Used Reactors for Sale
Used reactors are industrial vessels designed to carry out chemical reactions under controlled temperature, pressure, and mixing conditions. These systems are widely used in chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, food production, and specialty manufacturing where precise reaction control is critical. Reactors support processes such as blending, heating, cooling, polymerization, and chemical synthesis. Aaron Equipment offers used reactors for sale in a variety of materials, sizes, and configurations to meet specific process requirements, capacities, and operating conditions. Browse available inventory below or explore reactor types to find equipment aligned with your application.
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11690028Used DCI 1,000 Liter Stainless Steel Mixing Reactor | 30 PSI Jacketed Emulsification Vessel
Used DCI 1,000 Liter Stainless Steel Mixing Reactor | 30 PSI Jacketed Emulsification Vessel. Vessel is rated 30 psi at -20 to 300 degrees F, Jacket rated 150psi at -20 to 300 degrees F. Bottom mounted emulsifier, driven by a 0,65kw (0.87hp) 3/60/460v 3410 rpm motor. Includes a thermowell and spray ball. 3" Pneumatically actuated sanitary discharge valve, (1) VFD and box containing misc. pneumatic control valves, piping, etc. Mounted on 3 stainless steel legs. Serial# JS4470A, National Board# 7434, Built 2009.
MFR: DCI
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11690029DCI 1,000 Liter Reactor – Jacketed Emulsification Mixing Tank
DCI 1,000 Liter Reactor Jacketed Emulsification Mixing Tank. Vessel is rated 30 psi at -20 to 300 degrees F, Jacket rated 150psi at -20 to 300 degrees F. Bottom mounted emulsifier, driven by a 0,65kw (0.87hp) 3/60/460v 3410 rpm motor. Includes a thermowell and spray ball. 3" Pneumatically actuated sanitary discharge valve, (1) VFD and box containing misc. pneumatic control valves, piping, etc. Mounted on 3 stainless steel legs. Serial# JS4470B, National Board# 7434, Built 2009.
MFR: DCI
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53264013264 Gallon Jacketed Tank (Reactor)
Used- 264 Gallon Jacketed Tank (Reactor). 316L Stainless Steel, Insulated, Full Vacuum. Two zone jacket rated: 100 psi @ 300 deg.f. Vessel mawp: 50 psi @ 300 deg.f. Rated full vacuum. Insulated. With pressure rated sight glass type manway. Sanitary interior polish. With bottom mount agitator (requires motor). Top inlets: one 4'', two 3'', five 2'', four 1.5", Center discharge: 3''. Dish top and bottom. Top cip spray ball and temperature probe. Tank is on three stainless steel legs with pads, with lifting lugs. Certified by Industries d'Acier, Serial# 310, built 2018. 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.
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52586001Unused- Jiangsu 1000 Liter (264 Gallon) Emulsification Mix Tank
Unused- Jiangsu 1000 Liter (264 Gallon) Emulsification Mix Tank. Internal Atmospheric Rated at 122 Deg F. Conical Top and Bottom. 304 Stainless Steel Construction. Center agitator with scraper, off center Emulsifier. Jacketed, rated 29psi @ 122 Deg F. Emulsifier Motor is 7.5 kw, 220V, 3/60.Insulated. Mounted on 4 legs. Never installed.
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50467035Used Gaspar 30-Gallon Reactor – 316L SS, 150 PSI, 5 HP Chemineer Agitator
Used- Gaspar Reactor, 30 Gallon. 316L Stainless steel construction, approximately 24" diameter x 24" straight side, Elliptical removable top, elliptical dish bottom. Internal rated 150 psi and full vacuum at 400 degrees F. Jacket rated for 150 psi at 400 degree F. Top mounted 5 hp Chemineer agitator drive with mechanical seal, 230/460 volt XP motor. Center bottom outlet. Mounted on (4) painted carbon steel legs. Serial# 495032, National Board# 821.
MFR: Gaspar Inc.
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53244005IAF 300 Gallon 316 Stainless Steel Agitated Fermentor / Reactor
Used- IAF Fermentor / Reactor, Approximate 300 Gallons, 316 Stainless Steel. Approximate 40" diameter X 55" Straight Side. Dished top and bottom. Internal rated 50 psi at 250 degrees F. 304 Stainless steel jacket rated 80 psi at 300 degrees F. Bottom center entering dual 4-blade impeller agitator. Driven by a 7.5hp, 3/60/230/460 volt, 1755rpm motor through reducer, 5:1 ratio. Openings top: Approximate 14" manway with cover, 4", (2) 3", (3) 1-1/2", 1", (3) 1/2", (2) 3/4", side: 3" with sight glass, (7) 1-1/2", (2) 1/2", 8" for agitator. 1" Bottom outlet, with 20" discharge height. (4) fixed sidewall baffles. Mounted on (4) legs. Serial# D-651, National Board# 396.
