Feeders - Used and Surplus Inventory | IPP

Shop used, surplus and secondhand feeders from IPP – in stock and ideal for continuous or batch material flow control

Save time and money with IPP’s ready-to-ship feeders for chemical, food, pharmaceutical and plastics applications

Used feeders are essential components in process systems, delivering controlled amounts of bulk materials to downstream equipment such as mixers, mills, extruders or reactors. Whether you’re feeding powders, granules or flakes, feeders help ensure consistency, prevent waste and improve overall process efficiency. With more than 47 years of experience, IPP supplies used, secondhand and surplus feeders from 20 global plant sites and over 15,000 in-stock systems, ready for immediate shipment.

IPP offers volumetric and gravimetric feeders from top brands including Acrison, K-Tron, Schenck and Merrick, with configurations ranging from screw, vibratory and belt feeders to loss-in-weight systems.

Primary uses across industries

• In chemical manufacturing, for metering additives, catalysts and bulk solids into reactors and blenders
• In pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, for precise ingredient delivery to granulators, tablet presses or mixers
• In food production, for dosing spices, grains, proteins or sugar into process lines
• In plastics and polymers, for feeding pellets, powders and regrind into extruders or molding machines

Types of materials processed

• Dry powders, flakes, crystals and granules
• Free-flowing or cohesive materials
• Ingredients requiring continuous, batch or loss-in-weight control

Common materials of construction

Feeders are designed for durability, hygiene and process compatibility:

• Stainless steel for sanitary food and pharmaceutical environments
• Carbon steel for general industrial applications
• Special alloys or coatings for abrasive or corrosive materials

Key features of industrial feeders

• Volumetric or gravimetric operation for precision control
• Screw, belt, vibratory or rotary designs to match material flow
• Easy integration with PLCs or batch control systems
• Hygienic designs with CIP (clean-in-place) options
• Built for accuracy, repeatability and low maintenance

Learn more about material feeding technologies and best practices from Powder & Bulk Engineering.

Find your feeder at IPP

Search the IPP inventory or contact IPP’s equipment experts to locate the ideal used, surplus or secondhand feeder for your operation. With reliable performance and fast shipping, IPP helps you save time and money on every material handling challenge.