You might think using nitrogen to preserve food is a little…nutty. But many food and nut packaging manufacturers rely on this clean, inert gas to package, preserve, and store perishable food items. Over the years, more and more food industries have begun relying on nitrogen generation systems for their N2 gas needs. Why Use Nitrogen […]
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Soldering with Nitrogen Gas
The practice of soldering – joining two or more metal items by melting and adhering a filler metal – is used in a wide variety of applications. From plumbing to jewelry making to electronics manufacturing, soldering is a common practice. The Problem Unfortunately, the process can be hindered by the presence of oxygen. Oxygen and metals […]
Radio Telescope Manufacturing with Nitrogen
Nitrogen is a clean, dry, inert gas that helps reduce or eliminate the presence of oxygen and moisture within an atmosphere. This is highly beneficial in the manufacturing industry, especially when it comes to manufacturing sensitive or fragile technical equipment like radio telescope manufacturing. Radio telescope manufacturers rely on the presence of high-purity nitrogen gas […]
Nitrogen Supply for Universities and Research Labs
Nitrogen gas is one of the most common elements in the universe. It is estimated to be seventh in total abundance in our galaxy and solar system, and forms approximately 80 percent of the Earth’s atmosphere. Because it is so common, and because of its favorable qualities, nitrogen is used for a variety of tasks […]
N2 Gas Purge for Autoclaves, Ovens, and Aluminum Furnaces
Nitrogen gas has a wide range of uses within various industrial applications. One such application is the processing, curing and treating of resins. Resins are used in many different materials, some of which are even used in the aerospace industry, and need to be carefully cured in order to prevent bubbles, deformities and impurities. Nitrogen can be […]
N2-GEN C Series Installation for Fortune 500 Roofing Manufacturing Company
South-Tek Systems is pleased to announce their third PSA Nitrogen Generator installation at a major roofing manufacturing company. This was an indoor installation of our PSA N2 GEN 40CS in the company’s facility located in Houston, TX. The system at this facility included an oxygen analyzer for continuous monitoring of the Nitrogen from the 120 Gallon storage […]
South-Tek Systems Installs Nitrogen Generator System at Major Georgia University
South-Tek Systems is delighted to be chosen as a supplier of nitrogen for use in a large research project at a major university in Georgia. This project consisted of both a nitrogen generator and high pressure booster, which allowed for nitrogen to be delivered at the required pressure of 2,000 psi. The nitrogen generator was placed […]
Nitrogen Gas for Transmission Lines
When you combine the presence of oxygen, moisture, and certain other materials, corrosion can occur. This corrosion can cause long-term damage and ruin the structure and operation of various mechanical and industrial components. Transmission lines are no exception. In addition to corrosion, transmission lines can also be vulnerable to voltage arcs and oxidization when oxygen […]
Prevent Threat of Film Oxidization & Separation
Believe it or not, Americans are still pretty regular consumers of film, which is why production facilities must continue to maintain optimal levels of manufacturing and storage to ensure the quality of their products so that film oxidization does not occur. Did you know that last year, 35 million rolls of film sold in North […]
Use of Nitrogen Generators at Power Plants
Power plants use nitrogen generators for multiple applications. Here, we’ll discuss some of the more common applications as well the reasons that plant managers choose nitrogen generators as their preferred N2 gas source. Power Plant Applications Nitrogen Purge for HRSG Wet and Dry Boiler Lay-Up – Corrosion is a real threat to the performance, safety, and […]
Using Nitrogen in Animal Feed Storage
When it comes to storing perishable products like animal feed, oxidation and moisture control are ongoing concerns for facility managers. Using nitrogen gas in animal feed storage can prevent oxygen from entering the storage atmosphere and greatly reduce the chance of moisture entering the containers. How Does Using Nitrogen in Animal Feed Storage help preservation? By displacing […]
Bottling with N2 Gas
In the food and beverage industry, bottling is used for a wide array of storage solutions. From bottled beverages to medicines to cleaning products and more, there are lots of modern products that are packaged and stored in bottles. To prevent the product inside the bottle from going bad, manufacturers often use nitrogen gas to […]
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