Column Trays: The Robust Backbone of Modern Process Towers

While packing gets much of the attention, column trays remain the workhorse solution for high-capacity, high-reliability separation processes. Think of trays as creating distinct, efficient stages within your column—each one forcing intimate contact between rising vapor and descending liquid to achieve precise separation. For new builds or revamps where throughput, turndown, and proven performance are critical, trays offer an unbeatable combination of simplicity and power.

How They Deliver Results
Trays create a liquid pool on each deck. Vapor pushes up through specialized openings (holes, valves, or caps), bubbling through this liquid layer. This intense, stage-wise contact drives mass transfer, separating components by their relative volatilities. Their robust design handles fluctuations, foaming, and solids loading better than many packed alternatives.
Our Tray Technology Portfolio
We provide the full spectrum of tray types to match your process goals and budget.
  • Sieve Trays: The most economical and simple design. Perforated plates offer high capacity and are ideal for clean, non-fouling services.
  • Valve Trays: The versatile performer. Self-adjusting valves offer excellent turndown (up to 4:1) and efficiency, making them the top choice for refinery crude and vacuum towers.
  • Bubble Cap Trays: The rugged specialist. While higher in cost, their sealed design guarantees zero liquid leakage, making them essential for low vapor rates, high foaming, or reactive distillation services.
Why Choose Our Column Trays?
  • Proven Reliability: A time-tested technology with predictable performance in demanding applications.
  • High Liquid Handling: Superior capacity for high-liquid rate applications like absorbers and scrubbers.
  • Ease of Maintenance & Inspection: Easy access for cleaning and visual inspection during turnarounds.
  • Handles Fouling: Less prone to plugging than structured packing in services with solids or polymers.
  • Wide Operating Window: Valve trays, in particular, maintain efficiency across a broad range of vapor and liquid loads.
Ideal Applications
  • Refining: Crude Unit Atmospheric & Vacuum Towers, FCC Main Fractionators
  • Chemical Processing: Large-Diameter Absorbers and Strippers
  • Gas Processing: Amine Contactor and Regenerator Towers
  • Bulk Chemical Distillation: Where simplicity and cost-effectiveness are paramount
When your priority is moving large volumes with unwavering reliability, column trays are the definitive answer. Let’s engineer the right tray solution for your tower’s duty.
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F1 Metal Conventional Valve Trays

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