Used Tanks for Sale
Used tanks are industrial storage and processing vessels designed to hold liquids, slurries, or gases in a wide range of manufacturing environments. Commonly used across chemical processing, food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals, energy, and water treatment, tanks are essential for storage, mixing, heating, and reaction processes. Aaron Equipment offers a large inventory of used tanks for sale in various materials, sizes, and configurations to meet specific capacity, pressure, and material compatibility requirements. Browse available inventory below or explore tank types to find equipment aligned with your process needs.
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10749167Unused 12,700 Gallon Crown Iron Works 316L Stainless Steel Vertical Storage & Process Vessel
Unused 12,700 Gallon Crown Iron Works 316L Stainless Steel Vertical Storage & Process Vessel.12' diameter x 11'8" straight side. 19'2" Overall Height. Rated 15FV psi @ 250?F. Lug/Leg Supports. Dished Heads. 1/4" Thick Shell Wall. 20" top manway, bottom 4" center bottom outlet.
MFR: Crown Iron Works
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52366001Used 50 Liter, Single Use Bioreactor, Manufactured by Thermo Scientific
Used- Thermo Scientific Single Use Bioreactor, Model HyClone, 50 liter(13.2 Gal) capacity, Stainless Steel. Open top, flat bottom shell. 14" diameter x 22" straight side. Dimple Jacket. Operating Temperature Range: Ambient to 40 +/- 0.1 Degrees C (104+/-0.2 DegreesF). 0.5psi Bag Pressure. Includes AB Series A Drive, Brother 3 phase induction motor, 1/4hp 3/60/208-230/460v 1720rpm, 10:1 Ratio. Mounted on Stainless Steel Frame. Serial# H10289-01.
MFR: Thermo Scientific
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53147075Used JV Northwest 1,300-Gallon Single-Wall Tank – 316 Stainless Steel
Used- JV Northwest Single-Wall Tank, 1,300-gallon. Constructed of 316 stainless steel. 78" diameter x 60" straight side; flat top, dish bottom design; Bottom head includes a 2" diameter center bottom outlet; Top ports include (1) 2" diameter tri-clamp fitting; Tank is mounted on (4) stainless steel legs and includes a bridge mount for agitation or other top-mounted equipment; Shell Thickness: 2.3mm/0.090 inches. Previously used in cosmetics applications.
MFR: JV Northwest
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53267084Used Approx. 13,000 Gallon Pittsburgh Tank Corporation Carbon Steel Vertical Mix Tank
Used- Approx. 13,000 Gallon Pittsburgh Tank Corporation Carbon Steel Vertical Mix Tank. Flat top and bottom. 11-6" diameter X 17 high straight side. Has side bottom manway. Has (4) internal baffles. Has stainless steel (4) blade agitator, driven through Chemineer Drive. Insulated and covered with sheathing. Includes ladder with safety cage and top handrail.
MFR: Pittsburgh-Des Moines
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49747007Used – 50 Ton Horizontal Liquid Carbonic CO2 Tank – Bulk Cryogenic Storage
Used 50 Ton Horizontal Liquid Carbonic CO2 Tank Bulk Cryogenic Storage. SA-516-70 Shell & Heads. 78" diameter x 598" Straight Side. MAWP: 360psi at -20 to 650 degrees F. 15" diameter manway. Product: Carbon Dioxide. National Board# 4230, Serial# 59980, Built 1978.
MFR: Liquid Carbonics
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53901002Used ER Manufacturing 13,200 Gallon Vertical Carbon Steel Storage Tank with Cone Bottom
Used ER Manufacturing 13,200 Gallon Vertical Carbon Steel Storage Tank with Cone Bottom. 13,200 gallon/50 cubic meter capacity. 9'3" diameter x 36' overall height. 24" x 36" side manway. 8" center bottom outlet port. 6" internal feed line. Cone bottom. With removable caged ladder. On (4) leg frame.
