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FLAGSHIP STRUCTURE
500Y Armour Packing
GEOMETRY MEETS MATERIAL
THREE-DIMENSIONAL
CONNECTED NETWORK
More interface.
Less compromise.
The alternating corrugated layers form continuous channels through the packed bed. That geometry promotes liquid spreading and vapour access while retaining the corrosion behaviour of silicon carbide across the full structure.
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High effective surface area
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Open gas-flow paths
03
High permeability
04
Potential catalyst support
CONSTRUCTION, IN DETAIL
See how flow
takes shape.
A closer look at the structure behind Armour Packing — from the SiC wire-mesh geometry and alternating layer orientation to module assembly and column installation.
01 · MACRO DETAIL
Corrugation and aperture
Every detail is engineered to preserve open flow paths, effective gas–liquid contact and structural stability in severe process environments.
02 · WORKSHOP
Module Assembly
Corrugated SiC sheets are assembled in alternating orientations to create continuous three-dimensional gas–liquid flow channels. Modules can be segmented according to column diameter and manway dimensions for site installation.
03 · SITE INSTALLATION
Column Installation
Segmented modules are positioned layer by layer inside the column. PTFE wall-flow control rings can be incorporated according to tower geometry and process requirements.
INDICATIVE MATERIAL DATA
Technical properties.
Typical values for reference. Final design data and packing geometry are confirmed against your operating conditions.
PHYSICAL
Density
3.1–3.2 g/cm³
Hardness
9–9.5 Mohs
THERMAL
Thermal conductivity
47 W/(m·K)
Thermal expansion
4.0–5.0 × 10⁻⁶/K
MECHANICAL
Young’s modulus
380 GPa
Fracture toughness
3–5 MPa·m¹ᐟ²
INDICATIVE LAB DATA
Hydraulic Performance.
Optimized flow channels help reduce hydraulic resistance while maintaining effective mass-transfer performance.
THE DESIGN LOGIC
One structure.
Two advantages.
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Wire-mesh geometry
Layered corrugations, connected flow paths and large gas–liquid contact interface—designed for demanding separation duties.
SiC ceramic body
High hardness, low thermal expansion and robust chemical stability—without relying on a thin surface coating.
A COMPLETE VISUAL RECORD
From one aperture
to one complete bed.
01
Mesh aperture measurement
Macro image with scale reference.
02
Segment and block assembly
Workshop sequence and orientation.
03
Column loading
Lifting, positioning and final fit.
04
Operating application
Process context and service condition.
Frequently Asked Engineering Questions
What information is required to select structured packing?
Medium composition, concentration, operating temperature, pressure, column diameter, liquid and gas loads, current packing and existing operating problems are the most useful starting points.
Can Armour Packing replace metal structured packing?
In suitable corrosive applications, SiC structured packing can provide an alternative to conventional metallic or high-alloy packing.
Final selection depends on both material compatibility and hydraulic requirements.
Can the packing be customized for different column diameters?
Yes. Packing elements can be segmented and configured according to column diameter, internal geometry, manway dimensions and installation requirements.
Do you provide packing selection and application support?
Yes. Armour Packing can evaluate material suitability and packing configuration based on the process conditions and column information provided.
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