Column trays
MTE Process technology
MTE Process technology supplies a complete product range and engineering expertise in the fields of mass transfer trays. From the design of complete new columns or revamps of existing installations. We provide the mechanical design, matching your individual application and supply conventional trays, manufactured from various metallic materials.
MTE also produces tray hardware, available on site through our on-site hardware service.

Benefits
- Simple and robust construction
- Fouling resistance
- Long residence time
- Corrosion allowance easy to apply

Benefits
- Lower froth height and less entrainment due to lateral gas flow
- Higher capacity and T/D compared to sieve trays
- Good efficiency over a wide operating range
- Strong mechanical construction
- Very suitable for fouling applications, no moving parts
- Variable valve size and opening

Benefits
- Higher T/D compared to sieve trays
- Broader operating range in combination with light and heavy valves
- Robust and approved design
- High efficiency over a wide operating range through optimum vapor-liquid contact
- Cheaper construction than bubble cap trays

Benefits
- Large T/D ratio
- Possible to handle low liquid loads
- Long liquid / gas contact times when a prefered flow layout is used
Designed to suit the specific requirements.
For additional information, support or (special) requests, please contact our sales department.
Tray hardware

Finding damaged trays during turnarounds is always an unpleasant surprise. MTE is fully equipped to handle urgent requests. Our large stock of all types of screws, nuts, clamps, washers and valves enables us to act as required. Materials on stock are various types of stainless steel including AISI 410 and Hastelloy. Due to our large stock and our in-house production, we are able to construct parts and pieces for required trays to support our customers. Due to this, downtime is reduced to zero.
- Stock available on-site with the possibility to include special items or materials
- On-site service optional with MTE employee
- One consumption overview after finalizing the work
Engineering
Calculating, drafting and designing services for mass transfer equipment
Production
Modern production facility located in The Netherlands, ensuring maximum flexibility and short lead times
Installation
40+ certified and skilled employees ready for any mass transfer challenge
Got a mass transfer challenge?
We provide the solution!
Together we achieve optimum performance of your application(s). Please feel free to contact us with any mass transfer related challenge.
info@mte-bv.com
+31 10 231 0260
Boezemweg 5
3255 MC Oude-Tonge
The Netherlands