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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54480004Unused 6,000 Gallon 316L Stainless Steel Jacketed Reactor | Tolan Heavy-Duty Process Vessel
Unused 6,000 Gallon 316L Stainless Steel Jacketed Reactor | Tolan Heavy-Duty Process Vessel. Half-pipe jacket on the shell and bottom head, rated at FV/150 PSI @ 350 degrees F. Internal vessel is rated at FV/60 PSI @ 350 degrees F. 120" overall diameter x 122" height. 316L Stainless Steel (Wetted), 304L Stainless Steel (Non Wetted) MOC. Mill finish internal and external polish. 24" top manway. 12" Agitator Nozzle. (4) internal baffles. (4) leg mounts. NB certified. Serial# 9513. Built 2024.
MFR: Tolan
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54480005Unused Tolan Machinery 6,000 Gallon 316L Stainless Steel Reactor | #4 Polish Jacketed Process Vessel
Unused Tolan Machinery 6,000 Gallon 316L Stainless Steel Reactor | #4 Polish Jacketed Process Vessel. Half-pipe jacket on the shell and bottom head, rated at FV/150 PSI @ 350 degrees F. Internal vessel is rated at FV/60 PSI @ 350 degrees F. 120" overall diameter x 122" height. 316L Stainless Steel (Wetted), 304L Stainless Steel (Non Wetted) MOC. #4 internal polish, mill finish external polish. 24" top manway. 12" Agitator Nozzle. (4) internal baffles. (4) leg mounts. NB certified. Serial# 9514. Built 2024.
MFR: Tolan
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53147012Used Northland Stainless 250-Liter Inconel I-622 Reactor – 45 PSI MAWP – Agitated – Mobile on Casters
Used- Northland Stainless, Inc., 250 liter (65 Gallon), Reactor. Constructed of I-622 Alloy, Rated for a maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) of 45 PSI/Full Vacuum at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Jacket rated for 125 PSI at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple top inlets, clamps and probes, dished bottom. Forklift ready, mobile on casters. National Board number 3296. Serial number 0215631-1. Manufactured 2003. Includes Lightnin agitator with control panel. Previously used in biotech operation
MFR: Northland
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53147019Northland Stainless 250 Liter (65 Gallon) Stainless Steel Reactor Vessel.
Used- Northland Stainless 250 Liter (65 Gallon) Stainless Steel Reactor Vessel. Rated for a maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) of 45 PSI/Full Vacuum at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Jacket rated for 125 PSI at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple top inlets, clamps and probes, dished bottom. Forklift ready, mobile on casters. National Board number 3297. Features Lightnin agitator with control panel. Previously used in biotech operation.
MFR: Northland
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11059392Used Mueller 2,500 Liter (660 Gallon) 316L Sanitary Jacketed Reactor/Fermenter – 51.5 PSI / FV, Inconel Jacket
Used- Mueller 2500 Liter (660 Gallon) Sanitary 316L Stainless Steel Reactor/Fermenter/Kettle. Internal Rated 51.5/Full Vacuum @ (-20)/ 300 degrees F. Jacket is Inconel 600 and Rated 150/Full Vacuum @ (-20)/ 300 degrees F. 24" top center manway in addition to other top openings. Has bottom mount for bottom mounted mixer (not installed). 2" Outlet with no valve. 90" OAH. Jacket has been Hydro-tested. National Board# 36308, Serial# 291636-2, built 2003. Last used in sanitary pharmaceutical facility.
MFR: Mueller Corp
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54450001Pharmaceutical Grade 316L Stainless Steel Reactor – 2,500 Liter Jacketed Vessel with Agitation
Used- Precision Stainless 316L Stainless Steel Reactor, 2,500 liter (660 gallon). With agitation. Pharmaceutical grade. Vessel measures 48" diameter X 6'7" high, dish top and bottom. Internally rated for 50 PSI / Full Vacuum at 300 degrees Fahrenheit to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Complete with dimpled jacket, rated for 100 PSI at 300 degrees Fahrenheit to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Includes agitation with 1" diameter x 7' long stainless steel shaft with (3) 16" diameter disc blades with 3" wide paddles. Bottom head includes 2" diameter center outlet. Top head includes 18" manway, 4" diameter agitator port and various openings ranging from 1-1/2" to 6" diameter. Previously used in pharmaceutical operation.
MFR: Precision Stainless
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54450002Used Precision Stainless 2,500 Liter 316L Agitated Reactor | Jacketed Pharmaceutical Pressure Vessel
Used- Precision Stainless 2,500 liter (660 gallon) 316L Stainless Steel Agitated Reactor. Pharmaceutical grade. Vessel measures 48" diameter X 6'7" high, dish top and bottom. Internally rated for 50 PSI / Full Vacuum at 300 degrees Fahrenheit to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Complete with dimpled jacket, rated for 100 PSI at 300 degrees Fahrenheit to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Includes agitation with 1" diameter x 7' long stainless steel shaft with (3) 16" diameter disc blades with 3" wide paddles. Bottom head includes 2" diameter center outlet. Top head includes 18" manway, 4" diameter agitator port and various openings ranging from 1-1/2" to 6" diameter. Previously used in pharmaceutical operation.
