Sustainable plastics manufacturing: How nexAir supports the plastics industry with custom gases

Sustainability has become one of the biggest talking points in the plastics world, but the conversation is often focused on what happens after products are made. Recycling. Reuse. Circular systems. All of that matters, but the biggest gains often come earlier in the process, inside the plant itself.

Behind the scenes, gases play a quiet but important role in how plastics are shaped, cooled, and produced. When those gases are cleaner and supplied with more precision, the whole system becomes more efficient. That is where nexAir comes in with gas solutions built to support manufacturers who want to work more responsibly without slowing their lines.

Sustainability Starts with Smoother Production

One of the easiest ways to cut waste in plastics manufacturing is by avoiding scrap in the first place. Small variations in temperature, pressure, or material behavior can throw off an entire batch. Gases help stabilize those conditions so each run stays consistent.

We work with manufacturers to tailor gas setups to their equipment and production style. That might mean adjusting purity levels, redesigning how gas moves around the floor, or supplying a blend that suits a specific resin. When the process is steadier, there is less scrap and fewer remakes. That saves energy, reduces material use, and keeps production moving without unnecessary stops.

Cleaner Cooling

Cooling takes up a huge portion of the energy used in plastics manufacturing. The faster and more evenly parts cool, the better the entire operation runs. High purity gases help with temperature control by moving heat away quickly and consistently. Our gases are clean enough to protect equipment and pure enough to keep cooling systems performing at their best. Plants get shorter cycle times and fewer slowdowns caused by residue or pressure fluctuations. Over time, those small efficiency gains add up to meaningful energy savings.

Gas Assisted Molding

Making plastic parts lighter is one of the most effective ways to support sustainability. Gas assisted molding has become a popular approach because it creates hollow sections inside thicker parts without weakening them. To make that work, manufacturers need gases delivered at the exact moment and pressure the mold requires. We help set up those systems so plants can confidently move toward lighter designs that use less material but still feel strong in use. It is a straightforward way to cut plastic consumption without redesigning entire product lines.

Better Gas Delivery

How gases move around a facility matters as much as the gases themselves. Well-designed delivery systems reduce leaks, protect tools, and make day to day work safer and smoother. Our team builds custom supply setups that match a plant’s layout and production pace. That can include onsite storage, pipeline design, automated sensors, and regular service. With a cleaner, more reliable system in place, manufacturers avoid unnecessary downtime and reduce the environmental impact of equipment wear and gas loss.

Forge Forward with nexAir

Sustainable plastics manufacturing does not depend on one big breakthrough. It comes from consistent improvements in how materials are handled, cooled, shaped, and produced. Gases touch every part of that process, and when they are optimized, manufacturers can reduce waste, save energy, and support cleaner operations across the board. 

Let us put our expert KnowHow™ to work and help you Forge Forward as you build a cleaner, more efficient path for plastics manufacturing.