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Buying used tanks through International Process Plants gives chemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial manufacturers access to Pfaudler, DeDietrich, Grundy (Teddington) Ltd. and other OEM manufacturers.

Materials of construction include Stainless Steel 304, Glasslined, Stainless Ste...

Materials of construction include Stainless Steel 304, Glasslined, Stainless Steel 316, Stainless Steel Austenitic. Capacities range from 5 L (1.32 gallons) to 565,000 L (149,250 gallons). Pressure ratings range from 0.006 bar (0.09 psi) to 179.3 bar (2,600 psi). Available in Used, Unused, Re-glassed, Needs Reglass, New conditions. Buying used tanks from IPP can save up to 50% of capital and 90% of lead time versus buying new.

1300+ Tanks
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1980 Established
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Buy Used Tanks by Material

IPP stocks tanks across multiple material options. Choose the material that matches your process requirements.

Buy Used Stainless Steel Tanks for Sale

IPP stocks a deep inventory of stainless steel tanks. Available from Grundy (Teddington) Ltd., Apache Stainless Equipment Corp. and other manufacturers.

Shandong HG Machinery Co., LTD. Stainless Steel 304

Used Shandong HG Machinery Co., LTD. Stainless Steel 304 fermenter.

  • Internal Pressure: 3 bar (43.5 psi)
  • Material: Stainless Steel 304
  • Condition: Used condition
  • Diameter: 2,200 mm (86 in)
  • Length: 3,500 mm (137 in)

ThermoFisher Stainless Steel 304 — 200 L

Used ThermoFisher Stainless Steel 304 tank. 200 L (52.8 gallons) capacity.

  • Capacity (Design): 200 L (52.8 gallons)
  • Internal Pressure: 0.03 bar (0.5 psi)
  • Internal Temperature: 40 °C (104 °F)
  • Material: Stainless Steel 304
  • Condition: Used condition
  • Manufacturer: ThermoFisher
  • Model: HyPerforma SUM0200.6645
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Buy Used Glass-Lined Tanks for Sale

IPP stocks a deep inventory of glass-lined tanks. Available from Pfaudler, DeDietrich, and other manufacturers.

UGE Glasslined — 1,150 L

New UGE Glasslined reactor. 1,150 L (300 gallons) capacity.

  • Capacity (Design): 1,150 L (300 gallons)
  • Internal Pressure: 6.9 bar (100 psi)
  • Internal Temperature: 232.2 °C (450 °F)
  • Material: Glasslined
  • Condition: New condition
  • Manufacturer: UGE
  • Model: UA-300

Pfaudler Glasslined — 378.5 L

Used Pfaudler Glasslined tank. 378.5 L (100 gallons) capacity.

  • Capacity (Design): 378.5 L (100 gallons)
  • Internal Pressure: 0.97 bar (14 psi)
  • Internal Temperature: 232.2 °C (450 °F)
  • Material: Glasslined
  • Condition: Used condition
  • Manufacturer: Pfaudler
  • Model: RT-32-100-ATMOS-90
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Buy Used Carbon Steel Tanks for Sale

IPP stocks a range of carbon steel tanks. Available from R & J Dempster Ltd, Whessoe Ltd and other manufacturers.

Richard Stiehler KG Carbon Steel — 10,500 L

Used Richard Stiehler KG Carbon Steel tank. 10,500 L (2,750 gallons) capacity.

  • Capacity (Design): 10,500 L (2,750 gallons)
  • Internal Pressure: 6 bar (87 psi)
  • Internal Temperature: 200 °C (392 °F)
  • Material: Carbon Steel
  • Condition: Used condition
  • Diameter: 1,800 mm (70.9 in)
  • Length: 3,450 mm (135.8 in)

Vulcan Manufacturing Company Carbon Steel — 757 L

Used Vulcan Manufacturing Company Carbon Steel tank. 757 L (200 gallons) capacity.

  • Capacity (Design): 757 L (200 gallons)
  • Internal Pressure: 68.9 bar (1,000 psi)
  • Internal Temperature: 260 °C (500 °F)
  • Material: Carbon Steel
  • Condition: Used condition
  • Diameter: 762 mm (30 in)
  • Length: 1,050 mm (42 in)
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Buy Used Other Tanks for Sale

IPP stocks tanks in additional alloys and specialty materials. Available from Mitsui, Pfaudler and other manufacturers.

Mitsui Titanium — 37,800 L

Used Mitsui Titanium tank. 37,800 L (10,000 gallons) capacity.

  • Capacity (Design): 37,800 L (10,000 gallons)
  • Internal Pressure: 29.3 bar (425 psi)
  • Internal Temperature: 252 °C (485.6 °F)
  • Material: Titanium
  • Condition: Used condition
  • Diameter: 2,750 mm (108 in)
  • Length: 5,950 mm (234 in)

Permascand Titanium — 5,400 L

Used Permascand Titanium tank. 5,400 L (1,450 gallons) capacity.

