Why the Generation and Use of Nitrogen Gas in the Pharmaceutical Industry is Beneficial

Nitrogen gas generation is the sister function of air compression. Nitrogen gas is needed by most industries for a diverse number of uses and is typically purchased from an external supplier. However, generating nitrogen gas on-site is a way for businesses to make cost savings. In this blog, we at Glaston will explore the diverse use of nitrogen gas in the pharmaceutical industry and how moving from delivered liquid nitrogen to nitrogen generators can bring your business many benefits.

Using nitrogen in the pharmaceutical industry

Before deciding on any company investment, there are a few questions you will likely ask yourself:

Will a new nitrogen installation make a safer working environment for employees?

Would a new nitrogen generator installation make us more eco-friendly?

Will the energy savings allow me to have a quick return on the investment made?

Will producing nitrogen onsite make long-term savings?

When the answer to all these questions is YES, it is difficult to understand why every manufacturer does not invest in a nitrogen generator in their plant. In recent times, more and more manufacturers who rely on nitrogen gas are taking the leap forward to producing their own nitrogen on-site, leaving behind the antiquated method of receiving delivered liquid nitrogen. The nitrogen generation equipment is expected to pay for itself within 5 years.

Considering plant space costs considerable amounts of money, not needing to store liquid nitrogen onsite is also a bonus. Additionally, savings as large as 40 to 80% based on current liquid nitrogen prices have made making the leap even more of a no-brainer.

Use of Nitrogen Gas in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Industries

The use of nitrogen gas in the pharmaceutical industry is essential, from packaging to fire suppression in a volatile environment. Nitrogen gas is used to keep products dry and sterile to improve their durability. Nitrogen gas is also used to reduce the amount of oxygen in situations where combustion is a serious concern.

Previous nitrogen generators did not give the sufficient purity required for nitrogen in the pharmaceutical industry. However, with the latest technological advancements in nitrogen generation, nitrogen generation is producing purities equal to liquid nitrogen. This is good news for pharmaceutical manufacturers reducing their production costs without compromising on quality or efficiency. Nitrogen generators are safer and easier to handle than high-pressure cylinders.

It is interesting to note that nitrogen is only turned into liquid form for safe transport. It actually takes a considerable amount of energy to convert it from gas to liquid and then back to gas form for use. Therefore, producing nitrogen gas onsite is not only a cost-saving win but also helps to reduce your carbon footprint.

Boost your business with nitrogen gas generators

We hope you now better understand the use of nitrogen gas in the pharmaceutical industry and how it can be of benefit to your business as a result. With the generation of your own nitrogen in the pharmaceutical industry, you can cut out the middleman and produce your own for greater safety, convenience and cost-cutting.

At Glaston Compressor Services Ltd, we have expertise in the design, supply and maintenance of nitrogen generators across the whole of the UK. Our team of highly qualified service engineers provides services not just for nitrogen generators but also for air compressors and compressed air filters. We supply, install and maintain a range of high-quality Atlas Copco generators. We have built up a strong loyal customer base due to its ongoing dedication to quality and customer service, which you can see within our case studies.

Our expert team is on hand to help you design and install a nitrogen gas generator solution. Not only this, but Glaston also offers maintenance contracts, which we recommend should take place every six months. To find out more about nitrogen gas generators and the options available to you, contact us now and speak to a member of our helpful team.