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  • When Is Glass-Lined Reactor Reglassing Worthwhile Compared to Full Replacement?

    Glass-lined reactor reglassing is a refurbishment process that strips damaged enamel from a vessel's steel substrate and applies new borosilicate glass through multiple high-temperature firings, [...]

  • What Should Be Included in a Used Reactor Inspection Checklist?

    A used reactor inspection checklist is a structured evaluation protocol that verifies the mechanical integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness of a pre-owned process vessel [...]

  • What Are the Pros and Cons of Buying Used vs New Reactors?

    Buying used vs new reactors is a capital equipment decision that balances upfront savings and speed against technology access and long-term support. The choice depends [...]

  • What is reactor pressure rating and how does it relate to ASME compliance?

    Reactor pressure rating is the maximum internal pressure a vessel can safely contain at a specified temperature, established through engineering calculations governed by the ASME [...]

  • How Do You Select the Right Agitator and Impeller for Reactor Applications?

    Agitator and impeller selection for reactors is the engineering process of matching impeller geometry, power input, and materials of construction to a specific vessel's design [...]

  • What Are the Different Reactor Jacket Types and How Do They Influence Heat Transfer?

    A reactor jacket is an external heat exchange surface that controls process temperature by circulating heating or cooling fluids around the vessel wall, transferring thermal [...]

  • How do you size a chemical reactor for industrial processes?

    Sizing a chemical reactor for industrial processes is the engineering discipline of determining the optimal vessel volume, geometry, and operating envelope needed to achieve a [...]

  • What Are the Key Considerations When Selecting Materials of Construction for Reactors?

    Materials of construction for reactors are the specific metals, alloys, and protective linings that form a reactor vessel's wetted surfaces and pressure boundary. The correct [...]

  • How Do You Decide Between a CSTR and a PFR for Your Chemical Reaction?

    Choosing between a continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) and a plug flow reactor (PFR) requires matching reactor geometry to your reaction kinetics, mixing needs, and [...]

  • How Do You Select Between Batch and Continuous Reactors for Industrial Processes?

    Selecting between batch and continuous reactors is a process engineering decision driven by production volume, product flexibility requirements, and capital recovery timelines. Batch reactors are [...]

  • When Should You Choose a Glass-lined Reactor Versus a Stainless Steel Reactor?

    A glass-lined reactor uses a fused borosilicate glass coating on carbon steel to provide chemical inertness, while a stainless steel reactor relies on chromium-nickel alloys [...]

  • How Does a Plug Flow Reactor (PFR) or Tubular Reactor Work?

    A plug flow reactor (PFR), also called a continuous tubular reactor, is a cylindrical vessel where fluid flows in one direction with complete radial mixing [...]

  • How does a continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) work and what are its key functions?

    A continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) is a vessel that carries out chemical reactions under constant flow conditions, using mechanical agitation to maintain uniform composition [...]

  • What Is a Glass-Lined Reactor and How Does It Work?

    A glass-lined reactor is a chemical processing vessel that combines the mechanical strength of a carbon steel outer shell with the chemical inertness of a [...]

  • What is a chemical reactor and how does it work?

    A chemical reactor is a vessel or device in which controlled chemical reactions transform feed materials into desired products with specific yields and selectivity. These [...]

  • How does a plate and frame filter press work?

    A plate and frame filter press works by clamping alternating plates and frames together under hydraulic pressure, then forcing slurry into the sealed chambers so [...]

  • How does a rotary dryer work?

    A rotary dryer is a continuous industrial drying system that removes moisture from bulk solids by tumbling them through a heated air stream inside a [...]

  • What is an Industrial Centrifuge and How Does It Work?

    An industrial centrifuge is a mechanical separation machine that spins process material at high speed, generating centripetal force thousands of times greater than gravity to [...]

  • What Are the Different Types of Industrial Tanks and How Are They Used?

    Industrial tanks are process vessels engineered to contain, blend, or thermally condition liquids, gases, and bulk solids across chemical, pharmaceutical, petroleum, and food production operations. [...]

  • What Are the Different Types of Industrial Reactors and How Do They Work?

    A process reactor is a vessel where controlled chemical transformations convert raw materials into valuable products, with designs ranging from compact laboratory-scale units to structures [...]

