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An on-site oxygen generator produces oxygen directly at your facility. For businesses with daily oxygen demand, it can reduce reliance on deliveries and provide greater control over supply and operating costs.
The main benefits include less cylinder handling, oxygen production matched to process requirements, and the option to add high-pressure cylinder filling. The right configuration depends on oxygen consumption, purity, pressure, and operating hours.
KSTK provides industrial oxygen generators and integrated gas supply systems tailored to these requirements. Below are the key advantages of on-site oxygen generation and the factors to consider when comparing it with delivered oxygen.
Delivered oxygen requires regular orders, transport arrangements, and sufficient storage. For facilities with continuous consumption, delivery delays can affect production.
On-site oxygen generation reduces this dependence by producing gas where it is used. Generator capacity and storage can be selected around normal consumption and peak demand. Operators can plan oxygen production around their operations while reducing cylinder receiving, handling, and changeovers.
KSTK configures each industrial oxygen generator for the customer’s process requirements. Options include direct oxygen supply to production equipment and complete systems with oxygen boosters and cylinder filling equipment.
Oxygen purity should match the application. A suitable oxygen generation system must deliver the specified purity at the required flow and pressure.
KSTK offers systems with additional purification configured to achieve oxygen purity of up to 99.5%. For these configurations, purity and production capacity are specified together to meet the required output under full-load operation.
Delivery pressure is selected separately according to the process. Oxygen can be supplied directly to production equipment or compressed through an oxygen booster for higher-pressure use and cylinder filling.
This approach allows customers to select the purity and pressure they need without treating every application as the same.
The cost of delivered oxygen extends beyond the gas price. Freight, cylinder rental where applicable, handling, and unused residual gas can all add to recurring expenses.
The operating cost of an on-site oxygen generator mainly consists of electricity, maintenance, and consumables. Comparing these costs with oxygen output helps businesses estimate their oxygen generation cost per cubic metre and compare it with delivered supply.
KSTK offers energy-efficient configurations with potential energy savings of up to 40% under applicable comparison conditions. Actual savings depend on the selected equipment, operating load, and baseline system.
A complete assessment should include air compression, air treatment, purification, and boosting where required. Equipment investment and planned maintenance should also be included when calculating the payback period.
Choosing between delivered cylinders and on-site generation affects daily operation as well as long-term costs.
Comparison | Delivered Cylinders | On-Site Oxygen Generation |
Supply model | Purchase oxygen with each delivery | Generate oxygen directly at your facility |
Main recurring costs | Oxygen, freight, handling, and residual gas loss | Electricity, maintenance, and consumables |
Daily operation | Cylinder handling and changeovers | 24-hour unattended operation capability |
Maintenance | Cylinder inspections and valve checks; no generator to maintain | Planned equipment servicing and spare parts |
Supply planning | Recurring orders and delivery arrangements | Production scheduled around on-site demand |
Long-term investment | Ongoing oxygen purchases and cylinder-related costs | Initial equipment investment followed by operating costs |
Electricity cost can be estimated from average system power, running hours, and the local electricity rate. Dividing total operating costs by the volume of usable oxygen produced gives a more useful basis for comparison than equipment power alone.
For facilities with regular demand, this assessment can show whether an industrial oxygen generator offers a practical cost advantage over the current supply arrangement.
An on-site oxygen generator can serve internal production and support an additional source of revenue. When available capacity exceeds the facility’s own demand, an oxygen cylinder filling system can prepare surplus output for local sale.
This requires a suitable oxygen booster, filling manifold, and cylinders, with generation and filling capacity planned together. Internal production needs should remain the priority when allocating oxygen to external customers.
Filled cylinders can also serve as a reserve supply or provide oxygen at locations without a fixed pipeline connection.
KSTK integrates oxygen generation, compression, and cylinder filling into a complete system. Revenue potential depends on local demand, electricity and distribution costs, and applicable oxygen quality and supply requirements.
A PSA oxygen generator operates alongside other equipment. Air treatment, oxygen storage, pressure control, and downstream supply components must be coordinated to meet the required output.
KSTK provides system design, manufacturing, commissioning, and local technical support according to the project scope. Customers can source a complete oxygen generation system with the supporting equipment selected for their application.
This integrated approach helps coordinate equipment selection, site preparation, and commissioning. It also establishes a clear basis for operation and maintenance after delivery.
KSTK equipment can support an operating life of up to 10 years when the specified operating conditions and maintenance requirements are met. Service access and planned maintenance remain important throughout that period.
On-site oxygen generation also expands the product range available to distributors serving industrial customers.
With 30 years of equipment manufacturing experience, KSTK supplies PSA oxygen generators, oxygen cylinder filling systems, and complete on-site oxygen stations. Regional partners can introduce these solutions to local customers with technical and project support from KSTK.
Own-brand options allow partners to offer equipment under their own branding. KSTK also provides 24-hour after-sales support to assist with equipment-related enquiries and service coordination.
This gives distributors access to a wider range of industrial oxygen solutions while KSTK provides the manufacturing and technical support behind the equipment.
The value of on-site oxygen generation depends on selecting a system that fits the operation. Oxygen flow, purity, pressure, daily usage, and site conditions all influence equipment selection and operating costs.
Looking for an on-site oxygen generator for your facility?
Share these requirements with KSTK to receive a tailored proposal. Our team can recommend an industrial oxygen generation system with purification, boosting, and cylinder filling options suited to your application.
