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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42089001Unused Heat Transfer Systems AEM 71-216 Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger – 10,259 Sq. Ft.
Unused Heat Transfer Systems Model AEM 71-216 Horizontal Single-Pass Shell And Tube Heat Exchanger With 10,259 Square Feet Of Heat Transfer Surface Area And 150 PSI Pressure Rating. Industrial shell and tube heat exchanger designed for large-scale liquid-to-liquid heat transfer, industrial process heating and cooling, and thermal energy exchange applications. Features approximately 10,259 square feet of heat transfer surface area with a horizontal, single-pass TEMA Type AEM configuration. Constructed with a carbon steel shell and (1,785) straight 304 stainless steel tubes, each measuring approximately 1-1/4" in diameter x 18' long. Carbon steel shell is rated for 150 psi and full vacuum at temperatures ranging from -20 F to 200 F. Stainless steel tubes are rated for 150 psi and full vacuum at temperatures ranging from 20 F to 300 F. Equipped with 304 stainless steel heads and tube sheets. Process connections include (2) 30" shell-side openings, a 54" shell opening and (2) 6" tube-side openings. Horizontal vessel is supported by saddle mounts. ASME registered construction. Serial #12928-7. National Board #18459. Possible applications include industrial liquid-to-liquid heat exchange, chemical process cooling, circulating water cooling, industrial wastewater temperature control, process heat recovery, petrochemical processing, refinery cooling systems, utility process heating and cooling, and thermal management of compatible industrial liquids.
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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54687186Used Blaw Knox 1,100 sq ft shell and tube heat exchanger. National Board # 6118. Rated for 40 psi @ 250° F shell and tube sides. Stainless steel shell and tubes,168- .75" outer diameter tubes x 161" ...
Used-Blaw Knox 1,100 sq ft shell and tube heat exchanger. National Board # 6118. Rated for 40 psi @ 250° F shell and tube sides. Stainless steel shell and tubes,168- .75" outer diameter tubes x 161" overall length (note five tubes have been plugged), 24" diameter shell side has 10" and 18" flanged connections, tube side has 3" and 3" flanged connections. There is a collection chamber on the bottom with 2 view port and two nozzles. Previous use was chemical.
MFR: Blaw Knox
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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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53267178Used 2010 GEA 120 Sq. Ft. Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – 316L Stainless Tubes, 350/450 PSI Rated
Used 2010 GEA 120 Sq. Ft. Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger 316L Stainless Tubes, 350/450 PSI Rated. 8'' diameter x 144'' face to face length. (60) 316L Stainless steel tubes rated 350 psi at -20 to 500 degrees F. Carbon steel shell rated 450 psi at -20 to 500 degrees F. Has carbon steel epoxy coated heads. Equipped with 2'' service nozzles and (2) 3/4'' drain/vent on service side. Process side has 1.5'' process nozzle, (2) 2'' vent/drain, and (2) 3/4'' instrument inlets. Mounted on legs. Serial # 100360, NB # 17040, built 2010.
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53267179Used 2010 GEA FES 120 Sq. Ft. Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – 316L Stainless Tubes, 450 PSI Shell
Used 2010 GEA FES 120 Sq. Ft. Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger 316L Stainless Tubes, 450 PSI Shell. Measures 8" diameter x 144" face-to-face length. Equipped with (60) 316L stainless steel tubes rated for 350 psi at -20F to 500F. Carbon steel shell rated for 450 psi at -20F to 500F with epoxy-coated carbon steel heads. Service side includes 2" nozzles and (2) 3/4" vent/drain connections. Process side includes a 1.5" process nozzle, (2) 2" vent/drain connections, and (2) 3/4" instrument inlets. Mounted on legs. Serial #100363, National Board #17043. Built 2010.
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53267180Used 2010 GEA FES 120 Sq. Ft. Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – 316L Tubes, 450 PSI Carbon Steel Shell
Used 2010 GEA FES 120 Sq. Ft. Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger 316L Tubes, 450 PSI Carbon Steel Shell, with an 8" diameter shell and 144" face-to-face length. Unit contains (60) 316L stainless steel tubes rated 350 psi from -20F to 500F. Carbon steel shell is rated 450 psi from -20F to 500F and features epoxy-coated carbon steel heads. Service connections include 2" nozzles with (2) 3/4" vent/drain ports. Process side is configured with a 1.5" process nozzle, (2) 2" vent/drain ports, and (2) 3/4" instrument connections. Supported on legs. Serial #100366, NB #17046. Manufactured in 2010.
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53267181Used 2010 GEA 120 Sq. Ft. Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger – 316L Stainless Tubes, 350/450 PSI Rated
Used 2010 GEA 120 Sq. Ft. Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger 316L Stainless Tubes, 350/450 PSI Rated. Measures 8" diameter x 144" face-to-face overall length. Features (60) 316L stainless steel tubes rated at 350 psi with a temperature range of -20F to 500F. Carbon steel shell rated at 450 psi over the same -20F to 500F temperature range. Includes epoxy-coated carbon steel heads, 2" service nozzles, and (2) 3/4" service-side vent/drain connections. Process side includes a 1.5" nozzle, (2) 2" vent/drain connections, and (2) 3/4" instrument inlets. Leg mounted. Serial #100368, National Board #17048. Built 2010.
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.