  • Used stainless steel reactor: In-stock vessels ready to ship from IPP

    Used stainless steel reactor sourcing gets easier when units are in stock, cutting lead time and keeping batch campaigns on schedule. Buy used [...]

  • Basket centrifuge immediate delivery: In-stock units ready to ship

    Basket centrifuge immediate delivery helps operators restore solid-liquid separation fast, keeping campaigns on schedule when new equipment lead times spike. Buy used basket [...]

  • Distillation column in stock: Used towers ready to ship

    Distillation column in stock helps plants restore separation capacity fast, avoiding long fabrication queues and costly shutdown-driven production losses. Buy used distillation columns [...]

  • Evaporator in stock: Immediate delivery of falling film and forced circulation units

    Evaporator in stock showing falling film evaporator ready for immediate shipment from IPP's global inventory. How IPP's evaporators in stock accelerate concentration projects [...]

  • Agitator in stock: Immediate delivery of mixing systems for reactors and tanks

    IPP has a large inventory of agitators for use in pharma and chemical mixing available for immediate delivery worldwide. How IPP's agitators in [...]

  • Filter dryer in stock: contained filtration and drying for critical batches

    In-stock filter-drying solutions from IPP for batch processes requiring containment, wash capability and integrated drying performance. Buy used, surplus & second-hand filter-drying solutions [...]

  • Heat exchangers in stock at IPP: fix thermal bottlenecks fast

    Used and surplus heat exchangers from IPP for process heating and cooling, including shell-and-tube and other configurations. Buy used, surplus & second-hand heat [...]

  • Centrifuges in stock: separation capacity without the wait

    Used and surplus centrifuges from IPP, supporting solid-liquid separation in chemical, pharma and specialty manufacturing. Buy used, surplus & second-hand centrifuges from IPP [...]

  • Tanks in stock: storage and process vessels ready to deploy

    Used and surplus tanks from IPP, including stainless steel and alloy vessels ready for storage, blending and process support. Buy used, surplus & [...]

  • Reactors in stock: fast-track your next expansion

    Used and surplus reactors ready to ship from IPP, including stainless, glass-lined and alloy vessels with documentation available. Buy used, surplus & second-hand [...]

  • Evaporator for immediate delivery: IPP’s inventory of ready-to-ship systems

    Falling film evaporator ready for immediate delivery showing heated tubes and vapor separator. Why IPP offers evaporators for immediate delivery When processes need [...]

  • Agitator for immediate delivery: IPP’s inventory of ready-to-ship mixers

    IPP has an extensive inventory of agitators ready for immediate delivery worldwide. Why IPP offers agitators for immediate delivery When processes need an [...]

  • Filter dryer for immediate delivery: IPP’s pharma-grade filtration and drying inventory

    IPP has the world's largest inventory of filter-dryers available for immediate shipment. Why IPP offers filter dryers for immediate delivery When pharmaceutical projects [...]

  • Heat exchangers for immediate delivery: IPP’s inventory for urgent needs

    IPP carries a full inventory of all types of heat exchangers available to ship worldwide. Why IPP offers heat exchangers for immediate delivery [...]

  • Centrifuges for fast delivery: IPP’s inventory of ready-to-ship separators

    IPP has a full inventory of centrifuges ready for immediate delivery worldwide Why IPP offers centrifuges for immediate delivery When processes require centrifuges [...]

  • Tanks for immediate delivery: IPP’s inventory of ready-to-ship storage vessels

    IPP has a full inventory of storage tanks available for immediate delivery Why IPP offers tanks for immediate delivery When facilities need tanks [...]

  • Reactors immediate delivery: IPP’s inventory of ready-to-ship vessels

    IPP has reactor vessels ready for immediate delivery. Why IPP offers reactors immediate delivery When projects require reactors immediate delivery, IPP maintains the [...]

  • Remanufacturing and reglassing: A faster path to glass-lined capacity

    Reglassing is remanufacturing for glass-lined equipment. UGE restores proven vessels to like-new condition to help manufacturers cut lead times, control costs and reduce downtime [...]

  • Buy secondhand shell and tube heat exchanger: IPP’s inventory for immediate delivery

    Secondhand shell and tube heat exchanger showing tube bundle and shell assembly for industrial heat transfer. Why buyers choose IPP for secondhand heat [...]

