Autoclaves - Used and Surplus Inventory | IPP

Discover secondhand and surplus autoclaves from IPP, ready to ship for chemical and pharma use

IPP saves you time and money with our validated autoclaves for curing, sterilizing, and pressurized processes

When your process demands sterilization, high-pressure curing, or chemical reactions under controlled pressure and temperature, industrial autoclaves deliver proven performance across critical industries. With more than 47 years of expertise, IPP offers immediate access to used autoclaves sourced from 20 complete plant sites and included within our inventory of over 15,000 ready-to-ship pieces of equipment. Buying used autoclaves from IPP helps companies lower capital costs and shorten project timelines without sacrificing quality or reliability.

Autoclaves are pressure vessels designed to process materials using pressurized steam, gas, or liquids at elevated temperatures. They are essential for sterilization, composite curing, vulcanization, chemical reactions, and other applications where high-pressure environments enhance product quality, safety, or material properties.

Primary uses across industries

• In pharmaceutical manufacturing, autoclaves sterilize equipment, supplies, and production materials to ensure regulatory compliance.
• In aerospace and composites, they cure carbon fiber components under precise heat and pressure.
• In food and beverage processing, autoclaves sterilize canned foods, beverages, and packaging materials.
• In chemical manufacturing, autoclaves enable high-pressure chemical reactions, hydrothermal processing, and material synthesis.
• In rubber and plastics manufacturing, they vulcanize rubber products or treat specialty plastics.

Types of materials processed

• Medical devices, labware, and pharmaceutical ingredients requiring sterilization
• Composite materials requiring high-strength curing
• Food and beverage products needing shelf-stable sterilization
• Chemical formulations requiring high-pressure synthesis

Common materials of construction

Autoclaves are built to withstand extreme pressure and temperature conditions, using materials matched to process demands:

• Stainless steel for sanitary sterilization and corrosion resistance
• Carbon steel for general-purpose industrial curing and processing
• Nickel alloys for high-pressure or highly corrosive applications
• ASME-coded vessels for pressure-rated applications requiring certification

Key features of industrial autoclaves

• Precision control of pressure, temperature, and processing time
• Available in batch and continuous designs
• Configurations for steam, gas, liquid, or multi-phase processes
• Built-in safety systems including pressure relief and monitoring
• Suitable for laboratory, pilot, or full-scale production environments