Buy Used Evaporators for Sale

Buying used evaporators through International Process Plants gives chemical, pharmaceutical, food/beverage, and wastewater treatment manufacturers access to wiped/thin film, rising/falling film, crystalizer, and flash evaporator systems from Luwa SMS, Pfaudler, Wiegand, LCI, SMS Buss, and other OEM manufacturers. Evaporation rates range from 11.3 kg/h (25 lb/h) to 36,300 kg/h (80,000 lb/h), heat transfer areas from 0.47 m² (5.1 ft²) to 1,450 m² (15,850 ft²), and materials span stainless steel 316, 316L, 304, Hastelloy, glass-lined, titanium, and carbon steel. Industrial evaporators are built for decades of continuous service, making used units a durable capital asset. Buying used from IPP can save up to 50% of capital and 90% of lead time versus buying new.
Materials of construction include stainless steel 316, 316L, 304, 321, and austenitic grades, Hastelloy C-22 and C-276, glass-lined, titanium, graphite, and carbon steel. Evaporation rates range from 11.3 kg/h (25 lb/h) to 36,300 kg/h (80,000 lb/h). Heat transfer surface areas range from 0.47 m² (5.1 ft²) to 1,450 m² (15,850 ft²).

Evaporators are available as single-effect or multi-effect systems, with vacuum operation options to protect heat-sensitive materials. Systems integrate with distillation, crystallization, and solvent recovery units, and are designed for clean-in-place (CIP) and automated control systems.

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Evaporator Subtypes

Wiped/Thin Film Evaporators

Luwa SMS, Pfaudler, LCI & more

Rising/Falling Film Evaporators

Wiegand, Buflovak, PMS & more

Crystalizer/Evaporators

Gouda, Betchel, Alfa Laval & more

Buy Used Evaporators by Subtype

IPP stocks evaporators across 4 subtypes. Choose the evaporator type that matches your process viscosity, throughput, and heat sensitivity requirements.

Buy Used Wiped/Thin Film Evaporators for Sale

IPP stocks wiped/thin film evaporators from manufacturers including Luwa SMS, Pfaudler, LCI, SMS Buss, Leybold-Heraeus, and others. Materials include stainless steel 316, 316L, 304, Hastelloy C-22, C-276, glass-lined, and carbon steel. Wiped/thin film evaporators are suited for viscous, heat-sensitive, and fouling-prone materials where short residence time and gentle evaporation are required.

SMS Buss LN 1400 — Hastelloy C-22

Used SMS Buss LN 1400 wiped/thin film evaporator. Hastelloy C-22 clad construction with 14 m² (150.7 ft²) heat transfer area and 340.2 kg/h (750 lb/h) evaporation rate.

Evaporation Rate:340.2 kg/h (750 lb/h) rate

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:14 m² (150.7 ft²) area

Pressure:1.72 bar (25 psi)

Temperature:250°C (482°F)

Vacuum:Vacuum capable

Mechanical Seal on Shaft:mechanical seal

Diameter:850 mm (33.5 in)

Height:6,300 mm (248 in), vertical

Pfaudler Glass-Lined WFE — 10 m²

Re-glassed Pfaudler glass-lined wiped film evaporator with 10 m² (107.6 ft²) heat transfer area and 242.7 kg/h (535 lb/h) evaporation rate. Glass-covered graphite wipers.

Evaporation Rate:242.7 kg/h (535 lb/h) rate

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:10 m² (107.6 ft²) area

Temperature:200°C (392°F), vacuum capable

Wipers MOC:Glass-covered graphite wipers

Diameter:1,200 mm (47.2 in)

Height:1,050 mm (41.3 in), vertical

Leybold-Heraeus KD300 — SS 316

Used Leybold-Heraeus KD300 wiped/thin film evaporator in stainless steel 316. 3 m² (32.3 ft²) heat transfer area with internal condenser and vacuum capability.

