Why Gas Purity Matters in Diving: nexAir’s Commitment to Quality and Safety

Clean air seems like a simple concept until you’re breathing it underwater through a regulator 80 feet below the surface. What passes for acceptable air quality on land can become dangerous when compressed into scuba tanks and breathed under pressure. Moisture can freeze regulators. Oil contamination can make divers sick. Carbon monoxide that’s barely detectable at the surface becomes toxic at depth.

Diving gas purity isn’t just about meeting minimum standards—it’s about protecting divers from health risks that multiply underwater. Every breath matters more when you’re relying on compressed gas for survival, and purity standards reflect the serious responsibility of providing life-support gas to underwater explorers.

Testing That Protects Divers

Gas analysis goes far beyond checking oxygen percentages. We test for carbon monoxide levels measured in parts per million, moisture content that could affect equipment function, and hydrocarbon contamination from compressor oils. Each parameter has specific limits designed to protect diver health during extended underwater exposure.

Laboratory equipment analyzes every gas batch before it reaches dive operations. Testing protocols verify that moisture levels won’t cause equipment icing, carbon monoxide concentrations remain well below dangerous thresholds, and oil contamination stays within safe limits. Documentation accompanies every cylinder, giving dive operators confidence in the gas quality they’re providing to their customers.

Production Methods That Ensure Purity

Clean gas production starts with proper compressor maintenance and filtration systems designed specifically for breathing gas applications. Intake air gets filtered multiple times to remove particles, moisture, and contaminants before compression. Specialized filters target different types of contamination at various stages of the production process.

Regular maintenance schedules keep compressor systems running cleanly. Oil changes, filter replacements, and system inspections prevent contamination from entering the gas stream. Our production KnowHow™ includes understanding how different types of contamination occur and implementing preventive measures that maintain gas purity throughout the production process.

Quality Standards Beyond Minimum Requirements

Diving gas purity standards exist for good reasons, but we aim for quality levels that exceed these minimums. Cleaner gas provides better safety margins for divers and reduces the risk of equipment problems that could affect dive safety. Higher purity levels also mean better regulator performance and longer equipment life.

Quality control extends to cylinder preparation and handling procedures. Tanks get cleaned and inspected before filling. Valves receive regular maintenance to prevent contamination. Storage and transport procedures protect gas purity from production facility to dive operation. These extra steps help diving operations Forge Forward with confidence in their gas supply quality.

Commitment to Diver Safety

Gas purity represents our commitment to diver safety and the success of diving operations that depend on clean, reliable breathing gas. When divers can trust their gas supply, they can focus on enjoying their underwater experiences or accomplishing their dive objectives without worrying about equipment failures or health risks from contaminated gas.

nexAir maintains gas purity standards that protect divers and support successful diving operations. Our production processes, testing protocols, and quality control measures ensure diving gas meets the demanding purity requirements that safe diving demands.

Contact our diving gas specialists to learn about our gas purity standards and quality control processes. We’ll explain how our commitment to gas purity supports safe diving operations and helps dive businesses provide excellent experiences for their customers.