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11585117Used – 3,000 Gallon T316 Stainless Steel Half Pipe Coil Jacketed Reactor – 25 HP Agitator, Norwalk Fab
Used 3,000 Gallon T316 Stainless Steel Half Pipe Coil Jacketed Reactor 25 HP Agitator, Norwalk Fab. Internal rated 60 psi @ 600 degree F. Jacket rated 90 psi @ 600 degrees F. Dished top and bottom heads. Half pipe coil jacket. Center mounted top drive with 4 blade pitched turbine agitator. 2 Baffles. Center bottom outlet. On legs. Built by Norwalk Fab. 25 Hp Motor and Gearbox. NB Stamped.
MFR: Norwalk Fabricators
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10749128Used 304L Stainless Steel 1st Stage Crystallizer. 3000 Gallons Capacity
Used- 304L Stainless Steel 1st Stage Crystallizer. 3000 Gallons Capacity, 6'6" diameter x 9'6" T/T. 304L Stainless Steel Shell Material, 304L Stainless Steel (Sanitary Polished Internal) Jacket Material. Vertical. 43.5 psi @ 203 deg. F. both shell and jacket. Mfg. by SRI (Special Restvrijstaal Industrie BV) Designed by GEA Messo PT. Built in 2013. Flanged bolted dished top and welded dished bottom heads. On skirt and leg supports. Conventional jacket type. With center top mounted, internal sweep side scraper and internal bottom mounted shaft steady bearing agitator. Nozzles are sanitary clamped. ALLOY : S; GALLONS : 3000; DIA/WIDTH (FT'IN") : 6'6"; LENGTH (FT'IN") : 9'6"; SHELL PSI : 43.5; SHELL TEMP DEG. F : 203; V/H : V; SHELL MATERIAL : 304LSS; CODE : NB; WALL : 15/32"; JKT/COIL PSI : 43.5; JKT/COIL TEMP DEG. F : 203; JKT/COIL MATERIAL : 304LSS SANITARY POLISHED INTERNAL; AGITATED Y/N : Y; TOP HEAD : FLANGED BOLTED DISHED; BOTTOM HEAD : WELDED DISHED;
MFR: Gea-Niro
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10749131Used 3000 Gallon Stainless Steel 1st Stage Crystallizer
Used- 3000 Gallon Stainless Steel 1st Stage Crystallizer, 6'6" diameter x 9'6" T/T. 304L Stainless Steel Shell Material, 304L Stainless Steel (Sanitary Polished Internal) Jacket Material. Vertical. 43.5 psi @ 203 deg. F. both shell and jacket. Mfg. by SRI (Special Restvrijstaal Industrie BV) Designed by GEA Messo PT. Built in 2013. Flanged bolted dished top and welded dished bottom heads. On skirt and leg supports. Conventional jacket type. With center top mounted, internal sweep side scraper and internal bottom mounted shaft steady bearing agitator. Nozzles are sanitary clamped. ALLOY : S; GALLONS : 3000; DIA/WIDTH (FT'IN") : 6'6"; LENGTH (FT'IN") : 9'6"; SHELL PSI : 43.5; SHELL TEMP DEG. F : 203; V/H : V; SHELL MATERIAL : 304LSS; CODE : NB; WALL : 15/32"; JKT/COIL PSI : 53.5; JKT/COIL TEMP DEG. F : 203; JKT/COIL MATERIAL : 304LSS SANITARY POLISHED INTERNAL; AGITATED Y/N : Y; TOP HEAD : FLANGED BOLTED DISHED; BOTTOM HEAD : WELDED DISHED;
MFR: Gea-Niro
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10749133Used 1st Stage Crystallizer – 3,000 Gallon, 304L Stainless Steel, Jacketed, Agitated
Used- 1st Stage Crystallizer. 3000 gallons, 6'6" diameter x 9'6" T/T. 304L Stainless Steel Shell Material, 304L Stainless Steel (Sanitary Polished Internal) Jacket Material. Vertical. 43.5 psi @ 203 deg. F. both shell and jacket. Mfg. by SRI (Special Restvrijstaal Industrie BV) Designed by GEA Messo PT. Built in 2013. Flanged bolted dished top and welded dished bottom heads. On skirt and leg supports. Conventional jacket type. With center top mounted, internal sweep side scraper and internal bottom mounted shaft steady bearing agitator. Nozzles are sanitary clamped. ALLOY : S; GALLONS : 3000; DIA/WIDTH (FT'IN") : 6'6"; LENGTH (FT'IN") : 9'6"; SHELL PSI : 43.5; SHELL TEMP DEG. F : 203; V/H : V; SHELL MATERIAL : 304LSS; CODE : NB; WALL : 15/32"; JKT/COIL PSI : 43.5; JKT/COIL TEMP DEG. F : 203; JKT/COIL MATERIAL : 304LSS SANITARY POLISHED INTERNAL; AGITATED Y/N : Y; TOP HEAD : FLANGED BOLTED DISHED; BOTTOM HEAD : WELDED DISHED;
MFR: Gea-Niro
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110593133000 Gallon Alloy 20 Reactor vessel with Stainless Steel half pipe jacket
3000 Gallon Alloy 20 Reactor vessel with Stainless Steel half pipe jacket and mixer. Shell is ALLOY 20 (SB-463) rated 85/Full Vacuum @ 350 Deg.F. Jacket rated 150/Full Vacuum @ 350 to (-20) Deg.F.. 98" Dia. x 6'5" T/T. Top mounted Lightnin model 85-S-25, 25 HP mixer with 84 rpm output speed. Shell is .375" thick. Heads are .4375" thick. Last used as hydrolysis reactor. Drawings available.**Alloy 20 is generally more corrosion-resistant and has higher tensile and yield strength compared to 316 stainless steel, making it better suited for harsh environments, especially in chemical processing.
