Rob has extensive experience in the tyre industry, as one of the founders of Maxiprest Tyres in 1982, and was later instrumental in the start-up and growth of the ‘Nitrogen in Tires’ industry in North America. Founded in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1996, Nitralife’s mission was to focus on and promote tyre inflation and tyre safety. We aimed to convert every tyre in the country (and ultimately the world) to nitrogen – and provide customers with a better understanding of the benefits of a correctly-inflated, nitrogen-filled tyre.
Nitralife was the first internationally to use a membrane separation process to generate high-purity nitrogen for commercial tyre inflation.
With this innovative flagship product, Nitralife was also the first to actively promote the use of nitrogen inflation in heavy transportation and latterly passenger vehicle tyres; and subsequently also in large off-the-road (OTR) mine vehicle tyres. Nitralife is the only company in the world that can offer such a comprehensive solution: from the largest open-cast mining operations to passenger tyre shops, car dealerships, and petrol station forecourts. No matter how big the tyre, we can fill it with nitrogen!
In 2016, Nitralife developed a nitrogen system specifically for the laser cutting market, producing nitrogen gas on demand for both CO₂ and fibre lasers, to boost their cutting capabilities in the fabrication sector. Due to the success of this concept, the Nitracut nitrogen generator was born. Today Nitracuts are installed around the world.
Fast-forward to the present day, – and Nitralife’s expertise has expanded beyond tyres to offer custom-built, on-site nitrogen generation systems for a wide range of industries. Leveraging years of innovation in nitrogen technology, Nitralife now provides tailored nitrogen solutions to meet the specific demands of industries including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and large-scale manufacturing. Our advanced on-site nitrogen generators deliver high-quality, consistent nitrogen supply, customisable for purity, flow rate, and pressure to support a wide variety of critical applications.
Our nitrogen generators use polymer membrane separators to produce high-purity nitrogen. They are completely pneumatic and only require an adequate supply of compressed air to manufacture nitrogen gas at an easily adjustable purity, flow and pressure.
No additional cost of refilling tanks or replacing cylinders, downtime from running out of gas or delivery charges. Gas is generated on-site, on-demand; and can produce 24 hours a day. Modular in design – any volume can be produced; and with a booster option – any pressure too.
Locally manufactured and serviced by Nitralife guaranteeing nitrogen quality and maximum uptime
Tailor-made solutions and high pressure options up to 500 Bar can be offered with a booster
The modular system allows for a compact setup and enables the production of any required volume of nitrogen
Stationary and portable diesel or electric options available
Nitralife continues to lead in nitrogen innovation, helping businesses achieve greater reliability, safety, and cost-efficiency through flexible, on-demand nitrogen generation. Today, Nitralife’s commitment to quality and customer-focused solutions makes us a trusted partner in nitrogen supply across diverse sectors.
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Nitralife brings its nitrogen expertise beyond tyres—offering custom on-site nitrogen generation systems for a wide range of industries, built for efficiency, reliability, and performance.