What is a Nitrogen Generator?

A Nitrogen Generator is a piece of equipment designed to isolate Nitrogen gas molecules.

As the name implies, a nitrogen generator is designed to generate, or create, nitrogen. Nitrogen is a clean, dry gas. The use of a nitrogen generator eliminates the problems associated with handling gas cylinders. In addition, a nitrogen generator costs less than using gas cylinders. The nitrogen gas produced  is used for many applications, including:

• to fill tires in automobiles and aircraft, though not necessarily for regular consumer use
• to help preserve the freshness of bulk and packaged foods
• to place on the top of explosives
• to improve safety to aid in the production of electronic components

A Nitrogen generator is available with a multitude of different features and qualities. Some nitrogen generators available on the market, for example, require little or no maintenance after installation. Others include safety shut-off buttons and alarms. To eliminate the possibility of damage, the filter in a nitrogen generator should be changed regularly. For proper maintenance, these air filters should be changed every year, and the oxygen sensor should be changed every two years.

A Nitrogen generator is easily installed and calibrated. Before purchasing a nitrogen generator, one must first check the air compressor to see if it provides the required volume of clean compressed air in order for the generator to work successfully.