The alternating wave structure has produces not only a shape which is open on all sides, but at the same time a large number of contact points for homogeneous distribution of liquid and gas. The Super Raschig Ring has a more than 30% greater load capacity, an almost 70% lower pressure drop and mass transfer efficiency exceeding that of conventional metal packing by over 10%. The development of the new "Super Raschig Ring" packing element sets new standards in the field of separation technology, as the designer so the Super Raschig Ring have succeeded in finding an optimum link to those demands which a modern, high-performance packing element must fulfill under industrial conditions.