Evaporation Rate:72.6 kg/h (160 lb/h) rate

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:3 m² (32.3 ft²) area

Pressure:2 bar (29 psi)

Temperature:200°C (392°F)

Internal Condenser:Internal condenser

Internal Condenser size:5 m²

Diameter:500 mm (19.7 in)

Height:3,800 mm (149.6 in), vertica

Buy Used Rising/Falling Film Evaporators for Sale

IPP stocks rising/falling film evaporators from manufacturers including Wiegand, Buflovak/Blaw Knox, Plant Maintenance Services Corp. (PMS), APV, DeSmet, and Swenson. Materials include stainless steel 316, 304, 321, titanium, carbon steel, graphite, and austenitic grades. Rising and falling film evaporators are designed for high-throughput concentration of low-viscosity liquids with short residence times.

PMS Titanium — 36,300 kg/h

Used PMS titanium rising/falling film evaporator. 36,300 kg/h (80,000 lb/h) evaporation rate with 1,450 m² (15,850 ft²) heat transfer area. 927 titanium tubes.

Evaporation Rate:36,300 kg/h (80,000 lb/h) rate

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:1,450 m² (15,850 ft²) area

Number of Tubes:927 titanium tubes

Tube Diameter:50.8 mm (2 in) OD

Pressure:1.38 bar (20 psi)

Temperature:148.9°C (300°F)

Vacuum:Vacuum capable

Tubesheet Material:Inconel tubesheets

Wiegand SS Austenitic — 14,000 kg/h

Used Wiegand rising/falling film evaporator in stainless steel austenitic. 14,000 kg/h (30,850 lb/h) evaporation rate with 696 m² (7,500 ft²) heat transfer area. 806 tubes with SS 316 tube material.

Evaporation Rate:14,000 kg/h (30,850 lb/h) rate

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:696 m² (7,500 ft²) area

Number of Tubes:806 tubes

Tube Diameter:42.4 mm (1.67 in) OD

Pressure:3 bar (43.5 psi)

Vacuum:vacuum capable

Pump Details:SS centrifugal feed pumps

Buflovak/Blaw Knox SS 316 — 2-Effect

Used Buflovak/Blaw Knox x-320 2-effect rising/falling film evaporator in stainless steel 316. 6,750 kg/h (14,900 lb/h) evaporation rate with 262.6 m² (2,850 ft²) heat transfer area.

Evaporation Rate:6,750 kg/h (14,900 lb/h) rate

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:262.6 m² (2,850 ft²) area

Number of Effects:2-effect system

Pressure:8.3 bar (120 psi)

Temperature:148.9°C (300°F)

Vacuum:Vacuum capable

Tube Material:SS 316 tubes

Buy Used Crystalizer/Evaporators for Sale

IPP stocks crystalizer/evaporator units from manufacturers including Alfa Laval, Betchel, Gouda, Pfaudler, and Struthers Wells. Materials include glass-lined, rubber-lined, stainless steel 304, stainless steel 316, and titanium. Crystallizer/evaporators combine evaporation and crystallization in a single system for salt recovery, zero liquid discharge (ZLD), and chemical purification applications.

SS 304 Crystalizer — 1,750 kg/h

Used stainless steel 304 crystalizer/evaporator. 21,600 L (5,700 gal) capacity with 1,750 kg/h (3,900 lb/h) evaporation rate and 72.6 m² (781 ft²) heat transfer area. Lightnin agitator with mechanical seal.

Evaporation Rate:1,750 kg/h (3,900 lb/h) rate

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:72.6 m² (781 ft²) area

Capacity in Gallons:21,600 L (5,700 gal) capacity

Pressure:0.97 bar (14 psi)

Temperature:121.1°C (250°F)

Diameter:2,750 mm (108.3 in)

Height:3,350 mm (131.9 in), vertical

Gouda Cooling Disc Crystallizer — SS 304

Used Gouda C25-1.2 cooling disc crystallizer in stainless steel 304. 3,900 L (1,050 gal) capacity with 16.2 m² (174.4 ft²) heat transfer area. Horizontal orientation with packing seal agitator.

