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Used tanks – industrial storage and process vessels for sale

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When your process requires safe, reliable storage or processing of liquids, powders, or bulk materials, industrial tanks provide essential capacity across a wide range of industries. With more than 47 years of process equipment expertise, IPP offers immediate access to used tanks sourced from 20 complete plant sites and included within our inventory of over 15,000 ready-to-ship pieces of equipment. Choosing used tanks from IPP helps companies reduce capital costs while securing equipment for immediate delivery.

Industrial tanks come in numerous configurations—vertical, horizontal, jacketed, pressure-rated, or sanitary—and are designed to handle everything from bulk ingredient storage to complex chemical reactions and temperature-sensitive processes.

Primary uses across industries

• In chemical processing, tanks store raw materials, intermediates, and finished products safely.
• In pharmaceutical production, sanitary tanks hold active ingredients, solvents, and formulation components.
• In food and beverage processing, tanks store ingredients, blends, and finished beverages in sanitary conditions.
• In water treatment, tanks manage influent, effluent, and process water.
• In petrochemical refining, tanks store crude oil, refined products, and process chemicals.

Types of materials processed

• Liquids, slurries, and emulsions requiring safe containment
• Bulk powders and granules requiring dust-free storage
• Corrosive chemicals requiring specialty linings
• Temperature-sensitive materials requiring heating or cooling

Common materials of construction

Tanks are constructed based on the materials they hold, regulatory requirements, and process conditions:

• Stainless steel for food, pharmaceutical, and sanitary applications
• Carbon steel for general-purpose industrial storage
• Glass-lined steel for highly corrosive chemicals
• Polyethylene or fiberglass for certain water treatment or specialty storage needs
• Hastelloy or other alloys for high-pressure or corrosive environments

Key features of industrial tanks

• Multiple sizes and capacities to meet process requirements
• Optional agitation systems for blending or keeping materials in suspension
• Jacketed tanks for heating or cooling
• Pressure-rated designs for high-pressure or vacuum processes
• Sanitary or specialty linings for product purity and corrosion resistance

Learn more about industrial tank design and applications in this Chemical Engineering guide.

Find your tank at IPP

Search the IMS inventory or contact IPP’s equipment experts to secure a high-quality tank for your application. With ready-to-ship inventory, IPP helps companies reduce lead times, control project costs, and maintain operational flexibility.

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