Liquid Distributors: The Key to Unlocking Your Column’s Full Potential​

Think of your packed column as a sophisticated irrigation system. No matter how advanced your packing is, if water isn’t distributed evenly across the field, some crops will drown while others wither. Liquid distributors are that crucial first step—they are the “sprinkler heads” of your column, ensuring perfect liquid distribution across the top of the packing bed.
​Why Proper Distribution is Non-Negotiable​
An inefficient distributor is the single biggest cause of underperformance in a packed column. Poor distribution leads to “channeling,” where liquid takes the path of least resistance, leaving large sections of your expensive packing dry and useless. This directly slashes separation efficiency, increases energy costs, and can lead to premature column failure. Investing in the right distributor isn’t an option; it’s the foundation of your process’s success.
​Our Range of Distributor Solutions​
We engineer distributors for every service, from clean, high-purity applications to the most fouling and corrosive environments.
  • ​Trough-Type Distributors:​​ Ideal for large diameters and high liquid rates. Robust design resists fouling.
  • ​Orifice-Pan Distributors:​​ Excellent for general services, providing uniform distribution with a compact design.
  • ​Tube-Type Distributors:​​ Perfect for low-flow rates and corrosive services, often constructed from plastics like PP or PVDF.
  • ​Specialized Designs:​​ Including multi-level and custom designs for complex requirements like foaming services or vacuum columns.
​Key Benefits of Our Distributors​
  • ​Maximize Packing Efficiency:​​ Achieve the theoretical separation performance of your packing by ensuring even liquid loading.
  • ​Prevent Channeling & Hot Spots:​​ Eliminate dry zones that waste packing and wet zones that cause flooding.
  • ​Increase Operational Flexibility:​​ Maintain performance across a wider range of turn-down ratios.
  • ​Reduce Operating Costs:​​ Optimize energy use by ensuring every part of your packing is working effectively.
  • ​Durable & Low-Maintenance:​​ Built from corrosion-resistant materials for long, reliable service life.
​Find Your Perfect Match​
  • ​For Fouling Services:​​ Choose large-open-area Trough Distributors.
  • ​For Low Liquid Rates:​​ Precision Tube Distributors are the answer.
  • ​For Corrosive Chemicals:​​ PP, PVDF, or ceramic-built distributors are essential.
  • ​For High-Purity Distillation:​​ Uniform distribution is critical; Pan Distributors excel here.
The right liquid distributor is not just another component—it’s the difference between a good column and a great one. Let our experts help you specify the perfect distributor to ensure your process operates at peak performance from day one.
Hold Down Grids

Hold Down Grids: Packing Stabilizers for High-Gas Load & Vacuum Distillation Systems​​

​​Bed Stabilization Technology​​ Hold down grids (bed limiters) prevent packing fluidization and intermixing during gas surges (>3 m/s vapor velocity) or pressure transients. Engineered with ≥85% open area and 10,000 kg/m² load capacity, these grids maintain bed integrity while permitting unrestricted vapor/liquid flow in vacuum distillation, acid towers, and high-turndown scrubbers. ​​Core Technical Specifications​​ ​​Parameter​​ ​​Performance Metric​​ Uplift Prevention Stable at F-factors ≤3.5 Pa⁰·⁵ Open Area 85-92% Load Capacity 10,000 kg/m² Material Options CS/SS316L/Alloy 20/Hastelloy® Packing Compatibility All random/structured types (Modular designs for columns 0.3-12m diameter) ​​Critical Applications​​ ► ​​High-Turndown Systems​​ Vacuum crude distillation columns Flue gas desulfurization (FGD) scrubbers Pressure-swing adsorption (PSA) units ► ​​Aggressive Media Services​​ Olefin plant quench towers 98% sulfuric acid concentrators Chlorine drying columns ► ​​Surge-Prone Operations​​ Compressor knockout drum internals Cyclone separator packing retention FCC reactor grid stabilization

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High-Flow Packing Support Grids: Structural Integrity with Maximum Open Area for Critical Columns​​

