Nitrogen Generation - FAQs
Onsite nitrogen generation allows you to produce high-purity nitrogen gas directly at your premises using your existing compressed air supply. With an Atlas Copco nitrogen generator installed and supported by Air Kraft Ltd, you can take control of your gas supply—no more deliveries, cylinder storage, or waiting for suppliers. Everything you need is produced on-demand, from the air around you.
Compressed air is first filtered and dried to remove contaminants, then passed through an advanced PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) or membrane separation system. This process isolates nitrogen molecules from oxygen and other gases, producing a continuous stream of clean, dry nitrogen ready for use in your process—24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Air Kraft engineers design and install these systems throughout the Midlands and surrounding areas.
By generating nitrogen onsite, you eliminate cylinder rental costs, delivery charges, and the risks of running out during production. You produce only what you need, when you need it—improving reliability and reducing waste. Many Midlands manufacturers achieve payback within 12–24 months, with ongoing savings year after year.
Traditional nitrogen supply chains rely on cryogenic production and heavy goods vehicle (HGV) deliveries—both carbon-intensive processes. Onsite generation removes this transport element entirely. By producing nitrogen from compressed air using an energy-efficient Atlas Copco generator, you significantly reduce your site’s CO2 footprint while contributing to your sustainability goals.
Yes. Atlas Copco nitrogen systems supplied by Air Kraft can deliver nitrogen purities from 95% to 99.999%, suitable for everything from tyre inflation, food and beverage packaging, and laser cutting, to electronics and pharmaceutical production. Your purity level can be tailored to your exact process—so you only pay for the quality you need.
Atlas Copco nitrogen generators are designed for continuous industrial operation with minimal maintenance. Routine service involves filter changes and system checks, often completed at the same time as your compressor maintenance. Air Kraft’s experienced service team, based in the Midlands, provides full support, from commissioning to annual servicing and performance optimisation.
How reliable are these systems, and what maintenance do they need?
Savings vary by application, but many companies reduce nitrogen costs by 50–80% after switching from bottled or bulk deliveries. The biggest financial gains come from removing delivery logistics, bottle rental, and wasted residual gas. Over the life of the equipment, these savings can be substantial.
As an Atlas Copco Premier Distributor, Air Kraft provides turnkey nitrogen generation packages across the Midlands—covering system design, installation, commissioning, and long-term support. Whether you need a small nitrogen generator for a single process or a complete high-flow system with compressors, dryers, and filtration, we’ll recommend the most efficient and cost-effective solution for your business.
