Lab Gas Generators - Another Great On-Site Nitrogen Option!

Lab gas nitrogen generators are typically high purity, low flow, PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) systems. They have a small footprint and are extremely quiet which allows them to be installed right in the lab. These units can either use existing house compressed air or they can be ordered with integral oil-free air compressors. Purities (oxygen levels) range from 1% down to 10 PPM.



For LCMS applications membrane nitrogen generators are becoming more popular now that the flow rate requirements are increasing (4 LPM up to 60 LPM). Your nitrogen generator supplier will recommend the best technology for your application.

Sizing a nitrogen generator for your lab equipment is very simple. The operations manual for your equipment will have your nitrogen requirements (flow; purity; and pressure) listed in the "utilities" section of the manual.

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Nitrogen Takes First Place Where Laser Cutting is concerned

Laser cutting (typically used for industrial manufacturing applications) allows faster and higher quality cuts than traditional cutting methods (torch or the like). Examples of applications in laser cutting are flat-sheet material and structural and piping materials. An assist gas, usually nitrogen or oxygen, is applied to make precision cuts to various applications.

While oxygen as an assist gas allows for much higher speeds of cutting and may be a more cost efficient solution for an assist gas in laser cutting, more often than not a brown scale is seen on cut edges which will require an additional step of de-scaling with a chemical before welding can commence. So is the extra step really worth the time and additional cost?

Today, most laser-cutting operations use nitrogen as an assist gas because the results produce a much cleaner, shiny and finished cut. Nitrogen requires a high purity level in the gas supply and must be operated at high pressure therefore increasing operational cost. How do you justify the higher operational cost – on -site nitrogen generation.  Nitrogen generators, such as a PSA nitrogen generator use carbon molecular sieves to remove oxygen out of compressed air and keep a pure source of nitrogen available to assist with precision cuts for laser cutting industries.

So when it comes to high end, top quality products – consider nitrogen as your assist gas in your application as it may be the deciding factor on why your product was chosen over a competitor.

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The Latest and Greatest in Air Compressors for Nitrogen Generation

Every application is different when it comes to nitrogen generation, therefore air compressors should be no different. Check out these 4 types of air compressors that just might be what your looking for...

Scroll Compressors

Scroll Compressors - Typically used in laboratory applications that require low flow nitrogen and where noise is a factor.

Benefits: Guaranteed oil-free air, simple load/ unload technology for maximum energy efficiency, low operating noise level, long operating life with minimal maintenanace required.

Reciprocating Air Compressors

Reciprocating Air Compressors - Typically used in small flow nitrogen applications where noise is not an issue.

Benefits: Highly energy efficient due to reciprocating/piston compressors, simple and reliable with minimal moving parts, long operating life.

Rotary Screw Air Compressors

Rotary Screw Air Compressors -  Oil-lubricated and are most commonly used for medium to high flow nitrogen applications.

Benefits: Designed for continuous duty, available in various control methods for efficiency to best match the application, eliminates the need for high pressure booster compressors and oil-free options are available.

Centrifugal Compressors

Centrifugal Compressors  - Used mainly for large air separation systems.

Benefits: Oil-free air, energy efficient, highly established compressor utilized in some of the world's largest manufacturing facilities, built for continuous (24 hour) operation.



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Prep your Tires for Winter with Nitrogen Inflation

Filling your tires with nitrogen as opposed to regular compressed air has many benefits. Improvements can be seen in vehicle handling, extended tire life in tire pressure maintenance, better fuel efficiency and fuel economy and your vehicle running at cooler temperatures. Are the same benefits consistent throughout the winter months? Absolutely!

Even in extreme winter temperatures, nitrogen is able to hold its own in colder temperatures, fluctuations in temperature and more consistent tire pressure while driving the snowy drifts. Although nitrogen is a great option for winter it is still important to check your tire pressure throughout the winter to make sure your tires are operating at their best - nothing is ever absolutely maintenance free.

Speak to a nitrogen generators supplier for more information regarding nitrogen tire inflation.