Used Heat Exchangers for Sale
Used heat exchangers are industrial systems designed to transfer heat between two or more fluids without direct contact. These systems are widely used in chemical processing, food production, energy, and HVAC applications where efficient temperature control is essential. Heat exchangers support processes such as heating, cooling, condensation, and evaporation across a wide range of operating conditions. Aaron Equipment offers used heat exchangers for sale in various designs, materials, and configurations to meet specific thermal performance requirements and process demands. Browse available inventory below or explore heat exchanger types to find equipment aligned with your application.
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54112003Used Thermaline Plate Heat Exchanger, Stainless steel.
Thermaline Model T13 Plate Heat Exchanger - Used, Stainless Steel. Approximately 42.9 square feet. Flow rate: 44 GPM (Process Side), 145 GPM (Service process). Heat exchanged 975,672 BTU/Hr. Designed temperature 150 psi at 300 degrees F. Gasket material EPDM, CLIP. (33) Plate material 0.6mm, 316 Stainless Steel, CDX. Frame material 304 stainless steel. Serial# 27423-23.
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54112005Buy Used Thermaline T13 Plate Heat Exchanger – 33 Plates, 316 SS
Thermaline T13 Plate Heat Exchanger Stainless Steel, Previously Used. Approximately 42.9 square feet. Flow rate: 44 GPM (Process Side), 145 GPM (Service process). Heat exchanged 975,672 BTU/Hr. Designed temperature 150 psi at 300 degrees F. Gasket material EPDM, CLIP. (33) Plate material 0.6mm, 316 Stainless Steel, CDX. Frame material 304 stainless steel. Serial# 27423-25.
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48425001Used Southern Heat Exchanger Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – 4,372 Sq Ft, Carbon Steel Shell, 430 SS Tubes
Used- Southern Heat Exchanger Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger, Approximate 4,372 Square Feet, Horizontal. (514) 1-1/4" Diameter x approximate 307" long 430 stainless steel tubes rated 160 psi at 20 to 450 degrees F. Carbon steel shell rated 305 psi at 20 to 650/450 degrees F. Openings shell (2) 12", (1) 10", (1) 4", tubes (1) 22-1/2". Single head, 321 stainless steel. Saddle mounted. National Board # 12268, Serial # 03-407. Built 2005. NOTE: No Head.
MFR: Southern Heat Exchanger
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50083011Used Alfa Laval AlfaVap 500-TFR Plate Exchanger – 4,604 Sq. Ft. Heat Transfer Area
Used- Alfa Laval AlfaVap Plate Exchanger, 4,604 Square Feet, Model AlfaVap 500-TFR. (163) Sets of approximate 39" wide x 80" tall 316 stainless steel plates. Designed 44 psi at -20 to 248 degrees F. product inlet and outlets, steam inlet, condensate outlets. Mounted on a carbon steel expandable frame. Serial # 30113-93635, National Board # 32122. Built 2012.
MFR: Alfa Laval
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31729P.X. Engineering U Tube Heat Exchanger
Unused- PX Engineering U Tube Heat Exchanger, 4611 Square Feet, Horizontal. Carbon steel shell rated 150 psi at 200 degrees F. (668) 5/8'' Diameter x 252'' long 304 stainless steel tubes rated 75 psi at 212 degrees F. 304 Stainless steel tube sheet and heads. (2) 10" Shell nozzles, (2) 12" nozzles in head. Saddle mounted. Year 1980.
MFR: PX Engineering
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45477003Used Heat Transfer Systems U-Tube Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger | 4,749 Sq Ft | High-Efficiency Industrial Unit
Used- Heat Transfer Systems U-Tube Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger. Approximately 4749 Square Feet, Horizontal. Carbon steel shell rated 80 psi at -20 to 330 degrees F. (466) 3/4" Diameter x 26' long carbon steel tubes rated 100 psi at -20 to 150 degrees F. Carbon steel tubesheet and head. Openings: shell 6", 18", openings for tubes (2) 14". Mounted on carbon steel saddles. Serial # 12915-6, National Board #1804. Built 2007.