MFR: ER
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53267106Used 14,000 Gallon 316L Stainless Steel Vertical Tank – Erected Steel Products, API-650, Side Agitator
Used- Erected Steel Products 316L Stainless Steel Vertical Tank, 14,000 gallons. 13' diameter X 15' high straight side. Rated ATMOS @ 20 to 160 F. S/N 1172. API-650 standard. Slight cone top, flat bottom with ramped side. Top fittings: 20" manway, (1) 6" vent, (1) 2", and (1) 16" X 16" feed inlet. 24" side bottom manway, (1) 2.5", (2) 10", (1) 3", and (1) 6" side inlet and outlets. (2) 8" side bottom outlets. Built 2012. Agitator in hot;s not included.
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53267107Used 14,000 Gallon 316L Stainless Steel Vertical Tank – Erected Steel Products, API-650, Built 2012
Used-14,000 gallon Erected Steel Products 316L Stainless Steel Vertical Tank. 13' diameter X 15' high straight side. Rated ATMOS @ 20 to 160 F. S/N 1168. API-650 standard. Slight cone top, flat bottom with ramped side opposite where agitator was mounted (agitator no longer available). Top fittings: 20" manway, (1) 6" vent, and (1) 12". 24" side bottom manway, (1) 2" (1) 3", (1) 6", (3) 8", (3) 10" and (1) 12" side top inlets (2) 8" side bottom outlets. Built 2012.
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53267110Used 14,000 Gallon 316L Stainless Steel Vertical Tank – Erected Steel Products, API-650, Agitated, Built 2012
Used-14,000 gallon Erected Steel Products 316L Stainless Steel Vertical Tank. 13' diameter X 15' high straight side. Rated ATMOS @ 20 to 160 F. S/N 1169. API-650 standard. Slight cone top, flat bottom with ramped side opposite where the agitator was mounted (agitator no longer available). Top fittings: 20" manway, and (1) 6" vent. 24" side bottom manway. (1) 12" and (1) 24" side top inlets. (1) 6" , (1) 8", and (1) 10" side inlets. (1) 2.5", (2) 8", (1) 3", and (1)4" side bottom outlets. Built 2012.
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54281005Used Steel Fab Compressed Air Receiver Tank – Approx. 300 Gallon, Carbon Steel
Used Steel Fab Compressed Air Receiver Tank, Approximately 300 Gallon, Carbon Steel, Vertical. Internal rated 137psi at -20 to 450 degrees F. Head thickness .153", shell thickness .187". National Board# 160753, Part# A10054, Built 1997.
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52731006Used 150-Gallon Stainless Steel Mix Tank – Lightnin Agitator, 316 SS, Industrial
Used- Stainless Steel Mix Tank, Approximate 150 Gallon, 316 Stainless Steel, Vertical. Approximate 42" diameter x 22" straight side. Ellipsoidal top and bottom heads. Top entering Lightnin agitator, model XJC30, serial# 2863219, 3-blade prop on 1" diameter shaft, driven by a .3hp, 3/60/208-230/460 volt, 1725 rpm motor. Openings top: 16" manway with cover, 5" for agitator, 4", (2) 2", (2) 1.5". 3" Side bottom outlet, 3" bottom outlet, approximate 18" discharge height. Mounted on frames with (3) legs. No manufacturers tag.
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53147092Used 1,500 Gallon Cherry-Burrell Vertical Stainless Steel Tank – Side Manway, Spray Bar, Polished Interior
Used 1,500 Gallon Cherry-Burrell Vertical Stainless Steel Tank Side Manway, Spray Bar, Polished Interior. Tank measures 5'4" diameter x 7' straight side with dished top and bottom heads. Features a 3" diameter center top opening reduced to 1.5", one additional 3" side top nozzle, and a 3" center bottom outlet with a secondary 2" side bottom nozzle. Includes a 20" x 16" oval side manway with an inward-swinging cover secured by a swing latch. Interior finish is polished stainless steel with clean seams and integral support welds. The tank is mounted on four stainless steel legs with adjustable footpads and includes a welded agitator mount (no agitation installed). External piping includes a mounted spray bar along one side.