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:16.2 m² (174.4 ft²) area

Capacity in Gallons:3,900 L (1,050 gal) capacity

Pressure:1 bar (14.5 psi)

Temperature:100°C (212°F)

Orientation:Horizontal

Agitation:Yes

Diameter:1,250 mm (49.2 in)

Height:2,100 mm (82.7 in)

 Flash Evaporators: IPP also carries flash evaporators for rapid, single-stage vaporization applications. Flash evaporator inventory is currently being updated. Contact IPP for flash evaporator availability.

Buying Used Evaporators vs Buying New

Buying used evaporators from IPP can save up to 50% of capital and 90% of lead time versus buying new. Here is how used and new evaporators compare across key factors.
Factor Used Evaporator from IPP New Evaporator (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)
Evaporation Rates 11.3 to 36,300 kg/h in stock Custom-built to specification
Heat Transfer Area 0.47 to 1,450 m² in stock Custom-built to specification
Materials SS, Hastelloy, Glass-lined, Titanium, Carbon Steel Custom-specified
Vacuum Capability Vacuum capable units available Available as specified
Subtypes Available Wiped film, rising/falling film, crystalizer, flash Custom-configured
Environmental Impact Extends equipment lifecycle, reduces waste New raw material consumption

Buy Used Evaporators for Sale by Manufacturer

IPP stocks evaporators from a wide range of manufacturers, with Luwa SMS representing the deepest position in our inventory. Buying from the original equipment manufacturer helps ensure compatibility with existing plant infrastructure, replacement parts, and operator familiarity.

Buy Used Luwa SMS Evaporators for Sale

Luwa SMS is the deepest single-manufacturer position in IPP’s evaporator inventory. Available models include the HS0050 and L-425 series in used and unused conditions, spanning stainless steel 316, 316L, and austenitic grades.

Luwa SMS HS0050 — SS 316

Used Luwa SMS HS0050 wiped/thin film evaporator in stainless steel 316. 0.5 m² (5.4 ft²) heat transfer area with 11.3 kg/h (25 lb/h) evaporation rate. Vacuum capable.

Evaporation Rate:11.3 kg/h (25 lb/h) rate

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:0.5 m² (5.4 ft²) area

Temperature:200°C (392°F), vacuum capable

Drive Motor HP:14.9 kW (20 HP) drive motor

Diameter:152.4 mm (6 in)

Height:1,850 mm (72.8 in), vertical

Luwa SMS SS 316L — 10 m²

Used Luwa SMS wiped/thin film evaporator in stainless steel 316L. 10 m² (107.6 ft²) heat transfer area with 242.7 kg/h (535 lb/h) evaporation rate.

Evaporation Rate:242.7 kg/h (535 lb/h) rate

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:10 m² (107.6 ft²) area

Pressure:4.5 bar (65.3 psi)

Diameter:800 mm (31.5 in)

Height:6,000 mm (236.2 in), vertical

Top Head type:Dish

Bottom Head Type:Cone

Luwa SMS L-425 — SS Austenitic

Used Luwa SMS L-425 wiped/thin film evaporator in stainless steel austenitic. 3.2 m² (34.4 ft²) heat transfer area. 230°C (446°F) temperature rating.

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:3.2 m² (34.4 ft²) area

Temperature:230°C (446°F)

Diameter:559 mm (22 in)

Height:2,200 mm (86.6 in), vertical

Material:Stainless steel austenitic

Condition:Used condition

Buy Used Buss-SMS-Canzler Evaporators for Sale

Buss-SMS-Canzler GmbH is a leading manufacturer of wiped/thin film evaporators. Available models include the LN-1400, 450/3,5-KO, and 900/6,5-K10 series in stainless steel 316 construction.