MFR: Ward
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110593143000 Gallon Alloy 20 Reactor vessel with Stainless Steel half pipe jacket
Qty (2) 3000 Gallon Alloy 20 Reactor vessel with Stainless Steel half pipe jacket and mixer. Shell is ALLOY 20 (SB-463) rated 85/Full Vacuum @ 350 Deg.F. Jacket rated 150/Full Vacuum @ 350 to (-20) Deg.F.. 98" Dia. x 6'5" T/T. Top mounted Lightnin model 85-S-25, 25 HP mixer with 84 rpm output speed. Shell is .375" thick. Heads are .4375" thick. Last used as hydrolysis reactor. Drawings available.**Alloy 20 is generally more corrosion-resistant and has higher tensile and yield strength compared to 316 stainless steel, making it better suited for harsh environments, especially in chemical processing.
MFR: Ward
Types of Used Reactors Available
Aaron Equipment offers a range of used reactors designed to support chemical processing, mixing, and reaction applications:
Exotic Metals & Carbon Steel Reactors – Durable reactors constructed from carbon steel or specialty alloys for handling corrosive or high-temperature chemical processes.
Glass Lined Reactors – Corrosion-resistant reactors with glass-lined interiors, ideal for highly reactive or sensitive chemical applications.
Stainless Steel 0–499 Gallon Reactors – Small-capacity reactors suited for pilot-scale operations, R&D, and small batch production.
Stainless Steel 500–999 Gallon Reactors – Mid-sized reactors designed for moderate batch processing and flexible production needs.
Stainless Steel 1,000–4,999 Gallon Reactors – Large-capacity reactors used for bulk chemical processing and high-volume manufacturing.
Stainless Steel 5,000 Gallon & Up Reactors – High-volume industrial reactors designed for continuous or large-scale batch operations.
Reactor Applications & Industry Uses
Used reactors are essential in industries where controlled chemical reactions and thermal processes are required. Common applications include:
Chemical Processing: Reaction, blending, and synthesis of industrial chemicals
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Controlled production of active ingredients and compounds
Food & Beverage: Processing, mixing, and heating of ingredients and formulations
Petrochemical & Energy: Refining and processing of hydrocarbons and specialty products
Specialty Materials: Polymerization, coatings, adhesives, and resin production
These systems enable precise control over reaction conditions, ensuring product quality and process consistency.
Used Reactor Buying Considerations
When selecting a used reactor, it is important to evaluate both process requirements and equipment condition:
Material of Construction: Stainless steel, glass-lined, or alloy based on chemical compatibility
Capacity & Volume: Match reactor size to batch or continuous production requirements
Pressure & Temperature Ratings: Ensure compatibility with operating conditions
Agitation & Mixing: Evaluate impeller type and mixing capabilities
Heating & Cooling Systems: Jackets, coils, or external heat exchangers
Condition & Maintenance History: Review prior use, repairs, and inspection records
Why Buy Used Reactors
Buying used reactors provides a cost-effective solution for expanding processing capacity without the long lead times associated with new equipment. Used reactors offer proven performance and are often available for immediate shipment, helping facilities maintain production schedules and reduce downtime.
Aaron Equipment sources high-quality reactors from leading manufacturers, providing reliable solutions for demanding chemical and industrial applications.
Sell Your Used Reactors
Aaron Equipment actively purchases surplus reactors, including stainless steel, glass-lined, and alloy systems. Whether upgrading equipment or decommissioning a facility, our team can help maximize value.
An industrial reactor is a vessel used to carry out chemical reactions under controlled conditions such as temperature, pressure, and mixing. It is widely used in chemical and manufacturing processes.
Common types include stainless steel reactors, glass-lined reactors, and carbon steel or alloy reactors. Each type is designed for different chemical compatibility and process requirements.
Choosing the right reactor depends on chemical compatibility, capacity, pressure and temperature requirements, and mixing needs. Evaluating these factors ensures proper performance and safety.
Yes. Used reactors are built for long service life and can remain highly reliable when properly maintained, inspected, and refurbished if necessary.
Reactors are used in chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, food production, petrochemicals, and specialty materials manufacturing.