Buying used reactors through International Process Plants gives chemical, pharmaceutical, biotech, and specialty manufacturers access to batch-type agitated and body only reactors from Pfaudler, DeDietrich, UGE, Gale Process Solutions, and other OEM manufacturers. Capacities range from 2 L to 80,000 L in glass-lined, stainless steel, Hastelloy, and titanium construction. Purchasing used saves up to 50% of capital and 90% of lead time versus buying new. IPP has supplied process equipment worldwide since 1980.
IPP stocks seven reactor subtypes: batch-type agitated systems with complete agitation, batch type body only shells, fixed bed, fluid bed, tubular, hydrogenation and polymerization. Choose the subtype that matches your process requirements.
Complete reactor systems including vessel, jacket, agitation drive, impeller, shaft seal, and baffles. Available from Pfaudler, DeDietrich, Gale Process Solutions, UGE, and 150+ additional manufacturers. Glass-lined, stainless steel, Hastelloy, and titanium construction. Capacities from 2 L to 80,000 L (0.5 to 21,150 gal).
Browse Agitated ReactorsReactor shells including vessel, jacket, heads, and nozzles — sold without agitation components. Available from Pfaudler, DeDietrich, and UGE as the primary manufacturers. Primarily glass-lined construction. Available in re-glassed, used, new, and unused conditions.
Browse Body Only ReactorsCatalytic reactors with stationary catalyst beds for continuous gas- or liquid-phase reactions. Available from Nooter. Carbon steel construction. 49,200 L (13,000 gal) capacity in stock.
Browse Fixed Bed ReactorsReactors that suspend solid catalyst particles in an upward-flowing gas or liquid stream for high heat-transfer and uniform mixing. No units currently in IPP inventory. Contact IPP to source from our global network or for new fabrication via Gale Process Solutions (GPS).
Browse Fluid Bed ReactorsHigh-pressure reactors purpose-built for hydrogenation reactions with hydrogen gas. Available from Reschka GmbH, Applied Fusions Ltd, Gebr. Quast/Gothe KG, and other European fabricators. Stainless steel 316, austenitic, and Hastelloy C-276 construction. Capacities from 1,250 L to 13,150 L (328 to 3,450 gal).
Browse Hydrogenation ReactorsReactors engineered for polymerization processes including bulk, solution, suspension, and emulsion polymerization. No units currently in IPP inventory. Contact IPP to source from our global network or for new fabrication via Gale Process Solutions (GPS).
Browse Polymerization ReactorsContinuous-flow reactors with reactants flowing through long, narrow tubes for precise residence-time control. Available from Fox Fabricators and Snowtech. Stainless steel 304 and 316 construction.
Browse Tubular ReactorsIPP stocks reactors across seven subtypes — from complete batch-type agitated systems and body-only shells to fixed bed, fluid bed, hydrogenation, polymerization, and tubular configurations. Browse representative products from each subtype below.
Batch-type agitated reactors are complete systems that include the reactor vessel, agitation drive, impeller, shaft seal, and baffles. Available from Pfaudler, DeDietrich, Gale Process Solutions, UGE, and 150+ other manufacturers.
Re-glassed Pfaudler RA glass-lined batch reactor. 7,550 L (2,000 gal) capacity with CBT impeller, H-baffle, and full vacuum capability.
Used B. Braun + Diessel Biotech stainless steel 316 batch reactor. 2,100 L (555 gal) with mirror polish, CIP capability, and sanitary construction.
New UGE UA-300 glass-lined batch reactor. 1,150 L (300 gal) capacity with Cryo-Lock agitation, beavertail baffle, and new glass condition.
Batch type body only reactors are reactor shells — vessel, jacket, heads, and nozzles — sold without agitation components. Available primarily from Pfaudler, DeDietrich, and UGE. All units are glass-lined construction.
Re-glassed DeDietrich SA glass-lined body only reactor. 3,800 L (1,000 gal) capacity with full fire polish and very clean glass condition.