Buss-SMS-Canzler LN-1400 — SS 316

Used Buss-SMS-Canzler LN-1400 wiped/thin film evaporator in stainless steel 316. 13.9 m² (150 ft²) heat transfer area. Vacuum capable with 14.9 kW (20 HP) drive motor.

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:13.9 m² (150 ft²) area

Temperature:343.3°C (650°F)

Vacuum:Vacuum capable

Drive Motor HP:14.9 kW (20 HP) drive motor

Bottom Head Type:Flat top, cone bottom

Buss-SMS-Canzler SS 316 — 6.5 m²

Used Buss-SMS-Canzler wiped/thin film evaporator in stainless steel 316. 6.5 m² (70 ft²) heat transfer area with 158.8 kg/h (350 lb/h) evaporation rate. Internal condenser, graphite wipers.

Evaporation Rate:158.8 kg/h (350 lb/h) rate

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:6.5 m² (70 ft²) area

Pressure:5 bar (72.5 psi)

Temperature:250°C (482°F)

Internal Condenser:Internal condenser

Wipers MOC:graphite wipers

Diameter:900 mm (35.4 in)

Height:4,700 mm (185 in), vertical

Buss-SMS-Canzler 900/6,5-K10 — SS 316

Used Buss-SMS-Canzler 900/6,5-K10 wiped/thin film evaporator in stainless steel 316. 6.5 m² (70 ft²) heat transfer area.

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:6.5 m² (70 ft²) area

Material:Stainless Steel 316

Model:Model 900/6,5-K10

Subtype:Wiped/thin film type

Condition:Used condition

Buy Used Evaporators from Other Manufacturers

Beyond Luwa SMS and Buss-SMS-Canzler, IPP stocks evaporators from Carl Canzler, Buflovak/Blaw Knox, Pfaudler, Kleiser, Artisan, Wiegand, LCI, Hitachi, Alfa Laval, Gouda, DeSmet, and others. These units span wiped/thin film, rising/falling film, and crystalizer/evaporator subtypes.

Pfaudler SS 316L WFE — 3.3 m²

Used Pfaudler wiped/thin film evaporator in stainless steel 316L. 3.3 m² (35 ft²) heat transfer area with 79.4 kg/h (175 lb/h) evaporation rate. Vacuum capable.

Evaporation Rate:79.4 kg/h (175 lb/h) rate

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:3.3 m² (35 ft²) area

Pressure:1.03 bar (15 psi)

Temperature:343.3°C (650°F)

Vacuum:Vacuum capable

Diameter:914 mm (36 in)

Height:1,100 mm (43.3 in), vertical

Carl Canzler 900/6,0-K10 — SS 316L

Used Carl Canzler 900/6,0-K10 wiped/thin film evaporator in stainless steel 316L. 6 m² (64.6 ft²) heat transfer area with 145.1 kg/h (320 lb/h) evaporation rate.

Evaporation Rate:145.1 kg/h (320 lb/h) rate

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:6 m² (64.6 ft²) area

Material:Stainless Steel 316L

Model:Model 900/6,0-K10

Condition:Used condition

DeSmet Rising/Falling Film — SS 316

Used DeSmet rising/falling film evaporator in stainless steel 316. 18 m² (194 ft²) heat transfer area with 1,350 kg/h (3,000 lb/h) evaporation rate.

Evaporation Rate:1,350 kg/h (3,000 lb/h) rate

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:18 m² (194 ft²) area

Pressure:3 bar (43.5 psi)

Temperature:160°C (320°F)

Condition:Used condition

Buy Used Evaporators for Sale by Condition

IPP stocks evaporators in used, unused, and re-glassed condition grades. Choose the condition that matches your budget, timeline, and performance requirements.

Buy Used Evaporators for Sale

Good used evaporators are the deepest condition position in IPP’s inventory. These units were previously installed in production service, inspected on intake, and are offered as-is at the lowest price point while retaining OEM construction and performance characteristics.

