Used Stainless Steel Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers for Sale
Shell and tube heat exchangers are industrial thermal transfer systems designed to efficiently transfer heat between two fluids using a bundle of tubes enclosed within a cylindrical shell. Stainless steel shell and tube heat exchangers are specifically engineered for applications requiring corrosion resistance, sanitary conditions, and durability in demanding environments. Used stainless steel shell and tube heat exchangers are widely used in chemical processing, food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals, and energy systems. Aaron Equipment offers used stainless steel shell and tube heat exchangers for sale in a range of sizes, pressure ratings, and configurations to meet diverse process requirements.
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49896023Used Alfa Laval EH-W15 Heat Exchanger with Control Panel – 60kW, 10 Bar, Built 2014
Used- Alfa laval Model EH-W15 Heat Exchanger. 0,015 m3 (approximately 0.16sqft) shell/tubes volume, 10bar 160 degrees C Shell rating. 3x480 volt, 60kw power requirements. Serial# POM 215963, built 2014. Includes panel. Our freight specialists can assist you with door to door transportation and all customs documents needed to make the process go as smoothly as possible.
MFR: Alfa Laval
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42089001Industrial Unused Heat Transfer Systems Single Pass Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger – 10259 Sq. Ft., Type AEM 71-216
Unused Heat Transfer Systems single pass shell & tube heat exchanger, horizontal Type AEM 71 216, with approximately 10,259 sq ft of heat transfer area. Carbon steel shell with 304 stainless steel tubes, heads, and tube sheets, ASME registered and rated FV/150 psi over typical process temperature ranges., 10259 square feet, horizontal, type AEM 71-216. Carbon steel shell rated FV/150 psi at -20 to 200 deg F. (1785) 1-1/4'' diameter x 18 long 304 stainless steel tubes rated FV/150 psi at 20 to 300 deg F. 304 Stainless steel head and tube sheets. Openings: shell (2) 30, 54; openings for tubes (2) 6''. Saddle mounts. Serial #12928-7, National Board #18459.
MFR: Heat Transfer Systems
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10749150Used – Ohmstede 1083 sq. ft. Vertical Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – Carbon Steel Shell, 304L SS Tubes
Used Ohmstede 1083 sq. ft. Vertical Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger Carbon Steel Shell, 304L SS Tubes. 304L stainless steel heads. 245 psi @ 250 degrees F. shell. 58fv psi @ 400 degrees F tubes. 1" tube diameter. 10'0" tube length. (428) tube holes. 1.25" tri tube pitch. .065" tube wall. 1 pass shell. 1 pass tubes. NB code. Aem tema type. 2", (2) 4" shell nozzles. 2", (4) 3", 6", 10", 16" tube nozzles. (15) baffles. 6.5" baffle spacing. 2'6" shell diameter. 18'4" overall length. Built 1999.
MFR: Ohmstede
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10749151Used – J. Oat & Sons 1130 sq. ft. Vertical Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – Carbon Steel Shell, 316 SS Tubes
Used- J. Oat & Sons Vertical Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger. 1130 sq. foot. With expansion joint. Carbon steel shell. 316 stainless steel tubes. 316 stainless steel heads. Psi (s) : 300 psi @ 600 degrees F. shell. Fv @ 550 degrees F tubes. 1.25" tube diameter. 8'0" tube length. (434) tube holes. 1.5" tri tube pitch. 14 bwg tube wall. NB code. (2) 6" shell nozzles. 14" and 24" tube nozzles. (7) baffles.13.5" baffle spacing. 3'0" shell diameter. 13'10" overall length.
MFR: Joseph Oat Corp.
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10749146Used – Doyle & Roth 1145 sq. ft. Vertical Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – 316 SS Shell & Tubes
Used Doyle & Roth 1145 sq. ft. Vertical Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger 316 SS Shell & Tubes. Carbon steel heads. 75 Psi @ 300 degrees F. shell. 75 psi @ 300 degrees F. tubes. .75" tube diameter. 12'0" tube length. 486 tube holes. 15/16" tri tube pitch. 18 bwg tube wall. 1 pass shell. 2 pass tubes. NB code. 4" and 12" shell nozzles. (2) 8" tube nozzles. 2'0" shell diameter. 15'0" overall length. Steam chest.
