Benefits of Bulk Gas
Benefits of Bulk Gas
Bulk gas can be your best friend in production settings that require uninterrupted operations. In addition to its usefulness, it’s also a cost-effective solution since companies can significantly reduce delivery fees while allotting minimal maintenance and letting them use production spaces more efficiently, among other benefits.
Our Forge Forward commitment helps our clients get the most value from our bulk gas products. For nexAir, it’s not just about increasing sales, it’s also about helping our clients increase productivity and savings that result in business advancements. When our clients grow, we know we’ve served them well.
Gases Usually Used in Bulk
Here are the industrial and commercial gases usually used in bulk. The economies of scale come into play when you rationalize their supply to optimize your production.
- Argon
- Carbon Dioxide
- Helium
- Anhydrous Ammonia
- Nitrogen
- Propane
- Fuel Gas
- Carbon Monoxide
- Oxygen
- Hydrogen
Acquiring these gases in bulk allows many facilities to run their operations more efficiently and smoothly. The upfront cost may initially be higher but it provides long-term savings while increasing productivity through reduced downtimes.
Few things are more reassuring than maximizing your capacity with a 24/7 dependable supply of 15,000 gallons of industrial gas. With our KnowHow, this bulk system can come with much more benefits.
If done with a reliable partner like nexAir, our quality and ready supply can drive your business to new heights.
The Value of Volume
Here are other heavyweight perks of having a bulk gas system with nexAir:
Purity
- Availability of high-degree purity tank systems ideal for laboratories, welding applications, and other industries.
- Eliminates contamination that occurs with recycled cylinders.
- Separate dedicated tank for your specific applications.
- Access to a single high-degree purity gas source for various machines.
Efficiency
- Availability of large capacity gallons and portable systems that can be customized to your needs.
- Availability of tube trailers for high-quantity, high-pressure uses.
- Remote monitoring of supply level with a telemetry-enabled and precise programmable indicator for remote supply level monitoring.
- No loss in the filling process through an automatic delivery system.
- Eliminates cylinder handling or inventory management. Gas mixers are readily available for blending gas compounds such as Ar/CO2, Ar/O2, and other common mixtures.
Safety
- Less operating pressure compared to high-pressure cylinders.
- Fewer injuries related to cylinder handling.
- Less worries with fewer risks.
Savings
- As much as 40% reduction in product usage.
- Reduced costs related to cylinder handling.
- Reduced cost for insurance.
- Less floor damage and more floor space.
nexAir: We Make it Easy for You
Our systems are designed to deliver bulk gases while ensuring a smooth process. We customize bulk installations to your needs and specifications to help you get the most out of our products.
Here’s how it works:
- nexAir works with you to determine the best location for your bulk tank for easy flow and refill access.
- When tank levels get low, we’re notified automatically via remote monitoring.
- A highly-trained technician comes to your facility and fills the tank while you work—no interruption, no tank changes, no costly downtimes.
- You get billed for the exact amount of gas used, saving you accounting work and expenses.
The bulk system offered by nexAir offers an uninterrupted supply to help you boost productivity and profitability. We help you Forge Forward with our efficient processes and a steady worry-free supply of bulk gases.
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Manufacturing downtime costs American companies billions annually. When production lines halt due to gas supply issues, every minute translates to lost revenue, missed deadlines, and frustrated customers. At nexAir, we've spent decades developing solutions that keep manufacturing operations running smoothly.
The Hidden Costs of Gas-Related Downtime
When manufacturers calculate downtime costs, they typically focus on labor and lost production. However, gas supply disruptions create cascading effects that multiply these losses:
- Production rescheduling that disrupts carefully optimized sequences
- Rush shipping fees to meet customer deadlines despite delays
- Quality inconsistencies when processes restart after interruptions
- Overtime costs to catch up after unplanned stoppages
- Reputation damage when delivery commitments are missed
For a typical mid-sized manufacturer, each hour of downtime represents $5,000-$10,000 in direct and indirect costs. Our analysis shows that gas-related issues cause 7-12% of total manufacturing downtime - a substantial opportunity for improvement.
