Welcome to our Gainesville location
Store Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
The nexAir Gainesville branch is located south-east of Depot Park near downtown Gainesville. Currently SE 4th Street is one way northbound. To visit us take SE 4th Street north from Williston Ave. or SE 10th Ave off Main St. Feel free to park close to our back dock for cylinders or dry ice or up front by the showroom.
Proudly serving these areas near you
Counties:
Alachua, Clay, Levy
Towns or Suburbs:
Alachua, Gainesville, Hawthorne, High Springs, Micanopy, Middleburg, Newberry, Williston
Local Zip Codes:
32068, 32601, 32605, 32606, 32607, 32608, 32609, 32610, 32611, 32614, 32615, 32640, 32641, 32643, 32653, 32667, 32669, 32696
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DRY ICE
Dry Ice We Carry
Other Services Offered
We are so much more than a gas supplier! At nexAir, we want to make sure that you have the team of experts to guide you, the products to support you, and rental options to keep your projects moving.
Services offered at our Gainesville location
- Welding Supplies & Equipment
- Bulk Gas
- MicroBulk
- Equipment Repairs
- Welding Equipment Rental
Welding Supplies & Equipment
nexAir has the supplies you need to get the job done. What’s more, we have the KnowHow™ to help you get the absolute most out of every tool. MIG, TIG, Stick, welder generators, plasma cutters, consumables, and safety equipment is just part of the full compliment of our welding products selection. And, if anything ever goes wrong, we have expert repair technicians to make sure downtime is never an issue. It’s all about helping you Forge Forward.
Bulk Gas
Dependability of your gas supply should never be a question. And with tanks up to 15,000 gallons, a bulk system assures you an uninterrupted flow of high-quality gas. Because every gas application is different, every nexAir bulk installation is custom. You get exactly the system you need where it fits your facility best. Lean on our KnowHow™ to find out what bulk gas application may be right for your organization.
MicroBulk
A microbulk system is a compact, on-site refillable tank that fits your facility and your budget. From industrial-grade to high-purity lab applications, microbulk has many advantages. Find out today by putting our KnowHow™ to work in determining the best microbulk solution for you.
Equipment Repairs
We are wherever you need us when your machine needs repairing. nexAir maintains multiple welding equipment repair service centers throughout the Southeast. Our technicians, with their decades of combined knowledge and applied KnowHow™, can service your machine and get you back to work. We complete over 250 welding equipment repairs per month in our facilities, and we are ready when you need us. You can rely on us to get the repair done right.
Welding Equipment Rental
Equipment to rent is just one call or visit away. We know that sometimes things happen at the work site, you may not want to buy equipment for a small job, work is being done on a temporary work site, or you just want to rent rather than own. We have a solution for you. Come to nexAir for a full line of welding and cutting rentals. More than just a place providing the equipment, you can lean on the KnowHow™ of our experienced staff to help set everything up, ensure it’s operational and give you information that will help you do your job right.
Why Choose Us
Frequently Asked Questions
What are nexAir Gainesville hours of operation?
nexAir Gainesville is open:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed.
Is nexAir Gainesville open on weekends?
nexAir Gainesville is open:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed.
Does nexAir Gainesville offer Bulk Gas?
Yes! nexAir Gainesville offers Bulk Gas solutions for our customers. Call us at 352-372-8417 for details about pricing and availability.
Does nexAir Gainesville offer gas in Microbulk?
Yes! nexAir Gainesville offers Microbulk gas for our customers. Call us at 352-372-8417 for details about pricing and availability.
What kind of equipment repairs does nexAir Gainesville provide?
nexAir Gainesville offers in-house repairs on any welding equipment. Contact us to learn more repair options as well as our welding rentals to keep your operations moving.
Does nexAir Gainesville have welding equipment for rent?
Yes! nexAir Gainesville rents welding equipment near you. We have a full line of welding and cutting rentals to keep your business operational. Contact us for pricing and real-time availability at 352-372-8417.
Does nexAir Gainesville have welding supplies or equipment?
Yes! nexAir Gainesville stocks a variety of welding supplies and equipment near you. MIG, TIG, Stick, welder generators, plasma cutters, consumables, and safety equipment are just part of the full compliment of our welding products selection.
Does nexAir Gainesville sell Dry Ice?
nexAir Gainesville offers dry ice, but demand is high and supplies are limited! Contact us at 352-372-8417 for availability and pricing of dry ice near you.
Does nexAir Gainesville allow walk-in service
Yes! nexAir Gainesville is a retail location with walk-in service. Our hours are:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed.
Is this my closest nexAir location?
nexAir Gainesville is a retail location and open to the public. However, nexAir has over 70 locations. Check our Location Finder to see if there is a facility closer that offers the gases / services you require.
Which gases does nexAir Gainesville offer?
nexAir Gainesville carries the following gases: Specialty Gases, Medical/Healthcare Gases, Industrial Gases Supplier, Nitrous Oxide, Propane, Compressed Air, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Acetylene, Argon. We can also ship the following gases to you: Anhydrous Ammonia, Carbon Monoxide, Fuel Gas, Medical Oxygen, Sustainable Gas Cylinders.
Which zip codes does nexAir Gainesville service?
nexAir Gainesville serves the following zip codes in and around the Gainesville, FL area: 32068, 32601, 32605, 32606, 32607, 32608, 32609, 32610, 32611, 32614, 32615, 32640, 32641, 32643, 32653, 32667, 32669, 32696.
Which counties does nexAir Gainesville service?
nexAir Gainesville serves the following counties in and around the Gainesville, FL area: Alachua, Clay, Levy.
Which area does nexAir Gainesville service?
nexAir Gainesville serves the following areas in and around the Gainesville, FL area: Alachua, Gainesville, Hawthorne, High Springs, Micanopy, Middleburg, Newberry, Williston.
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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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