Proware™ silica-alumina ceramic formulation is virtually iron-free and has a finely-grained microstructure resistant to alkalis, solvents, and acids with the exception of hydrofluoric acid.
Proware™ body is the standard material for all Saint-Gobain NorPro mass transfer products. The Proware™ body results in high strength, low porosity, and chemically resistant tower packings.
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 1100ºC |
| Leachable Iron | ≤ 0.01% |
| Acid Resistance (≤50mm saddle sizes) | ≤ 4.0% |
| Acid Resistance (75mm saddle sizes) | ≤ 6.8% |
| Porosity (as measured by water absorption) | ≤ 0.4% |
| Crush Strength (for ≥25mm saddle sizes) | 120 lbs. min. (54 kg) |
Proware™ saddles are the mass transfer industry’s choice for reliable and corrosion resistant performance.
Still made to the original Intalox® specifications, Proware™ saddles are available in a wide range of sizes.
Intalox® is a registered trademark of Koch-Glitsch
| Nominal Size |
Surface Area |
Void Space |
Piece Count (approx) |
Packing Factor |
Bulk Density |
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| mm | in | m2/m3 | ft2/ft3 | % | pieces /m3 | pieces/ft3 | ft-1 | kg/m3 | lbs/ft3 |
| 6 | 1/4 | 984 | 300 | 64 | 4 mil | 117,500 | 725 | 865 | 54 |
| 10 | 3/8 | 827 | 252 | 67 | 1.1 mil | 32,000 | 330 | 801 | 50 |
| 13 | 1/2 | 574 | 175 | 69 | 476,700 | 13,500 | 200 | 737 | 46 |
| 19 | 3/4 | 322 | 98 | 71 | 197,700 | 5,600 | 145 | 705 | 44 |
| 25 | 1 | 213 | 65 | 72 | 74,100 | 2,100 | 92 | 689 | 43 |
| 38 | 1-1/2 | 180 | 55 | 72 | 23,300 | 660 | 52 | 673 | 42 |
| 50 | 2 | 121 | 37 | 73 | 8,800 | 250 | 40 | 641 | 40 |
| 75 | 3 | 91 | 28 | 74 | 1,800 | 52 | 22 | 625 | 39 |
For superior mass transfer performance, the unique scalloped edge and strategically placed holes of the Proware™ Super Saddle results in maximum usable area for liquid/gas contact and minimum resistance to flow through the column. Thus, the Proware Super Saddle provides 5 - 30% greater mass transfer efficiency and 25% lower pressure drop than the corresponding size standard saddle.
| Surface Area | Void Space |
Piece Count (approx) | Packing Factor |
Bulk Density | ||||
| m2/m3 | ft2/ft3 | % | pieces/m3 | pieces/ft3 | ft-1 | kg/m3 | lbs/ft3 | |
| No. 1 Super Saddle | 259 | 79 | 76 | 45,200 | 1280 | 60 | 561 - 609 | 35 - 38 |
| No. 2 Super Saddle | 141 | 43 | 76 | 6,900 | 195 | 30 | 561 - 609 | 35 - 38 |
Proware™ Raschig Rings offer consistent strength and corrosion resistance and are manufactured in a range of sizes, as generally indicated by the outside ring diameter.
| Nominal Size |
Surface Area |
Void Space |
Piece Count (approx) |
Bulk Density |
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| mm | in | m2 / m3 | ft2 / ft3 | % | pieces / m3 | pieces / ft3 | kg/m3 | lbs/ft3 |
| 6 | 1/4 | 728.3 | 222 | 53 | 3.1 mil | 87,200 | 1105 | 69 |
| 10 | 3/8 | 521.7 | 159 | 60 | 946,300 | 26,800 | 897 | 56 |
| 13 | 1/2 | 383.9 | 117 | 63 | 392,000 | 11,100 | 897 | 56 |
| 16 | 5/8 | 318.2 | 97 | 67 | 204,800 | 5,800 | 769 | 48 |
| 19 | 3/4 | 265.7 | 81 | 81 | 84,800 | 2,400 | 705 | 44 |
| 25 | 1 | 200.1 | 61 | 72 | 49,500 | 1,400 | 689 | 43 |
| 38 | 1-1/2 | 142.7 | 43.5 | 73 | 15,900 | 450 | 657 | 41 |
| 50 | 2 | 105.0 | 32 | 74 | 6,300 | 180 | 641 | 40 |
| 75 | 3 | 75.5 | 23 | 74 | 2,080 | 59 | 561 | 35 |
For processes where aluminosilicate ceramic packings are not viable, we offer carbon raschig rings.
| Carbon | > 99.5% |
| Ash | < 0.5% |
| Porosity | 25% |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 400ºC |
| Nominal Size |
Wall Thickness |
Surface Area |
Void Space |
Piece Count (approx) |
Bulk Density |
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| mm | in | mm | in | m2/m3 | ft2/ft3 | % | pieces/m3 | pieces/ft3 | kg/m3 | lbs/ft3 |
| 19 | 3/4 | 4.2 | 5/32 | 219 | 67 | 61 | 74,200 | 2,100 | 602 | 38 |
| 25 | 1 | 3.5 | 9/64 | 200 | 61 | 69 | 47,650 | 1,350 | 464 | 29 |
| 38 | 1-1/2 | 6.4 | 1/4 | 126 | 38 | 66 | 13,400 | 380 | 529 | 33 |
| 50 | 2 | 7.1 | 9/32 | 94 | 29 | 71 | 6,400 | 180 | 438 | 27 |
| 75 | 3 | 8.6 | 11/32 | 56 | 17 | 78 | 1,400 | 40 | 333 | 21 |
