Many facilities buy compressed gas tanks or evaporate liquid nitrogen to supply these processes with dry, high-purity nitrogen. An on-site AirPro Nitrogen Generator, however, provides several significant benefits.

With recent technological advancements, AirPro’s on-site Nitrogen Generation equipment can provide purity levels equal to that of liquid nitrogen, helping pharmaceutical manufacturers lower costs without sacrificing quality or efficiency. An AirPro Nitrogen Generator is very convenient for many facilities.

Once one of our generators has been installed, it can provide the desired gas for 24 h per day and for seven days per week without additional effort.

When using Nitrogen for the packaging of pharmaceutical products, we understand you want assurance that the Nitrogen you are using is reliable, traceable and compliant with regulations. Since gases used in packaging come into direct contact with Active Product Ingredients (APIs), it is important that the gas you use is compliant with the requirements of European directives relating to the use and quality of APIs.

AirPro Nitrogen Generators are manufactured according to the standards and regulations of:

Ph.Eur. (The European Pharmacopoeia)

NSAI (National Standards Authority of Ireland)

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

PED (Pressure Equipment Directive)

MDD (Medical Device Directive)

Increased Productivity

Once one of our generators has been installed, it can provide the desired gas for 24 h per day and for seven days per week without additional effort.

In contrast, compressed-gas tanks and liquid-nitrogen containers require the operator to ensure that an adequate supply of the gas is available for the task at hand. Sometimes operators must change the supply at an inconvenient time. For example, compressed-gas tanks typically are stored in external facilities, and it may be inconvenient to replace them, especially in inclement weather.

Lower Cost

Facilities are also able to decrease their costs by using an on-site AirPro Nitrogen Generator. Our units extract the desired nitrogen from the air and, once they have been installed, do not entail any costs beyond electricity and annual maintenance. Many users report that these units pay for themselves in a year or less, and that operating costs can be reduced by up to 90%. Traditional supply methods include high pressure cylinders, liquid mini tanks and bulk storage vessels. These present many on-going costs such as rental, refill, delivery, environmental levy and order processing charges.

Safer Working Environment

Generating nitrogen on-site can help increase safety in a facility. An AirPro Generator is designed to supply the gas at the pressure and flow rate required for the desired operation, and employees can adjust these parameters at any time by turning a knob.

In contrast, a compressed-gas tank contains the gas at a high pressure. If the valve on such a tank is compromised, the gas could displace the air in the facility, thus potentially asphyxiating the employees working there. A compressed-air tank also must be replaced from time to time, and if a technician loses control of the tank while it is being moved, a serious accident could occur.

Decreased Energy Requirements

AirPro Generators will help decrease a facility’s energy requirements. Our generator operates on  a small amount of power (e.g., a few hundred watts). In contrast, compressed-gas tanks and liquid-nitrogen tanks require a significant amount of energy, including the energy needed to pressurize, compress, and transport the gas to the point of use. Using an on-site generator also can provide greenhouse-gas benefits as it does not need to be compressed and transported to the point of use.