Re-glassed Pfaudler ELL glass-lined body only reactor. 1,900 L (500 gal) capacity with full fire polish and very clean glass condition.
New UGE UA-300 glass-lined body only reactor. 1,150 L (300 gal) capacity with 24" main cover and new glass condition.
Fixed bed reactors hold a stationary catalyst bed for continuous gas- or liquid-phase reactions. IPP currently stocks 1 fixed bed reactor — a 49,200 L (13,000 gal) Nooter carbon steel unit rated to 371.1°C (700°F).
Used Nooter carbon steel fixed bed reactor. 49,200 L (13,000 gal) capacity rated to 2.1 bar (30 psi) and 371.1°C (700°F).
Fluid bed reactors suspend solid catalyst particles in an upward gas or liquid flow for high heat-transfer and uniform mixing. No fluid bed units are currently in IPP inventory. Contact IPP to source from our global network or for new fabrication via Gale Process Solutions (GPS).
IPP acquires inventory regularly across all reactor subtypes. Contact our engineering team to discuss your fluid bed reactor requirements — we can source from our global network or quote a new build via GPS.
Inquire About Fluid Bed ReactorsHydrogenation reactors are high-pressure vessels purpose-built for catalytic reactions with hydrogen gas. IPP stocks 8 hydrogenation reactors from Reschka GmbH, Applied Fusions Ltd, Gebr. Quast/Gothe KG, Johann Stahl, Coek Engineering, and other European fabricators. Stainless steel 316, austenitic, and Hastelloy C-276 construction.
Used Coek Engineering Hastelloy C-276 hydrogenation reactor. 70,000 L (18,500 gal) capacity rated to 98 bar (1,400 psi) and 315°C (599°F).
Used Johann Stahl (Mannheim, Germany) austenitic stainless steel hydrogenation reactor. 8,900 L (2,350 gal) capacity rated to 84 bar (1,200 psi).
Used Applied Fusions Ltd stainless steel 316 hydrogenation reactor. 3,000 L (793 gal) capacity rated to 37.9 bar (550 psi) and 250°C (482°F).
Polymerization reactors are engineered for polymer processes including bulk, solution, suspension, and emulsion polymerization. No polymerization units are currently in IPP inventory. Contact IPP to source from our global network or for new fabrication via Gale Process Solutions (GPS).
IPP acquires inventory regularly across all reactor subtypes. Contact our engineering team to discuss your polymerization reactor requirements — we can source from our global network or quote a new build via GPS.
Inquire About Polymerization ReactorsTubular reactors are continuous-flow vessels in which reactants travel through long, narrow tubes for precise residence-time control. IPP stocks 3 tubular reactors including Fox Fabricators and Snowtech Hydro Cracker / Fisher Tropsch units. Stainless steel 304 and 316 construction.
Used Fox Fabricators stainless steel 304 tubular loop reactor. 182,900 mm (7,200 in) tube length rated to 85.1 bar (1,250 psi) and 204.4°C (400°F).
Used Snowtech Hydro Cracker & Fisher Tropsch stainless steel 316 tubular reactor rated to 500°C (932°F).
Understanding the difference between these two reactor subtypes is the key purchase decision when buying used reactors from IPP. Here is how they compare across key factors.
| Factor | Batch-Type Agitated | Batch Type Body Only |
|---|---|---|
| What Is Included | Vessel, jacket, heads, nozzles, agitation drive, impeller, shaft seal, baffles | Vessel, jacket, heads, nozzles only — no agitation |
| Units in Stock | Larger inventory position | Smaller, specialized inventory |
| Materials Available | Glass-lined, SS, Hastelloy, Titanium, Alloy 20, Monel, Inconel | Glass-lined (all units) |
| Manufacturers | Pfaudler, DeDietrich, GPS, UGE, and 150+ others | Pfaudler, DeDietrich, UGE, EHW Thale |
| Capacity Range | 2 L to 80,000 L (0.5 to 21,150 gal) | 94.6 L to 3,800 L (25 to 1,000 gal) |
| Best For | Complete turnkey reactor installations requiring mixing | Replacement vessel shells or when buyer has existing drives and agitators |
| Agitation Included | Yes — drive, impeller, seal, baffles | No — vessel shell only |
| Conditions Available | Used, re-glassed, new, unused, refurbished | Re-glassed, used, new, needs reglass, unused |
IPP stocks reactors from Pfaudler, DeDietrich, UGE, Gale Process Solutions, and many additional OEMs. Buying from the original equipment manufacturer helps ensure compatibility with existing plant infrastructure and replacement parts.