MFR: Doyle & Roth
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10749147Used – 1181 Sq. Ft. Stainless Steel Vertical Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – Dipl.-Ing. Paul Schwingel GmbH
Used- 1181 Sq. Foot Stainless Steel Vertical Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger. Built by Dipl Jng Paul Schwingel Gmbh. Tangential nozzles. 316 stainless steel shell. 316 stainless steel tubes. 316 stainless steel heads. 88 psi @ 392 degrees F shell. 88 psi @ 392 degrees F tubes. 1.32" tube diameter. 15'0" tube length. 228 tube holes. 1.57" tri tube pitch. .078" tube wall. 1 pass shell. 1 pass tubes. Special tema type. (2) 3" shell nozzles. (2) 4" tube nozzles. 11 baffles. 1'3" baffle spacing. 2'4" shell diameter. 15'0" overall length. Built 1985.
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10749148Used – Praj Industries 1185 sq. ft. Horizontal Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – 304L SS Shell, NB Code
Used Praj Industries 1185 sq. ft. Horizontal Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger 304L SS Shell, NB Code. (2) saddle supports. (4) lifting trunnions. 304L stainless steel shell. 304 stainless steel tubes. 304 stainless steel heads. 25 psi @ 293 degrees F shell. 56 psi @ 122 degrees F. tubes. 1" tube diameter. 9'6" tube length. 460 tube holes. 1.25" tube pitch. .063" tube wall. 1 pass shell. 2 pass tubes. NB code. 4" and 8" shell nozzles. (2) 12" tube nozzles. (9) baffles. 10" baffle spacing. 2'8" shell diameter. 13'8" overall length. Built 2008.
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47768008Alco Heat Exchanger, Size 35.96, 1-32-52 H, Approximate 1,200 Square Foot. Used-
Used- Alco Heat Exchanger, Size 35.96, 1-32-52 H, Approximate 1,200 Square Foot. Approximate (778) 3/4" diameter x 8' long 316 Stainless steel tubes rated 75 psi @ 400 degrees F. Openings tube(head): (2) 12", shell: (2) 20".
MFR: ALCO
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10749143Used – Southern Heat Exchanger 1220 sq. ft. Vertical Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger
Used- Southern Heat Exchanger 1220 sq. ft. Vertical Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger. 28" diameter x 12'0" f/f. Carbon steel shell, 75fv psi @ 300 deg. F. 316L stainless steel tubes, (388) 1" o.d. x 16 bwg, 75fv @ 300 deg. F. 316L stainless steel heads. With expansion joint. 12'0" tube length. 1.25" tri tube pitch. 16 bwg tube wall. 1 pass shell; 1 pass tubes. NB code. Bem Tema type. 12" and 18" shell nozzles. 2", 4" and 8" tube nozzles. 3 baffles. 35" baffle spacing. 2'4" shell diameter. 17'3" overall length. Built 1989.
MFR: Southern Heat Exchanger
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53393015Used – Aurora Industrial Machining Horizontal Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – 150 PSI, Carbon Steel
Used Aurora Industrial Machining Horizontal Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger, Approximately 142 square feet. Carbon Steel shell rated 150psi at -20 to 350 Degrees F. (109) 304 stainless steel straight tubes, 0.625" diameter, rated 150psi at -20 to 350 Degrees F. Openings shell: 2" (inlet), 2" (outlet), 2" (relief), tubes: 8" (inlet), (4) 3/4" (vent/drain). National Board# 3012, Serial# 4095, built 1996.
