Pressurization
Expert solutions to help you succeed
Helium is used by defense, nuclear and aerospace leaders for detecting leaks in critical equipment, including rocket engines, and for purging and propellant transfer. Our proprietary liquid helium pumping technology allows these industries to pressurize large on-site gaseous storage vessels at lower costs, with less energy and at faster rates.
Helium can also be used for purging. Since it has the lowest melting and boiling point of any gas, is inert, and has a low freezing temperature, it is used for purging by displacing very cold liquids such as liquid oxygen or liquid hydrogen safely without freezing.
Air Products has been a leading supplier of helium to the space industry since its inception delivering innovative approaches such as gas supply management systems which can reduce the cost of gas ownership and improve overall processes.
We offer a variety of technical services, gas-based solutions and a full line of industrial gases—helium, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, argon and various gas blends for small and large volume users. Our applications engineers can work with you to understand your operation and recommend improvements that can help you optimize gas use and improve product quality.
Ask the Expert
Doug Williams
Advanced Systems Engineer, North America
“How can I optimize my helium usage?"
Helium gas plays a vital role in the production of rocket components and supporting launch activities. Defense, nuclear, and aerospace manufacturers use helium for detecting leaks in critical equipment such as rocket engines, and for purging and propellant transfer. Many face the challenge to increase quality while reducing costs. Air Products has been a leading supplier of helium to the space industry since its inception delivering innovative approaches such as gas supply management systems which can reduce the cost of gas ownership and improve overall processes. Our proprietary liquid helium pumping technology allows these industries to pressurize large on-site gaseous storage vessels at lower costs, with less energy, and at faster rates. Air Products has a global supply network, breadth of resources, world class service, expert technical assistance, commitment to quality, and an industry-recognized safety record. We understand your need for a secure, reliable supply, coupled with attention to detail and supported by service—throughout the world. Let us help make your business take off.
Air Products Is A World-Leading Helium Supplier
- Pioneer of many of the helium extraction, production, distribution, and storage technologies still in use today
- Most diverse helium source mix in the world (LNG, methane and CO₂)
- Global distribution network using the highest performing storage tanks
- Helium experts provide world-class service and assistance with a commitment to quality
- Industry-recognized safety record
Product safety training
If you’re using helium, it’s critical that your employees understand how to handle it safely—yet training can put significant demands on your time. We can help ease the burden by providing on-site safety presentations. Whether you need to train new hires or retrain your staff, we can deliver attention-getting programs. Our practical and concise training can help raise your employees’ awareness of hazards, handling safeguards and best practices to promote a safe and healthy workplace.
Put our world-class experience to work for you.
Get in touch with one of our technical experts for help designing, engineering, constructing and operating a gas supply system for your specific application.