Used APV Mitchell SS 316 — 7,600 kg/h

Used APV Mitchell rising/falling film evaporator in stainless steel 316. 24.9 m² (268 ft²) heat transfer area with 7,600 kg/h (16,800 lb/h) evaporation rate.

Condition:Used condition

Evaporation Rate:7,600 kg/h (16,800 lb/h) rate

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:24.9 m² (268 ft²) area

Material:Stainless Steel 316

Subtype:Rising/falling film type

Used Buflovak/Blaw Knox SS 316 — 7,250 kg/h

Used Buflovak/Blaw Knox rising/falling film evaporator in stainless steel 316. 83.6 m² (900 ft²) heat transfer area with 7,250 kg/h (16,000 lb/h) evaporation rate.

Condition:Used condition

Evaporation Rate:7,250 kg/h (16,000 lb/h) rate

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:83.6 m² (900 ft²) area

Material:Stainless Steel 316

Subtype:Rising/falling film type

Used Struthers Wells SS 304 — 1,100 kg/h

Used Struthers Wells Inc. crystalizer/evaporator in stainless steel 304. 44.1 m² (475 ft²) heat transfer area with 1,100 kg/h (2,400 lb/h) evaporation rate.

Condition:Used condition

Evaporation Rate:1,100 kg/h (2,400 lb/h) rate

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:44.1 m² (475 ft²) area

Pressure:3.4 bar (50 psi)

Temperature:145°C (293°F)

Subtype:Crystalizer/evaporator type

Buy Unused Evaporators for Sale

Unused evaporators are factory-new units that were never installed or commissioned. These units offer new-equipment performance at a meaningful discount compared to current OEM pricing, with immediate availability from IPP inventory.

Unused Pfaudler 103.4-36V-274 — SS 304

Unused Pfaudler 103.4-36V-274 wiped/thin film evaporator in stainless steel 304. 9.5 m² (102 ft²) heat transfer area with 226.8 kg/h (500 lb/h) evaporation rate. Internal condenser, chevron graphite wipers.

Condition:Unused condition

Evaporation Rate:226.8 kg/h (500 lb/h) rate

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:9.5 m² (102 ft²) area

Pressure:5.9 bar (85 psi)

Temperature:300°C (572°F)

Internal Condenser:Internal condenser

Wipers MOC:graphite wipers

Unused Chema Balke Dürr RDA350 — SS 316

Unused Chema Balke Dürr GmbH RDA350/2.5-A wiped/thin film evaporator in stainless steel 316. 2.6 m² (27.7 ft²) heat transfer area with 61.2 kg/h (135 lb/h) evaporation rate. Vacuum capable.

Condition:Unused condition

Evaporation Rate:61.2 kg/h (135 lb/h) rate

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area:2.6 m² (27.7 ft²) area

Pressure:2 bar (29 psi)

Temperature:180°C (356°F)

Diameter:406.4 mm (16 in)

Height:2,350 mm (92.5 in), vertical

Buy Re-glassed Evaporators for Sale

Re-glassed evaporators have received new glass linings, restoring the corrosion-resistant interior surface to like-new condition. IPP’s UGE (Universal Glasteel Equipment) division provides re-glassing services.

Re-glassed Pfaudler WFE — Glass-Lined

Re-glassed Pfaudler glass-lined wiped film evaporator with 10 m² (107.6 ft²) heat transfer area and 242.7 kg/h (535 lb/h) evaporation rate. Glass-covered graphite wipers.

Condition:Re-glassed condition

Evaporation Rate:242.7 kg/h (535 lb/h) rateTotal Heat Transfer Surface Area:10 m² (107.6 ft²) area

Material:Glass-lined construction

Wipers MOC:Glass-covered graphite wipers

Re-glassed Pfaudler Crystalizer — Glass-Lined

Re-glassed Pfaudler glass-lined crystalizer/evaporator. Vertical orientation with 914 mm (36 in) diameter and 711 mm (28 in) height. 4-leg support.

