Buying used heat exchangers through International Process Plants gives chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and food processing manufacturers access to efficient thermal transfer systems for heating, cooling, and energy recovery from VICARB, Doyle and Roth, Atlas Industrial, Graham, Pfaudler, and other OEM manufacturers. Buying used can save up to 50% of capital and 90% of lead time versus buying new.
IPP stocks shell and tube heat exchangers in stainless steel, carbon steel, graphite, titanium, tantalum, Hastelloy, and other specialty alloys. Choose the material that matches your process chemistry and corrosion requirements.
IPP stocks stainless steel shell and tube heat exchangers across multiple grades including SS 316, SS 304, SS Austenitic, SS 316L, and SS 321. Stainless steel provides sanitary and corrosion-resistant performance for chemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing applications.
Unused Daekyung Machinery stainless steel 316 clad shell and tube heat exchanger. 790 m² (8,500 ft²) surface area with vacuum capability and 8-pass tube-side design.
Used Cust-O-Fab stainless steel 316 shell and tube heat exchanger. 556 m² (6,000 ft²) surface area with 1,248 tubes.
Used Harris Thermal stainless steel 304 shell and tube heat exchanger. 876 m² (9,400 ft²) surface area — the largest SS 304 unit in IPP inventory.
IPP stocks carbon steel shell and tube heat exchangers in both primary construction and shell-only configurations. Carbon steel is also the most common shell material across the inventory. Carbon steel construction serves general utility and industrial applications.
Used Heatran carbon steel shell and tube heat exchanger. 1,050 m² (11,300 ft²) surface area — the largest heat exchanger in IPP inventory. Rated to 179.3 bar (2,600 psi).
Unused Delta Tee International carbon steel shell and tube heat exchanger. 1,050 m² (11,250 ft²) surface area rated to 99.3 bar (1,450 psi) shell side.
Unused Johnson Hunt LTD BEU carbon steel shell and tube heat exchanger. 6.4 m² (69 ft²) compact unit rated to 9 bar (131 psi) and 200 °C (392 °F).
IPP stocks specialty alloy shell and tube heat exchangers in graphite, titanium, tantalum, Hastelloy, Inconel, glass-lined, and duplex construction. These materials serve high-temperature or highly corrosive conditions where stainless and carbon steel are insufficient.
Used Industrial Alloy Fabricators titanium clad shell and tube heat exchanger. 530 m² (5,700 ft²) surface area with titanium tubes and SS 316 shell.
Used Metaullics Systems graphite (Impervite) shell and tube heat exchanger. 454.4 m² (4,900 ft²) with 721 graphite tubes and carbon steel shell.
Used NL Schkopau IRB GmbH Hastelloy shell and tube heat exchanger. 364 m² (3,900 ft²) surface area with Hastelloy tubes, tubesheet, and heads. Vacuum capable.
IPP stocks shell and tube heat exchangers from a wide range of manufacturers, with VICARB and Doyle and Roth representing the deepest positions in our inventory. Buying from the original equipment manufacturer helps ensure compatibility with existing plant infrastructure, replacement parts, and operator familiarity.
VICARB is the deepest single-manufacturer position in IPP's shell and tube heat exchanger inventory. Available model families include FTA 20 and FTA20/24/26 series graphite units in used condition.
Used VICARB FTA 20 graphite shell and tube heat exchanger with 6.4 m² (68.9 ft²) surface area, carbon steel shell, and graphite tubes.
Used VICARB FTA20/24/26 graphite shell and tube heat exchanger with 12.1 m² (130 ft²) surface area, 300 mm (11.8 in) shell diameter, and carbon steel shell.
Used VICARB graphite shell and tube heat exchanger with 23.3 m² (250.8 ft²) surface area, carbon steel shell, and graphite tubes rated to 6 bar (87 psi).
Doyle and Roth is the second deepest OEM position in IPP's shell and tube heat exchanger inventory. Available units span stainless steel 304, Inconel, and other materials across used conditions.
