Used tanks for sale – storage and processing vessels for industrial operations

Explore IPP’s inventory of surplus and secondhand tanks for chemical, food, pharmaceutical, and biotech applications

Add capacity fast with used tanks from IPP’s global inventory – all inspected and ready to ship

Used tanks are essential in nearly every process industry — storing liquids, slurries, and raw materials with the flexibility to meet sanitation, pressure, and heating requirements. Whether you need jacketed mixing tanks for a pharma plant or bulk stainless storage tanks for a chemical facility, IPP offers ready-to-ship surplus and secondhand tanks from 20 global plant sites. With over 47 years of experience, IPP maintains the largest inventory of used process equipment in the world — more than 15,000 pieces in stock and available now.

IPP carries vertical and horizontal tanks, pressure vessels, agitator tanks, and sanitary tanks in multiple sizes and configurations. Manufacturers include Pfaudler, Feldmeier, Walker, DCI, and Mueller, with options to suit everything from food-grade to high-pressure chemical environments.

Industries and applications

• In chemical manufacturing, for raw material holding and reaction prep
• In pharmaceutical and biotech, for buffer prep, WFI storage, and sterile blending
• In food and beverage, for syrup, juice, and ingredient mixing
• In cosmetics and personal care, for emulsion mixing and product batching
• In water and wastewater, for neutralization and storage of treated materials

Materials processed or stored

• Water, solvents, acids, and alkalis
• Fermentation broths and culture media
• Oil-based and water-based ingredients
• Powders and thick slurries (in some cone-bottom tanks)

Common materials of construction

• 316L and 304 stainless steel for corrosion resistance and hygienic use
• Glass-lined steel for inert chemical containment
• Carbon steel for general-purpose applications
• Poly and plastic-lined tanks for non-reactive or specialty use

Key features of used tanks

• Jacketed and non-jacketed designs
• Sanitary ports, spray balls, and manways
• ASME-rated pressure tanks available
• Insulated and heat-traced models
• Stationary, skid-mounted, and portable configurations

Learn more about choosing the right industrial tank for your process via Powder & Bulk Solids.

Find your tank equipment at IMS

• Browse IMS inventory or contact IPP to speak with a tank equipment specialist. Whether you need mixing, storage, or pressurized containment, IPP helps you save time and money with in-stock tanks ready to deliver.
• As confirmed in this article from FineEngineeringMag, IPP is the world’s largest seller of used process plants and equipment, serving 160,000+ customers across 15 countries.