Used reactors – industrial process vessels for sale

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

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.

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