MFR: Aurora
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53572001Industrial Unused Southern Heat Exchanger Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – 1459 Sq Ft, 304L Stainless Steel
Unused- Southern Heat Exchanger Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger, Approximately 1459 Square Feet, 304L Stainless Steel, Horizontal. 304L Stainless steel shell rated 103 psi at -20 to 250 degrees F. (186) 304L Stainless steel 1-1/2" diameter x 19 11-3/4" long, rated 127 psi at -20 to 250 degrees F. 304L Stainless heads and tubesheet. Openings: (4) .75", (1) 1-1/2", (2) 8", (2) 12". Saddle mounted. National Board# 15648, Serial# 20-0055, Built 2020.
MFR: Southern Heat Exchanger
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10151488Rubicon Shell/Tube Heat Exchanger, Model VT221B1-216V
Used- Rubicon Shell/Tube Heat Exchanger, Model VT221B1-216V. 1,554 square feet surface area; Stainless Steel; National Board #2105; Serial #3472-2; 150 psi @ 200F shell MAWP; 200/FV @ 200F tubes MAWP; carbon steel shell material; 304 stainless steel tubes material; OAD: 26" dia. x 216" long; Additional information: (577) 0.75" x 168" long 304 stainless steel tubes, vertical design. Built 2008.
MFR: Rubicon
Stainless Steel Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger Applications & Typical Use Cases
Used stainless steel shell and tube heat exchangers are commonly used in processes requiring reliable and efficient heat transfer. Typical applications include:
Heating and cooling process fluids in chemical manufacturing
Pasteurization and thermal processing in food and beverage production
Condensing and evaporating duties in industrial systems
Pharmaceutical processing requiring sanitary conditions
Heat recovery and energy efficiency applications
These exchangers are ideal for handling corrosive fluids and maintaining product purity.
When to Choose a Stainless Steel Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger
Stainless steel shell and tube heat exchangers are best suited for applications involving corrosive materials, hygienic requirements, or high-pressure and high-temperature conditions. They are often selected over other heat exchanger types when durability, cleanability, and material compatibility are critical. These systems are widely used when long service life and resistance to fouling or contamination are important factors.
Used Stainless Steel Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger Buying Considerations
When evaluating a used stainless steel shell and tube heat exchanger, consider:
Material grade: Verify stainless steel type (e.g., 304, 316) for corrosion resistance and process compatibility
Heat transfer area: Determines efficiency and suitability for required thermal load
Pressure and temperature ratings: Ensure compliance with operating conditions
Tube bundle condition: Inspect for fouling, corrosion, or damage affecting performance
Configuration and orientation: Fixed tube sheet, U-tube, or floating head designs impact maintenance and cleaning
Why Buy Used Stainless Steel Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers
Purchasing a used stainless steel shell and tube heat exchanger can significantly reduce capital costs while maintaining reliable heat transfer performance. Many units are available for immediate delivery, helping facilities avoid long fabrication lead times. Used equipment also provides access to durable, high-quality exchangers suitable for demanding industrial and sanitary applications.
Sell Your Used Stainless Steel Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers
Aaron Equipment purchases surplus and used stainless steel shell and tube heat exchangers from a wide range of manufacturers and configurations. Whether you are upgrading systems, decommissioning equipment, or liquidating assets, our team can assist with buyouts or consignment opportunities.
A stainless steel shell and tube heat exchanger is a thermal transfer device that uses a bundle of tubes inside a shell to transfer heat between fluids. Stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance and durability for demanding applications.
They are used for heating, cooling, condensing, and evaporating fluids in industries such as chemical processing, food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals, and energy systems.
Stainless steel offers excellent corrosion resistance, durability, and cleanability, making it ideal for sanitary or corrosive applications. It is commonly used when product purity and long service life are critical.
The cost depends on factors such as size, material grade, pressure rating, configuration, and condition. Larger units or specialized designs typically command higher prices.
Yes. Aaron Equipment purchases used stainless steel shell and tube heat exchangers across a variety of sizes and configurations. Submit your equipment details to request an evaluation.