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Metal Structured Packing Manufacturer | 500Y/700Y Metal Packing

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Metal Structured Packing Manufacturer | 500Y/700Y Metal Packing

Metal Structured Packing Manufacturer | 500Y/700Y Metal Packing
September 04, 2026

 

Metal structured packing 500Y and 700Y corrugated wire gauze discs for distillation columns

Figure 1: 500Y/700Y metal wire gauze structured packing — disc segments ready for column installation.

Metal Structured Packing Manufacturer | 500Y/700Y Metal Packing

Manufacturer Brief: FXSINO is a metal structured packing manufacturer supplying 500Y and 700Y models in SS304, 304L, 316, and 316L. These high-specific-surface-area packings are engineered for vacuum distillation, thermal-sensitive separation, and precision rectification where low pressure drop and high theoretical plate count are critical .

1. What Is Metal Structured Packing?

Metal structured packing is a high-efficiency mass transfer device fabricated from thin metal sheets (typically 0.1–0.2 mm thick) of stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, or titanium. Each sheet is precision-stamped and corrugated to form channels at a fixed angle to the column axis. Adjacent sheets are arranged with opposite corrugation directions, creating a geometrically ordered network of micro-channels that eliminate channeling and wall-flow .

The 500Y and 700Y models belong to the family of high-specific-surface-area packings. The "Y" denotes a 45° corrugation angle ; the number indicates nominal specific surface area in m²/m³ . Compared to random packings, structured packing delivers 4.5× the specific surface area of Pall rings with dramatically lower pressure drop .

Close-up of 500Y metal structured packing showing 45 degree corrugated sheets with opposite orientations

Figure 2: 45° corrugated sheets arranged with opposite orientations create uniform micro-channels.

2. 500Y vs 700Y: Technical Specifications

Both 500Y and 700Y are available as either wire gauze (for maximum wettability and vacuum service) or perforated plate (for higher mechanical strength and fouling resistance). Key parameters :

Model Corrugation
Angle
Specific Area
(m²/m³)
Void Fraction
(%)
Theoretical Plates
(per m)
Pressure Drop
(MPa/m)
HETP
(mm)
250Y
(reference)
45° 250 97–98 2.5–3.0 2–3 × 10-4 300–450
500Y 45° 500 90–95 4.5–5.5 3 × 10-4 200–300
700Y 45° 700 85–87 8–10 4.5–6.5 × 10-4 150–200

Data compiled from multiple manufacturers' standard datasheets . 500Y is the single most widely used model of wire gauze structured packing ; 700Y doubles the theoretical plate count per meter for ultra-precision separation. Custom models 450Y, 550Y(X), and 750Y are available on request.

3. Why Choose 500Y / 700Y?

Core Performance Advantages

  • Ultra-High Separation Efficiency: 700Y delivers 8–10 theoretical plates per meter — ideal for isotope separation and high-purity fine chemicals .
  • Low Pressure Drop: 500Y operates at just 0.05–0.3 kPa/m, enabling deep vacuum distillation below 7 kPa without excessive energy loss .
  • Capillary Wettability: Wire gauze construction traps liquid into a thin film, maintaining high efficiency even at spray densities as low as 0.2 m³/(m²·h) .
  • No Amplification Effect: Regular geometric arrangement means lab performance scales predictably to large-diameter towers .
  • Large Operational Flexibility: Performs consistently across wide load fluctuations with almost no low-load limit .

4. Material Selection

Material Service Condition Typical Application
SS304 / 304L General service, non-chloride Methanol rectification, ethanol recovery
SS316 / 316L Chloride-containing, mild acid Acetic acid rectification, HCl recovery, amine service
321 Stainless High-temperature oxidation resistance Reformer units, high-temp vacuum columns
Duplex 2205 / Titanium Strong corrosion + high purity PTA, pharmaceutical intermediates
Carbon Steel Non-corrosive hydrocarbon Cost-sensitive atmospheric distillation

All materials are available with mill test certificates (MTC) to ASTM A240. For a detailed comparison of 304 vs 316L, see our 304 vs 316L material guide.

5. Primary Applications

  • • Vacuum Distillation: Thermally sensitive materials, deep vacuum service below 7 kPa — essential for fragrances, vitamins, and fine chemicals .
  • • Precision Rectification: High-purity solvent recovery (≥ 99.9%), isomer separation, isotopic compound separation .
  • • Petrochemical: Ethylene demethanizer (cryogenic separation), styrene monomer purification, refinery vacuum towers .
  • • Coal Chemical: Methanol rectification (3-column / 4-column process), glycol separation .
  • • Pharmaceutical: Vitamin E refinement, vitamin C extraction, API purification .
  • • Air Separation: Liquid nitrogen wash, cooling tower, rare gas recovery .
500Y metal structured packing discs installed in a distillation column with 90 degree rotation between layers

Figure 3: Adjacent packing layers rotated 90° during installation to ensure uniform gas-liquid distribution.

6. Installation Guidelines

  • Layer Orientation: Adjacent packing beds must be rotated 90° relative to each other to promote radial mixing and prevent channeling .
  • Pour Height: Always pour packing from a height above the bed — never drop directly. Personnel must not stand on the packing; lay boards to distribute weight .
  • Bed Limiters: Install hold-down plates above each bed to prevent fluidization under high gas velocity. See our Bed Limiter guide.
  • Redistribution: For beds taller than 3–5 m, install liquid collectors and redistributors. See our Collector & Redistributor guide.
  • Not Recommended For: Heavy fouling services and strongly corrosive media — consider perforated plate type instead of wire gauze .

7. Quick FAQ

Q: When should I specify 700Y instead of 500Y?

A: Choose 700Y when your separation requires 8–10 theoretical plates per meter — typically isotope separation, isomer separation, or ultra-high-purity fine chemicals. For general vacuum distillation of thermally sensitive materials, 500Y offers the best balance of efficiency and capacity .

Q: What is the minimum column diameter for 500Y/700Y?

A: Wire gauze structured packing performs best in small-to-medium diameter columns (typically DN100–DN1200). For larger diameters, perforated plate type (250Y/350Y) is recommended to manage manufacturing and installation costs. We engineer each packing disc to your tower's exact inner diameter .

Q: Can you manufacture to our tower drawings?

A: Yes. As a structured packing manufacturer, we fabricate every disc to your column's inner diameter, bed height, and material specification. Send us your tower drawing and process conditions, and we will deliver ready-to-install packing discs with full dimensional inspection reports .

Request 500Y/700Y Metal Structured Packing

FXSINO manufactures 500Y and 700Y metal structured packing in wire gauze and perforated plate configurations, with SS304, 304L, 316, 316L, 321, duplex, and titanium materials. Production capacity up to 1,000 m³/month. Every order ships with material mill certificates and dimensional inspection reports.

Contact FXSINO: jackieqiu9202@gmail.com | +86 18507999558

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