Used Doyle and Roth stainless steel 304 shell and tube heat exchanger with 10.4 m² (112 ft²) surface area, U-tube design, rated to 165.6 °C (330 °F) shell side.
Used Doyle and Roth Inconel shell and tube heat exchanger with 8.6 m² (93 ft²) surface area, 66 straight tubes, vacuum capable, rated to 260 °C (500 °F).
Used Doyle and Roth stainless steel 304 shell and tube heat exchanger with 68.1 m² (733 ft²) surface area, 282 U-tubes, rated to 10.3 bar (150 psi).
Beyond VICARB and Doyle and Roth, IPP stocks shell and tube heat exchangers from Atlas Industrial, Delta Tee International, Graham, Meccanica Sardia, Pfaudler, Johnson Hunt, Manning & Lewis, and DeDietrich. These units span carbon steel, stainless steel, Hastelloy, and other materials.
Unused Atlas Industrial carbon steel shell and tube heat exchanger with 28.5 m² (307 ft²) surface area, 135 straight tubes, vacuum capable, rated to 662 °C (1,200 °F).
Used Atlas Industrial BEM 20-60 Hastelloy clad shell and tube heat exchanger with 27.9 m² (300 ft²) surface area, 324 straight tubes, vacuum capable.
Used Heatran carbon steel shell and tube heat exchanger — the largest in IPP inventory at 1,050 m² (11,300 ft²), rated to 179.3 bar (2,600 psi).
IPP stocks shell and tube heat exchangers in used, unused, refurbished/rebuilt, and new condition grades. Choose the condition that matches your budget, timeline, and performance requirements.
Good used heat exchangers are the deepest condition position in IPP's inventory. These units were previously installed in production service, inspected on intake, and are offered as-is at the lowest price point while retaining OEM shell, tube, and head hardware.
Used Heatran carbon steel shell and tube heat exchanger. 1,050 m² (11,300 ft²) surface area rated to 179.3 bar (2,600 psi) with 1,850 tubes.
Used Harris Thermal stainless steel 304 shell and tube heat exchanger. 876 m² (9,400 ft²) surface area with 2,451 tubes, vacuum capable.
Used VICARB graphite shell and tube heat exchanger with 23.3 m² (250.8 ft²) surface area, graphite tubes, carbon steel shell, rated to 6 bar (87 psi).
Unused surplus heat exchangers were manufactured but never installed in production service. These units offer new-equipment performance with immediate availability and significant savings versus ordering new from the OEM.
Unused Johnson Hunt LTD BEU carbon steel shell and tube heat exchanger. 6.4 m² (69 ft²) surface area rated to 9 bar (131 psi) and 200 °C (392 °F).
Unused Atlas Industrial carbon steel shell and tube heat exchanger. 28.5 m² (307 ft²) surface area, 135 straight tubes, vacuum capable, rated to 662 °C (1,200 °F).
Unused Delta Tee International carbon steel shell and tube heat exchanger. 1,050 m² (11,250 ft²) surface area rated to 99.3 bar (1,450 psi) shell side.
IPP stocks refurbished and rebuilt shell and tube heat exchangers. These units have been restored to operational readiness, offering a balance between cost savings and performance assurance.
Refurbished/rebuilt Manning & Lewis stainless steel 316 shell and tube heat exchanger. 65.6 m² (706 ft²) surface area, 444 straight tubes, vacuum capable.
Refurbished/rebuilt Allegheny Bradford Corp. stainless steel 316L shell and tube heat exchanger. 1.02 m² (11 ft²) compact unit with 34 U-tubes.
Refurbished/rebuilt Le-Carbone Lorraine GM/8 graphite shell and tube heat exchanger. 2 m² (21.5 ft²) surface area with carbon steel shell, rated to 9 bar (130 psi).
