Industries We Serve
Advanced Gas Technologies (AGT) designs and installs high-performance onsite nitrogen generation systems for the industries that rely on a continuous, dependable nitrogen supply to maintain product quality, improve safety, and keep production running efficiently. As manufacturers across North America move away from costly cylinder deliveries and bulk liquid nitrogen, onsite generation provides a more reliable, cost-effective solution that delivers nitrogen on demand while reducing operating costs and supply chain risks.
Nitrogen Generators for Industries Across North America
We engineer nitrogen generation systems for some of the highest nitrogen-consuming industries:
- Food and beverage production
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Chemical processing
- Petrochemical operations
- Heat treating
- Laser cutting
Each application has unique purity specifications, flow requirements, pressure demands, and regulatory considerations, so every nitrogen generator is carefully sized and configured to match the exact needs of the process it supports.
Industries Served
AGT supplies onsite nitrogen generation systems to the following industries:
Food & Beverage Industry
Food and beverage producers use nitrogen to displace oxygen during packaging, storage, and dispensing, which slows spoilage and extends shelf life without altering the product. Modified atmosphere packaging, beverage carbonation and dispensing, and bulk storage of perishable goods all rely on a steady, food-grade nitrogen supply, typically in the 99% to 99.9% purity range. Our PSA and membrane systems come with adjustable purity settings, so the same generator can be tuned to what a specific packaging or dispensing line requires rather than running everything at one fixed output.
Heat Treating Industry
Oxygen is the primary cause of discolouration and surface degradation during heat treating, so kilns and furnaces are run under a nitrogen atmosphere to prevent oxidation as metal parts are heated and cooled. Heat treating operations generally require nitrogen purity between 99.9% and 99.999%, depending on the metal and the process. Because furnace lines often run continuously, an onsite generator gives heat treaters a dependable supply that doesn't introduce the delivery gaps or pressure drops associated with cylinder swaps mid-run.
Laser Cutting Industry
In laser cutting, nitrogen serves as both a beam purge gas and an assist gas, producing a clean, oxidation-free edge on the cut material. This is especially important when cutting mild steel or stainless steel, where any oxidation at the cut line affects part quality. Purity requirements for laser cutting range from roughly 97% up to 99.995%+ depending on the metal being cut and the finish required. At AGT, we build medium and high-pressure nitrogen generating systems specifically configured for laser cutting applications, with purity adjustable to match the metal and cut quality each job requires.
Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharmaceutical manufacturers use nitrogen for blanketing, inerting, and sparging to reduce moisture and oxygen exposure during production and packaging, which protects drug stability and extends shelf life. Purity requirements in this sector range from roughly 97% up to 99.999%, depending on the application and the stage of the manufacturing or storage process. Given the regulatory scrutiny pharmaceutical facilities operate under, a controlled, onsite nitrogen source supports both product integrity and consistent documentation of gas purity.
Chemical Industry
Chemical manufacturers use nitrogen primarily for tank and vessel blanketing, reducing oxygen levels below the explosive limit of volatile materials to prevent fires and explosions during storage and handling. Because this is a safety-critical application, uninterrupted nitrogen supply matters as much as purity. AGT's custom-engineered systems are designed to operate safely in hazardous and corrosive environments, with skid-mounted and containerized configurations built specifically for tank and vessel blanketing.
Petrochemical Industry
Petrochemical operations use nitrogen for pipeline and vessel purging, pressure testing, and inerting during maintenance and turnaround, removing oxygen and moisture that could otherwise lead to corrosion, contamination, or combustion risk. These facilities often need nitrogen on demand across multiple points on a site, which makes a centralized onsite generation system more practical. AGT has engineered systems for these exact conditions before, including stainless steel process components and corrosion-resistant construction for sites with corrosive or hazardous ambient air.
Why Choose Advanced Gas Technologies
Every industry has different purity, flow, and safety requirements, and the right nitrogen gas generating system depends on the specific process it's supporting. AGT has been designing, installing, and maintaining industrial nitrogen generators throughout North America since 1994. We work with both Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) and membrane nitrogen generator technologies, which means the system you get is matched to your actual purity and flow needs.
Contact us to discuss your application and get a system sized for your facility.
