The increasing integration of compressed gas to different industries is an apparent trend because of its advantages. Compressed gases are stored at high pressure in cylinders thus allowing for portability and convenience for a host of applications. At HCM, we provide a wide variety of compressed gases suited for industrial, commercial and medical applications. This article is aimed at first explaining the advantages of using compressed gas to different industries and secondly how HCM assists these industries in achieving maximum efficiency.

What is Compressed Gas?

Compressed gas means a gas whose pressure is greater than atmospheric pressure. Such gases are often compressed in cylinders for easier storage and transportation. Examples of such gases are oxygen, nitrogen, argon, helium and carbon dioxide. These gases have a multitude of applications in many different industries, ranging from production to medicine.

Importance of Using Compressed Gas 

1. Cost efficiency and convenience 

Perhaps the most important advantage of compressed gases are their cost. Since gases are stored in cylinders most of the volume occupied is less than the non-compressed state gas hence reducing storage as well as transportation costs. Also, compressed gas is able to move from place to place which provides convenience for industries which require a constant supply of gas. 

2. Applicability in several industries 

Compressed gas is very applicable in industries. For instance, in construction, nitrogen gasses are used to provide inert gasses for welding and cutting environments whereas oxygen gases are needed for metal cutting processes. In medicine, compressed oxygen gases are important in treating patients who have difficulty in breathing. For the food and beverage industry, compressed gas is used in carbonation, food and beverage preservation and packaging to enhance the shelf life of the products.

3. Improved Accuracy and Efficiency

Gas mixtures containing specific components as well as constant pressure levels are needed in many industrial processes in order to work efficiently. Controlled environments within which gases under pressure are employed are, as expected, very much based on precision. In laboratories, for instance, nitrogen and helium gases are utilized during experiments that need controlled atmospheric conditions. HCM’s industrial gas division specializes in high-purity gas products to ensure that your operations have the right materials required to achieve accuracy in both industrial processes and research work.

4. Increased Safety Measures

Safety comes first as always when working with any form of compressed gas. HCM maintains robust safety measures in the handling of all cylinders and gas products at their storage areas, during transport, and upon delivery to the customers. We comply with the safety requirements for the construction of gas cylinders which are accepted internationally; hence the gas under pressure received by you is guaranteed free from contamination. Our cylinders come with safety and other features designed to minimize the possibility of accidents occurring.

5. Environmental Benefits 

Gases in this case could be compressed gas and in other cases consumed as a reducing agent and therefore could minimize LoH or life of harmful industrial processes. Nitrogen as an example, is common in the oil and gas for purging and cooling thus restricting the emissions. Sometimes oxygen impurities could catalyze the degradation of food, oxygen is likely present in most food packages, In these instances it is preferable to use gases such as nitrogen. At HCM we stand up to our words in protecting our environment. 

Within industries, compressed gas is resourceful in a number of ways, depending on the applications inefficiency and safety. All sectors of the space; Manufacturing, Health only to name a few and even Scientific research will require compressed gas. There are various applications that HCM tailor fit specific compressed gas solutions for most of the operations without compromising economy, safety and quality.