From Reactive to Proactive: The Supply Continuum
Most facilities follow a predictable pattern in their gas management evolution:
Stage 1: Reactive Management At this stage, facilities order gas when they notice supplies running low or, worse, after running out. Emergencies are common, and disruptions are accepted as "part of doing business." One automotive parts supplier operating this way experienced 14 production interruptions in a single quarter.
Stage 2: Calendar-Based Management Facilities advance to scheduled deliveries based on estimated usage. While better than the reactive approach, this method still results in either excess inventory (tying up capital and space) or shortages when usage spikes occur. A plastics manufacturer following this model maintained 40% more cylinder inventory than necessary while still experiencing occasional stockouts.
Stage 3: Consumption-Based Management Our telemetry systems monitor actual gas consumption, automatically triggering orders based on usage patterns rather than calendar dates. This approach virtually eliminates both stockouts and excess inventory.
Stage 4: Integrated Supply Management The most advanced approach connects gas management directly to production planning systems. Upcoming production requirements automatically adjust supply parameters, ensuring resources are precisely aligned with needs. A medical device manufacturer using this approach reports zero gas-related downtime for 27 consecutive months while operating with minimal inventory buffers.
Our expert KnowHow™ in industrial gas applications allows us to guide customers through this evolution at a pace that makes sense for their operations.
Customizing Solutions for Maximum Uptime
Manufacturing environments vary dramatically in their gas requirements and operational constraints. We've developed flexible approaches that address these differences:
- For high-volume, consistent usage operations, our bulk systems eliminate the cylinder handling that frequently causes supply disruptions. Bulk installations include telemetry monitoring and automated ordering to prevent outages.
- For variable-demand environments, our microbulk delivery systems provide the benefits of bulk supply with lower volume commitments. These systems reduce handling requirements while maintaining the flexibility needed for changing production schedules.
- For specialized applications requiring multiple gas types, our gas management programs combine cylinder tracking, usage monitoring, and automated replenishment. This comprehensive approach ensures that specialty gases are always available when needed, regardless of how infrequently they might be used.
- For multi-site operations, our enterprise supply programs coordinate deliveries and optimize inventory across locations. By treating the organization's gas requirements holistically, we minimize both stockouts and excess inventory across the network.
This consultative approach ensures that manufacturers receive solutions aligned with their specific operational patterns rather than generic "one-size-fits-all" systems.
Beyond Traditional Supply: Integrated Services for Total Reliability
Maximum uptime requires more than just reliable gas delivery. Our integrated services address the full spectrum of gas-related reliability factors:
Equipment maintenance programs that prevent system failures before they impact production Technical gas specialists who resolve application issues that could otherwise cause production problems Safety training that prevents accidents leading to downtime events Emergency response capabilities that minimize impacts when unexpected events occur Supply chain redundancy that ensures continuity despite regional disruptions
These services complement our supply solutions to form a comprehensive reliability strategy. By addressing both everyday operations and exceptional circumstances, we help manufacturers Forge Forward with confidence that gas-related disruptions won't derail their production targets.
Measuring Success: The Results That Matter
The ultimate measure of any downtime reduction strategy is its impact on production metrics. Our manufacturing customers consistently report significant improvements after implementing our comprehensive gas management solutions:
Downtime reductions of 85-95% for gas-related issues Inventory cost decreases of 20-30% through optimized supply management Administrative time savings of 5-10 hours weekly through automated ordering and tracking Production schedule adherence improvements of 3-7% due to improved supply reliability
These performance gains translate directly to bottom-line benefits that typically deliver ROI within months rather than years. More importantly, they allow manufacturers to confidently make delivery commitments, knowing that gas supply issues won't compromise their ability to perform.
Don't let gas supply issues impact your productivity. Contact us today to explore our tailored solutions.
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