Nitrogen Generator Lockerbie
On-Site Nitrogen Generation Lockerbie
A nitrogen generator connects to your compressed air system to produce nitrogen on site. You generate what you need when you need it, rather than ordering cylinders and waiting for them to arrive.
How Nitrogen Generation Operates
Nitrogen makes up 78% of the air around us. Generators separate it from other gases using two primary methods.
Membrane Separation
Compressed air passes through a membrane that lets oxygen and water vapour through while keeping nitrogen back. These units produce nitrogen with a purity of 95% to 99.5%.
Pressure Swing Adsorption
This method uses carbon molecular sieves in two chambers. Oxygen molecules stick to the sieve under pressure, leaving nitrogen behind. One chamber produces nitrogen while the other releases trapped oxygen at low pressure. Purity levels reach 99.999%.
On-Site Nitrogen Generation Lockerbie
Businesses across Lockerbie use nitrogen generators for various processes:
- Food packaging companies use nitrogen to flush oxygen from packets, extending shelf life without preservatives
- Chemical plants rely on nitrogen's inert properties to move powders safely and prevent unwanted reactions
- Electronics manufacturers solder components in nitrogen environments to reduce oxidation
Practical Benefits For Your Business
Daily Operations
Cylinder deliveries need planning around your schedule. Staff spend time checking levels, placing orders, and handling heavy bottles. A generator runs when you switch it on.
Running Costs
Cylinder nitrogen pricing includes delivery, handling, and rental of the cylinder. On-site generation typically costs half as much per cubic metre. Most installations pay for themselves within 12 to 18 months.
Environmental Impact
Delivery trucks make regular trips to drop off and collect cylinders. A generator eliminates these journeys and the associated fuel consumption.
Getting Started
We assess your current nitrogen usage and costs to recommend the most suitable equipment. This includes reviewing your processes, measuring consumption patterns, and calculating potential savings.
Our Atlas Copco generators cater to various purity requirements and flow rates. We handle installation and provide ongoing maintenance to keep your system running properly.
Design Air (Scotland) has installed nitrogen generators across Scotland since 2003. We stock spare parts at our Airdrie depot and provide technical support when needed.
Contact us on 01236 751922 to discuss nitrogen generation for your Lockerbie facility.
Contact us to book your assessment.
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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