AMACS Process Tower Internals

06/23/2026

Process upsets don't follow business hours — and neither does AMACS. From the moment you call our emergency line, our team begins assessment, mobilizes fabrication, and works against your schedule. Replacement trays, packing, and mist eliminators. 📞 24/7 Emergency Line: (281) 716-1179 🔗 https://amacs.com/turnaround-services/emergency-24-7/

06/18/2026

Not all mist eliminators operate in the same performance range. The wrong selection can create carryover, fouling, or unnecessary pressure drop.
In our latest blog, we compare mesh pads, vane separators, and wedge wire across v***r velocity, liquid loading, droplet size, and fouling resistance.
Read the article: https://amacs.com/mist-eliminators/mist-eliminator-selection-tower-internals/

06/16/2026

The most expensive turnaround problems are usually the ones discovered after shutdown begins.
AMACS’s Hardware Needs Assessment reviews tower drawings, evaluates inspection findings, and helps identify required replacement internals before your unit goes offline — reducing delays, scope changes, and last-minute surprises during turnaround ex*****on.
🔗 https://amacs.com/turnaround-services/hardware-needs-assessment/

06/11/2026

A maintenance backlog is building across Gulf Coast refineries. With $1.1 billion in U.S. refinery maintenance projects tracked for Q1 2026, deferred turnarounds are opening back up — and the operators who are ready will capture the value. AMACS fabricates replacement trays, packing, and vessel internals in days — not weeks. Houston-based. 24/7 emergency support. 👉 amacs.com/turnaround-services 📖 Full article: https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/record-refinery-margins-mean-gulf-coast-contractors/

High refinery margins and record crack spreads are driving Gulf Coast operators to defer maintenance. Learn why a massive 'maintenance wave' is building and how contractors can position themselves for the upcoming turnaround surge.

06/10/2026

Distillation is the foundation of oil and gas processing, but the performance of a distillation column depends on more than the vessel itself. Trays, packing, liquid distributors, feed inlet devices, and mist eliminators all play a critical role in separation efficiency, capacity, and reliability.

Learn how tower internals impact refinery and gas processing performance in our latest article: https://amacs.com/distillation/importance-of-distillation-in-oil-and-gas-processing

Distillation drives refinery performance. Learn how tower internals impact separation efficiency, capacity, and reliability.

06/09/2026

From engineering and R&D to fabrication and delivery — AMACS controls every step of the process under one roof in Houston, Texas. That vertical integration is what allows us to turn around custom internals in days, not weeks, and respond to emergency needs around the clock. 🔗 https://amacs.com/about-us/

06/04/2026

Increasing demands for profitability and sustainability mean process engineers can't afford underperforming columns. From hybrid packing configurations and high-capacity tray upgrades to maldistribution correction and pressure drop optimization — there are proven, systematic ways to extract more from existing assets. AMACS outlines seven of them. Read the full guide: https://amacs.com/column-internals/7-technical-strategies-to-maximize-efficiency-and-reliability-in-process-columns/

7 Technical Strategies to Maximize Efficiency and Reliability in Process Columns Date: 07/22/25 | Author: AMACS Process Tower Internals | Category: Column Internals, Tower Internals, Turnarounds | With increasing demands for sustainability and profitability, plant operators face mounting pressure to...

06/02/2026

Trays or packing? The answer depends on your process — not preference. AMACS engineers have helped teams across refining, gas processing, and petrochemicals make this call correctly for over 80 years. Use our guide to understand what drives the decision. 🔗 https://amacs.com/trays/should-you-use-packing-or-trays-for-distillation/

05/28/2026

Gulf Coast maintenance spending is holding strong at $480M+ in Q1 2026 — even with margins under pressure.

Is your turnaround supplier ready to move as fast as you need?

AMACS fabricates replacement trays, packing, and vessel internals in days — not weeks. Houston-based. 24/7 emergency support.
👉 amacs.com/turnaround-services

https://www.bicmagazine.com/industry/refining-petrochem/gulf-coast-refiners-chemical-plants-adapt-strategies-markets-reset/

With crude prices settling into new ranges and petrochemical margins tightening, operators across the region are shifting from volume-focused strategies to precision plays that maximize efficiency and flexibility.

05/26/2026

Process upsets don't keep business hours. AMACS does. Our replacement team is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — ready to supply replacement trays, packing, and mist eliminators regardless of the original equipment manufacturer.
https://amacs.com/turnaround-services/replacement-in-kind/