Votators - Used and Surplus Inventory | IPP

IPP offers in-stock, surplus, and secondhand votators for food, chemical, and cosmetic manufacturing

Boost product quality and save energy with ready-to-ship votators from IPP’s global inventory

Used votators — also known as scraped surface heat exchangers (SSHEs) — are designed to efficiently heat or cool viscous, sticky, or heat-sensitive materials. They use rotating blades inside a jacketed cylinder to maintain thermal contact while preventing product buildup. IPP provides a broad range of professionally inspected, surplus votators from 20 complete plant sites around the world. With over 47 years of expertise, IPP is the global leader in used process equipment, with 15,000+ systems ready to ship.

IPP stocks horizontal and vertical votators in various sizes, with options for single-wall or jacketed designs, CIP compatibility, and explosion-proof construction. Brands include Waukesha Cherry-Burrell, APV, Contherm, and Alfa Laval.

Industries and applications

• In food processing, for margarine, sauces, jams, and confections
• In chemical manufacturing, for polymers, gels, and waxes
• In cosmetics and personal care, for creams, lotions, and pastes
• In pharmaceuticals, for ointments and emulsions
• In pet food, for protein pastes and thick blends

Materials processed

• Viscous liquids and emulsions
• Heat-sensitive or shear-sensitive ingredients
• Products prone to fouling during heating or cooling
• Slurries and pumpable solids

Common materials of construction

• Stainless steel (316 or 304) for hygienic and corrosion-resistant use
• Carbon steel in utility-grade applications
• Hastelloy or alloy options for aggressive formulations
• Glass bead-blasted or polished finishes for sanitary environments

Key features of used votators

• Continuous scraped-surface action to prevent fouling
• Excellent heat transfer for fast, uniform processing
• Horizontal and vertical configurations
• Optional CIP/SIP integration
• Jacketed for precise temperature control with steam, glycol, or chilled water

Learn more about how scraped surface heat exchangers work and their benefits via Food Engineering Magazine.

Find your votator at IPP

• Browse IPP inventory or contact IPP to request specifications and availability. Whether you’re handling margarine or polymer blends, IPP helps you save time and money with high-performance votators — in stock and ready to deliver.
• As noted in this article from FineEngineeringMag, IPP is the world’s largest seller of used process plants and equipment, serving more than 160,000 customers in over 15 countries.