MFR: Cherry Burrell
Types of Used Tanks Available
Aaron Equipment offers a wide selection of used tanks designed for different materials, capacities, and process conditions:
Stainless Steel Tanks – 0–499 Gallons – Compact storage and processing tanks ideal for pilot-scale operations, batching, and small-volume production.
Stainless Steel Tanks – 500–999 Gallons – Mid-sized vessels suited for moderate batch processing, blending, and intermediate storage applications.
Stainless Steel Tanks – 1,000–4,999 Gallons – High-capacity tanks commonly used for bulk storage, mixing, and large-scale process operations.
Stainless Steel Tanks – 5,000 Gallons & Up – Large-volume industrial tanks designed for bulk storage, continuous processing, and plant-wide distribution systems.
Carbon Steel Tanks – Durable, cost-effective vessels used for non-corrosive materials, oil storage, and heavy-duty industrial applications.
Plastic & Fiberglass Tanks – Corrosion-resistant tanks suitable for chemicals, water treatment, and applications requiring lightweight materials.
Tank Applications & Industry Uses
Used tanks are widely used in industrial processes requiring safe storage, mixing, or handling of liquids and bulk materials. Depending on design and material construction, tanks support a variety of applications:
Chemical Processing: Storage of raw materials, intermediates, and finished chemicals
Food & Beverage: Ingredient storage, blending, fermentation, and sanitary processing
Pharmaceutical & Biotech: Controlled storage and mixing of sensitive materials
Oil & Gas / Energy: Fuel storage, chemical containment, and process support
Water & Wastewater Treatment: Holding, treatment, and sludge processing
Used Tanks Buying Considerations
When selecting a used tank, it is important to evaluate both process requirements and equipment condition:
Capacity & Volume: Ensure the tank size aligns with production throughput and storage needs
Material of Construction: Match tank material (stainless, carbon steel, plastic) to process chemistry
Pressure & Temperature Ratings: Confirm compatibility with operating conditions
Configuration & Features: Evaluate agitation, insulation, jackets, and fittings
Condition & Inspection History: Review prior use, maintenance records, and structural integrity
Why Buy Used Tanks
Buying used tanks provides a cost-effective solution for expanding storage or processing capacity without the long lead times associated with new equipment. Many used tanks are available for immediate shipment, allowing facilities to maintain production schedules. Purchasing used also offers access to a wide range of sizes and materials at a reduced capital investment.
Sell Your Used Tanks
Aaron Equipment actively purchases surplus and used tanks across all sizes, materials, and configurations. Whether you are upgrading equipment, decommissioning a facility, or liquidating assets, our team can help with buyouts or consignment opportunities.
A tank is an industrial vessel used to store, process, or transport liquids, gases, or bulk materials. Tanks are designed in various sizes and materials depending on the application and may include features such as agitation, insulation, or pressure ratings for specific process requirements.
Used tanks are available in stainless steel, carbon steel, plastic, and fiberglass constructions, with sizes ranging from small batch vessels to large bulk storage tanks. Configurations may include jacketed tanks, mixing tanks, pressure vessels, and insulated storage tanks for different industrial processes.
Choosing the right tank depends on material compatibility, required capacity, operating pressure and temperature, and process needs such as mixing or heating. Evaluating tank construction, fittings, and previous usage helps ensure the equipment aligns with your production requirements.
The cost of a used tank varies based on size, material of construction, condition, and features such as agitation or pressure rating. Larger stainless steel tanks or specialized vessels typically command higher prices. Contacting a sales representative can help determine current availability and pricing.
Yes. Aaron Equipment purchases surplus and used tanks across a wide range of industries and configurations. If you have tanks available for sale, submit your equipment details to request an evaluation and explore buyout or consignment options.