China Inert Alumina Balls – Stable Quality, Competitive Price from a Direct Manufacturer

We are a long-established Chinese inert alumina ball manufacturer, so our inert alumina ceramic balls offer more stable quality and more competitive pricing than traders or resellers.
With advanced production lines and strict quality control, we supply reliable catalyst support media for global chemical plants.

Functions of China Inert Alumina Balls

1. Catalyst Support and Protection

Inert alumina balls are installed above or below the catalyst bed inside reactors. They:

• Support the weight of the catalyst and process media

• Absorb mechanical shock from high pressure and high-velocity flow

• Prevent catalyst particles from breaking, eroding, or being carried away

This significantly extends catalyst service life and reduces operating costs.

2. Optimized Gas and Liquid Distribution

The uniform spherical shape creates stable and evenly distributed flow channels, allowing gases and liquids to pass through the catalyst bed evenly.
This prevents channeling and bypass flow, improves mass and heat transfer, and increases reaction conversion efficiency.

3. Thermal Insulation and Flame Arresting

High-alumina inert alumina balls offer excellent high-temperature resistance and can act as a thermal insulation layer inside reactors.
In petrochemical systems, they also function as flame-arresting media, preventing flame propagation and improving process safety.

4. Packing and Filtration Support

In distillation columns, absorption towers, and separation equipment, inert alumina balls can be used as:

• Inert packing media

• Filtration support to trap fine impurities

This helps prevent clogging and ensures smooth equipment operation.

Key Features of China Inert Alumina Balls

Excellent Material Performance

Made from high-purity alumina, our inert alumina balls provide:

• High compressive strength

• Low porosity

• Excellent wear resistance

• Strong resistance to acids, alkalis, and high temperatures

They offer outstanding chemical and mechanical stability in harsh industrial environments.

Strong Adaptability to Industrial Conditions

Designed specifically for petrochemical, coal chemical, and fertilizer industries, our products feature:

• Excellent thermal shock resistance

• High resistance to cracking and breakage

• Long-term stability in rapid heating and cooling conditions

This ensures a stable reactor bed structure even under severe operating conditions.

Outstanding Cost Performance

China benefits from abundant bauxite resources and mature ceramic manufacturing technology, allowing:

• Controlled production costs

• Lower prices than imported alternatives

• Full compliance with national and industry standards

This makes China inert alumina balls highly cost-effective for global buyers.

Wide Range of Sizes and Customization

We can supply alumina balls from a few millimeters up to several tens of millimeters in diameter.
Custom sizes and performance specifications are also available to meet the requirements of different reactors and towers.

Industries Using China Inert Alumina Balls

Petrochemical Industry

Used in refining, catalytic cracking, hydrotreating, and hydrogenation reactors as catalyst support and bed protection media, while optimizing gas-liquid distribution for stable continuous operation.

Coal Chemical and Fertilizer Industry

Applied in coal gasification, ammonia synthesis, and urea production, where they withstand high temperature, high pressure, and corrosive environments, preventing bed collapse and catalyst damage.

Metallurgical and Building Materials Industry

Used in roasting furnaces and cement kilns as thermal insulation or filtration media, improving equipment efficiency and reducing material loss.

Environmental Protection Industry

In flue gas treatment and wastewater purification systems, inert alumina balls serve as packing or filtration media, supporting adsorbents and catalysts.
They are widely used in desulfurization and denitrification units to improve gas flow distribution and purification efficiency.

China Inert Alumina Balls – Technical Parameters

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