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Column Adapters

Column Adapters

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Column Adapters

Column Adapters

Glass column adapters for connecting different column sections and components.

Column Adapters Overview

Column adapters are essential glass components used to connect sections of columns, integrate auxiliary equipment, or transition between different nominal diameters (DN). Manufactured from borosilicate glass 3.3, they offer excellent thermal and chemical resistance, ensuring durability and purity in both laboratory and industrial-scale operations. Standard column adapters are available with DN, DN1, and DN2 connections, allowing flexibility in assembly. Additionally, flat top column adapters are designed for use as headers in shell-and-tube heat exchangers and column systems, providing versatility in chemical, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical processes. Custom sizes (with DN2 up to equivalent DN1) can also be manufactured upon request.

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Key Features

  • Borosilicate glass construction
  • Various joint sizes available
  • Precision ground joints
  • Chemical resistant

Specifications

Standard Column Adapters

Cat. Ref. DN DN1 DN2 L L1 L2
CA3/1/1 80 25 25 150 75 100
CA3/1.5/1 80 40 25 175 100 100
CA3/2/1 80 50 25 175 100 100
CA4/1/1 100 25 25 150 75 125
CA4/1.5/1 100 40 25 175 100 125
CA4/2/1 100 50 25 225 125 125
CA4/3/1 100 80 25 225 125 125
CA6/1/1 150 25 25 200 100 150
CA6/1.5/1 150 40 25 200 100 150
CA6/2/1 150 50 25 250 125 150
CA6/3/1 150 80 25 250 150 150
CA6/4/1 150 100 25 275 150 175
CA9/1.5/1.5 225 40 40 250 150 175
CA9/2/1.5 225 50 40 250 150 175
CA9/3/1.5 225 80 40 300 175 200
CA9/4/1.5 225 100 40 350 175 200
CA9/6/1.5 225 150 40 400 200 250
CA12/1.5/1.5 300 40 40 300 150 225
CA12/2/1.5 300 50 40 300 150 225
CA12/3/1.5 300 80 40 300 150 250
CA12/4/1.5 300 100 40 350 175 250
CA12/6/1.5 300 150 40 425 225 250
CA12/9/1.5 300 225 40 450 225 300
CA16/2/2 400 50 50 400 200 300
CA16/3/2 400 80 50 450 250 300
CA16/4/2 400 100 50 450 250 300
CA16/6/2 400 150 50 550 300 350
CA16/9/2 400 225 50 550 300 350
CA18/2/2 450 50 50 400 200 325
CA18/3/2 450 80 50 450 250 350
CA18/4/2 450 100 50 450 250 350
CA18/6/2 450 150 50 550 300 350
CA18/9/2 450 225 50 550 300 400
CA18/12/2 450 300 50 750 400 400
CA24/2/2 600 50 50 450 200 400
CA24/3/2 600 80 50 500 250 400
CA24/4/2 600 100 50 500 250 400
CA24/6/2 600 150 50 650 300 450
CA24/9/2 600 225 50 650 300 450
CA24/12/2 600 300 50 800 400 500

Note: Column adapters with DN2 of different sizes (up to equivalent DN1) can be manufactured with the same dimensions.

Flat Top Column Adapters

Commonly used as headers for shell-and-tube heat exchangers and column systems.

Cat. Ref. DN DN1 L L1
CA3/1 80 25 100 75
CA3/1.5 80 40 125 100
CA4/1 100 25 100 75
CA4/1.5 100 40 125 100
CA6/1 150 25 150 100
CA6/1.5 150 40 150 100
CA6/2 150 50 200 125
CA6/3 150 80 200 150
CA9/1.5 225 40 200 150
CA9/2 225 50 200 150
CA9/3 225 80 250 175
CA9/4 225 100 250 175
CA12/2 300 50 250 150
CA12/3 300 80 250 150
CA12/4 300 100 300 175
CA12/6 300 150 350 225

Applications

Column adapters are widely used in:

• Chemical and pharmaceutical plants: distillation, absorption, and extraction columns

• Petrochemical industry: refining and gas scrubbing operations

• Laboratory and pilot plants: modular process setups

• Heat exchangers: flat top column adapters as headers

• Process industries: where different DN transitions are required

Key benefits include:

– Flexibility to connect varying column diameters

– Easy integration of glass and metal equipment

– Reliable sealing with excellent resistance to corrosion and high temperatures