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Pall Ring Packing – High Mass Transfer Efficiency, Low Pressure Drop & High Compatibility

Pall ring packing is a common type of random tower packing, developed on the basis of Raschig ring packing Raschig Ring Packing. These open-ring packings share equal height and diameter, featuring five inwardly curved tongues (or "windows") on each layer. The tongues are bent toward the center of the ring, and the windows are staggered between upper and lower layers. The total open area typically accounts for about 30% of the ring’s wall surface. It offers excellent gas-liquid distribution and mass transfer efficiency, making it one of the most widely used industrial packings.

Two plastic pall rings packing placed on a flat surface
Features
  • High mass transfer efficiency. The open structure increases the gas-liquid contact area, while internal turbulence tongues ensure thorough mixing and dispersion of gas and liquid on the packing surface, thus enhancing mass transfer performance.
  • High porosity and low pressure drop. The optimized structural design typically achieves a porosity above 90%, resulting in low resistance to gas flow and reduced operating energy consumption, making it suitable for high airflow systems.
  • Uniform gas-liquid distribution. The porous structure facilitates gas dispersion and even liquid distribution, preventing 'wall flow' and 'channeling', thus improving operational efficiency.
  • High anti-clogging capacity. With its open structure, pall ring packing is less prone to liquid or dust accumulation, suitable for operating conditions involving particulates or viscous materials.
  • Flexible material options. Available in PP, PVC, stainless steel, ceramic, and other materials to meet diverse temperature, corrosion, and pressure needs.
Specifications
Table 1: Plastic Pall Ring Packing Specifications
Size Specific Surface Area (m2/m3) Void fraction (%) Bulk number (Pieces/m3)
Ø16 188 91 179000
Ø25 175 90 53500
Ø38 115 89 15800
Ø50 93 90 6500
Ø76 73.2 92 1980
Ø100 52.8 94 1000
Plastic Materials: PP, HDPE, PVC, PPH, CPVC, PTFE, PVDF, PFA
Table 2: Metal Pall Ring Packing Specifications
Size Specific Surface Area (m2/m3) Void fraction (%) Bulk number (Pieces/m3)
Ø6 904 88.6 4000000
Ø10 482 93.8 768000
Ø12 450 94.5 480000
Ø13 415 94.8 410000
Ø16 362 94.9 210000
Ø25 219 95 53000
Ø38 146 95.9 15300
Ø50 109 96 6500
Ø76 71 97 1980
Ø89 61 97.1 1220
Metal Materials: Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Copper, Aluminum, Titanium, Hastelloy
Table 3: Ceramic Pall Ring Packing Specifications
Size Specific Surface Area (m2/m3) Void fraction (%) Bulk number (Pieces/m3)
Ø25 220 75 50000
Ø38 150 78 13400
Ø50 120 78 6400
Ø80 75 80 1950