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Engineered Mass Transfer Equipment for Petrochemical Processing

Mass transfer equipment for petrochemical plants

PunchTech designs and manufactures tower trays, packing systems, column internals, mist eliminators and engineered process components for petrochemical plants and EPC projects worldwide.

We support new installations, plant upgrades, equipment replacements, column revamps and planned shutdowns — from engineering review and manufacturing to inspection and installation support.

OVERHEAD BED 1 COLLECTOR BED 2 FEED BOTTOMS DWG PT-PETRO-01 · PACKED COLUMN
Packed column · distributor, beds, collector
Established 2006 ISO 9001:2015 In-house Manufacturing Facility International Supply Experience
Equipment for Demanding Operating Conditions

Built for continuous petrochemical operations

Petrochemical process equipment must perform reliably across varying process loads, demanding temperatures, corrosive environments and continuous operating conditions.

Consistent mass transfer performance depends on the correct selection and integration of trays, packing, distributors, collectors, support systems and droplet-separation equipment.

PunchTech works with plant operators, EPC contractors, engineering consultants and equipment manufacturers to deliver products manufactured around approved process data, drawings, material specifications and project quality requirements. Our capabilities support:

  • New petrochemical plants and process units
  • Expansion and capacity-addition projects
  • Column and vessel upgrades
  • Replacement of worn or damaged internals
  • Revamp and performance-improvement projects
  • Planned maintenance and shutdown requirements
  • Build-to-print manufacturing for EPC and OEM packages
SEPARATE RECOVER TREAT CONTINUOUS RECYCLE
Products for Petrochemical Applications

Mass transfer equipment and column internals

A complete product range engineered, manufactured and inspected around approved petrochemical process requirements.

Tower Trays

Engineered tray systems for distillation, absorption, stripping, separation and recovery applications.

Manufacturing scope
  • Tray decks & segmented panels
  • Downcomers & outlet weirs
  • Support beams & rings
  • Manway sections & hardware
  • Replacement tray components
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Structured Packing

Structured packing for process columns where efficient vapor-liquid contact and controlled pressure drop are important.

Supplied with associated distributors, collectors, support grids, bed limiters and installation details.

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Random Packing

Metal random packing for distillation, absorption, stripping, scrubbing and process-treatment applications.

Type, size and material reviewed against approved process duty, column dimensions and pressure-drop requirements.

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Column Internals

Engineered internals for liquid distribution, collection, packing support and reliable packed-column performance.

Product range
  • Liquid & pipe-arm distributors
  • Redistributors
  • Collector & chimney trays
  • Packing support plates
  • Support grids & beams
  • Bed limiters, hold-downs & draw-offs
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Mist Eliminators

Droplet-separation equipment for controlling liquid carryover in columns, scrubbers, separators and process vessels.

Scope may include elements, support grids, hold-down arrangements, drainage details and segmented assemblies.

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Hexmesh & Refractory Anchors

Refractory support components for heaters, reactors, furnaces and equipment exposed to heat, abrasion, chemical attack and thermal cycling.

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Petrochemical Project Support

Support across the equipment lifecycle

From greenfield process units to time-critical shutdowns, PunchTech supports every stage.

Stage 01

New Projects

Engineering and manufacturing support for new columns, vessels, process units and EPC equipment packages — from specifications, data sheets, client drawings or agreed engineering inputs.

Stage 02

Plant Upgrades

Manufacturing and detailing support for equipment upgrades and process modifications based on the approved engineering design.

Stage 03

Replacement Requirements

Replacement internals developed using existing drawings, measurements, inspection records, photographs or physical samples.

Stage 04

Column Revamps

Support for changes to tray systems, packing arrangements, distributors, collectors, supports and associated internals based on the approved process basis.

Stage 05

Planned Shutdowns

Coordinated engineering, manufacturing, inspection, identification and dispatch for time-sensitive maintenance and replacement requirements.

PROCESS DATA loads · ΔP · duty CONFIGURE DRAWINGS MANUFACTURE
Engineering Support

Connecting process requirements with manufacturing

PunchTech provides engineering support to translate petrochemical process requirements into practical manufacturing and installation deliverables. The project scope may include:

01 Process & Hydraulic Review

Review of available operating data, liquid and vapor loads, pressure-drop requirements and internal configuration for applicable projects.

02 Internals Selection & Configuration

Selection and arrangement of trays, packing, distributors, collectors, support systems and associated internals.

