Compressed Air is Powering Your Ski Season
We are in the midst of winter, and that means it’s time to hit the slopes if you haven’t already! But how does a ski resort create all that fresh powder? Ski resorts across the country rely on compressed air to create some of the best conditions for a perfect day of skiing. In this […]
High Purity Gases & Their Applications in Laboratories
Today, modern laboratories are continuously testing, examining and analyzing. Part of what makes that possible is the use of compressed gases like Helium, Hydrogen and Nitrogen. We typically see labs using these gases for different applications whether they are being used to power instruments or as a carrier gas to carry samples for chromatography. Depending […]
Specialty & Industrial Gases Used in Mining Applications
Many times, when people hear the word “mining”, they think about historical times and usually say something like, “People still mine today?”. Well, as a matter of fact, yes. Mining is pretty much an ancient practice as the earliest mining activities were about 20,000 years ago. But it wasn’t until about 10,000 years ago when […]
How Gases Are Used All Around Us and In Our Daily Life
Our everyday lives are full of applications and processes that require the use of various types of gases. While we may not notice how gases are used all around us, they are essential in many different areas of our lives. When talking about common gases, we’re typically talking about oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, argon and […]
Roller Coasters & Compressed Air
Summertime is the time to have some fun with your family and enjoying the amazing West Coast weather before heading back to school. A classic summer event is inviting your family to visit local amusement parks and going on the tallest rollercoaster in the park! But for you to be able to enjoy the thrilling […]