Liquid nitrogen has a huge range of uses in laboratories of all types, with some labs using thousands of litres a month.
Since it's a relatively cheap consumable many labs opt to simply buy it in, but with the development of ever more cost-effective generators, it's now worth re-examining to see if you are missing out on significant cost savings.
For all users who choose to switch to on-site generation of their liquid nitrogen there are still many benefits, including:
But it's also true that unless these reasons are sufficiently important, for a small-scale liquid nitrogen user it may still be cost-effective to continue purchasing in their stock.
However, once a user starts getting through around 30 litres of LN2 a day, the return on investment can make a sudden and dramatic change:
We estimate that even before any discounts are applied, a lab using 30 litres of LN2 per day could save over £22,000 by using an on-site generator, with the system paying for itself within 12 years. And for larger users, the numbers are even more dramatic:
| LN2 Usage - Litres/Day | Years To Recoup Cost | Total Savings Over 15 Years | Monthly Savings Over 15 Years |
|
30 |
11.7 |
£22,203 | £124 |
| 40 | 9.4 | £49,055 | £272 |
| 65 | 7.9 | £94,370 | £524 |
| 80 | 7.0 | £128,118 | £711 |
| 130 | 8.6 | £161,899 | £899 |
| 240 | 6.2 | £400,152 | £2223 |
Estimates show exclusive of VAT and include estimated savings on delivery costs and LN2 purchase.
Our estimates above show the huge potential for savings that could be made by bringing your LN2 production on-site, using safe, self-contained generators. CROYGEN generators are available at many different capacities and price points, with a range of customisation options and accessories.
With the extremely competitive finance agreements that we can also offer and generous tax incentives bringing down the price, your overall savings could be even greater!