Pfaudler is the deepest single-manufacturer position in IPP's reactor inventory. Available model families include E, RA, P, DK, DG, and DM series in used, re-glassed, and new conditions.
Used Pfaudler E glass-lined batch reactor. 1,350 L (362.4 gal) capacity with retreat curve impeller, packing seal, and 5.5 kW (7.4 HP) motor.
Used Pfaudler glass-lined batch reactor. 7,550 L (2,000 gal) capacity with retreat curve impeller, mechanical seal, and 11.2 kW (15 HP) motor.
Re-glassed Pfaudler RA glass-lined batch reactor. 7,550 L (2,000 gal) capacity with CBT impeller, mechanical seal, and 11.2 kW (15 HP) motor.
DeDietrich is the second deepest OEM position in IPP's reactor inventory. Available model families include STA, SA, CTJ, and CSA series in used, re-glassed, and new conditions.
Re-glassed DeDietrich glass-lined batch reactor. 378.5 L (100 gal) capacity with retreat curve impeller, mechanical seal, and 3.7 kW (5 HP) motor.
Re-glassed DeDietrich CTJ glass-lined batch reactor. 1,900 L (500 gal) capacity with retreat curve impeller, double mechanical seal, and 3.7 kW (5 HP) motor.
Used DeDietrich STA glass-lined batch reactor. 875 L (231.2 gal) capacity with 2.2 kW (3 HP) motor and packing seal.
UGE (Universal Glasteel Equipment) is IPP's glass-lined equipment subsidiary, founded in 1995. Available model families include UA-300 and UA-500 series with new glass and full warranty.
New UGE UA-300 glass-lined batch reactor. 1,150 L (300 gal) capacity with flat blade turbine impeller, mechanical seal, and 3.7 kW (5 HP) motor.
New UGE UA-500 glass-lined batch reactor. 1,900 L (500 gal) capacity with flat blade turbine impeller, double mechanical seal, and 5.6 kW (7.5 HP) motor.
New UGE UA-500 glass-lined batch reactor. 1,900 L (500 gal) capacity with flat blade turbine impeller, double mechanical seal, and 5.6 kW (7.5 HP) motor.
IPP stocks reactors in multiple condition grades — used, re-glassed, new, and surplus. Condition determines price, lead time, and remaining service life. Browse representative products by condition below.
Used condition is the deepest inventory position. Used reactors are available in glass-lined, stainless steel, Hastelloy, and specialty alloy construction from Pfaudler, DeDietrich, and many other manufacturers.
Used Pfaudler E glass-lined batch reactor. 1,350 L (362.4 gal) capacity with retreat curve impeller, packing seal, and 5.5 kW (7.4 HP) motor.
Used Alloy 20 batch reactor. 11,350 L (3,000 gal) capacity with 18.6 kW (25 HP) motor. Suited for aggressive chemical environments.
Used Taylor Reid stainless steel 321 batch reactor. 3,500 L (925 gal) capacity rated for 25.9 bar (375 psi) and 315.6°C (600°F).
Re-glassed reactors have received new borosilicate glass linings through IPP's UGE division. Available from Pfaudler, DeDietrich, EWK, and other glass-lined equipment manufacturers.
Re-glassed Pfaudler RA glass-lined batch reactor. 7,550 L (2,000 gal) capacity with CBT impeller, mechanical seal, and 11.2 kW (15 HP) motor.
Re-glassed DeDietrich glass-lined batch reactor. 378.5 L (100 gal) capacity with retreat curve impeller, mechanical seal, and 3.7 kW (5 HP) motor.
