The reason for MAX-PAK™ performance benefits is its method of manufacture. Most structured packing manufacturers punch holes in the sheet metal disposing of up to 10% of available material surface area and potential efficiency. MAX-PAK™ structured packing is manufactured using a patented process incorporating pressure drop reducing and liquid diversion openings that are strategically located where they are needed resulting in a higher volume throughput capacity with no dead space. The shapes of the openings are specially designed for guiding and directing gas and liquid flows for full integration of gas/liquid contacting. The unique design of these openings and tabs favors communication between the back and front of each layer of sheet metal thus providing maximum surface area and liquid/gas distribution.

These unique tabs also make it possible for MAX-PAK™ to effectively handle a wide operating range. In a typical application, the fluid flowing down the column drips off the downward facing tabs and spreads on the surface of the sheets. In high liquid loading applications where the liquid may have a tendency to bridge the opening, an upward bent tab directs the liquid to the underside of the corresponding sheet.

The Jaeger Metal MAX-PAK™ has been thoroughly tested by Fractionation Research, Inc. (FRI) and by the Separation Research Program (SRP) at the University of Texas Center for Energy Studies. Copies of these test are available.