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Used evaporators for sale: efficient separation for solvent recovery and product concentration

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Featured Wiped/Thin Film Evaporators

LCI (Luwa) Wiped/Thin Film Evaporator Pilot Skid 5.1 sq. ft.

Type: Evaporator

Subtype: Wiped/Thin Film

Manufacturer: LCI

Model: CVSE-0048

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 316L

Evaporation Rate: 11.3 kg/h (25 lb/h)

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area: 0.47 m² (5.1 ft²)

  • External condenser, see below.
  • 1050 lbs. weight unit only, no accessories.
  • Belt driven by a Reliance AC motor -Haz C1,D1 Gpc & D-NEMA frame.
  • 2" foam glass insulation with 304 SS seal welded sheathing polished to a 42Ra finish.
  • Stainless steel belt guard.
  • With the following : 50 Sq. Ft. shell and tube condenser 316 L SS, shell 150 psi at 400 degrees F., tubes FV 25 psi at 305 Degrees F.. One-10 Gallon concentrate tank 316 SS, one 25 Gallon distillate tank 316 L SS, and pumps.
  • Product specific evaporation rate- 25 lbs/hr

Orientation: Vertical. Diameter: 381 mm (15 in). Height: 2,100 mm (83.5 in). Length: 914 mm (36 in). Pressure: 1.72 bar (25 psi). Temperature: 151.7 °C (305 °F). Jacket Pressure: 10.3 bar (150 psi). Jacket Temperature: 204.4 °C (400 °F). Vacuum: Yes. CIP: Yes. Mechanical Seal on Shaft: Yes. Drive Type: Electric Motor.

Stainless Steel 316 Wiped/Thin Film Evaporator

Type: Evaporator

Subtype: Wiped/Thin Film

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 316

Evaporation Rate: 4.5 kg/h (10 lb/h)

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area: 0.2 m² (2.2 ft²)

(Two SPDU's) product contact, complete Short path distillation plant. This unit was previously used to process 300 lbs/day of product. The system consists of two, 0.1 m2 short path distillation units, three cold traps, six hold up receivers, and a degassing column with a pre heater. All equipment is piped and mounted in a steel framework, including all pumps, vacuum pumps, heater, valves, and controls. This process system has the following attributes: Can operate up to 340 degrees C, It is capable of vacuum to 0.01 mbar. , has a short resonance time, is good for heat sensitive products and hazardous materials, is suitable for viscous products, and has an excellent turn down capacity. Product contact surfaces are finished to 0.62 um RA The process piping and hold up tank are jacketed. The cold traps feature double coils for hot and cold brine. The system includes all process pumps and vacuum pumps. Primary and secondary heaters are supplied by Sterling. Chillers are supplied by Micro Therm.

Orientation: Vertical. Temperature: 340 °C (644 °F). Vacuum: Yes.

Stainless Steel 316 Luwa SMS HS0050 Wiped/Thin Film Evaporator

Type: Evaporator

Subtype: Wiped/Thin Film

Manufacturer: Luwa SMS

Model: HS0050

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 316

Evaporation Rate: 11.3 kg/h (25 lb/h)

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area: 0.5 m² (5.4 ft²)

jkt rated 16 kg/sq cm @ 200 deg C. 9 gal capacity W/(2) rows of str blades and (2) rows of positive pitched blades @ 25 deg angle on central core. Driven by 20 HP, 1170 rpm Reeves variable speed drive, 6.2:1 ratio, 64 rpm min, 428 rpm max. C-configuration. Has air operated valve positioner w/mech seal. Has jkt btm cone; rotor extension (removable product propelling rotor section).

Orientation: Vertical. Diameter: 152.4 mm (6 in). Height: 1,850 mm (72 in). Temperature: 200 °C (392 °F). Vacuum: Yes.

267.6 kg/h (590 lb/h) Stainless Steel 316 Wiped/Thin Film Evaporator

Type: Evaporator

Subtype: Wiped/Thin Film

Manufacturer: Luwa SMS

Model: D-850/4700/10

Condition: Used

Material: Stainless Steel 316

Evaporation Rate: 267.6 kg/h (590 lb/h)

Total Heat Transfer Surface Area: 11 m² (118.4 ft²)

Jkt rated 13 bar @ 220 deg C Shell 850mm (34") dia x 4800mm (15.8') long, Rotor driven by 30 KW, 3/50/380 volt, 260 rpm output speed.

Orientation: Horizontal. Diameter: 850 mm (33.5 in). Height: 4,800 mm (189 in). Pressure: 0.5 bar (7.3 psi). Temperature: 220 °C (428 °F). Vacuum: Yes.

Used evaporators are thermal separation systems that concentrate solutions, recover solvents, or reduce waste volume by vaporizing liquid components. These systems are essential across industries where product purity, yield, and cost-efficiency matter. With more than 47 years of industry expertise, IPP offers used, secondhand and surplus evaporators from 20 complete plant sites and a massive inventory of over 15,000 systems ready to ship.

Evaporators are available in multiple configurations—falling film, rising film, forced circulation, wiped film and multiple-effect systems—each tailored for specific viscosity, temperature sensitivity and throughput needs.

Primary uses across industries

Types of materials processed

Common materials of construction

Evaporators are built for long service life, cleanability and chemical resistance:

Key features of industrial evaporators

Learn more about evaporator types and applications in process industries from Chemical Engineering.

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Evaporator FAQ
Have questions about Evaporators or our services? Learn more about our products and why customers choose IPP.
Falling film evaporators are ideal for heat-sensitive materials and lower viscosities, while forced circulation systems handle higher solids and fouling-prone feeds.
Yes – many units can be reconfigured with new instrumentation, controls or materials of construction to meet changing process needs.
Absolutely – they reuse vapor from one stage to heat the next, reducing overall steam consumption and operational costs.
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