Condition:Re-glassed condition

Material:Glass-lined construction

Diameter:914 mm (36 in)

Height:711 mm (28 in), vertical

Support Type:4-leg support

Bottom Head Type:Dish bottom, welded

Advantages of Buying Used Evaporators 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 evaporators ready for your process.

Significant Cost Savings

Buying used evaporators from IPP can save up to 50% of capital and 90% of lead time versus buying new. With evaporators from multiple manufacturers in stock, IPP offers a wide selection to match your budget and specifications.

Immediate Availability

In-stock evaporators from IPP are ready to ship. New OEM evaporators require extended lead times for engineering, procurement, and fabrication. IPP's GPS subsidiary also provides custom fabricated new equipment with 12–16 week average delivery.

Multiple OEM Manufacturers

IPP stocks evaporators from Luwa SMS, Pfaudler, Wiegand, LCI, SMS Buss, Buflovak, Leybold-Heraeus, Gouda, and many additional manufacturers. Every unit is an original OEM product with traceable provenance.

4 Evaporator Subtypes

IPP stocks evaporators across 4 subtypes: wiped/thin film, rising/falling film, crystalizer/evaporator, and flash. Each type addresses different viscosity, throughput, and heat sensitivity requirements.

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.

Full Range of Materials & Specs

Materials include stainless steel, Hastelloy, glass-lined, titanium, graphite, and carbon steel. Evaporation rates range from 11.3 to 36,300 kg/h. Heat transfer areas range from 0.47 to 1,450 m². Vacuum capable units available across all subtypes.

How Buying a Used Evaporator Works

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

1

Submit Requirements

Share your evaporator specifications: evaporation rate, material of construction, heat transfer area, temperature, and application. Or browse our searchable inventory.

2

Receive Data Package

IPP sends a detailed equipment data sheet with evaporation rate, heat transfer area, pressure rating, temperature, dimensions, tube specifications, and condition report with photographs.

3

Inspect the Equipment

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

4

Refurbishment Options

IPP offers re-glassing through its UGE division for glass-lined evaporators. Contact IPP for details on refurbishment and reconditioning services.

5

Packaging & Delivery

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

Need an Evaporator? Ask an IPP Expert.

Tell us your evaporation rate, material, heat transfer area, and temperature requirements. Our team will match your specifications against current evaporator inventory and provide a detailed quote.

Browse All Evaporator Types

IPP stocks evaporators across 4 subtypes for specialized separation, concentration, and crystallization applications.

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Industries That Buy Used Evaporators

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

Chemical Processing

Pharmaceutical

Food & Beverage

Wastewater Treatment

Biotechnology

Fine Chemicals

Petrochemicals

Agrochemicals

Paints & Coatings

Solvent Recovery

Cosmetics (selected bulk or base formulation blending applications)

Pharmaceutical (non-sterile, non-GMP, or bulk solid and intermediate processing applications)

Biotechnology (limited, non-cell-culture and non-sterile auxiliary material processing applications)

Frequently Asked Questions About Buying Used Evaporators

Answers to the most common questions from procurement teams evaluating used evaporators.

IPP stocks evaporators across 4 subtypes: wiped/thin film, rising/falling film, crystalizer/evaporator, and flash evaporators. Materials include stainless steel, Hastelloy, glass-lined, titanium, graphite, and carbon steel. Browse the IMS inventory for current availability.

IPP stocks evaporators from a wide range of manufacturers including Luwa SMS, Pfaudler, LCI, SMS Buss, Leybold-Heraeus, Wiegand, Buflovak/Blaw Knox, Alfa Laval, Gouda, DeDietrich, Artisan, Carl Canzler, Hitachi, Pope Scientific, and many others. Browse the current inventory to see available manufacturers and models.

IPP stocks evaporators in good used, re-glassed, and surplus condition. Re-glassed evaporators have received new glass linings through IPP's UGE division. Contact IPP for condition details on specific units.

