Buying used shell and tube heat exchangers through International Process Plants gives chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical and food processing, oil and gas refining, and HVAC and utility operations access to tube bundles enclosed inside a cylindrical shell, where one process stream travels inside the tubes while a second stream flows across them on the shell side. Manufacturers include VICARB, Doyle and Roth, Atlas Industrial, Delta Tee International, and Graham among other OEMs.
IPP stocks shell and tube heat exchangers across stainless steel, graphite, carbon steel, and specialty alloy options. Choose the material that matches your process requirements.
IPP stocks stainless steel shell and tube heat exchangers in 316, 316L, 304, 321, and Austenitic grades. Available from Sices S.p.A, Perry Products Co., AEL Apparatebau GmbH, Graham, Doyle and Roth, and other manufacturers.
Used Sices S.p.A BEM/1000 x 2700 shell and tube heat exchanger with 150 m² (1,600 ft²) of heat transfer surface area and a 762-tube bundle.
New Perry Products Co. AEU shell and tube heat exchanger built in Stainless Steel 304 with 105.1 m² (1,150 ft²) of heat transfer surface area.
Used AEL Apparatebau GmbH BEM shell and tube heat exchanger built in Stainless Steel 904L with 221 m² (2,400 ft²) of heat transfer surface area.
IPP stocks graphite shell and tube heat exchangers. Available from VICARB, Sigri, Graphite Apparatebau and other manufacturers.
IPP stocks carbon steel shell and tube heat exchangers. Available from Delta Tee International Inc., Johnson Hunt LTD, Graham and other manufacturers.
IPP stocks other shell and tube heat exchangers. Available from DeDietrich, , Tranter-Superchanger and other manufacturers.
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 and replacement parts availability.
VICARB is the deepest single-manufacturer position in IPP's shell and tube heat exchanger inventory. Available VICARB models include FTA 20 and FTA20/24/26 series units, primarily in graphite construction for corrosion-resistant heat transfer applications.
Used VICARB FTA 20 graphite shell and tube heat exchanger with 6.4 m² (68.9 ft²) of heat transfer surface area and horizontal orientation.
Used VICARB FTA20/24/26 graphite shell and tube heat exchanger with 12.1 m² (130 ft²) of heat transfer surface area.
Used VICARB graphite shell and tube heat exchanger with 23.3 m² (250.8 ft²) of heat transfer surface area and horizontal orientation.
Doyle and Roth is the second deepest OEM position in IPP's shell and tube heat exchanger inventory. Available in stainless steel 304 and Inconel construction for demanding process environments.
Used Doyle and Roth stainless steel 304 shell and tube heat exchanger with 10.4 m² (112 ft²) of heat transfer surface area and horizontal orientation.
Used Doyle and Roth Inconel shell and tube heat exchanger with 8.6 m² (93 ft²) of heat transfer surface area for high-temperature corrosion-resistant service.
Used Doyle and Roth stainless steel 304 shell and tube heat exchanger with 68.1 m² (733 ft²) of heat transfer surface area and horizontal orientation.
Beyond VICARB and Doyle and Roth, IPP stocks shell and tube heat exchangers from Atlas Industrial, Delta Tee International Inc., Graham, Meccanica Sardia, Pfaudler, Johnson Hunt LTD, Manning & Lewis, and other manufacturers. These units span the full range of materials, surface areas, and pressure ratings.
Used Exchangeurs De Chaleur S.A.G. stainless steel 304 shell and tube heat exchanger with 16.8 m² (180.8 ft²) of heat transfer surface area in vertical orientation.
Unused Johnson Hunt LTD BEU carbon steel shell and tube heat exchanger with 6.4 m² (69 ft²) of heat transfer surface area and horizontal orientation.
Used Graham stainless steel shell and tube heat exchanger with 83.8 m² (902 ft²) of heat transfer surface area and horizontal orientation.
IPP stocks shell and tube heat exchangers in multiple condition grades, including used, unused, refurbished/rebuilt, and new. Choose the condition that matches your budget and performance requirements.
Used shell and tube heat exchangers represent the largest condition category in IPP's inventory. Available from VICARB, Doyle and Roth, Graham, Atlas Industrial, and other manufacturers in stainless steel, graphite, carbon steel, and specialty alloy construction. Used condition offers the lowest price point while providing OEM-quality vessels.
