2016 Product Resource Guide: Gas Generators & Specialty Gases
Due to the rising costs of storage and the safety risks inherent to using gas cylinders, many labs are switching to gas generators.
6 Questions to Ask When Buying a Gas Generator or Specialty Gases
- How much space does your lab have?
- What application do you need a supply of gas for?
- How many systems will your gas cylinders or gas generator(s) supply?
- If you need to supply gas to more than one system, are you planning on having a central source of gas?
- What are the safety regulations that you must follow when using gases?
- What service options are available if you go with a gas cylinder supplier? What service options come with a gas generator if you go that route?
Which Gas Generator Is In Your Lab?
Hydrogen | 34% |
Nitrogen | 33% |
Zero Air | 19% |
Purge | 4% |
Calibration | 3% |
TOC | 1% |
Other | 6% |
Top 10 Features/Factors Respondents Look For When Purchasing a Gas Generator
Performance of product | 93% |
Durability of product | 93% |
Value for price paid | 91% |
Ease of use | 90% |
Low operating costs | 86% |
Low maintenance/Easy to clean | 85% |
Total cost of ownership | 83% |
Warranties | 83% |
Availability of supplies and accessories | 81% |
Service and support | 80% |
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