Nitrogen Generator Glenrothes

On-Site Nitrogen Generation Glenrothes

Nitrogen generators provide a practical solution for your nitrogen requirements. Most businesses find on-site nitrogen more cost-effective than bottled supplies.

Adding a nitrogen generator to an existing compressed air system is straightforward. The investment typically pays for itself in under two years.

The Benefits Of On-Site Nitrogen Generation

On-site nitrogen generation helps your business, the environment, and your budget.

Operational Improvements

Using bottled nitrogen creates several issues. You need to manage orders, maintain stock levels, and handle storage and transport of bottles. You depend on the supplier for delivery schedules. Generating your own nitrogen gives you control. You produce precisely what you need, at the purity your processes require, when you need it.

Environmental And Safety Benefits

Nitrogen gas is light, but the bottles are heavy. The delivery infrastructure creates environmental impact through vehicle emissions.

Moving bottles between vehicles, storage, and work areas carries risks. Nitrogen generation integrated with your compressed air system removes the need for delivery vehicles and bottle handling.

Saving Money On Industrial Nitrogen

A significant portion of the cost of bottled nitrogen is attributed to delivery and infrastructure. The weight of bottles makes delivery expensive. Suppliers need to manage large stocks of bottles, creating costs that get passed to users.

A nitrogen generator eliminates these costs, which can be up to 50% of your bottled nitrogen bill. Nitrogen is generated from atmospheric air, which is 78% nitrogen. You pay for the energy of production and servicing. Some clients recover their nitrogen generator cost in six months compared to previous bottled nitrogen bills.

Applications Of Nitrogen In Glenrothes

Nitrogen is non-toxic and largely inert. Many processes that need a clean environment use the gas. In food production and pharmaceuticals, it moves products, flushes packaging to eliminate moisture, and prevents microbial growth.

In manufacturing, it helps prevent oxidisation and corrosion on sensitive parts. Small businesses in Glenrothes can benefit from on-site gas production, whether they process food or manufacture components.

Choosing The Right Nitrogen Generator


Design Air (Scotland) has worked with businesses in and around Glenrothes for years. We supply and install the full range of Atlas Copco generators. We also service any manufacturer’s compressed air and nitrogen generation system.

We can arrange a free assessment if you’re unsure whether nitrogen generation suits your needs. We look at your processes and current nitrogen contract. This helps us recommend a suitable generator and estimate when you can expect to see in savings. 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

Fill in our contact form below and we’ll be sure to get back to you as soon as we can.

Office Opening Hours

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

Sign up to our Design Air Newsletter

Sign up if you would like to see regular articles and useful information on compressed air systems, nitrogen generation or vacuum systems.