Support Plates for Pipe Sections

Support Plates for Pipe Sections

Support Plates for Pipe Sections are engineered components used in glass column systems to provide structural support for column packing materials while integrating directly with pipe sections. These assemblies are designed to carry higher packing loads, increase effective packed height, and improve installation flexibility compared to conventional internal supports.

By combining glass, PTFE, and metal components, support plate assemblies deliver mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and long-term operational reliability for laboratory, pilot, and industrial glass plants.

Construction & Design

Each support plate assembly typically consists of:

• Glass support plate
• Metal flange
• PTFE O-ring
• Nut-bolt fastening set

This integrated design allows the support plate to be installed within pipe sections, reducing component count and simplifying column assembly.

Working Principle

1. The support plate assembly is mounted inside a pipe section.
2. Packing material rests securely on the glass support plate.
3. Liquid and vapour phases flow freely through the open cross-section.
4. The assembly transfers packing load to the external support structure.
5. Column stability and hydraulic performance are maintained.

Key Features & Benefits

• Supports high packing loads
• Provides large open cross-section area
• Allows greater packing height
• Reduces inventory requirements
• Enables faster delivery and installation
• Ensures uniform load distribution
• Excellent chemical and thermal resistance
• Suitable for modular column construction

Technical Specifications

Support Plate Assemblies

Cat. Ref.	DN	L	Cross Section Area	Max Load (kg)	Suitable Packing Size
LBE3*	80	25	70%	20	12
LBE4*	100	25	70%	30	15
LBE6*	150	50	70%	60	25
LBE9*	225	50	80%	90	25
LBE12*	300	50	80%	150	25

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Applications

• Packed distillation columns
• Absorption and stripping towers
• Extraction columns
• Tall glass columns
• High-load industrial applications
• Laboratory and pilot-scale systems

Why Use Support Plates for Pipe Sections?

• Increases column efficiency
• Enhances mechanical safety
• Simplifies column design
• Optimized for heavy-duty operations
• Proven performance in industrial glass systems