Food and Beverages

RICH has advanced food storage and liquid nitrogen preservation technology. Our equipment covers the main domestic granaries, effectively inhibiting the survival of pests and diseases. Our blanketing technology has been widely used in the beer and food packaging. The introduction of nitrogenous sealing technology has greatly extended the product preservation cycle, and relieved the user's worries caused by unsalable products.

On-Site Nitrogen & Gas Solutions for Food & Beverage — RICH

Ensure food safety, shelf life, and processing efficiency with RICH on-site gas systems. Since 1979, RICH has specialized in air separation and gas purification, delivering 4,000+ systems worldwide. We provide nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen polishing, and drying solutions tailored to the food & beverage (F&B) industry, addressing critical challenges like contamination, oxidation, moisture, and process interruptions.

Industry pain points we solve

Product spoilage & oxidation: Air exposure can degrade flavor, color, and nutrients.
Packaging inefficiency: Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) requires precise nitrogen or oxygen control.
Moisture & humidity: Humidity-sensitive products and powders need dry, clean gas to maintain quality.
Regulatory compliance: Food-grade gases must meet stringent safety and purity standards.
Logistics & cylinder dependency: Bulk cylinder supply is costly, labor-intensive, and inconsistent.
Process continuity: Stop production losses due to interrupted gas supply.

Common food & beverage applications

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP): fresh produce, meat, dairy, snacks, beverages
Tank blanketing & storage inerting: liquid food, oils, wine, beer
Ingredient purging: removing oxygen from silos, hoppers, pipelines, or reaction vessels
Beverage carbonation & nitrogenation: soft drinks, beer, sparkling water
Drying & moisture control: powders, powders for instant foods, flavorings, milk powder
Process oxygen or hydrogen: fermentation control, enzymatic reactions (if applicable)

How RICH technology addresses F&B concerns

Purity stability: RL-VI process (where applicable) ensures consistent nitrogen or oxygen purity, protecting flavors, nutrients, and shelf life.
Clean, food-safe design: stainless steel contact points, sanitary fittings, optional oxygen sensors.
Energy & operational efficiency: reduced compressed-air consumption and low maintenance extend uptime and reduce OPEX.
Moisture control: integrated desiccant drying ensures dew points suitable for powders and moisture-sensitive products.
Process continuity: load-adaptation and purity anti-vibration control prevent production interruptions.

Example applications & benefits

1. MAP for fresh produce or snacks

Problem: Oxygen exposure reduces shelf life.
Solution: On-site PNF+ PSA nitrogen generator paired with buffer vessel.
Benefit: Longer shelf life, consistent quality, lower logistics costs.

2. Beverage tank blanketing & nitrogenation

Problem: Inconsistent carbonation or flavor loss due to oxygen ingress.
Solution: Membrane nitrogen or PNF PSA system with controlled flow.
Benefit: Stable carbonation, reduced oxidation, consistent flavor profile.

3. Powder handling & ingredient purging

Problem: Moisture and oxygen degrade powders.
Solution: PSA nitrogen + desiccant dryer.
Benefit: Dry, inert atmosphere for silo, hopper, or pipeline — extended product quality and easier handling.

4. Fermentation / controlled oxidation

Problem: Inconsistent gas supply impacts microbial activity.
Solution: POF/VPSA oxygen with automated flow control.
Benefit: Stable oxygen feed improves process repeatability and product consistency.

What we need to quote your food & beverage solution

Application type (MAP, tank blanketing, purging, drying, fermentation, etc.)
Required flow (Nm³/h or scfm)
Required purity / dew point (% N₂, % O₂, H₂ ppm, dew point °C)
Delivery pressure (bar/psi)
Duty cycle (continuous, batch, seasonal)
Ambient conditions (temperature range, humidity)
Installation constraints (indoor/outdoor, footprint)
Food-grade and regulatory requirements (HACCP, ISO 22000, FDA, EU)
Control & monitoring integration (PLC, DCS, HMI)

Typical reference specs

Application	Flow (Nm³/h)	Purity	Pressure	RICH solution
MAP — fresh produce	20–200	95–99% N₂	1–6 bar	PNF / PNF+ PSA + buffer vessel
Tank blanketing — wine/oil	50–500	95–99% N₂	1–6 bar	PNF PSA / Membrane
Beverage nitrogenation	10–200	95–98% N₂	2–6 bar	Membrane / PNF PSA
Powder purging & drying	5–100	95–99% N₂	0.5–6 bar	PSA + desiccant dryer
Oxygen enrichment (fermentation)	20–100	90–95% O₂	1–4 bar	POF / VPSA oxygen plant

Compliance, food safety & validation

Food-grade materials & stainless steel contact parts
Optional HACCP / ISO 22000 / FDA compliance
FAT/SAT verification for flow, purity and dew point
Full documentation: P&ID, GA drawings, operation & maintenance manuals

Expected ROI & operational benefits

Eliminate cylinder delivery and handling costs
Improve shelf life, reduce spoilage
Stable gas purity prevents product quality loss
Energy savings via RL-VI efficiency (if high-purity N₂ required)
Lower maintenance costs via durable valves, cylinders, and tower internals

FAQ

Q: Can nitrogen purity be guaranteed for MAP?
A: Yes. PSA and membrane systems are designed for consistent purity; verified via FAT/SAT.

Q: Are your systems food-grade and sanitary?
A: Yes — stainless steel contact points, sanitary fittings, and optional clean-air filtration meet F&B standards.

Q: Can I integrate gas flow with production line controls?
A: Yes — PLC/DCS integration, HMI monitoring, and automated control available.

Q: Do you control moisture for powders?
A: Yes — desiccant drying ensures low dew points for powder storage and handling.

Request a free technical assessment: Share your flow, purity, and application.
Request a site survey & quote: Tailored system with CAPEX/OPEX and payback analysis.
Download technical datasheets / FAT reports (gated).
Schedule a factory visit / demo: See PSA, membrane, and dryer solutions in operation.