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Stock Number: #81839
QVF Combination Column
Diameter (1): 600 mm
Additional Information: Total 6 cubic feet (5 cubic meters) clear glass
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Stock Number: #222034
Unused QVF Packed Column
Diameter (1): 800 mm
Length (overall): 17,400 mm
Pressure: 0.6 bar
Vacuum: Yes
Temperature: 200 °C
Additional Information: QVF Glass Column, designed by DeDietrich, built by QVF. Each section is made of borosilicate glass ISO 3585.This column is unused and packed in crates, ready for transport.(8) grid supports for packing (no packing with column)Column sections are manufactured by QVF, are CE rateddesigned for FV/+0.6 bargColumn consists of (15) sections 800 mm OD x 1000 mm long,(1) 800 mm OD x 800 mm long "T" section at the bottom with column inlet nozzle;(1) 800 mm OD x 800 mm long "T" section mounted at the top with column outlet nozzle;(1) 800 mm x 800mm long section;(2) dished bell section for the column top and bottom.Column includes:(23) coupling rings,(3) flange counter balance supports,(8) packing grid supports,(12) pieces of non-asbestos gaskets.
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Stock Number: #220461
Unused 300 mm (11.8 in) Packed Column
Diameter (1): 300 mm
Length (overall): 1,950 mm
Additional Information: high clear glass rectification packed Column. column consisting of 1-300mm diameter x 1.5m high column section, type CS300/1500 and 1-300mm diameter x 495mm high diffuser bend (head), type PBR300/150, opening head (1) DN 150.
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Stock Number: #220462
Unused 300 mm (11.8 in) Packed Column
Diameter (1): 300 mm
Length (overall): 1,600 mm
Additional Information: glass rectification packed Column, no packing Column consisting of 1-300mm diameter x 1m high column section, type PS12/1000; 1-300mm diameter x 600mm high head, type SK16083, openings head (1) DN 225, (1) DN 150.
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Improve throughput and save time and money with IPP’s in-stock distillation and absorption columns

When your process demands efficient separation, purification, or distillation, industrial columns offer scalable, high-performance solutions across a wide range of industries. With over 47 years of process equipment expertise, IPP provides immediate access to high-quality used columns sourced from 20 complete plant sites and included in our inventory of over 15,000 ready-to-ship pieces of equipment. Choosing used columns from IPP helps companies reduce capital investment, shorten project lead times, and maintain efficient separation performance.

Industrial columns are vertical vessels designed to facilitate mass transfer between phases — such as gas-liquid or liquid-liquid — making them essential for distillation, absorption, stripping, and extraction processes. Their design and internal configuration are critical to achieving precise separation efficiency.

Primary uses across industries

  • In chemical manufacturing, columns purify intermediates, separate chemical mixtures, and recover solvents.
  • In oil and gas refining, they fractionate crude oil into valuable components like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.
  • In pharmaceutical production, columns separate active ingredients and refine high-purity solvents.
  • In food and beverage processing, they concentrate flavors, aromas, and alcohols.
  • In environmental and wastewater treatment, they remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from process streams.

Types of materials processed

  • Hydrocarbon mixtures, including crude oil and natural gas liquids
  • Fine chemical and pharmaceutical intermediates
  • Food-grade alcohols, flavors, and essential oils
  • Contaminated wastewater streams needing VOC removal

Common materials of construction

Industrial columns are built for corrosion resistance, pressure tolerance, and chemical compatibility:

  • Stainless steel for food-grade, pharmaceutical, and chemical separation processes
  • Carbon steel for non-corrosive general chemical separations
  • Hastelloy, Inconel, or other alloys for highly corrosive or high-temperature services

Key features of industrial columns

  • Packed, tray, and structured designs tailored to process requirements
  • Configurations for distillation, absorption, stripping, and extraction
  • High-efficiency internals for maximizing mass transfer performance
  • Options for high-pressure or high-temperature operation
  • Customizable sizes and capacities to fit plant specifications

Learn more about distillation column design and optimization from Chemical Processing.

Find your industrial column at IPP

Search the IPP inventory or contact IPP’s equipment specialists to find a used column that matches your process separation needs. With ready-to-ship inventory, IPP helps companies improve separation efficiency, reduce downtime, and control project budgets.

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What industries rely most on industrial columns?
Chemical, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and environmental industries all depend on columns for critical separation and purification processes.
How do packed columns compare to tray columns?
Packed columns offer lower pressure drop and are ideal for small to medium flow rates, while tray columns are more robust for large flows and easier to clean and inspect.
What maintenance is required for industrial columns?
Routine maintenance includes inspecting packing or trays, checking for corrosion or fouling, verifying pressure and temperature sensors, and cleaning internals as needed.
What are the benefits of buying used or secondhand process equipment from IPP?
Buying used from IPP can save up to 70% over new equipment, provide immediate project solutions, support sustainability, and tap into over 47 years of trusted industry expertise.