Minimizing Touch Points Involved with Gas Usage in the Laboratory

The COVID-19 pandemic permanently reshaped laboratory operations by emphasizing safety, efficiency, and reduced interpersonal contact. With limited staffing and heightened safety protocols, minimizing unnecessary touchpoints has become a crucial focus for modern labs. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by installing an in-house standalone gas generator, which significantly reduces manual handling of gas cylinders while maintaining continuous, high-purity gas delivery.

Reducing Touch Points and Improving Safety

In a typical high-throughput lab, gas cylinders may need to be replaced dozens of times per month. Each replacement cycle involves multiple manual steps—receiving, transporting, connecting, and returning cylinders. These repetitive actions not only increase physical contact and potential contamination but also introduce logistical inefficiencies and safety risks during handling and valve operation.

By contrast, a gas generator eliminates most of these steps. Once installed, it produces a continuous gas supply directly within the lab, requiring only minimal user interaction for maintenance or system checks. This closed-loop design drastically reduces touchpoints, enhances operator safety, and ensures consistent instrument performance.

Operational Advantages of Laboratory Gas Generators

• Fewer Human Interactions: No need for frequent cylinder changeouts or external delivery handling.
• Continuous Gas Flow: Provides stable, uninterrupted operation 24/7, ideal for high-demand analytical labs.
• Lower Maintenance: Routine maintenance is minimal and typically performed annually.
• Consistent Purity: Generators deliver cleaner, drier gas than traditional cylinders, improving chromatographic performance.
• Long-Term Savings: Reduced rental, delivery, and replacement costs lower total operating expenses over time.*

*Savings vary depending on gas usage and analytical system requirements.

Simplifying Laboratory Workflow

Installing a standalone gas generator can transform laboratory workflow by eliminating frequent interruptions caused by cylinder replacements. This leads to improved uptime for gas chromatography and mass spectrometry systems, reduced manual handling, and enhanced overall efficiency. With the ability to operate continuously, gas generators allow laboratories to focus on data generation rather than cylinder management.

For laboratories seeking to modernize their analytical infrastructure, Chrom Tech offers reliable chromatography and mass spectrometry supplies that support safe, efficient operation. Whether you’re optimizing for safety, purity, or performance, a gas generator is an investment that pays off in both productivity and peace of mind.

Partner with Chrom Tech for Reliable Lab Solutions

Chrom Tech is a Minnesota-based, worldwide distributor of chromatography and mass spectrometry instrumentation and supplies. We carry vials, well plates, syringe filters, solvent waste containers, and other critical chromatography and spectrometry components. Contact Chrom Tech to learn more about optimizing your lab’s workflow and minimizing manual touchpoints with reliable, in-house solutions.