FLO, PICO,

MAXI e
TIVANO
by C L A I ND

Nitrogen
generators
for industrial
applications
More than 30 years of history
Since its incorporation in 1979, CLAIND has
pursued a path towards its current status of
European leader and one of the top manufacturers
of gas generators in the world.
The company offers a series of products and
services designed to fulfill essential requirements
associated with hydrogen, nitrogen and zero air.
The range of gas generators are based on exclusive
patents registered after years of research carried
out by CLAIND engineers in collaboration with
internationally renowned universities in Italy and
other countries: for example, the Prague Academy
of Science, which helped to develop the first
electrolytic multilayer electrode hydrogen cell, and
Politecnico of Milan, which conducted research into
the air purifier and assisted with the creation of the
nitrogen generator.
In order to better meet customers’ applications
requirements, in 2002, the all-Italian management
team embarked on a radical change in direction by
breaking the Company’s operations down into 4
Business Units:
Analytical
laboratory applications
Food & Beverage
use of nitrogen as a food additive
Claind nitrogen generators
Choosing a Claind generator,
means trusting the manufacturer
who can guarantee:
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TAILORED TO
HIGH PURITIES
MONEY SAVING/FAST PAYBACK
Compared to traditional ways of supplying,
The CLAIND solution for self-production of nitrogen there are no surprises or hidden costs with a Claind
makes use of Pressure Swing Adsorption generator: the only raw materials it uses are air and
technology (PSA), which, through the use of electricity, in quantities which depend on the output
specially selected molecular sieves (CMS), makes it
possible to obtain extremely pure nitrogen (up
required.
to 99.999%) at very moderate cost. BEST PERFORMANCES AND QUALITY OF GAS
HIGH PRESSURE
it doesn’t need an external buffer tank
NITROGEN
OUTLET
LOW PRESSURE

CLAIND was recently selected as the

NITROGEN

Technology
NITROGEN
COMPRESSOR
AN EFFECTIVE PRE - AND AFTER - SALES
technical partner for the creation of the new
ASSISTANCE SERVICE
“Nanotechnologies” area in the National museum of use of nitrogen for laser cutting and
Before buying, Claind commercial consultants
Science and Technology in Milan, having supplied heat treatment of metals DEPRESSURE
suggest the best sizing to meet customers needs,
a hydrogen generator and a nitrogen generator to CMS CMS
1 2
which guarantee high performances, but also can
feed an innovative project conducted by the Physics PRESSURE

avoid unnecessary cost. Regarding after sales,

Department of the University of Milan.
All the plant engineering and analytical solutions Energy O2
Claind technical assistance is available for:
• repair service and under guarantee
were created by CLAIND in compliance with the ISO hydrogen utilised as a renewable
maintenance
9001 set of standards and quality procedures, and energy source AIR
COMPRESSED
AIR SWITCH • maintenance agreements
the company’s comprehensive range of generators
AIR INLET
VALVE

• spare parts and consumables

meets the needs of the many areas of industry the O2

units are designed to serve. ENRICHED AIR EXHAUST

COMPLIANT WITH STANDARDS
The production plant is at Lenno, on the shore
Claind has improved the PSA technology with the (CE included PED, UL, ASME)
of Lake Como to the north of Milan. The main
exclusive internationally patented FAST
production facility has now been joined by the new
PURITY™ system, which ensures:
“CLAIND Research Center” where new projects
• the maximum purity of nitrogen available just a few
under way are investigating the use of hydrogen for
minutes after start-up
the renewable energy sources sector.
• increased working life of the generator
CLAIND operates in Italy through its own sales
• reduced CMS mechanical stress
network, while business in the rest of the world
• higher efficiency
is conducted through sister companies and local
• lower consumption of air and electrical power and
Dealers and Distributors aided by qualified after
very high levels of purity obtainable
sales service centers.
• more compact system
Thanks to the safety and reliability of its generators
and purifiers, CLAIND is the chosen partner for the
supply of gas generators in all UK Universities and
a preferred partner of top Italian and international
Industrial Manufacturers.
Nitrogen generators NITROGEN GENERATORS,
for industrial applications turn-key plants
Flo, Pico e Maxi Air
outlet
Compressor Dryer
The FLO, PICO and MAXI series have a wide range of models, CLAIND can provide complete plants, supplying Air
able to provide flows between 1,5 to 200 Nm3/h. a suitable air compressor for the selected nitrogen pre-filter filter
reservoir
Each generator is available in two versions, L and H: the H, working with higher generator.
inlet pressures, is able to supply higher outgoing nitrogen flow rates. The generator can be also mounted on a skid on
which all components have been mounted: com-
pressor, nitrogen generator, compressed air tank,
L series (with a calibration on inlet air pressure at 8,5 bar) nitrogen storage tanks, dryer and so on.
MODEL OUTGOING NITROGEN FLOW RATE [Nm3/h]
Purity 99.999 % 99.99 % 99.9 % 99.5 % 99 % 98 % 97 %
N2 FLO 1 0,2 0,4 0,9 1,5 2 2,4 2,8
Nitrogen
N2 FLO 2 0,5 0,8 1,8 2,9 3,6 4,6 5,3 outlet

