What are Nitrogen Generators?

Nitrogen generators are dependable outlets for nitrogen.

As the name implies, nitrogen generators are designed to generate, or create, nitrogen. Nitrogen is a clean, dry gas. The use of nitrogen generators eliminates the problems associated with handling gas cylinders. In addition, nitrogen generators cost less than gas cylinders. The gas 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

Nitrogen generators are 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 nitrogen generators should be regularly changed. For proper maintenance, these air filters should be changed every year, and the oxygen sensor should be changed every two years.

Nitrogen generators are 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.