03 Mechanical Design & Detailing

  • General arrangement drawings
  • Column internal layouts
  • Manufacturing drawings
  • Segment drawings
  • Support & fastening details
  • Bills of materials
  • Component identification
  • Installation information

04 Design for Manufacturing

Review of material availability, cutting, forming, segmentation, fabrication, inspection access, assembly and transportation requirements.

05 Installation Planning

Consideration of vessel access, manway size, component orientation, assembly sequence and site fit-up requirements.

Replacement & Shutdown Requirements

Practical support for existing petrochemical equipment

Brownfield projects frequently involve outdated drawings, limited access, altered support arrangements and strict shutdown schedules. PunchTech can review:

Existing Equipment Drawings Column & Vessel Dimensions Field Measurements Site Photographs Inspection & Damage Reports Existing Support Arrangements Removed / Damaged Components Manway Dimensions Material Information Approved Revamp Designs Shutdown Dates & Priorities

Large internals can be manufactured in identified segments for movement through vessel manways and assembly inside the equipment.

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Manufacturing Capability

Integrated production for engineered process equipment

PunchTech's in-house manufacturing connects engineering, production, inspection and dispatch within one coordinated workflow. Core capabilities include:

  • Fiber laser cutting
  • CNC turret punching
  • CNC bending & forming
  • De-coiling & straightening
  • Shearing & material preparation
  • Stainless steel fabrication
  • Component fit-up & assembly
  • Segmented internal manufacturing
  • Dimensional inspection
  • Packing & dispatch preparation

Keeping critical processes in-house supports greater control over dimensions, drawing revisions, production sequencing and project delivery.

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Quality Assurance

Controlled manufacturing for critical applications

Depending on the agreed project requirements, quality controls may include:

  • Approved drawing & revision control
  • Incoming material verification
  • Material traceability where required
  • In-process dimensional inspection
  • Forming & fabrication checks
  • Fit-up & assembly inspection
  • Final inspection vs approved drawings
  • Component identification & tagging
  • Customer / third-party inspection coordination
  • Inspection reports & documentation
  • Packing & dispatch verification

Inspection plans, witness points and documentation requirements should be defined during the quotation stage.

Support for EPC Contractors

A manufacturing partner for petrochemical projects

PunchTech supports EPC contractors, equipment OEMs, engineering consultants and procurement teams through clearly defined technical and commercial execution. Our objective is to connect engineering intent with manufacturing execution and site requirements.

Bid-Stage Technical Review Drawing-Based Quotations Specification-Based Quotations Manufacturability Assessment Client Drawing-Review Cycles Revision-Controlled Documentation Inspection Coordination Project-Specific Manufacturing Replacement & Shutdown Requirements Export Packing & Dispatch Repeat Manufacturing Programs
Information Required for an RFQ

What to share for a petrochemical equipment enquiry

Where available, please provide the following. PunchTech can begin reviewing even when some information is unavailable.

Group 01

Equipment Information

  • Column / vessel ID
  • Column diameter
  • Tray spacing / bed height
  • Existing internal arrangement
  • Manway dimensions
  • Support-ring & beam details
Group 02

Process Information

  • Process service
  • Operating pressure & temp
  • Liquid & vapor flow rates
  • Required separation duty
  • Allowable pressure drop
  • Operating range & turndown
  • Corrosion / fouling conditions
Group 03

Product Information

  • Required product type
  • Tray / packing / internal config
  • Required quantity
  • Material of construction
  • Existing drawings / data sheets
  • Replacement dimensions
  • Approved engineering basis
Group 04

Project Information

  • New, replacement or revamp
  • Inspection requirements
  • Documentation requirements
  • Shutdown dates
  • Required delivery date
  • Project location
  • Installation-support requirement
  • Destination country

Our team will identify the additional technical inputs needed to proceed.

Why PunchTech

One partner for engineering, manufacturing and site support

Specialist Product Capability

Focused experience across trays, packing systems, column internals, mist eliminators and refractory products.

Integrated Execution

Engineering, manufacturing, inspection and installation considerations managed within one project workflow.

Project-Specific Manufacturing

Products manufactured against approved drawings, materials and technical requirements.

Brownfield Capability

Replacement requirements reviewed using drawings, measurements, photographs, inspection reports or samples.

Shutdown Coordination

Structured planning for time-sensitive replacement and maintenance requirements.

International Project Support

Technical coordination, documentation and export preparation for global EPC and procurement teams.

Discuss your next petrochemical project

Send us your process data, column drawings, technical specifications, replacement dimensions or shutdown requirements. PunchTech will review the available information and define the engineering, manufacturing, inspection and installation scope required.