Used VICARB FTA 20 graphite shell and tube heat exchanger with 6.4 m² (68.9 ft²) of heat transfer surface area.
Used Doyle and Roth stainless steel 304 shell and tube heat exchanger with 10.4 m² (112 ft²) of heat transfer surface area.
Used Graham stainless steel shell and tube heat exchanger with 83.8 m² (902 ft²) of heat transfer surface area and horizontal orientation.
IPP stocks unused shell and tube heat exchangers — units that were manufactured but never placed into service. Johnson Hunt LTD is the most frequently available manufacturer for unused shell and tube heat exchangers in IPP's inventory. Unused condition provides factory-new performance at reduced lead time compared to ordering new.
Unused Johnson Hunt LTD BEU carbon steel shell and tube heat exchanger with 6.4 m² (69 ft²) of heat transfer surface area and horizontal orientation.
Unused Johnson Hunt LTD AEM carbon steel shell and tube heat exchanger with 1.58 m² (17 ft²) of heat transfer surface area.
Unused Johnson Hunt LTD AEM carbon steel shell and tube heat exchanger with 1.95 m² (21 ft²) of heat transfer surface area and horizontal orientation.
IPP stocks refurbished and rebuilt shell and tube heat exchangers that have been professionally restored to operational condition. Available from Manning & Lewis, Allegheny Bradford Corp., Le-Carbone Lorraine, and other manufacturers. Refurbished units provide restored performance with documented rebuild history.
Refurbished/rebuilt Manning & Lewis stainless steel 316 shell and tube heat exchanger with 65.6 m² (706 ft²) of heat transfer surface area.
Refurbished/rebuilt Allegheny Bradford Corp. stainless steel 316L shell and tube heat exchanger with 1.02 m² (11 ft²) of heat transfer surface area.
Refurbished/rebuilt Le-Carbone Lorraine GM/8 graphite shell and tube heat exchanger with 2 m² (21.5 ft²) of heat transfer surface area.
IPP stocks a select number of new shell and tube heat exchangers for applications requiring factory-new equipment. Available from Timmerman and Perry Products Co. in stainless steel construction.
New Timmerman stainless steel 316L shell and tube heat exchanger with 197.4 m² (2,100 ft²) of heat transfer surface area and vertical orientation.
New Perry Products Co. AEU stainless steel 304 shell and tube heat exchanger with 105.1 m² (1,150 ft²) of heat transfer surface area.
Buying used shell and tube heat exchangers from IPP can save up to 50% of capital and 90% of lead time versus buying new. Here is how used and new shell and tube heat exchangers compare across key factors.
| Factor | Used from IPP | New (OEM) |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Cost | Significant savings vs new OEM price | Full OEM list price |
| Delivery Timeline | In-stock units ready to ship | Extended lead times (new fabrication) |
| Materials | Stainless Steel 316, Graphite, Stainless Steel 304, Stainless Steel Austenitic | Custom-specified |
| Manufacturers | VICARB, Doyle and Roth, Atlas Industrial and others | Single OEM |
| Environmental Impact | Extends equipment lifecycle, reduces waste | New raw material consumption |
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 shell and tube heat exchangers ready for your process.
Buying used shell and tube heat exchangers from IPP can save up to 50% of capital and 90% of lead time versus buying new.
Request a QuoteIn-stock shell and tube heat exchangers from IPP are ready to ship. IPP's GPS subsidiary also provides custom fabricated new equipment with 12–16 week average delivery.
Check AvailabilityIPP stocks shell and tube heat exchangers from VICARB, Doyle and Roth, Atlas Industrial, Delta Tee International Inc. and other manufacturers. Every unit is an original OEM product with traceable provenance.
Browse ManufacturersIPP offers refurbishment services through its UGE (Universal Glasteel Equipment) division, founded in 1995, which stocks 700+ vessels and 2,700+ parts.
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IPP Group supplies new equipment through its Gale Process Solutions (GPS) subsidiary, which provides custom fabricated equipment with 12–16 week average delivery. IPP also offers re-glassed equipment through its UGE (Universal Glasteel Equipment) division.
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