Globe-Pac® Random Tower Packing

Tri-Packs® specification equivalent

Globe-Pac is Lantec's tradename for the off-patent spherical packing most commonly specified in the US as Tri-Packs®. Both are replicas of the original spherical Hacketten packing from Germany in the 1970s. Globe-Pac is manufactured in the United States by Lantec in 2" and 3.5" sizes, with NSF-certified product available in the 3.5" size. For projects where Tri-Packs® is specified, Globe-Pac qualifies directly.

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Globe-Pac® Random Tower Packing

Specification Compliance

Globe-Pac matches the original Jaeger Tri-Packs® geometry that became an industry standard for air strippers, degasifiers, and wet scrubbers. The patent expired; the specification persists. When engineering documents call for Tri-Packs, Globe-Pac qualifies without redesign or resubmittal.

Two Sizes for Standard Applications

Globe-Pac is available in 3.5" and 2" nominal sizes. The 3.5" size carries NSF certification for direct contact with potable water, making it suitable for drinking water air strippers and degasifiers. The 2" size provides higher surface area per cubic foot for applications where tower diameter is constrained.

Materials for Diverse Service Conditions

Globe-Pac is available in polypropylene, glass-filled polypropylene (10% glass fibers, 90% PP), polyethylene, and PVDF/Kynar for elevated temperatures and aggressive chemical service. Contact Lantec's technical department for material recommendations in non-standard applications.

NSF Certified

For direct contact with drinking water in treatment systems with a minimum flow rate of 1.6 gallons per minute per square foot (96 gallons/hour/ft²)

Tri-Packs® is a registered trademark of Raschig USA Inc.

Key Benefits

  • Tri-Packs® specification equivalent — Qualifies for projects specifying Tri-Packs geometry without engineering resubmittal
  • NSF certified (3.5" size) — Approved for direct contact with drinking water in air strippers and degasifiers
  • Two standard sizes — 3.5" for general applications, 2" for higher surface area in compact towers
  • Proven geometry — Decades of field performance data from the original Tri-Packs design
  • Full technical support — Lantec's engineering team provides design assistance for new and retrofit applications

Performance Data & Literature

Case Histories

Technical Specifications

Globe-Pac® Physical Properties — British Units

Property 2" Globe-Pac® 3.5" Globe-Pac®
Nominal Size 2 in 3.5 in
Surface Area 48 ft²/ft³ 38 ft²/ft³
Void Fraction 93.5% 95%
Packing Factor 16/ft 12/ft
Bulk Density (PP) 4.2 lb/ft³ 3.0 lb/ft³
NSF Certified No Yes

Globe-Pac® Physical Properties — Metric Units

Property 2" Globe-Pac® 3.5" Globe-Pac®
Nominal Size 51 mm 89 mm
Surface Area 157 m²/m³ 125 m²/m³
Void Fraction 93.5% 95%
Packing Factor 52/m 39/m
Bulk Density (PP) 67 kg/m³ 48 kg/m³
NSF Certified No Yes