Nitrogen Generator Dumfries

On-Site Nitrogen Generation Dumfries

On-site nitrogen generation replaces bottled nitrogen deliveries with your own generator. If you use bottled nitrogen regularly, switching to Atlas Copco nitrogen generation equipment means no more scheduling deliveries or storing bottles. You produce nitrogen when you need it.

Why Choose Nitrogen Generation?

Bottled Delivery Costs More And Creates Hassle

Bottled nitrogen pricing includes delivery costs and supplier overheads, not just the gas. You also need storage space and staff time to manage bottles.

Nitrogen Comes From Air

Air contains 78% nitrogen. Generators extract nitrogen from atmospheric air using membranes or pressure swing adsorption (PSA) technology.

Generation Reduces Transport Emissions

Fewer deliveries mean lower carbon emissions. The generation process produces only oxygen and water vapour as byproducts.

On-site Generation Works When You Need It

A generator produces nitrogen at the volume and purity you require. PSA generators achieve 99.999% purity, meeting strict regulatory requirements.

Nitrogen Generators Reduce Operating Costs

Generating nitrogen on-site typically costs half what bottled delivery costs for the same volume. Some businesses recover their generator investment within six months.

Who Uses Nitrogen Generators?

Companies with frequent nitrogen requirements typically find significant advantages in using nitrogen generators. We supply units for small workshops through to industrial PSA generators for continuous operation.

Dumfries has food processing companies that need PSA generators for packaging applications. Engineering workshops utilise nitrogen for welding and metal fabrication, where 99.5% purity from membrane generators is well-suited.

Getting Started


Design Air (Scotland) has served Dumfries businesses for decades. We assess your nitrogen usage and operational requirements to recommend suitable equipment. The assessment includes savings estimates and payback calculations.

We service nitrogen generators, whether we installed them or not. Our maintenance plans cover compressed air and nitrogen systems to keep equipment running properly. Call 01236 751922 to discuss your requirements. Contact us to book your assessment.

Contact Us

Where To Find Design Air


Design Air (Scotland) Ltd

Unit 9, Block 4, Chapelhall Industrial Estate, Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, ML6 8HQ

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Office Opening Hours

Mon – Fri 08:00 – 17:00
Sat – Sun Closed

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