Used Equipment
Second Hand Tanks
KAF Cryogenics provides access to selected used cryogenic and gas equipment for projects where availability, lead time, budget or a specific equipment requirement makes a used unit relevant. The scope can include storage tanks, transport tanks and semi-trailers, truck-mounted tanks and ISO container tanks, with availability confirmed at the time of inquiry.
Used equipment may be offered in its current condition or with a unit-specific refurbishment scope. Where refurbishment is carried out, the work performed is described for that particular unit rather than treated as a standard package. Condition, configuration and available documentation therefore vary from one item to another.
Where design data, drawings, material certificates or previous inspection records are available, they are shared as part of the unit information. For vacuum-insulated equipment, the boil-off or evaporation rate is a useful indicator of insulation condition, and for transportable tanks the status against the applicable periodic inspection regime (for ADR-approved tanks, the 2.5-year intermediate inspection and 5-year full periodic inspection with hydraulic pressure test) is confirmed where relevant. Equipment search and refurbishment options can also be discussed against the medium, capacity, pressure, configuration and destination requirements of the buyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of used equipment can be sourced?
The scope includes storage tanks, transport tanks and semi-trailers, truck-mounted tanks and ISO containers. Availability depends on the market and the specific inquiry.
What is the difference between equipment offered in current condition and refurbished equipment?
Equipment in current condition is offered as it is at the time of sourcing. Refurbished equipment has a defined scope of work carried out on that individual unit, and the completed work is described specifically.
Is used equipment always available from stock?
No fixed stock level should be assumed. Availability varies by unit and is confirmed at the time of inquiry because individual equipment opportunities change over time.
What should be checked on a used vacuum-insulated tank?
The boil-off or evaporation rate is a useful general indicator of insulation condition. Where available, the unit's vacuum and inspection history is reviewed alongside its design data.
Is the periodic inspection status checked for transportable tanks?
Yes, where relevant. ADR-approved transportable tanks are subject to a 2.5-year intermediate inspection and a 5-year full periodic inspection including a hydraulic pressure test; the unit's standing against this schedule is confirmed as part of the equipment information.
What information is needed for a used equipment search?
The medium, required capacity, pressure, insulation type where relevant, stationary or transportable configuration, destination country and any documentation or condition requirements are useful starting points.
Related guides
Technical guides from our blog on this equipment group.
- Is a Used Cryogenic Tank Safe to Buy? A Pre-Purchase ChecklistA used cryogenic tank is safe when it passes inspection, NDT, and vacuum and pressure testing. Use this pre-purchase checklist before you buy.
- New vs Used Cryogenic Tank: Total Cost of Ownership ComparedCompare a new vs used cryogenic tank across price, lead time, lifespan, and certification. See when each makes sense and how to lower total cost.
- How Certified Second-Hand Cryogenic Tanks Are Inspected and TestedSee how a certified used cryogenic tank is inspected, NDT tested, and vacuum and pressure tested, then sold with a document dossier and warranty.
- Refurbished vs As-Is Cryogenic Equipment: What the Grades MeanLearn what refurbished cryogenic tank grades mean: as-is, certified operational, standard and premium refurbished, and how to read a listing.
- How to Sell or Trade In Your Used Cryogenic EquipmentLearn how to sell used cryogenic equipment or trade it in, which condition and documents raise value, and how trade-in credit applies to a new order.