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Shop used, secondhand and surplus fermenters from IPP – in stock and ready for pharmaceutical, biotech and food production

Boost efficiency and reduce capital costs with IPP’s ready-to-ship fermenters for pilot, production and sanitary bioprocessing

Used fermenters are essential in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and food manufacturing, providing a sterile environment for microbial growth, enzymatic reactions, or cell culture processing. Designed for precise control of temperature, agitation, pH, and dissolved oxygen, fermenters are key to consistent batch quality and regulatory compliance. With more than 47 years of experience, IPP supplies used, surplus and secondhand fermenters from 20 global plant sites and maintains an unmatched inventory of 15,000+ process systems.

From stainless steel production-scale units to glass-lined pilot vessels, IPP’s inventory supports a wide range of fermentation applications—from antibiotics and biofuels to cultured proteins and enzymes.

Primary uses across industries

  • In pharmaceutical and biotech, for fermentation of antibiotics, vaccines, and therapeutic proteins
  • In nutraceuticals and food, for producing probiotics, amino acids, yeasts and flavor enhancers
  • In industrial biotech, for biosynthesis of enzymes, biofuels and organic acids

Types of materials processed

  • Microbial, bacterial and yeast cultures
  • Mammalian cell cultures in sterile environments
  • Media containing sugars, proteins, or specialized nutrients

Common materials of construction

Fermenters are engineered to meet cleanroom and cGMP requirements:

  • 316L stainless steel for sanitary pharmaceutical and food-grade operations
  • Glass-lined steel for corrosion resistance in acidic or highly reactive media
  • Jacketed vessels for precise temperature control

Key features of industrial fermenters

  • CIP/SIP (clean-in-place / steam-in-place) systems for sterility
  • Integrated pH, DO, temperature and pressure control
  • Top- or bottom-mounted agitation with low-shear options
  • Sampling ports, spray balls and sterile air spargers
  • PLC automation and SCADA-ready systems for batch tracking

Learn more about fermentation process control and bioreactor technologies from BioProcess Online.

Find your fermenter at IPP

Search the IPP inventory or contact IPP’s equipment experts to find the right used, surplus or secondhand fermenter for your operation. From lab-scale bioreactors to production fermenters, IPP delivers ready-to-ship solutions that help you optimize throughput without overextending your budget.

Fermenter FAQ

Have questions about Fermenters or our services? Learn more about our products and why customers choose IPP.

What’s the difference between a fermenter and a bioreactor?
The terms are often used interchangeably, but fermenters typically refer to microbial growth systems, while bioreactors also include mammalian or plant cell culture systems.
Can I use a used fermenter in regulated pharmaceutical production?
Yes – many used fermenters are cGMP-compliant and include documentation or can be retrofitted to meet regulatory standards.
Do fermenters come with control systems and automation?
Many units include integrated PLC panels or SCADA compatibility, and IPP can help match controllers to your existing system.
What are the benefits of buying used or secondhand process equipment from IPP?
IPP offers faster lead times, lower capital costs and more than 47 years of technical expertise across global process industries.