25mm 38mm 50mm Tower Packing Plastic Pall Ring PTFE Pall Ring
Figure 1: PTFE Pall Ring — universal chemical resistance for aggressive service.
Engineering Alert: When your process involves concentrated H2SO4, HNO3, HF, or ultra-pure pharma streams, standard PP/PVC or even metal packings will fail. PTFE (Teflon) Pall Rings deliver near-universal inertness with continuous service up to 260°C.
The Pall Ring is a second-generation random tower packing with windows stamped from the cylinder wall and tongues bent inward. Made from PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene, branded as Teflon), this variant combines the proven hydraulic performance of the Pall Ring geometry with the most chemically inert polymer known to industry.
Figure 2: Internal window structure maximizes gas-liquid contact area.
| Size (mm) | Void Space (%) | Surface Area (m²/m³) | Bulk Number (pcs/m³) | Bulk Density (kg/m³) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 × 25 × 2 | 93.4 | 219 | 60,000 | 450 |
| 38 × 38 × 2.5 | 94.6 | 165 | 15,800 | 420 |
| 50 × 50 × 4 | 94.5 | 108 | 6,800 | 450 |
| 76 × 76 × 4 | 92.0 | 73 | 2,000 | 300 |
| Media | PP | PVC | SS316L | PTFE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conc. H2SO4 (> 70%) | × | ✓ | × | ✓ |
| Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) | ✓ | × | × | ✓ |
| HNO3 (fuming) | × | × | × | ✓ |
| NaOH (hot, conc.) | × | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 60°C | 425°C | 260°C |
PTFE Pall Rings are specified wherever chemical aggression or purity demands rule out all other materials:
Figure 3: PTFE Pall Rings in an acid gas scrubber for HF and chlorine service.
Q: Is PTFE stronger than metal at high temperatures?
A: No. PTFE's tensile strength decreases above 200°C. For high-pressure, high-temperature corrosive service, consider PTFE-lined metal or graphite packings. We can advise based on your operating envelope.
Q: Can PTFE Pall Rings handle vacuum distillation?
A: Yes. The Pall Ring geometry performs well under vacuum, and PTFE's low outgassing makes it suitable for high-vacuum pharmaceutical separations.
Q: How does bulk density compare to ceramic or metal?
A: PTFE bulk density is 300-450 kg/m³—much lighter than ceramic (~700 kg/m³) or metal (~400-500 kg/m³). This reduces tower support structure requirements but means higher piece counts per cubic meter.
FXSINO supplies PTFE Pall Rings in 25mm, 38mm, 50mm, and 76mm with full material traceability (MTC to ASTM D4894). Send us your process conditions for a customized recommendation and quote.
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The PTFE Pall Ring is a specialized random tower packing made from Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), engineered for applications requiring exceptional chemical resistance and non-stick properties.