Refining Liquid Products.
Meeting Industrial Demand.
UIG sells liquid oxygen, nitrogen, and argon in compliance with a wide range of industry specifications to wholesale markets in the United States.
Cryogenic Liquid Production
Several UIG ASUs are built to generate bulk quantities of liquid oxygen, nitrogen, and argon for wholesale supply to regional markets
Driver-Friendly Facilities
Our ASUs are equipped with state of the art product loading facilities, maximizing autonomous controls to make loading product safe, ergonomic, and efficient.
Manned Facilities
UIG keeps its ASUs staffed, allowing for flexible product pickup hours.
Quality, Safety & Applications
Our merchant liquid gases undergo rigorous purification and quality assurance to meet stringent industry standards—and to serve critical roles in clean energy, carbon sequestration, manufacturing, healthcare, and advanced technology applications.
Converting Air into Essential
Merchant Liquid Gases
At UIG, we make sure our merchant liquid products are pure, consistent, and ready when you are. No surprises, just dependable supply.
Oxygen Production
Supports clean combustion, oxidation, and life-support melting.
Nitrogen Production
An inert gas used for cooling, blanketing, and pressurization.
Argon Production
A noble gas ideal for shielding and specialized applications.
Merchant Liquid Gas
Purpose-Built for Your Industry
From steel and chemicals to energy and glass, our bulk merchant liquid products are designed to meet the unique gas demands of your industry.
Steel
Our liquid oxygen and nitrogen support steelmaking processes, providing essential gases for combustion, cooling, and heat treatment.
Energy
Bulk liquid gases help power gasification, LNG production, and other energy applications requiring high-purity oxygen and nitrogen.
Glass
Liquid oxygen enhances glass manufacturing by improving combustion efficiency and product quality.
Chemicals
Merchant liquid gases are integral to chemical processing, ensuring precise and safe industrial operations.
Mining and Minerals
Reliable liquid oxygen supply supports metal extraction and mineral processing operations.
Metals
From refining to heat treatment, our liquid gases enable high-quality metal production with consistent supply.
Merchant Liquid Products FAQs
What are merchant liquid products?
Merchant liquid products refer to industrial gases like oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and rare gases supplied in liquid form for industrial and medical use.
Why are industrial gases stored and supplied in liquid form?
Liquefying gases reduces their volume significantly, allowing for efficient storage and bulk transport to meet large-scale industrial needs.
Which industries use merchant liquid products most frequently?
Industries such as food processing and freezing, healthcare, and applications with smaller scale combustion, gas injection, and inerting operations commonly rely on merchant liquid products
How are merchant liquid products produced and stored?
They are produced by cryogenic air separation units (ASUs) then stored at very low temperatures in vacuum-insulated storage tanks at the source and end user facilities to avoid boil-off.
How does UIG ensure the quality of its merchant liquid products?
UIG employs rigorous purification, testing, and quality control measures at its production plants to meet strict industry standards.
What makes UIG different from other industrial gas suppliers?
UIG supplies wholesale liquid products to industrial gas companies and distributors. We do not have our own trucking fleet. This is significant because UIG does not directly compete with its liquid customer for end-user supply contracts. UIG does produce and supply self-generated liquid products to our on-site customers directly for backup purposes.
Where does UIG operate?
UIG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nucor Corporation, designs, builds, and operates air separation plants across North America.
What services does UIG provide beyond merchant liquid products?
We offer plant design, construction, operation, maintenance, and consulting services to ensure your industrial gas supply is efficient and cost-effective.
How can I get started with UIG?
Contact us to discuss your gas supply needs, and our team will help you determine the best solution for your business.
Merchant Liquid Products Resources
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An inert gas used for cooling, blanketing, and pressurization.
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An inert gas used for cooling, blanketing, and pressurization.
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An inert gas used for cooling, blanketing, and pressurization.
Gas You Can Work With™
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