  • Used reactors for sale: IPP’s inventory of glass-lined and stainless steel vessels

    Used reactors for sale in chemical processing facility include glass-lined and stainless steel vessels. Why buyers choose IPP for used reactors When searching [...]

  • What is a filter press? Efficient liquid-solid separation technology

    Filter press showing the plate-and-frame assembly and hydraulic closure system for dewatering applications. How filter presses enable batch liquid-solid separation When operators ask [...]

  • What is a centrifuge separator? High-speed separation technology explained

    Centrifuge separator showing the rotating bowl and solids discharge mechanism for industrial processing. How centrifuge separators enable liquid-solid separation When process engineers ask [...]

  • Used stainless steel tanks for sale: IPP’s pharma-grade storage inventory

    Used stainless steel tanks for sale in pharmaceutical manufacturing facility with cGMP certification. Why buyers choose IPP for stainless steel tanks When searching [...]

  • What is a rotary dryer? Efficient solids drying technology for process industries

    Rotary dryer system showing the rotating drum and internal lifting flights for material processing. How rotary dryers handle bulk solids processing When process [...]

  • What is a glass-lined reactor? Corrosion-resistant technology for chemical and pharma production

    Glass-lined reactors are critical to pharmaceutical API synthesis, chemical manufacturing and food processing where corrosion resistance is critical. How glass-lined reactors protect high-purity [...]

  • What is process equipment? Essential manufacturing technology explained

    International Process Plants, the world’s largest seller of process plants, systems and equipment, stocks multiple types of process equipment, including reactors, tanks, and centrifuges [...]

  • Second hand process equipment available now through IPP

    IPP provides second hand process equipment ready for immediate shipment, offering proven performance, reliability, and savings across chemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. Buy [...]

  • IPP announces turnkey FDA-, EMA-, and MHRA-approved pharmaceutical plant available for sale or lease

    International Process Plants announces a turnkey FDA-, EMA-, and MHRA-approved API manufacturing facility in Grimsby, UK. With three production buildings, over 1,000m³ reactor capacity and [...]

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FAQs

How does shipping work?2024-02-13T05:41:39-05:00

We offer several options for shipping, including internationally. Should the customer choose, they can arrange their own shipping.

What about used equipment? Where do you get it?2024-02-13T05:41:25-05:00

About 98% of our used equipment comes from plant-type liquidations in which we are required to not sell the systems or plants as a whole back into the marketplace. Our inventories come from those pieces that didn’t sell at the site but still have great value.

What are the benefits for companies buying used plants?2024-02-13T05:41:10-05:00

Buying a complete plant for relocation will save a company about 70% of the new equipment and engineering cost and 50% of the project lead time. Most of our customers would not be able to justify the cost of a new plant or an expansion. They also might not have the time to wait for construction in either scenario. Our value proposition is that we provide opportunities and solutions to our buyers.

Who buys from you?2024-02-13T05:40:54-05:00

Mostly small and midsize companies that are entrepreneurial in nature. These companies understand our value proposition.

How have you been so successful for so long?2024-02-13T05:40:40-05:00

We provide a high level of service to our customers, helping them solve their problems and attain their growth and profit goals.

How many customers do you have?2024-02-26T07:42:34-05:00

IPP has been delivering solutions to clients for more than 46 years, building a loyal base of more than 160,000 customers worldwide.

Where are your plant sites?2024-06-08T15:15:17-04:00

Our 18 plant sites are all over the world.

The IPP Group

Our family of companies can address your needs and help your business grow

GPS is a supplier of custom fabricated process equipment and systems. Instead of building only to order, GPS builds an inventory of new commonly used reactors, heat exchangers, dryers, mixers, centrifuges, etc. with zero lead time. We deliver custom equipment in an average of 12-16 weeks.

For 30 years, UGE has supplied reglassed and new glass-lined steel equipment and parts and services to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries globally. UGE’s global footprint and significant capacity ensures quick delivery and competitive prices in the global marketplace.

Universal Turbomachinery Equipment specializes in upgrading centrifugal compressors and steam turbines to enhance performance and efficiency, offering a fast ROI.

Universal Vortex

UVI delivers energy-efficient gas processing solutions for the natural gas, CNG and LNG industries, based on its core non-freeze pressure reduction technology. The UVI Vortex Tube technology is a patented solution requiring no moving parts or external energy in pressure reduction or gas heating/cooling.

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