N2 FLO 3 0,7 1,2 2,6 4,3 5,3 6,7 7,8

N2 FLO 4 1 1,7 3,7 5,8 7,2 9,1 10,6 Nitrogen External
generator Reservoir

N2 PICO 3 1,5 2,5 5,4 8,6 10,4 13,8 16,1

N2 PICO 4 2 3,3 6,9 11,5 15 18,4 20,7
N2 PICO 5 2,3 4,0 9,2 14,4 18,4 23 26,5
N2 PICO 6 3,5 5,0 10,4 17,3 21,9 27,6 31,1

N2 MAXI 1 6,2 9 18,7 31,1 39,1 49,7 55,9

N2 MAXI 2 12,4 18 37,4 62,1 78,7 98,9 111,3
N2 MAXI 3 18,6 27 56,1 93,2 117,9 149 166,8

H series (with a calibration on inlet air pressure at 11,5 bar)

MODEL OUTGOING NITROGEN FLOW RATE [Nm3/h]
Purity 99.999 % 99.99 % 99.9 % 99.5 % 99 % 98 % 97 %
N2 FLO 1 0,3 0,6 1,3 2,1 2,7 3,4 3,8
N2 FLO 2 0,6 1,1 2,6 4 5 6,4 7,4
N2 FLO 3 1 1,7 3,7 5,9 7,4 9,3 10,9
N2 FLO 4 1,4 2,4 5,1 8 10,1 12,6 14,7

N2 PICO 3 2,1 3,5 7,5 12 14,4 19,2 22,4
N2 PICO 4 2,7 4,6 9,6 16 20,8 25,6 28,8
N2 PICO 5 3,2 5,6 12,8 20 25,6 32 36,8
N2 PICO 6 4,8 7 14,4 24 30,4 38,4 43,2

N2 MAXI 1 8,6 12,5 26,1 43,2 54,3 69,1 77,7

N2 MAXI 2 17,3 25 52 86,3 109,3 137,5 154,7
N2 MAXI 3 25,9 37,5 78 129,5 163,8 200 200

• PSA technology
• Controlled by microprocessor
• Membrane keyboard to set the working parameters
• Alpha-numeric display
• Built-in Oxygen analyzer
• Easy to use: to start you only need to push a button and follow the guidelines
of the front display
• It works autonomous and unattended 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• The nitrogen production is proportional to consumption with stand-by mode
• Minimal annual maintenance
• CMS columns in light alloys
INDUSTRIAL
APPLICATIONS
Thermal
treatments
of metals
• hardening
• tempering
• case hardening
• nitriding

commonly applied to:

• copper
• aluminium
• carbon
• stainless steels

Chemical and Petrochemical Electronics

pharmaceutical • inertization of fuel containers
• oil and gas wells perforation
• to prevent oxidation in lead-free welding alloys

• blanketing: the inertisation of storage
and process tanks
• pneumatic transfer of liquids
• inertisation in reaction and production
processes
commonly used in:
• basic chemical industry
• pharmaceuticals
• paint and powder production
• glues and adhesives
• oil and gas pipelines maintenance
Plastic moulding
• to produce thin plastic components in complex
shapes
commonly applied to:
• wave welding
• reflux oven welding
Food & beverage
• protective atmosphere in food packaging: cheese,
cold cuts, fresh pasta, coffee, dried fruits
• wine, oil, fruit juice bottling
• preservation of fresh food (fruit and vegetables)
CL A I N D
Via Regina 24
22016 Lenno (CO)
Italy
Ph. +39 0344 56603
Fax +39 0344 56627
e-mail: info@claind.it
www.claind.it