Metal Flat Rings

Size(mm) | Bulk density (304,kg/m3) | Number (per m3) | Surface area (m2/m3) | Free volume (%) | Dry Packing Factor m-1 | |
0.5″ | 16.5*5.5*0.3 | 333 | 600000 | 330 | 95.8 | 375.6 |
0.5″ | 16.5*5.5*0.4 | 462 | 600000 | 330 | 94.2 | 395.3 |
0.5″ | 16.5*5.5*0.6 | 718 | 600000 | 330 | 90.9 | 439.2 |
1″ | 25*9*0.3 | 221 | 155000 | 219 | 95.5 | 238.5 |
1″ | 25*9*0.4 | 306 | 155000 | 219 | 96.6 | 246.6 |
1″ | 25*9*0.6 | 477 | 155000 | 219 | 98.4 | 264 |
1.5″ | 38*12.7*0.6 | 316 | 48000 | 145 | 98.1 | 156.9 |
1.5″ | 38*12.7*0.8 | 423 | 48000 | 145 | 97.4 | 164 |
2″ | 50*17*0.6 | 250 | 21500 | 115 | 98.3 | 126.4 |
2″ | 50*17*0.8 | 334 | 21500 | 115 | 97.9 | 130.7 |
3″ | 76*25*0.8 | 202 | 5800 | 69 | 98.6 | 74.9 |
3″ | 76*25*1.0 | 256 | 5800 | 69 | 98.2 | 76.5 |
3″ | 76*25*1.2 | 310 | 5800 | 69 | 99.0 | 78.1 |
Metal flat rings are versatile components used in various industrial applications, primarily for packing and filtration.
Characteristics
Material: Typically made from metals such as stainless steel, copper, brass, or carbon steel, providing strength and durability.
Shape: Flat, ring-shaped design that allows for easy stacking and packing in columns or reactors.
Surface Finish: Can be available in various finishes, including polished or coated, to enhance corrosion resistance.
Applications
Distillation Columns: Used as packing material to provide surface area for vapor-liquid contact, aiding in the separation of components.
Absorption Towers: Effective in gas absorption processes where gases are dissolved in liquids.
Filtration Systems: Serve as a support medium in filters to facilitate the flow of fluids while retaining solid particles.
Chemical Reactors: Support catalysts and enhance mass transfer in reaction processes.
Benefits
High Strength: Metal construction provides robustness and resistance to high temperatures and pressures.
Corrosion Resistance: Depending on the material, can offer excellent resistance to corrosive environments.
Improved Flow Dynamics: The flat ring design allows for efficient fluid flow and enhances contact between phases.