Re-glassed EWK Eisenwerke Kaiserslautern AE glass-lined batch reactor. 2,500 L (660 gal) capacity with 6.6 kW (8.9 HP) motor.
IPP supplies new reactors through Gale Process Solutions (GPS) for stainless steel and Universal Glasteel Equipment (UGE) for glass-lined construction. GPS provides custom fabricated equipment with 12–16 week average delivery.
New Gale Process Solutions stainless steel 316L batch reactor. 15,150 L (4,000 gal) capacity with 22.4 kW (30 HP) motor.
New UGE UA-300 glass-lined batch reactor. 1,150 L (300 gal) capacity with flat blade turbine impeller, mechanical seal, and 3.7 kW (5 HP) motor.
New DeDietrich CSA glass-lined batch reactor. 2,850 L (750 gal) capacity rated for 6.9 bar (100 psi) and 260°C (500°F).
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 reactors ready for your process.
Purchasing used reactors from IPP can save up to 50% of capital and 90% of lead time versus buying new. With reactors across two subtypes, IPP offers a wide selection to match your budget and specifications.
Request a QuoteIn-stock reactors 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 reactors from Pfaudler, DeDietrich, UGE, Gale Process Solutions, and many additional manufacturers. Every unit is an original OEM product with traceable provenance.
Browse ManufacturersIPP offers re-glassed reactors through its UGE (Universal Glasteel Equipment) division, founded in 1995, which stocks 700+ vessels and 2,700+ parts. Re-glassed reactors receive new glass linings on existing vessels.
View Re-Glassed InventoryIPP operates offices in 15 countries: Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Pakistan, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, United Kingdom, and United States. IPP has served 160,000+ customers worldwide.
Find Nearest OfficeMaterials include glass-lined, stainless steel, Hastelloy, and titanium. Volume capacity from 2 L to 80,000 L. Pressure ratings from 0.14 to 358.7 bar. ASME, CE/PED, and National Board coded vessels.
Talk to Our TeamThe process of buying a used reactor from IPP follows five steps, from specification to delivery.
Share your reactor specifications: capacity, material of construction, pressure rating, temperature, and whether you need agitated or body only. Or browse our searchable inventory.
IPP sends a detailed equipment data sheet with capacity, pressure rating, temperature, dimensions, agitator specifications (if applicable), seal type, and condition report with photographs.
Contact IPP to arrange an on-site visit or request a live video walkthrough of the reactor with an IPP team member at one of our global locations.
IPP offers re-glassing through its UGE division (700+ vessels, 2,700+ parts in stock). Contact IPP for details on additional refurbishment services.
IPP coordinates packaging, crating, freight, and delivery to your plant site. Worldwide shipping from offices in 15 countries. Contact IPP for shipping details.
IPP stocks reactors across a wide range of materials of construction. The material distribution across the combined reactor inventory is shown below.
Glass-lined reactors represent the largest share of inventory. Available from Pfaudler, DeDietrich, UGE, and other manufacturers. Provides corrosion resistance for pharmaceutical, chemical, and specialty processes.
Stainless steel reactors available across grades SS 316, SS 316L, SS 304, SS 321, SS Austenitic, and SS 317. Suited for pharmaceutical, food/beverage, biotech, and chemical processing.
Specialty alloy reactors in stock including Hastelloy C-22, C-276, C-4, titanium, Alloy 20, Nickel, Inconel, Monel, and Duplex 2205. For aggressive reaction environments where standard materials are insufficient.
Purchasing used reactors from IPP can save up to 50% of capital and 90% of lead time versus buying new. Here is how used and new reactors compare across key factors.
Answers to the most common questions from procurement and project teams evaluating used batch reactors from IPP.
IPP Group supplies new reactors through its Gale Process Solutions (GPS) subsidiary, which provides custom fabricated stainless steel equipment with 12–16 week average delivery. IPP also offers new and re-glassed reactors through its UGE (Universal Glasteel Equipment) division. If you cannot find what you need in our used inventory, we can build or re-glass to your specifications.
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