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Stop Paying for Nitrogen. Start Generating It Onsite.
Cut ongoing costs, remove supply risk and take full control of your nitrogen with ALS Industrial.
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Bottled nitrogen is costing you more than you think
Most businesses treat nitrogen as a fixed cost. In practice, it is one of the easiest areas to reduce operational spend.
- ongoing rental charges that never end
- delivery costs that increase with usage
- wasted gas through inefficiency
- production risk if supply is delayed
Onsite nitrogen generation removes these issues and gives you control over your own supply.
Why manufacturers switch to onsite nitrogen
reduce operating costs
remove recurring gas supply costs and stabilise long-term expenditure.
generate on demand
produce nitrogen exactly when required, without relying on external deliveries.
proven parker systems
installed and supported using Parker technology known for reliability in industrial environments.
complete support
design, installation, servicing and maintenance from ALS Industrial engineers.
The UK’s leading Parker service partner
ALS Industrial delivers nitrogen generation systems across the United Kingdom, supporting industrial clients with installation, optimisation and long-term servicing.
How nitrogen generation works
Compressed air is processed through a nitrogen generator where oxygen is removed, producing high-purity nitrogen suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.
Take control of your nitrogen supply
Speak to ALS Industrial to understand how onsite nitrogen generation can reduce your costs and improve reliability.
Request a QuoteServicing and maintaining your nitrogen generator
ALS Industrial Services Ltd have factory-level training on the full Parker NITROSource and SmartFluxx range from our heritage as part of Parker Hannifin's Service Centre network. We also service nitrogen generators from other manufacturers.
The generator produces nitrogen from compressed air using either pressure swing adsorption (PSA) or membrane technology. Both require regular maintenance, and both are sensitive to the quality of the compressed air feeding them.
Parker NITROSource and SmartFluxx specialists
Parker's NITROSource range uses PSA technology with carbon molecular sieve (CMS) beds, achieving purities from 95% up to 99.999%. The SmartFluxx range uses hollow-fibre membrane technology for point-of-use applications. Our engineers are trained on both technologies and understand the compressed air quality requirements critical to long-term performance.
Common faults we diagnose and resolve:
| Area | Typical faults |
|---|---|
| CMS beds (PSA) | Sieve degradation from oil or moisture contamination, reduced nitrogen purity, loss of flow capacity |
| Switching valves | Valve cycle failure, solenoid wear, pressure equalisation faults causing purity loss |
| Oxygen analyser | Sensor calibration drift, failed sensor cell, inaccurate purity readings |
| Inlet air quality | Oil carryover from compressor, excess moisture, failed pre-filters, all of which directly shorten CMS bed life |
| Membrane units | Fibre degradation, oil contamination of membrane bundle, reduced purity and flow |
Why nitrogen generator maintenance matters
The carbon molecular sieve beds in a PSA nitrogen generator are sensitive to oil and moisture in the inlet air. A compressor with deteriorating oil separators, or a dryer that is not performing correctly, will shorten CMS bed life significantly. Once contaminated, CMS beds cannot be regenerated on-site and require replacement, at considerably greater cost than the preventive maintenance that would have avoided the problem.
Our maintenance visits cover the generator and the upstream compressed air system that feeds it:
- Nitrogen purity verification and oxygen analyser calibration check
- Valve cycle test and switching valve condition assessment
- Inlet air quality check: oil content, pressure dew point, particulates
- Pre-filter inspection and element condition assessment
- Flow and pressure performance test against specification
- Control system and alarm check
- Written service record issued on completion
Customers on a service contract also benefit from priority cover for breakdowns.
How can we help?
Our engineers have worked on Parker nitrogen generators across a wide range of industries and installations. Whether your generator is not reaching specified purity, a switching valve needs replacing or your system has never been properly commissioned for the inlet air quality it requires, we can assess it and advise on the best way forward.
Call us on 01789 867640 or email enquiries@alsindustrial.co.uk. We respond to all enquiries the same working day.
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Whether you need a maintenance contract, specialist servicing or an independent view of your current system, we will provide our expert advice and the best way to move forward, with no obligation.
Customers on a service contract also benefit from priority breakdown cover.
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Compressed air dryers play a crucial role in safeguarding your downstream equipment from detrimental effects of moisture-laden compressed air. Our customised maintenance plans are designed to ensure that your dryers deliver dependable service for many years. Should any issues arise, our highly skilled and experienced technicians are capable of restoring functionality swiftly and efficiently.
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