MFR: Precision Stainless
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50364002Used Precision Stainless 30L Reactor – 316L Stainless Steel, Bottom Agitator, Jacketed
Used- Precision Stainless Reactor, 30 Liter (7.92 Gallons), 316L Stainless Steel, Vertical. Approximate 10-3/4" diameter x 22-1/4" straight side, dished top and bottom. Internal rated 50 psi at -20 to 350 degrees F. 304L Stainless Steel jacket rated 75 psi at -20 to 350 degrees F. Bottom entering agitator, 3 tier (6) blade impellers, requires a 1 HP motor. Openings: top head, (1) 2", (4) 1-1/2" tri-clamp, side: (10) 1-5/8" threaded. 1-5/8" Side bottom outlet. (4) Sidewall baffles. Mounted on a stainless steel frame with casters. National board# 7837, Serial# 981172-15,
MFR: Precision Stainless
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54687057Used 70 gallon Hoppes High pressure reactor. Stainless steel reactor. Unit top head is removable. The vessel measures 40" high straight side x 24" diameter. National Board# 1813. Internal pressure ra...
Used 70 gallon Hoppes High pressure reactor. Stainless steel reactor. Unit top head is removable. The vessel measures 40" high straight side x 24" diameter. National Board# 1813. Internal pressure rated 1700 PSIG @ 365 F and rated -20 F @ 1700 PSIG minimum design metal temperature. The jacket is rated FV-175 PSIG @ 365 F maximum allowed working pressure and rated -20 F @ 175 PSIG minimum design metal temperature. The top has (2) 2" flanged nozzles, (1) 1" flanged nozzle, (1) 3" flanged nozzle, and (1) 3" agitator shaft. The bottom has (1) 3/4" and (1) 1 1/4" NPT threaded coupling. The side has (2) 1 1/4" thread coupling on top and bottom side, and a ball valve. Unit has 4 anchor chairs for mezzanine mount. Equipped with a 5 hp 230/460 vac 3 ph top entering agitator. Serial# B14322 . Overall dimensions: 39" x 39" and 88" height.
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11453514Used 700 gallon DCI Reactor
Used- 700 gallon DCI Reactor, 316 stainless steel construction, approximately 48" diameter x 84" straight side, dish top and bottom, rated 35 psi and full vacuum at 358 f internal, jacketed on bottom head only for 135 psi and full vacuum at 358 f, on legs, 18" manway, (3)3", (2)1.5", 1" top nozzles, 3" bottom outlet. Mounted on 4 legs. National Board# 4673, Serial# JS1192.
MFR: DCI
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507080092800L (740 gal) Mueller "f" tank. 316 stainless
Used- 2800L (740 gal) Mueller "f" tank. 316 stainless inner shell, Dual 304 jackets, 2" insulation, 304 stainless cladding. Tank MAWP - 60psi @ 350F Jacket MAW - 100psi @ 350F The tank bottom actuated valve was updated/replaced by mueller in 1993 with Saunders 70v61-315-p4 tbv Have drawings from mueller. Includes lightnin vektor VKS37 agitator. Serial# R0037042201. Does not have motor.
MFR: Mueller Corp
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54687072Used New Brunswick Scientific Co. 3000L (750 gallon) capacity Stainless Steel Tank. National Board #569. Diameter is 48” with a 72” straight side with jacket on the lower 24". Vessel- Max Allowable...
Used-New Brunswick Scientific Co. 3000L (750 gallon) capacity Stainless Steel Tank. National Board #569. Diameter is 48” with a 72” straight side with jacket on the lower 24". Vessel- Max Allowable Working Pressure 40PSIG/O PSIA. Jacket-Max Allowable Working Pressure 35 PSIG. Vessel- Max Temp. 300°F. Jacket- Max Temp. 300°F. Vessel- Hydrotest 80 PSIG. Jacket- Hydrotest 100 PSIG. The top has a 18”RFSO with blind flange with 4” sightglass, a 2” sightglass , one-¼” plug, one-½” plug, one- ¾” plug and one-1” threaded coupling on the neck. The top of the tank has a 1-1/2” agitator shaft (no motor included), ¾” threaded coupling, ¼” threaded coupling, one-1” 150lb. Pad flange, one-4” 150lb. Pad flange, and three lift lags. The upper 24” inch portion of the tank has three-2” threaded couplings, one-3/4” threaded coupling, one-1” threaded coupling with fitting, two-1” sanitary threaded, one-2” 150lb. Pad flange with blind, and one Ametek MNG DIV. Pressure Gauge on a 1”pad flange. The lower 48” jacketed portion has three-2” threaded couplings. Below the jacket is six--1” sanitary threaded. The bottom has one--2” pad flange with blind, one-½” valve with fittings, one-1” valve with fittings, one-2” valve with fittings, and 3 lift lugs.Built 1982. Sits on four carbon steel legs. Overall Size is 132” x 80”.
MFR: New Brunswick Scientific
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.