Charge Cans and Pony Mixers - Used and Surplus Inventory | IPP

Shop used, surplus and secondhand charge cans and pony mixers from IPP – in stock for pharmaceutical, chemical, and food-grade manufacturing

Streamline your batch workflow with IPP’s ready-to-ship charge cans and mobile mixer vessels

Used charge cans and pony mixers offer efficient, mobile solutions for mixing, transferring, or holding batches during processing. Often used in conjunction with high-shear mixers, planetary mixers, or discharge systems, these vessels support flexible, modular production in both cleanroom and industrial settings. With more than 47 years of equipment expertise, IPP offers used, surplus and secondhand charge cans and pony mixers from 20 global plant sites and maintains a deep inventory of 15,000+ systems ready for immediate delivery.

IPP stocks stainless steel charge cans, mobile tanks, and pony mixers from leading manufacturers like Ross, Lee Industries, Mueller, Feldmeier, and Cherry-Burrell.

Applications and industries

• In pharmaceutical production, for intermediate batch handling, mixing under sterile conditions, or transferring product to fill lines
• In cosmetics and personal care, for blending creams and gels in mobile vessels
• In chemical blending, for charging ingredients into larger reactors or mixers
• In food processing, for holding batters, sauces or syrups with optional mixing capabilities

Types of materials processed

• Low- to medium-viscosity liquids and semi-solids
• Powders and ingredients needing dissolution or blending
• Finished products ready for packaging or quality control
• Sanitary or reactive materials requiring dedicated, contained transfer

Common materials of construction

Charge cans and pony mixers must meet cleanliness, mobility and corrosion-resistance requirements:

• 316L stainless steel for sanitary and corrosion-resistant handling
• Jacketed tanks for temperature-sensitive materials
• Electropolished interiors for pharma-grade compliance
• Heavy-duty casters and fork pockets for mobility

Key features of charge cans and pony mixers

• Open or sealed tops with clamps, tri-clamps or manways
• Agitation via top-mounted, side-mounted, or magnetically coupled mixers
• Ports for temperature probes, sampling, or CIP
• Cone or dish bottoms for full product discharge
• Scalable sizes for lab, pilot or production applications

Learn more about mobile mixing and cleanroom vessel design from Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.

Find your charge cans and pony mixers at IPP

Search the IPP inventory or contact IPP’s batch processing team to find the right used, surplus or secondhand mobile vessels. Whether you’re expanding capacity or upgrading your cleanroom workflow, IPP delivers fast, reliable solutions.