MFR: Heat Inc
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46379013Unused 2-Pass Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – 4,625 Sq. Ft., Carbon Steel, Horizontal
Unused- 2 Pass Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger. 4,625 Square Feet, Carbon Steel, Horizontal. Shell rated 358 psi/ full vacuum at -20 to 650 degrees F. (1,078) 1" Diameter x 18' long tubes rated 470 psi/ full vacuum at -20 to 650 degrees F. Openings: shell 24", (2) 18"; tubes (2) 24". Saddle mounted. Mfg. Daekyung Machinery & Engineering. Serial# DK2007-235. National Board# 2486. Built 2008. Dimensions 338"L X 88"W X 102"T. Weight 69,200 lbs. Documents available. Nitrogen purged by manufacturer after testing and prior to storage.
MFR: Daekyung Machinery & Engineering
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10151584Used Paget 316L Stainless Steel Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – 564 Sq. Ft., Horizontal
Used Paget 316L Stainless Steel Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger 564 Sq. Ft., Horizontal. Approximately 564 Square Feet. 316L Stainless steel shell rated 150 psi at -20 to 120 degrees F. (293) 316L Stainless steel 3/4'' tubes rated 50 psi at -20 to 250 degrees F. National Board # 26149, Serial # 21-304, built 2022.
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48325001Joseph Oat Corporation 8 Pass U Tube Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger
Unused- Joseph Oat Corporation 8 Pass U Tube Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger, 5700 Square Feet, Horizontal. Carbon steel shell rated 150 psi at 200 degrees F. (1194) 3/4" Diameter x 11 long 304L stainless steel tubes rated 150 psi at 200 degrees F. 304L Stainless steel head and tubesheets. Openings for shell (2) 14", for tubes (2) 10". Mounted on saddles. Serial # 2692A. National Board # 3606. Built 2012.
MFR: Joseph Oat Corp.
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48325002Unused Joseph Oat Corporation 8-Pass U-Tube Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – 5,700 Sq Ft, Carbon Steel Shell, 304L SS Tubes
Unused- Joseph Oat Corporation 8 Pass U Tube Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger, 5700 Square Feet, Horizontal. Carbon steel shell rated 150 psi at 200 degrees F. (1194) 3/4" Diameter x 11' long 304L stainless steel tubes rated 150 psi at 200 degrees F. 304L Stainless steel head and tubesheets. Openings for shell (2) 14", for tubes (2) 10". Mounted on saddles. Serial # 2692B, National Board # 3607. Built 2012.
MFR: Joseph Oat Corp.
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46379023Unused 6,179 Sq. Ft. Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger with TP405 Stainless Tubes
Unused- 8 Pass Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger, 6,179 Square Feet, Horizontal. Carbon steel shell rated 425 psi/ full vacuum at -20 to 650 degrees F. (1,008) 1" Diameter x 24' long TP405 stainless steel tubes rated 500 psi/ full vacuum at -20 to 650 degrees F. Carbon steel heads. Openings: shell (2) 16", tubes (2) 10". Saddle mounted. Mfg. Daekyung Machinery & Engineering. Serial# DK2007-090B, National Board# 2418. Built 2008. Dimensions 386"L X 82"W X 103"T. Weight 70,300 lbs. Documents available. Nitrogen purged by manufacturer after testing and prior to storage.