IPP stocks new shell and tube heat exchangers for immediate delivery. IPP's GPS subsidiary also provides custom fabricated new equipment with 12–16 week average delivery.
New Timmerman stainless steel 316L shell and tube heat exchanger. 197.4 m² (2,100 ft²) surface area, 499 tubes, vertical orientation, rated to 16 bar (232 psi) tube side.
New Perry Products Co. AEU stainless steel 304 shell and tube heat exchanger. 105.1 m² (1,150 ft²) surface area, 197 U-tubes, rated to 75.6 bar (1,100 psi) tube side.
Choosing the right material of construction depends on your process chemistry, operating temperature, pressure, and budget. Here is how the most common heat exchanger materials compare.
| Factor | Stainless Steel | Carbon Steel | Specialty Alloys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory Depth | Deepest position | Moderate position | Wide selection |
| Maximum Surface Area | 876 m² (9,400 ft²) | 1,050 m² (11,300 ft²) | 530 m² (5,700 ft²) |
| Common Applications | Sanitary, corrosion-resistant processes | General utility, industrial | High-temp, highly corrosive |
| Corrosion Resistance | Good — broad chemical compatibility | Limited — best for non-corrosive fluids | Excellent — acids, chlorides, extreme pH |
| Typical Industries | Pharma, food, chemical | HVAC, utilities, petrochemical | Specialty chemical, mining, refining |
| Relative Cost | Mid-range | Lowest cost | Premium pricing |
| Max Pressure in IPP Stock | 29.3 bar (425 psi) | 179.3 bar (2,600 psi) | 12.1 bar (175 psi) |
International Process Plants combines over 46 years of process equipment expertise, nearly 150 colleagues across 15 countries, and an inventory of 15,000 process systems and major equipment pieces to deliver heat exchangers ready for your process.
Buying used heat exchangers from IPP can save up to 50% of capital and 90% of lead time versus buying new. With shell and tube heat exchangers from multiple manufacturers in stock, IPP offers a wide selection to match your budget and specifications.
Request a QuoteIn-stock heat exchangers from IPP are ready to ship. New OEM heat exchangers require extended lead times for engineering, procurement, and fabrication. IPP's GPS subsidiary also provides custom fabricated new equipment with 12–16 week average delivery.
Check AvailabilityIPP stocks heat exchangers in 30+ distinct materials of construction including stainless steel 316, 304, 316L, and 321, carbon steel, graphite, titanium, tantalum, Hastelloy C-276, Inconel, glass-lined, duplex, Monel, and copper/brass.
Talk to Our TeamHeat transfer surface areas range from 0.37 m² (4 ft²) for compact pilot-scale exchangers up to 1,050 m² (11,300 ft²) for large-scale industrial applications. Surface area data is available on nearly every unit in inventory.
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Find Nearest OfficeShell and tube pressures range up to 179.3 bar (2,600 psi). Operating temperatures range up to 662 °C (1,224 °F). Vacuum-capable units are available across the inventory.
Discuss RequirementsThe process of purchasing a used heat exchanger from IPP follows five steps, from specification to delivery.
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IPP sends a detailed equipment data sheet with surface area, pressure ratings, temperature ratings, tube count, shell diameter, nozzle schedule, and condition report with photographs.
Contact IPP to arrange an on-site visit or request a live video walkthrough of the heat exchanger with an IPP team member at one of our global locations.
IPP offers refurbished and rebuilt heat exchangers. Contact IPP for details on retubing, rebundling, and other refurbishment services for shell and tube heat exchangers.
IPP coordinates packaging, crating, freight, and delivery to your plant site. Worldwide shipping from offices in 15 countries. Contact IPP for shipping details.
IPP supplies used heat exchangers to manufacturers across multiple process industries worldwide.
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IPP Group supplies new heat exchangers through its Gale Process Solutions (GPS) subsidiary, which provides custom fabricated equipment with 12–16 week average delivery. If you cannot find what you need in our used inventory, we can build to your specifications.
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