Bed Support Media
Inert Ceramic Balls & High Purity 99% Alumina Ceramic Balls
Engineered Bed Support Media for Adsorption, Catalyst & Filtration Systems
Bed support media forms the foundation of adsorption, catalyst and filtration vessels. Installed beneath the active process media, these support layers provide mechanical support, protect vessel internals and promote even gas or liquid flow throughout the system.
SORB-TECH supplies two complementary grades of bed support media to suit a wide range of industrial applications.
- Standard Inert Ceramic Balls – ideal for general industrial and adsorption applications.
- High Purity 99% Alumina Ceramic Balls – designed for severe operating environments requiring exceptional mechanical strength and high-temperature performance.
Selecting the correct grade depends on the operating conditions, chemical environment and the value of the catalyst or adsorbent being protected.
Choosing the Correct Bed Support Media
Although both products perform the same basic function, each has been engineered for different operating conditions.
The comparison below provides a quick guide to selecting the most suitable support media before reviewing the individual product sections.
Why Bed Support Media is Important
- Support the active adsorbent or catalyst bed
- Protect outlet screens and nozzles
- Promote uniform flow distribution
- Reduce media movement and pressure drop
- Improve vessel performance
- Extend equipment service life
Product Selection Overview
| Feature | Standard Inert Ceramic Balls | 99% Alumina Ceramic Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Best Suited For | General industrial service | Severe duty applications |
| Typical Operating Conditions | Standard industrial processes | High-temperature & aggressive environments |
| Mechanical Strength | High | Extremely High |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent | Outstanding |
| Typical Applications | Air dryers, PSA systems, filtration, water treatment | Petrochemical reactors, hydrogen plants, steam reformers |
| Relative Cost | Economical | Premium |
Standard Inert Ceramic Balls
Reliable Support Media for General Industrial Applications
Standard Inert Ceramic Balls provide excellent mechanical strength, chemical resistance and long service life for adsorption, filtration and gas processing systems operating under normal industrial conditions.
Typical Applications:
- Compressed Air Dryers
- PSA Oxygen Systems
- PSA Nitrogen Systems
- Activated Carbon Vessels
- Water Treatment
- General Filtration System
Key Benefits:
- Excellent mechanical strength
- High chemical stability
- Low water absorption
- Excellent wear resistance
- Sizes from 3 mm to 50 mm
- Available in bags, drums and bulk bags
High Purity 99% Alumina Ceramic Balls
Premium Support Media for Severe Process Conditions
Manufactured from greater than 99% Alumina, these ceramic balls are designed for demanding applications requiring exceptional strength, superior chemical resistance and excellent high-temperature stability.
Typical Applications:
- Petrochemical Reactors
- Steam Reformers
- Hydrogen Plants
- Refinery Catalyst Beds
- High Temperature Process Vessels
Key Benefits:
- 99% Alumina
- Extremely low silica content
- Outstanding compressive strength
- Excellent steam resistance
- Operating temperatures up to 1,550°C
- Ideal for valuable catalyst support
Inert Bed Support Media
17% Alumina Ceramic Balls
Inert Bed Support Media
99% High-Purity Alumina Ceramic Balls
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