Can I purchase a small amount of packing?
Unlike most packing suppliers, Jaeger will gladly accept and ship your
order for any quantity packing in any increment of one whole cubic
foot. There is no minimum order or invoice amount. Our small
metal packing (Interpack) can be purchased in 1/4 cubic foot
increments.
How will my packing order ship?
Each packing order is shipped via the most economical means unless
instructed to ship by a specific carrier. FedEx ground is the
usual standard
and is the most economical choice
for quantities up to 800 ft3. Delivery will take 3-7 days,
depending on distance from our plants. FedEx tracks each
carton as a separate item, thus it may require several days to complete
delivery of a large quantity. Jaeger has established a
reduced FedEx rate for all shipments over 200 pounds shipping to
the same location.
For shipments over 800 ft3, a contract truck with exclusive use of the trailer is typically used. This type of shipment is the only service offering delivery by appointment. Typically truckloads of packing are not palletized as more packing can be loaded “dry” than with use of pallets.
What size box does the packing come
in?
Jaeger's standard packaging for packing 1" size and smaller is a 5-ft3
carton. Packing larger than 1" is supplied in 10-ft3
cartons. But you do not have to order in box
quantities. Orders are accepted in any increment of a whole cubic
foot, so some cartons may be cut down or smaller cartons added to the
shipment.
Can I get packing in large bags?
Tower packings can be shipped in larger bulk bags, usually 40-60 ft3.
The bulk bags cost an additional $20-$28 each depending on
configuration of the bag. Orders requiring bulk bags must be
ordered with ample time to fill bags during production.
The maximum amount of packing that can be loaded on a truck depends on the type of trailer used. Figures below are without pallets:
| Domestic Service | Export Service |
| 48 ft. dry van 2800 ft3 | 40 ft. container (high cube) 2280 ft3 |
| 53 ft. dry van 3100 ft3 | 40 ft. container (standard) 2150 ft3 |
Is freight included in the price for
packing?
No, freight is not included in standard prices. Jaeger has U.S.
plants or inventories in California, Kansas, Texas. A safe cost
estimate for FedEx ground service is $1.50 per cubic foot.
Small FedEx shipments will be somewhat higher and contract trucks
a bit less, depending on actual quantity shipped. Be careful with
LTL truck shipments unless you have a large discount. Due to the
low weight, high cube of our product, LTL carriers use freight classes
of 150 and 250, which may result in cost as much as $3.00 per cubic
foot. Jaeger's customer service staff has many years of
experience in getting packing to you at the least possible cost.
Remember that our freight rates are estimates and may change
slightly based on actual service and rates in existence at time of
shipment.
Any of the plastic packing can be air freighted, however it can be expensive to do so. The following table illustrates the effect on price for each level of FedEx services. In some cases it may be more economical to use a contract truck. Rates shown are for one 10 ft3 carton, 44 lbs. to zone 6 from our Kansas plant.
| FedEx Hundred Weight (more than 5 boxes) | $ 13.86 | Regular Schedule | |
| FedEx Standard Ground (less than 5 boxes) | $ 17.13 | Regular Schedule | |
| 3 day Select Air | $ 79.30 | By End of Day | |
| 2nd Day Air | $ 123.50 | By End of Day | |
| 2nd Day Air AM | $ 140.50 | By 12:00 PM | |
| Next Day Air Saver | $ 166.75 | By 3:00 PM | |
| Next Day Air | $ 190.50 | By 10:30 am |
Jaeger also uses contract or specialty air freight companies that can be less expensive, especially where consolidated cargo flights can be used.
How much should I allow for settling after installation?
| Jaeger Tri-Packs | No settling factor is required. However, as with all large packing shipped in cartons, there is a loss factor due to the difference in void loss of the standard shipping carton and the vessel. To compensate for this phenomenon, 3% should be added to the calculated volume of applications using 3½ " size only. There is no need to compensate for other sizes. | |
| Low
Profile Rings |
8-12% | |
| Jaeger Rings | 8-12% | |
| Jaeger Saddles | 12-15% |
There often appear to be several design options available which satisfy my requirements. How do I select the “best” option?
To most people, “best” usually means “most cost effective”. The choice of design should really be tied to models for the underlying economics of what you are trying to accomplish. The “optimum” design will usually be found by balancing depreciated capital expenses against annual energy consumption costs, although this is not always true. Jaeger can work with you to develop cost models for your separation needs so that you get the most out of your tower for the money.
Our water is “hard” and we encounter scale buildup on the
packing after only a few months of service. How do we clean the packing
and what can we do to prevent scale formation?
The scale to which you refer is usually composed of
insoluble metal salts. These can be removed effectively by treatment
with 10% hydrochloric acid or citric acid. The usual procedure involves
recirculating the acid solution and monitoring its pH. When the pH
rises to approximately 5, the acid solution is spent. The column is
drained and refilled with new acid, and the procedure repeated. The
acid wash is either repeated a fixed number of times or until the pH of
the acid solution stays near its initial value. Oftentimes, an
effective method for circumventing scale buildup on the packing
involves the addition of a sequestering agent to the water. The dosage
required is usually quite small and the effects can be dramatic. Jaeger
offers a complete line of sequestering agents. Contact us for further
information.
Does Jaeger have an on-site testing
facility where we can verify a design before we make a decision?
Currently, Jaeger does not have an on-site facility for testing.
However, we work closely with a number of independent contract research
labs who can supply the testing services you require. We would be happy
to coordinate testing for you for a nominal fee.
When should I use a liquid redistributor?
Redistribution of liquid is dependent on packing size and type, bed
height, tower diameter, liquid flow, and gas flow. Please consult
Jaeger Products, Inc. for your particular application.
What
kind of simulation software do you have?
Jaeger
uses a wide range of commercially available software in addition to
proprietary programs developed in-house.
