Nitrogen is used in processes like: blanketing of chemicals and pharmaceuticals, gas assisted injection molding (GAIM), laser cutting, food processing and packaging, heat treatment of ferrous & non-ferrous metals, inerting of flammable liquids, dust explosion prevention, re-flow and wave soldering of PCBs, and the UV-curing of coatings. Nitrogen is also used in electronics and soldering, modified or controlled atmospheric packaging for food and beverage, metal fabrication, and metal production.
Operations that utilize nitrogen in large quantities in their processes can realize large cost savings by purchasing and operating a nitrogen generator instead of purchasing liquid or gaseous nitrogen via truck delivery services. The savings can prove to over 75% and even 90%, depending on the amount of nitrogen utilization. Producing nitrogen onsite saves delivery costs, monthly cylinder/tank rental, loss from evaporation, purchasing and labor costs, and the hidden cost of additional site liability insurance.