  • Capacity (Design): 5,400 L (1,450 gallons)
  • Internal Pressure: 1 bar (14.5 psi)
  • Internal Temperature: 120 °C (248 °F)
  • Material: Titanium
  • Condition: Used condition
  • Diameter: 1,900 mm (74.8 in)
  • Length: 1,400 mm (55.1 in)
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Buying Used Tanks vs Buying New

Buying used tanks from IPP can save up to 50% of capital and 90% of lead time versus buying new. Here is how used and new tanks 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)
Available Capacities 5 L (1.32 gallons) to 565,000 L (149,250 gallons) (multiple units in stock) Custom-built to specification
Materials Stainless Steel 304, Glasslined, Stainless Steel 316, Stainless Steel Austenitic Custom-specified
Pressure Ratings 0.006 bar (0.09 psi) to 179.3 bar (2,600 psi) Custom-built to specification
Manufacturers Pfaudler, DeDietrich, Grundy (Teddington) Ltd. and others Single OEM
Environmental Impact Extends equipment lifecycle, reduces waste New raw material consumption

Advantages of Buying Used Tanks from IPP

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 tanks ready for your process.

Significant Cost Savings

Buying used tanks from IPP can save up to 50% of capital and 90% of lead time versus buying new.

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Immediate Availability

In-stock tanks from IPP are ready to ship. IPP's GPS subsidiary also provides custom fabricated new equipment with 12–16 week average delivery.

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Multiple OEM Manufacturers

IPP stocks tanks from Pfaudler, DeDietrich, Grundy (Teddington) Ltd., Apache Stainless Equipment Corp. and other manufacturers. Every unit is an original OEM product with traceable provenance.

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Quality & Refurbishment

IPP 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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Global Presence in 15 Countries

IPP 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.

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Full Range of Materials & Specs

Materials include Stainless Steel 304, Glasslined, Stainless Steel 316, Stainless Steel Austenitic. Capacities from 5 L (1.32 gallons) to 565,000 L (149,250 gallons).

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How Buying a Used Tank Works

The process of purchasing used tanks from IPP follows five steps, from specification to delivery.

1

Submit Requirements

Share your specifications: capacity, material of construction, pressure rating, temperature, and application. Or browse our searchable inventory.

2

Receive Data Package

IPP sends a detailed equipment data sheet with specifications, dimensions, condition report, and photographs.

3

Inspect the Equipment

Contact IPP to arrange an on-site visit or request a live video walkthrough with an IPP team member at one of our global locations.

4

Refurbishment Options

IPP offers refurbishment services through its UGE division (700+ vessels, 2,700+ parts in stock). Contact IPP for details on additional services.

5

Packaging & Delivery

IPP coordinates packaging, crating, freight, and delivery to your plant site. Worldwide shipping from offices in 15 countries.

Industries That Buy Used Tanks

IPP supplies used tanks to manufacturers across multiple process industries worldwide.

Pharmaceutical
Chemical Processing
Food & Beverage
Biotechnology
Petrochemicals
Water Treatment
Cosmetics
Paints & Coatings

Frequently Asked Questions About Buying Used Tanks

Answers to the most common questions from procurement and operations teams evaluating used tanks.

IPP stocks tanks from Pfaudler, DeDietrich, Grundy (Teddington) Ltd., Apache Stainless Equipment Corp., QVF and other manufacturers. Capacities range from 5 L (1.32 gallons) to 565,000 L (149,250 gallons). Available in Stainless Steel 304, Glasslined, Stainless Steel 316, Stainless Steel Austenitic construction. Browse the IMS inventory for current availability.
IPP stocks tanks in multiple conditions: Used, Unused, Re-glassed, Needs Reglass, New. Browse the current inventory for available condition options.
Yes. IPP stocks new tanks through its Gale Process Solutions (GPS) subsidiary, which provides custom fabricated equipment with 12–16 week average delivery. Contact IPP for details on new inventory.
IPP stocks tanks with capacities from 5 L (1.32 gallons) to 565,000 L (149,250 gallons). Contact IPP with your capacity requirements for specific recommendations.
IPP stocks tanks in Stainless Steel 304, Glasslined, Stainless Steel 316, Stainless Steel Austenitic construction. Contact IPP to discuss material requirements for your application.
IPP stocks tanks from Pfaudler, DeDietrich, Grundy (Teddington) Ltd., Apache Stainless Equipment Corp., QVF and other manufacturers. Browse the current inventory to see available manufacturers.
Buying used tanks from IPP can save up to 50% of capital and 90% of lead time versus buying new. The exact savings depend on manufacturer, capacity, material of construction, and condition. Contact IPP for pricing on specific units.
In-stock tanks are ready to ship. IPP's GPS subsidiary provides new custom fabricated equipment with 12–16 week average delivery. IPP ships from offices in 15 countries worldwide.
IPP coordinates packaging, crating, freight, and delivery to your plant site. With offices in 15 countries and 160,000+ customers served worldwide, IPP has extensive experience in global equipment logistics.

Looking for New Tanks?

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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IPP has supplied quality process equipment worldwide since 1980, serving 160,000+ customers. Tell us what you need — our team will respond with matched inventory and pricing.

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