Chemical process plant equipment – used systems for sale

IPP’s inventory includes used chemical process plant equipment like reactors, heat exchangers and centrifuges—ready to ship for fast redeployment.

Buy used chemical plant equipment from the global leader

International Process Plants (IPP) is the world’s largest seller of used process plants and equipment, with 15,000+ pieces of inventory and nearly five decades of experience. Our extensive stock of chemical process equipment includes reactors, heat exchangers, dryers, centrifuges, tanks, filters and complete plant lines—sourced from decommissioned, idled and restructured sites worldwide.

With operations in 15 countries and 20 complete process plant sites under ownership, we help chemical manufacturers of all sizes reduce capital risk, avoid long lead times and ramp up production capacity fast.

IPP’s chemical process plant equipment is ready for deployment across a wide range of applications, including:

• Petrochemicals
• Fertilizers
• Polymers and plastics
• Solvents, resins and adhesives
• Acids, amines and surfactants
• Agrochemicals and specialty chemicals

• Reactors: Precision-controlled systems for chemical synthesis, available in glass-lined, stainless and specialty alloys. Browse chemical reactors
• Heat exchangers: Shell-and-tube and plate exchangers for thermal control and energy recovery. Shop heat exchangers
• Centrifuges: Used for purification, separation and crystallization. Basket, inverting and peeler models available. View centrifuges
• Dryers: Moisture removal solutions including rotary, vacuum and disc dryers. Explore dryers in stock
• Filters: Pressure and vacuum systems to remove particulates or recover solids. Find filtration systems
• Distillation columns: For purification, solvent recovery and fractional separation. See distillation systems
• Tanks: For storage, blending and transfer. Jacketed and non-jacketed tanks available. Browse tanks

• Immediate availability: Avoid delays with ready-to-ship systems
• Massive selection: 15,000+ units of equipment and full chemical plant lines
• Global access: 20 owned plant sites and deals in 15+ countries
• Validation-ready: Equipment from operating plants with known history
• Cost efficiency: Save up to 70% vs. buying new—with faster ROI

IPP also offers access to new chemical processing systems through our partner Gale Process Solutions and premium glass-lined options from UGE.

So, don’t wait for new equipment to be built. Get the reactors, dryers and separators you need—on-site and operational in weeks, not months.

Contact IPP now to request specifications, schedule a video inspection, or explore full plant packages for sale.

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• IPP profiled in Chemical Engineering

What is chemical process plant equipment?

This refers to the machines and systems used in chemical manufacturing, including reactors, exchangers, centrifuges, dryers, and more.

Does IPP offer full chemical plants for sale?

Yes. In addition to individual equipment, we sell complete chemical process plants, including teardown and relocation services.

Can I inspect the equipment before buying?

Yes. IPP offers on-site and video inspections for most equipment.

Contact us to schedule one.

Where does IPP source its chemical equipment?

From multinational chemical producers, toll manufacturers and decommissioned or restructured facilities worldwide.

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