​​Engineered Bed Support Technology​​ Packing support grids deliver essential structural reinforcement for random and structured packing beds while maintaining ≥85% open area. Engineered cross-bar configurations prevent bed collapse under 15,000 kg/m² loads while ensuring unrestricted vapor/liquid flow – eliminating flooding risks in sulfuric acid towers, fume scrubbers, and high-capacity distillation columns. ​​Core Technical Specifications​ ​ ​​Parameter​​ ​​Performance Metric​​ Open Area 85-98% Max Load Capacity 15,000 kg/m² Material Options CS/SS316L/Alloy 20/FRP Vapor Velocity Tolerance ≤6 m/s Liquid Holdup ≤0.3% of bed volume (Corrosion-resistant designs for pH 0-14 environments) ​​Critical Applications​​ ► ​​Chemical Processing​​ Concentrated sulfuric acid absorption towers Chlor-alkali drying columns HCl fume scrubber bed supports ► ​​Environmental Systems​​ VOC air strippers Waste gas neutralization reactors Flue gas desulfurization (FGD) units ► ​​Separation Operations​​ Crude distillation column internals Solvent recovery tower foundations Direct-contact cooling grids

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Hump-shaped Support Plate

Hump-Shaped Support Plates: High-Void Structural Integrity for Packed Bed Column Internals​​

​​Engineered Load-Bearing Performance​​ Hump-shaped support plates provide critical structural reinforcement for packed beds while maintaining ≥85% open area for unrestricted vapor/liquid flow. Engineered arch designs prevent bed compaction and distribute mechanical loads up to 15,000 kg/m² – eliminating capacity constraints in refinery, petrochemical, and gas processing columns. ​​Core Technical Specifications​​ ​​Parameter​​ ​​Performance Metric​​ Open Area 85-95% Max Load Capacity 15,000 kg/m² Material Thickness 3-12mm (CS/SS316L/Alloy 20) Vapor Velocity Tolerance ≤6 m/s Liquid Holdup ≤0.5% of bed volume (Customizable span: 0.5m – 8m diameters) ​​Industrial Applications​​ ► ​​Refining Operations​​ FCC scrubber support grids Amine contactor packing foundations Vacuum residue tower beds ► ​​Chemical Processing​​ Ethylene fractionator internals Fertilizer plant absorption columns Phenol extraction tower supports ► ​​Gas Production​​ Cryogenic air separation beds PSA hydrogen purification units Oxygen concentrator structural layers

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metal Pipe Liquid Distributors

Pipe Liquid Distributors: Precision Flow Control for High-Pressure & Corrosive Chemical Processes​

​​Engineered Fluid Management​​ Pipe Liquid Distributors deliver uniform fluid distribution/collection through modular tube-and-header systems. Featuring flange/thread connections and optional porous liners, they maintain ±3% flow deviation across 1-100 bar systems. PTFE construction enables ≤260°C operation with 99% chemical resistance in acid/solvent services. ​​Core Technology​​ ​​Feature​​ ​​Technical Advantage​​ ​​Modular Tube Array​​ Achieves CV ≤0.05 flow uniformity in distribution/collection modes ​​PTFE Construction​​ Withstands conc. HNO₃/HCl/NaOH ≤260°C (FDA/USP Class VI compliant) ​​Pressure Resilience​​ Certified for 100 bar @ 150°C (ASME B31.3) ​​Anti-Fouling Design​​ Wedge-shaped gaps enable 95% backwash efficiency in slurry services ​​Zero Dead Zones​​ 2D flow geometry prevents particle accumulation (cGMP compliant) (Configuration options: radial/axial headers, multi-tiered arrays) ​​Industrial Applications​​ ► ​​High-Purity Chemical Processing​​ Pharma API crystallization feed systems Semiconductor etch bath distribution Ultrapure water distribution networks ► ​​Aggressive Media Handling​​ HF alkylation unit quench systems Titanium sponge reduction reactors Electrolytic cell electrolyte management ► ​​Pressure-Driven Operations​​ SCF extraction (CO₂/HFCs) Reverse osmosis pretreatment Catalyst bed feed distribution

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Pan Liquid Distributors: Precision Low-Flow Distribution for Corrosive & Fouling Services​

