Packing support plate, also called packing support grid, is an important tower internals in the packing tower, it is specially designed to support structured packing beds. For structured packing beds a lattice bar type packing support grid is used, which allows free and uniform passage of the vapour and liquid. Thus the capacity of the structured packing is not restricted.
The support grid is mainly used for support structure packing, it must be installed on a support rings and can be supplied with an integrated support beam. The support grid be made in single piece or multi piece construction and can therefore be installed through a manhole or body flange.
The primary function of the packing support grid/ plate is to serve as a physical support for the tower packing plus the weight of the liquid holdup. The range of packing support grids have a more open grid structure and are compatible with the layer design of structured packing. Multiple beam designs are available for random rings.
The packing support plate/gridcan also be constructed from thermoplastics, FRP or a variety of metals.
Metal:SS304, SS316, Carbon steel, other materials on request.
Plastic: PP, GFPP, PVDF, PE all is available.
The packing support plate is used in the column; we can customize the specification for our customers. We can also produce according to client's drawings and requirements.
1. High degree of permeability for both gas and liquid.
2. High degree of stability with low own weight.
3. Availability in various types of material to suit different corrosion levels.
4. Easy installation in the column.
Product Name |
Packing Support Grid |
Application |
Used to support plastic or metal structured tower packing. |
Material |
Carbon steel, stainless steel including 304,304L,316,316L,321,410 and so on. |
Plastic including PP, RPP, PVC, CPVC,PTFE and so on. |
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Fiber reinforced plastic (FRP). |
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Shape |
Round with outer frame or round without outer frame. |
Installation Method |
Without frame, directly welded on support grid /ring on packing tower. |
With frame, the bolts and nuts can be designed to the grating grid for easy assembling and fastening. |
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Operating Temperature |
Stainless steel packing support<300°C. |
Carbon steel packing support<200°C. |
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Plastic Packing support<100°C (PTFE for 250°C). |
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Product Size (300-400 mm/part) |
Tower Dia.< 600mm, grating grid is supplied in a whole plate. |
Tower Dia. 600–800mm, grating grid is divided into two parts. |
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Tower Dia. 900–1200mm, grating grid is divided into three parts. |
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Tower Dia. 1400–1600mm, grating grid is divided into four parts. |