Nitrogen Generator Kelso

On-Site Nitrogen Generation Kelso

Nitrogen generators supply industrial nitrogen requirements in Kelso. Most operators find on-site nitrogen more economical than bottled supplies.

Adding a nitrogen generator to your current compressed air system is straightforward, and the investment generally pays for itself within two years.

The Benefits Of On-Site Nitrogen Generation

On-site nitrogen generation works for Kelso businesses, the environment, and budgets.

Operational Improvements

Bottled nitrogen requires managing orders, maintaining stocks, and handling heavy bottles. You depend on supplier timetables and may end up with more gas than you require. Generating your own nitrogen allows you to produce the exact quantity needed, at the purity your processes require, when you need it.

Environmental And Safety Benefits

Nitrogen bottles are heavy, and their delivery generates vehicle emissions. Moving bottles between delivery lorries, storage and use areas involves handling risks. Integrating nitrogen generation with your compressed air system removes these issues.

Cost Considerations

A significant portion of the cost of bottled nitrogen is attributed to delivery and infrastructure. Bottle weight makes transportation costly, and suppliers pass on the costs of managing bottle inventories.

A nitrogen generator removes these expenses, which often comprise half of the bottled nitrogen costs. Since nitrogen comes from the air (78% nitrogen), you pay only for production energy and maintenance. Several Kelso businesses have recovered their generator costs within twelve months.

Uses Of Nitrogen In Kelso

Nitrogen works for processes requiring a clean environment. Kelso food manufacturers use it for packaging to remove moisture and limit bacterial growth. Local engineering companies use it to prevent rust on metal components.

Manufacturing businesses in Kelso’s industrial areas use nitrogen for quality preservation and processing applications.

On-site generation makes nitrogen accessible to smaller Kelso businesses that previously found bottled supplies too costly or complicated.

Choosing A Nitrogen Generator


Design Air (Scotland) works with businesses throughout Kelso and the Scottish Borders region. We supply the Atlas Copco range of generators and service all makes of compressed air and nitrogen systems.

If you’re considering nitrogen generation, we can evaluate your current usage and processes. We examine your existing nitrogen contract and calculate potential savings. Most Kelso customers see clear advantages from the switch.

Contact our team on 01236 751922 to discuss your requirements.

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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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