Sell Process Equipment
Process equipment — tanks, mixers, pumps, heat exchangers, chillers, and compressors — buyer interest often depends heavily on materials of construction, pressure/temperature ratings, and capacity. Documentation such as ASME nameplates or original spec sheets can meaningfully speed up a buyer's evaluation.
What we look at
- Materials of construction and any ASME/pressure vessel certification.
- Capacity, volume, or flow rate, and operating pressure/temperature ranges.
- Motor/drive specifications for pumps, mixers, and compressors.
- Any insulation, jacketing, or specialized coatings.
- Available documentation: nameplates, spec sheets, or maintenance records.
- Whether the equipment was in continuous service or standby/backup use.
What to have ready
- Photos of the equipment, including any nameplate, ASME stamp, or rating plate.
- Materials of construction, capacity/volume or flow rate, and operating pressure/temperature ranges.
- Motor/drive specifications for pumps, mixers, and compressors.
- Any insulation, jacketing, or specialized coatings on tanks and vessels.
- Available documentation: nameplates, spec sheets, or maintenance records.
- Photos of any control panel or instrumentation attached to the equipment, if applicable.
What affects marketability
- Documented capacity, flow rate, or pressure/temperature rating versus unknown specifications.
- General condition, including any corrosion, coating damage, or history of process incidents.
- Whether the equipment is a standard, widely-used size/configuration or a custom build with a narrower buyer pool.
One machine vs. multiple machines or a facility
A single tank, pump, or mixer is generally assessed on its specifications, materials of construction, and documentation. When process equipment is being sold as part of a larger plant disposition, buyers also want to understand how equipment was piped together and whether pieces can be removed independently without disrupting adjacent systems. A general process description and photos are enough to start; nameplate data and spec sheets can follow. Larger process systems — a full tank farm or utility room, for instance — are often considered piece by piece even when submitted together, since individual components can have very different buyer pools.
Removal and logistics
Process equipment ranges from pumps that can be unbolted and moved with a forklift to large tanks and vessels that require rigging, and occasionally structural access work if the vessel was installed before surrounding walls or roofing. Piping, electrical, and any insulation or jacketing typically need to be removed by a qualified contractor before equipment can be relocated. Noting installation details — indoor versus outdoor, structural supports — helps set expectations for removal. Vessels with internal coatings or linings may also require special handling during rigging to avoid damage, which is worth noting if known.
What buyers typically ask
- — What are the materials of construction and capacity/flow rate?
- — What is the pressure and temperature rating?
- — What documentation (nameplates, spec sheets) is available?
- — What is the motor/drive specification?
- — Is there any ASME or pressure vessel certification?
How we handle your submission
We review your process equipment submission and work to connect it with buyers, dealers, or brokers active in process equipment. We don't buy equipment ourselves, certify vessels, or handle disconnection and rigging directly. Where documentation is limited, we work with whatever photos and descriptions are available rather than requiring a complete data package before reviewing the opportunity.