Technology
One of the Company’s main objectives has been to introduce new technologies which, in turn, open up new markets for its products. Most of these technologies have been developed and introduced within the Air Products Worldwide Group in either the USA or Europe, where the applications have gained ready acceptance and the associated equipment has been well proven. The Company has been particularly successful in developing the South African markets for gases and liquid in many applications including:
Metals Applications
With complete global support, we are able to offer industry proven technology to the iron and steel, non-ferrous and metal processing markets. From our Purifire range of projective atmospheres to our JetBox Chemical Energy System, we customize technology to suit your requirements.
Pulp and Paper
Air Products has been involved in supplying various processes to the pulp and paper mill. These applications range from oxidation processes, bleaching technology and waste water treatment to management of the paper mills chemical balances.
Environmental
Air Products offers a range of gas based applications and process consultancy. Strategic partnerships and proven Oxy-Dep technology offer a full waste water treatment solution.
Chemical Processes
Cryo-CONDAP and COPE processes are only two worldwide technologies used for chemical vapour and sulphur recovery. Specific technologies such as oxygen enrichment in fluidised catalytic crackers in the petrochemical industry offer tried and tested technology at low capital costs.
Mining
Optimise your leach process through Air products best-fit technologies. Increasing and maintaining dissolved oxygen levels of above 20ppm, can increase gold recovery by improving leaching kinetics, reduce cyanide consumption, reduce tailing losses, and improve process stability.
Food Freezing
From individually quick frozen (IQF) meat and vegetable portions to complex sauce coatings or diced foods, Air Products can help you find the best solution for your business.
Modified Atmospheric Packaging
Air Products can advise you on the correct gas mixture to create an ideal atmosphere to preserve and extend product shelf-life.
Beverage
Air Products have technology and know-how to provide blanketing, sparging, purging, de-aerating, and carbonation in the beverage industry.