Chemical Processing Equipment
Scale up from benchtop to pilot plant safely. Premium glass reactors, chillers, and industrial rotovaps at 50% of the cost.
Scale Up Faster
Don't wait 20 weeks for new glass. We stock 10L, 20L, 50L, and 100L reactors ready to ship for immediate project timelines.
Pressure & Safety
All vessels are inspected for stress fractures. We provide detailed specs on pressure ratings and jacket thermal limits.
Capital Efficiency
Equip your pilot plant with top-tier brands like Chemglass, Ace, and Buchi for a fraction of the capital expenditure.
Shop by Unit Operation
Batch and semi-batch reactors for safe process scale-up.
Precise thermal dynamics for exothermic reactions.
Solvent recovery and purification systems.
Engineering Resources & Buying Guides
Technical specs and checklists for process equipment procurement.
Reactor Inspection Checklist
How to identify stress cracks, verify jacket pressure ratings, and inspect bottom drain valves on used glass.
Read the Guide →Chiller Sizing Calculator
Calculate the required cooling capacity (kW) based on your reactor volume and exothermic heat load.
Size Your Chiller →Pilot Plant Essentials
The critical difference between "Lab Scale" and "Process Scale" rotary evaporators.
Scale-Up Tips →Vacuum Pump Selection
Choosing between Diaphragm, Scroll, and Rotary Vane pumps for solvent compatibility.
Select a Pump →The Economics of Pilot Plant Scale-Up
Mitigating Scale-Up Risk: Moving from a 1L flask to a 50L reactor introduces significant thermal and mixing challenges. Purchasing refurbished pilot plant equipment allows engineers to test process viability at scale without committing the massive capital required for custom-fabricated new systems.
Immediate Availability: In chemical processing, project timelines are tight. Waiting 16-24 weeks for a new Chemglass reactor can kill a project. HiTechTrader stocks complete reactor systems—including stands, motors, and glassware—that are crated and ready to ship, keeping your critical path on schedule.
"We needed a 50L jacketed reactor for a rush synthesis project. HiTechTrader had a complete Chemglass system to us in 4 days. It saved our timeline."— Senior Process Engineer, Specialty Polymer Manufacturer
Common Questions from Chemical Engineers
How do you inspect used glass reactors for safety?
We perform rigorous visual inspections using polarized light to detect stress fractures in the glass. We also inspect the jacket integrity and bottom discharge valves to ensure they seal correctly under vacuum.
Do you ship large glass reactors internationally?
Yes. Our crating team specializes in shipping large-scale glass. We build custom wooden crates with foam-in-place packaging to ensure 50L and 100L vessels arrive safely anywhere in the world.
Can you match a chiller to the reactor I am buying?
Absolutely. Our engineers can help you pair the correct Huber, Julabo, or Neslab chiller based on your required temperature range (-80°C to +200°C) and the thermal mass of your process.