in). Straight Side Length: 1,245 mm (49 in). Support Type: Lugs.

3,000 L (792.5 gallons) Stainless Steel 316 Hydrogenation Reactor

Type: Reactor

Subtype: Hydrogenation

Manufacturer: Applied Fusions Ltd

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 316

Capacity Design: 3,000 L (792.5 gallons)

Internal Pressure: 37.9 bar (550 psi)

Batch Hydrogenation Reactor internal operating pressure 500 psig + full vacuum @ 220 degrees C, internal coil 80 psig @ 100 degrees C, external half pipe coil 150 psig @ 180 degrees C top section 5’ diameter x 4’ straight side bottom section 3’9” diameter x 2’11” straight side bottom section and bottom dish with 3” carbon steel half pipe coil jacket internal 316 stainless steel 2” diameter heating/cooling coil with 14-turns

Internal Full Vacuum: Yes. Internal Temperature: 250 °C (482 °F). Jacket Pressure: 11.4 bar (165 psi). Jacket Temperature: 200 °C (392 °F). Jacket Material of Construction: Carbon Steel. Orientation: Vertical. Agitation: Yes. Support Type: Lugs.

13,143 L (3,472 gallons) Stainless Steel Other Hydrogenation Reactor

Type: Reactor

Subtype: Hydrogenation

Manufacturer: Gebr. Quast/Gothe KG

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel Other

Capacity Design: 13,143 L (3,472 gallons)

Internal Pressure: 25 bar (362.6 psi)

working capacity: 12 m³ Type: BUSS LOOP reactor Pressure range: -1/25 bar@ 200 °C Max operating pressure: 16 bar@ 105°C Heat exchanger: Material: 1.4439 SS Type: Shell and tube Manufacturer: Gessner Apparatebau GmbH /Germany Volume (pipes): 870 l Volume (shell): 1.139 l Diameter: 700 mm Length: 5 m Connected to AW 413 double jacket pipe: Material: 1.4571 SS Pressure range: 10 bar@ 120°C Volume: 5 l both sides Plate heat exchanger: Material: 1.4571 SS Manufacturer: Vicarb Area: 30.6 m² Pressure range: 8 bar@110°C Volume (each side): 70 l Serial number: D 3660 Pressure tank: Material: 1.4571 SS Volume: 995 l Pressure range: -1/26 bar @ 200°C Manufacturer: Weisstaler Serial number: 38644 Used as Hydrogen buffer tank.

Internal Temperature: 200 °C (392 °F). Jacket Pressure: 6 bar (87 psi). Jacket Temperature: 200 °C (392 °F).

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.

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