IPP primarily stocks used and surplus evaporators. IPP's Gale Process Solutions (GPS) subsidiary can provide custom fabricated equipment with 12–16 week average delivery. Contact IPP to discuss new fabrication options for evaporators.

Evaporation rates across IPP's evaporator inventory range from 11.3 kg/h (25 lb/h) for laboratory and pilot-scale applications up to 36,300 kg/h (80,000 lb/h) for large production-scale operations. The largest evaporator in stock is a PMS titanium rising/falling film unit at 36,300 kg/h (80,000 lb/h).

Heat transfer surface areas range from 0.47 m² (5.1 ft²) for compact pilot units up to 1,450 m² (15,850 ft²) for large-scale industrial evaporators. Contact IPP with your heat transfer requirements and our team will identify matching units.

IPP stocks evaporators in stainless steel 316, 316L, 304, 321, and austenitic grades, Hastelloy C-22 and C-276, glass-lined, titanium, graphite, rubber-lined, and carbon steel construction. The most common material is stainless steel 316. Contact IPP with your corrosion resistance requirements for recommendations.

Many evaporators in IPP's inventory are vacuum capable. Vacuum operation is used to protect heat-sensitive materials by lowering the boiling point during evaporation. Browse the inventory or contact IPP to identify vacuum-rated units.

A wiped film evaporator (also called thin film evaporator) uses mechanical wipers or blades to spread liquid feed into a thin film across a heated cylindrical surface. This creates very short residence times and gentle evaporation, making these units ideal for viscous, heat-sensitive, and fouling-prone materials. IPP stocks wiped/thin film evaporators from manufacturers including Luwa SMS, Pfaudler, LCI, and SMS Buss.

Rising and falling film evaporators use vertical tube bundles where liquid feed flows by gravity (falling film) or is carried upward by rising vapor (rising film). These evaporators are designed for high-throughput, continuous concentration of low-viscosity liquids with short contact times. IPP stocks rising/falling film evaporators from manufacturers including Wiegand, Buflovak/Blaw Knox, PMS, and APV.

Crystallizer/evaporators combine the functions of evaporation and crystallization into a single system. They concentrate solutions beyond the saturation point to precipitate dissolved solids as crystals. These systems are used for salt recovery, zero liquid discharge (ZLD), and chemical purification. IPP stocks crystallizer/evaporator units from manufacturers including Alfa Laval, Betchel, Gouda, and Pfaudler.

Falling film evaporators rely on gravity to create a thin film inside vertical tubes, making them suited for high-volume, low-viscosity liquids. Wiped film evaporators use mechanical wipers to physically distribute the liquid across the heated surface, making them better suited for viscous, fouling-prone, or heat-sensitive materials where controlled film thickness and short residence time are critical.

Yes. IPP stocks multi-effect evaporator systems, including a 2-effect Buflovak/Blaw Knox rising/falling film evaporator (IPP# 246737). Multi-effect evaporators reuse vapor from one stage to heat the next, reducing overall steam consumption and operational costs. Contact IPP for current multi-effect system availability.

Buying used evaporators from IPP can save up to 50% of capital and 90% of lead time versus buying new. The exact savings depend on manufacturer, size, material of construction, and condition. IPP provides detailed quotes with full specification matching on request. Contact IPP for pricing on specific units from our current evaporator inventory.

In-stock evaporators are ready to ship. Evaporators requiring refurbishment or other work ship on a timeline that depends on scope. IPP's GPS subsidiary provides new custom fabricated equipment with 12–16 week average delivery. Contact IPP for specific lead times on units of interest. IPP ships from offices in 15 countries worldwide.

Contact IPP to arrange a visit or discuss inspection options for specific equipment. 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.

Yes. Many used evaporators can be reconfigured with new instrumentation, controls, or materials of construction to meet changing process needs. Contact IPP to discuss modification options for specific units.

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. Contact IPP to discuss shipping and logistics for specific equipment.

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