Producing your own nitrogen is a winning proposition
Time
to abandon the nitrogen bottle?
If your job requires nitrogen, there is a good chance you work with nitrogen bottles delivered by an industrial gas supplier. There is also a
good chance you are looking for an alternative to these gas deliveries. For one, because the cost of purchased gas keeps surging. There is
also the logistics of storing and handling all those nitrogen cylinders. Of course, there is the bigger question: is your supplier
dependence for such a critical resource a smart choice for your business? After all, supply chain issues have been a constant in recent
years. The solution is simple: produce your own nitrogen. All it takes to achieve supply independence and a lower cost of gas is a nitrogen
generator connected to a compressor.
What are the advantages of on-site nitrogen generation?
Having an on-site nitrogen generator can avoid production downtime, eliminate logistical hassles, and save you money:
Control your gas supply: Nitrogen is available whenever you need it. If you need more, you simply produce more.
The right nitrogen purity for the right application. Why overpay for the maximum purity of purchased gas if your application has no need for
it?
Lower cost of gas: No rental charges, transport expenses, and evaporation losses.
No loss of gas: Purchasing gas means paying for the at least 10% of gas that is left in a high-pressure nitrogen bottle. It can never be
completely empty.
Lower environmental footprint: Eliminating nitrogen deliveries lowers your transportation emissions.
No safety hazards when handling high-pressure gas cylinders.
Easy integration in existing compressed air installations.
Return on investment often in less than two years.
No more nitrogen bottles?
So should you say goodbye to the nitrogen bottle? Not necessarily. The issue is the high cost (in many respects) of purchased nitrogen, not
the gas cylinders themselves. In fact, you can choose to add a gas bottle rack to your on-site nitrogen generation system. Filling your own
nitrogen bottles allows you to manage sudden peaks in demand. You can also use them as back-up storage.
A solution for your specific nitrogen needs
Running your own on-site nitrogen generation system gives you control over your nitrogen supply with a solution selected to meet your
specific needs. This is an area where Pneumatech excels. We are a specialist in on-site industrial gas generation and compressed air
treatment. We offer a wide and flexible range of top quality nitrogen generation systems. More than that, we can be your nitrogen generation
partner. We can give you all the answers you need, and help you through the specification process. We will also make sure your gas
generation system (with or without nitrogen bottles) works smoothly.
Pneumatech gives oxygen to your business. With the PPOG series, Pneumatech offers an attractive replacement for traditional oxygen supply with very interesting returns on investment.
The PPOG1-120 series uses Pressure Swing Adsorption technology to extract oxygen from compressed air, resulting in oxygen purity levels up to 95%.
The PPOG 2-18 HE series is a true game changer in on-site oxygen generation. 30% more efficient than traditional oxygen generators, the PPOG HE gives you the oxygen volume, purity and reliability you need at a massively reduced cost and a smaller environmental footprint.
PSA Oxygen Generators
With the PPOG series, Pneumatech offers an attractive replacement for traditional oxygen supply with very interesting returns on investment.
Discover the inner workings, versatile applications, and numerous benefits of an N2 generator. This revolutionary machine effectively separates nitrogen from compressed air, comprised of 78% N2 and 21% O2. A gas generator stands out as the easiest, most flexible, and economically viable method for securing your own nitrogen supply. Elevate your professional approach and embrace the efficiency and sustainability offered by on-site nitrogen generation, exclusively available in New Zealand.
Who we are and how Ash Air can help your business!
Ash Air has been around in New Zealand since 1979, and weβve grown into a nationwide company with international support and a
reputation for quality and reliability.We look after all things compressed air for your business!
Reciprocating, Screw, air compressors
Vacuum pumps
Nitrogen
An extensive line of air treatment components
Ash Air's range of Chicago Pneumatic, Alup, Pneumatech, and Quincy compressors are used extensively around the world in industries
ranging from oil and gas to food, automotive and farming, and we bring you these world class compressors here in the land of the long white
cloud.Our technicians are compressed air equipment experts and are dedicated to addressing customer needs. Supported by a 13 locations
nationwide, Ash Air offers one of the widest selections of compressed air equipment and parts available today in New Zealand.
Reliability and Efficiency
With Ash Air compressors, you can count on reliability and high performance for even the most demanding applications. We focus our
efforts on the following:
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performance. Whether you purchase a large or small unit, you can rely on a vacuum pump for smooth, consistent and relatively quiet operation
for many months on end between each inspection.
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sustainability. Creating your own nitrogen is easy and will reduce the use of a greenhouse gas, which is better for the environment. It will
also save you money as early as month one adding that savings to your bottom line.
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can damage your compressor by corroding the valves, pipes and machinery controls, which will cost you time and money to resolve. In
the long run, the cost of a new compressor is a small price to pay compared to the loss of production that could potentially arise due
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