External Nitrogen Dependency
Cylinder and liquid nitrogen deliveries can create cost, logistics and availability risks for packaging lines. On-site generation gives facilities more control over supply.
Industry Solution | Compressed Air & Nitrogen
Compressed Air and Nitrogen Solutions for Food Processing & Packaging Industry
BERG Kompressoren provides complete compressed air systems, compressed air treatment and on-site nitrogen generation for food processing and packaging facilities. From MAP packaging to meat, dairy, snacks, ready meals and frozen food packaging, we support reliable production with turnkey engineering, installation, commissioning and service.
- Made in Germany
- ISO 9001:2015
- Complete System Integration
- Installation & After-Sales Service
Industry Challenges
Challenges in Food Processing and Packaging
Food manufacturers need stable gas supply, hygienic compressed air quality and predictable operating costs. Poor air treatment, nitrogen supply interruptions or oversized systems can directly affect packaging quality, production uptime and product shelf life.
Compressed Air Quality
Moisture, oil aerosols and particles can compromise equipment reliability and food production standards. Correct drying and filtration are essential.
Shelf-Life Requirements
Modified Atmosphere Packaging requires consistent nitrogen quality to reduce oxygen exposure and help preserve product freshness.
Energy and Operating Costs
Compressed air and nitrogen systems must be sized correctly to avoid unnecessary energy consumption, pressure losses and maintenance costs.
Complete System Partner
How BERG Supports Food Manufacturers
BERG Kompressoren GmbH acts as a single point of contact for your compressed air and nitrogen infrastructure. We assess your production demand, define the required air quality, size the nitrogen generator and deliver a complete system concept.
As part of the BERG Group, BERG Kompressoren combines project engineering, commercial support, system integration and after-sales service. PSA nitrogen generation technology is developed and manufactured by BERG GaseTech GmbH.
- Site assessment and demand calculation
- Compressed air, treatment and nitrogen system design
- Turnkey installation and commissioning
- Spare parts, maintenance and long-term service support
Core Solution 1
Compressed Air Systems for the Food Industry
Reliable compressed air is used throughout food production for pneumatic equipment, valves, conveying, filling, sealing and packaging processes.
KOMPBERG Compressors
Industrial screw compressors, selected according to air demand, operating profile and efficiency requirements.
View KOMPBERG compressorsDRYBERG Air Dryers
Refrigerant and adsorption dryers help protect production equipment and support required compressed air quality.
View DRYBERG dryersPUREBERG Filters
Filtration stages reduce particles, oil aerosols and odours in compressed air systems for food production environments.
View PUREBERG filters
Core Solution 2
On-Site Nitrogen Generation for Food Packaging
NITROBERG PSA nitrogen generators produce nitrogen from compressed air directly at the production site. For many food packaging applications, this can replace recurring cylinder or liquid nitrogen supply for gaseous nitrogen use.
Each system is configured according to flow rate, nitrogen purity, operating hours and packaging line requirements. This helps avoid over-specification and supports efficient operation.
- Technology
- PSA nitrogen generation
- Typical food packaging use
- MAP, flushing and blanketing
- Feed gas
- Compressed air
- Project scope
- Compressor, treatment, generator, installation and service
Applications
Applications in Food Processing
BERG compressed air and nitrogen systems support packaging and production processes across different food segments.
MAP Packaging
MAP packaging nitrogen helps reduce oxygen in packs and supports longer product shelf life.
Meat Processing
Nitrogen for meat packaging supports freshness, packaging stability and controlled atmosphere conditions.
Dairy Production
Dairy production nitrogen can be used for packaging and blanketing applications where oxygen reduction is required.
Snack Food Packaging
Nitrogen flushing helps preserve flavour, crispness and appearance in snack food packaging.
Ready Meals
MAP nitrogen supports packaged ready meals by reducing oxygen exposure inside the package.
Frozen Food Packaging
For frozen food, BERG focuses on gaseous nitrogen for packaging applications, not cryogenic freezing or liquid nitrogen freezing.
Why On-Site Generation
Benefits of On-Site Nitrogen Generation
Lower Gas Logistics
Reduce dependency on deliveries, storage handling and supplier schedules.
Continuous Supply
Generate nitrogen on demand for packaging lines and production requirements.
Right-Sized Purity
Configure nitrogen purity according to the real application instead of overspecifying.
Complete Integration
Combine compressor, air treatment and nitrogen generator in one engineered system.
Recommended BERG Solutions
Recommended Solutions for Food Processing Facilities
FAQ
Questions About Compressed Air and Nitrogen for Food Processing
What nitrogen purity is needed for food packaging?
The required nitrogen purity depends on the product, packaging process and shelf-life target. Many MAP packaging applications use high-purity nitrogen, but BERG sizes the system according to the real process requirement.
Can on-site nitrogen generation replace cylinder or liquid nitrogen supply?
For gaseous nitrogen applications such as MAP packaging, flushing and blanketing, an on-site PSA nitrogen generator can often replace external nitrogen deliveries. It is not a replacement for liquid nitrogen freezing.
What compressed air quality is required in food processing facilities?
The required compressed air quality depends on whether air has direct, indirect or no product contact. BERG defines the correct drying, filtration and compressor concept according to the application and applicable air quality requirements.
Does BERG Kompressoren supply complete systems or only individual components?
BERG Kompressoren supplies complete systems including compressors, air treatment, nitrogen generation, project engineering, installation, commissioning and service.
Is PSA nitrogen suitable for frozen food packaging?
Yes, PSA-generated gaseous nitrogen can be used for suitable frozen food packaging applications. BERG does not position PSA nitrogen generators for cryogenic or liquid nitrogen freezing.
How does BERG size a nitrogen generator for a food packaging line?
BERG reviews nitrogen flow, purity, pressure, packaging machine demand, operating hours, peak consumption and compressed air availability before recommending a system configuration.
Ready to discuss your food processing application?
Our engineers can review your compressed air and nitrogen requirements and recommend a complete system concept for your production facility.