Pan Liquid Distributors: Precision Low-Flow Distribution for Corrosive & Fouling Services​

​​Engineered for Challenging Conditions​​ Pan Liquid Distributors (orifice-type) deliver reliable liquid distribution across extreme flow ranges (0.5-80 m³/m²hr) in columns from 100mm to 800mm diameter. Featuring vapor risers with 40-60% open area for <0.2 psi ΔP, this fouling-resistant design excels in low-flow corrosive services – especially with PTFE construction for ≤260°C chemical resistance. ​​Core Technology​​ ​​Feature​​ ​​Technical Advantage​​ ​​PTFE Construction​​ Withstands 99% chemicals (acids/bases/solvents) at ≤260°C ​​V-Notch Tubes​​ Prevents clogging in fouling services (asphalt, polymers, slurries) ​​Ultra-Low Flow Capability​​ Stable distribution down to ​​0.5 m³/m²hr​​ (industry-low threshold) ​​Dual Packing Support​​ Certified for random & structured packing efficiency retention ​​Gas Riser Optimization​​ Rectangular/circular designs maintain vapor velocity ≤3 m/s (Standard materials: CS/SS316L/Hastelloy®/PTFE) ​​Industrial Applications​​ ► ​​Chemical Processing​​ HCl absorption towers Solvent recovery columns Caustic scrubbers ► ​​Specialty Operations​​ Pharma API purification Monomer stripping towers Electroplating exhaust treatment ► ​​High-Purity Systems​​ Electronic-grade chemical distillation Biodiesel washing columns Ultrapure water deaeration

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Vane Liquid Collectors

Vane Liquid Collectors: High-Vapor/Low-Liquid Collection for Critical Vacuum Distillation Systems​​

​​Vacuum Process Optimization​​ Vane Liquid Collectors deliver precision liquid recovery in high-vapor/low-liquid environments (<5 m³/m²hr). Engineered vane blades capture entrained droplets with minimal pressure drop (<0.1 psi), directing flow to annular sumps while maintaining 40-75% open area for unrestricted vapor passage – essential for vacuum distillation, olefins cracking, and monomer purification. ​​Core Technology​​ ​​Feature​​ ​​Technical Advantage​​ ​​Angled Vane Array​​ 99% droplet capture at vapor velocities ≤5 m/s ​​Annular Sump Design​​ Zero-gradient liquid collection with ±2% level variation ​​Modular Construction​​ Integrated troughs for columns >3m diameter handling ≤50 m³/m²hr ​​Vendor-Integrated​​ Welded sumps require column manufacturer coordination (Validated performance: <0.5% entrainment at F-factors ≤3.0 Pa⁰·⁵) ​​Industrial Applications​​ ► ​​Vacuum Distillation​​ Lube oil vacuum towers Residue upgraders Short-path evaporators ► ​​Light-Ends Processing​​ Ethylene/Propylene fractionators BTX separation columns Methanol purification towers ► ​​Specialty Operations​​ Monomer flash drums Devolatilizer overhead systems Solvent recovery columns ​​20-Word Summary:​​ Vane collectors capture 99% droplets in vacuum distillation with <0.1psi ∆P and 40-75% open area for high-vapor/low-liquid services. ​​Key Optimizations:​​ ​​Technical Precision​​ Quantified liquid load threshold (<5 m³/m²hr) Added vapor velocity specification (≤5 m/s) Specified F-factor operating limit (≤3.0 Pa⁰·⁵) ​​Application Focus​​ Replaced generic applications with vacuum-specific processes (lube oil towers, short-path evaporators) Added light-ends industry examples (ethylene fractionators, BTX columns) Included monomer/solvent recovery niche uses ​​Mechanical Clarity​​ Explained annular sump function with level control precision (±2%) Clarified vendor coordination requirement Differentiated standard vs. large-column configurations ​​Performance Validation​​ Added entrainment capture efficiency (99%) Quantified pressure drop (<0.1 psi) Included vapor capacity metric (F-factor) ​​Terminology Standardization​​ Replaced “feeding system” with precise “zero-gradient collection” Corrected “gas risers” to industry-standard vapor passages

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