Gas Supply Modes


Several on-site bulk tanks, part of an Airgas air separation unit, are an example of the Airgas' multiple supply modes for gases via a robust supply chain and large US footprint. Several on-site bulk tanks, part of an Airgas air separation unit, are an example of the Airgas' multiple supply modes for gases via a robust supply chain and large US footprint. Several on-site bulk tanks, part of an Airgas air separation unit, are an example of the Airgas' multiple supply modes for gases via a robust supply chain and large US footprint.
Get the right amount of gas, when and where you need it.

Flexible and reliable gas supply to match any need

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Having the right amount of gas is critical to your process, your schedule and your budget. Gas runouts disrupt production and can negatively impact your bottom line. Depend on Airgas, with over 40 years of gas expertise in designing, recommending and reliably delivering gas in a variety of cost-effective supply and packaging options. No matter the application or how much your gas consumption may fluctuate, our comprehensive supply mode portfolio is flexible and positioned to get you the gas molecules you need, when you need them.

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Packaged Gas

  • For small to medium volumes
  • Cylindersfor compressed gas
  • Dewarsfor liquid form
  • Available in packs for larger consumption
  • Innovative cylinder valve technologies
  • Improve gas management with digitized logistics and gas content monitoring.

MicroBulk and Bulk

  • For large volume consumption:MicroBulkup to 125,000 SCF/month;bulkexceeding 125,000 SCF/month
  • Liquid form by tanker
  • For cryogenic applications
  • Proprietaryon-site mixers
  • Improve gas management with digitized logistics and telemetry systems

FLOXAL™On-site Gas Generation

  • For large volumes from 8,000 to 380,000 SCFH
  • On-site at your facility even in remote locations
  • Available fornitrogen,oxygenandhydrogen

Take advantage of our robust supply chain—from molecule production to delivery

Airgas’ comprehensive supply chain and unrivaled national footprint ensures you have the gases and supplies you need. Our extensive supply chain network minimizes risks and reliably provides gas products and services via more than 1,400 US locations and delivered by one of the industry’s largest truck fleets—all backed by the global support of Air Liquide.

  • Air Separation Units (ASUs)
  • Fill plants and production sites
  • Specialty gas labs
  • Retail branches
  • CO2/dry ice plants
  • Global R+D centers
ASUs compress, liquify and distill air to separate it from its various components to provide nitrogen, oxygen and rare gases like argon, neon, krypton and xenon. Learn more now.
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Resources

Premium Gases to Preserve Food Quality An artisanal pan pizza on a serving board.

How to Select the Right Mode of Supply

Using the right gas supply mode can increase efficiencies and minimize costs and aggravation.

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A row of three Airgas gas mixers.

You Decide: Are You Ready for Bulk Gas Supply?

Runouts. High costs. Constantly swapping out cylinders. Not only are these issues frustrating, but they also have a direct effect on efficiency and costs.

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Two people inspecting part of an installation for FLOXAL™ on-site nitrogen gas generation for food production and processing.

Are You Ready For On-Site Nitrogen Generation?

With such a wide variety of possible supply methods available, including cylinders, MicroBulk and bulk supply, as well as on-site nitrogen gas generation, it can be tricky to know where to start.

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