Random Packing

HETP, Inc. offers a full lineup of conventional random packings to complement our structured wire gauze packing. Random packing is a type of tower packing used in mass transfer operations within the chemical process industry. It consists of numerous small, uniformly shaped pieces such as rings, saddles, spheres, and other geometries, which are dumped into the tower and allowed to settle in a random arrangement. This creates a bed with a large surface area that facilitates efficient vapor-liquid contact essential for chemical separation processes. Various materials, including metals, plastics, and ceramics, can be used to manufacture these packings, making them suitable for a wide range of applications depending on the chemical compatibility and operating conditions.

Random packing offers several advantages over conventional trays, particularly in applications where moderate to high liquid rates are involved. Its primary benefit is the ability to increase a tower’s capacity and efficiency while reducing pressure drop and liquid hold up. The installation process is straightforward and less labor-intensive. Additionally, random packing boasts a lower fabrication cost and relative ease of replacement for systems prone to fouling or corrosion. The diverse shapes and sizes available in random packing also provide options to optimize for different performance metrics such as capacity and separation efficiency, offering a flexible solution for various distillation challenges.

HETP, Inc. Random Tower Packing is available in a variety of sizes and materials with the most commonly used such as pall rings and saddles are available for immediate shipment.  Get in touch with us today and let us supply you with all your High Efficiency Tower Packing needs.