MFR: Daekyung Machinery & Engineering
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46379011Industrial Unused 4-Pass Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – 6,633 Sq. Ft., Carbon Steel, Horizontal
Unused- 4 Pass Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger, 6,633 Square Feet, Carbon Steel, Horizontal. Shell rated 382 psi/ full vacuum at -20 to 650 degrees F. (1122) 1" Diameter x 24' long tubes rated 297 psi/ full vacuum at -20 to 650 degrees F. Openings: shell (2) 20", (1) 24"; tubes (2) 14". Saddle mounted. Mfg. Daekyung Machinery & Engineering. Serial# DK2007-231. National Board # 2480. Built 2008. Dimensions 408"L X 96"W X 130"T. Weight 103,000 lbs. Documents available. Nitrogen purged by manufacturer after testing and prior to storage.
MFR: Daekyung Machinery & Engineering
Types of Used Heat Exchangers Available
Aaron Equipment offers a range of used heat exchangers designed to support heat transfer, process cooling, and thermal management applications:
Shell & Tube Stainless Steel Heat Exchangers – Versatile exchangers with tube bundles enclosed in a shell, ideal for high-pressure and high-temperature applications.
Shell & Tube Carbon Steel Heat Exchangers – Durable exchangers suited for non-corrosive fluids and heavy-duty industrial heat transfer applications.
Plate Type Heat Exchangers – Compact exchangers with stacked plates that provide efficient heat transfer in a small footprint.
Air Cooled / Fin Fan Heat Exchangers – Systems that use ambient air and finned tubes to dissipate heat without requiring water cooling.
Scraped Surface Heat Exchangers – Specialized exchangers designed for viscous, sticky, or fouling materials requiring continuous surface cleaning.
Spiral Heat Exchangers – Compact units with spiral flow paths that enhance heat transfer efficiency and reduce fouling.
Heat Exchanger Applications & Industry Uses
Used heat exchangers are essential across industries where controlled heating or cooling is required for process efficiency and product quality. Common applications include:
Chemical Processing: Heating and cooling of process streams and reaction control
Food & Beverage: Pasteurization, cooking, and cooling of liquid products
Energy & Utilities: Heat recovery, steam condensation, and power generation support
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Temperature control for sensitive formulations
HVAC Systems: Facility heating, cooling, and air handling
These systems play a critical role in improving energy efficiency, reducing operating costs, and maintaining process stability.
Used Heat Exchanger Buying Considerations
When selecting a used heat exchanger, it is important to evaluate both process requirements and equipment condition:
Condition & Maintenance History: Review refractory lining, heating elements, and prior use
Heat Transfer Requirements: Evaluate temperature differences and thermal duty
Fluid Compatibility: Ensure materials match corrosiveness and cleanliness requirements
Pressure & Temperature Ratings: Confirm suitability for operating conditions
Design Type: Shell & tube, plate, or air-cooled based on application
Fouling & Maintenance Needs: Consider ease of cleaning and maintenance
Condition & Service History: Review wear, scaling, and prior usage
Why Buy Used Heat Exchangers
Buying used heat exchangers provides a cost-effective solution for improving or expanding thermal systems without the long lead times of new equipment. Used units offer proven performance and are often available for immediate shipment, helping facilities maintain uptime and reduce capital investment.
Aaron Equipment sources high-quality heat exchangers from leading manufacturers, providing reliable solutions for a wide range of industrial applications.
Sell Your Used Heat Exchangers
Aaron Equipment actively purchases surplus heat exchangers, including shell & tube, plate, and air-cooled systems. Whether upgrading equipment or decommissioning assets, our team can help maximize value.
A heat exchanger is a system that transfers heat between two fluids without mixing them. It is used to heat or cool process streams in industrial applications.
Common types include shell and tube, plate, air-cooled, scraped surface, and spiral heat exchangers. Each type is designed for specific heat transfer requirements and applications.
Choosing the right heat exchanger depends on temperature requirements, fluid properties, pressure conditions, and required heat transfer efficiency.
Yes. Used heat exchangers are built for long service life and can remain highly reliable when properly maintained, cleaned, and inspected.
Heat exchangers are used in chemical processing, food production, energy, pharmaceuticals, and HVAC systems where temperature control is critical.