Cerabase 17
Premium 17% Alumina Ceramic Support Balls

Introduction

Cerabase 17 is SORB-TECH premium 17% alumina inert ceramic support balls, engineered to provide exceptional mechanical strength, excellent chemical resistance and reliable long-term performance in catalyst support and adsorption applications.

Cerabase 17 inert ceramic support balls are widely used beneath catalyst beds, molecular sieves, activated alumina and other process media to provide uniform load distribution, protect vessel internals and maximise process reliability.

Designed for demanding refinery, petrochemical, gas processing and chemical process industries, Cerabase delivers outstanding long-term performance in a wide range of industrial reactors, adsorption vessels and catalyst support applications.

Why Choose Cerabase 17

• Premium 17% alumina ceramic construction
• High compressive strength
• Excellent thermal stability
• Outstanding chemical resistance
• Precision manufactured for uniform load distribution
• Available in a wide range of standard diameters
• Long operational service life
• Suitable for catalyst and adsorbent support beds

Why Bed Support Media Matters

• Ceramic support media provides the structural foundation beneath catalyst and adsorbent beds. It protects support grids, distributes process flow uniformly, reduces pressure drop and helps maximise catalyst life.
• For a detailed explanation of reactor support media design, grading and applications, visit our Bed Support Media Applications page.

Typical Applications

• Catalyst Support Beds
• Adsorption Vessels
• Chemical Reactors
• Petrochemical Reactors
• Gas Processing Plants
• Oil Refineries

Key Features

• High compressive strength
• Outstanding chemical resistance
• Excellent thermal shock resistance
• Suitable for high-temperature catalyst support applications
• Excellent abrasion resistance
• Uniform dimensional accuracy
• Low water absorption
• Reliable long-term performance
• Long service life