CASCADE MINI-RINGS® random packing

Metal Random Packing

In 1971, a new approach was taken to the slotted ring packing concept with the introduction of CASCADE MINI RINGS^® or CMR high-performance random packing. CMR random packing utilizes an aspect ratio of 1:3 (height of the cylinder is 1/3 of the diameter). As a result, the packing elements preferentially orient themselves with the cylindrical axis tending towards vertical. This preferential orientation better exposes both the interior and exterior surfaces of the rings to the liquid and vapor, providing more efficient use of the packing surface. At the same time, this orientation allows a less restricted flow for the vapor, resulting in increased capacity while reducing pressure drop.

Plastic Random Packing

The low aspect ratio of CASCADE MINI-RINGS^® random packing results in preferential orientation when loaded into the tower, which can increase capacity and reduce pressure drop. Koch-Glitsch offers multiple sizes of this packing to optimize the efficiency and capacity for your specific applications. The geometry of the CASCADE MINI-RINGS^® random packing provides higher efficiency by more efficient use of the packing surface. The open structure inhibits fouling by allowing solids to be more easily flushed through the bed by the liquid.