industrial oxygen concentrator
Oxygen Concentrator vs. Oxygen Generator: Key Differences, Uses, and Industrial Benefits
An oxygen concentrator is a machine that takes in regular air, removes most of the nitrogen, and supplies air with a much higher amount of oxygen. Instead of the usual 21% oxygen found in normal air, the oxygen-rich air produced by a concentrator is about 90% to 95% pure oxygen.
How does an oxygen concentrator work?
- The machine pulls air from the surroundings.
- It uses filters and a special material called zeolite in its tanks, which separates the Nitrogen from the air.
- The remaining oxygen-rich air is then delivered wherever it's needed, such as for small-scale industrial or laboratory use.
Oxygen concentrators are handy because they don’t need to be refilled like traditional oxygen cylinders. They’re compact, easy to move, and don’t require much maintenance.
Oxygen Concentrator vs. Oxygen Generator
The terms “oxygen concentrator” and “oxygen generator” are often mixed up, but they have some important differences, especially outside of medical applications:
| Feature | Oxygen Concentrator | Oxygen Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Typical Size | Small, portable, or desktop model | Large; used at factories or processing sites |
| Output Volume | Up to roughly 10 liters per minute | Very high volumes for industrial processes |
| Oxygen Purity | About 90–95% | Can reach higher purity, depending on the need |
| Main Applications | Labs, aquaculture, welding, water treatment | Supplying factories, filling large tanks |
- Oxygen concentrators are ideal for tasks where smaller amounts of oxygen are needed on the spot, like in water purification (ozone generation), fish farming, or metalworking.
- Oxygen generators (sometimes called oxygen plants) are built for much larger operations, such as supplying a factory, filling large oxygen tanks, or providing oxygen to many users at once in an industrial process.
Key Points
- Oxygen concentrators are best for small-scale or on-demand use. They produce oxygen directly from the air and do not need regular refilling.
- Oxygen generators are much bigger and made for extensive facilities that need a steady, high volume of oxygen, such as industrial manufacturing or processing plants.
Both types of machines are valued in industry because they provide a reliable source of oxygen without the hassle of storing and transporting heavy gas cylinders. The choice between them depends on how much oxygen you need and what you plan to use it for.
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The Oxiti Booster is a compact PSA oxygen generator built for industrial applications that need sustained high pressure. The Mini Booster delivers up to 140 kPa continuously, and the Booster reaches up to 400 kPa - both at up to 8 LPM, rated for 24/7 operation. Built from Japanese components, including Thomas Compressors and Fuji Electric. Not for medical use.
High-performance industrial oxygen generators by Acniti. Enhance nanobubbles, aquaculture, and water treatment with reliable PSA technology.
The Oxiti is a heavy-duty industrial oxygen concentrator using PSA technology to deliver 85-96% pure oxygen at various flow rates. Featuring a rugged aluminum chassis and Japanese components, it is engineered for harsh environments in aquaculture, water treatment, and nanobubble applications. Strictly for non-medical industrial use.
The Oxiti Ozone is a compact PSA ozone generator with a built-in oxygen feed, producing up to 8 LPM of high-purity oxygen and up to 20 g/h of ozone from a single unit. The integrated PSA system guarantees stable, high-concentration ozone output without external oxygen supply. Built for water treatment, aquaculture research, and industrial disinfection.
Acniti is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in nanobubble equipment and industrial oxygen concentrators. Based in Osaka since 2017, we are the only provider offering three distinct nanobubble generation technologies: pressurized dissolution, turbulent static mixer, and hammer-mill rotation. Our solutions serve universities, water treatment, aquaculture, agriculture, mining, wastewater remediation, and industrial cleaning applications globally. Acniti products integrate robust PSA oxygen concentrators with proprietary nanobubble generators for 24/7 industrial operation. Acniti does not supply oxygen concentrators for medical purposes.
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The Turbiti is a turbulent mixer nanobubble generator built for industrial water treatment, aquaculture, and horticulture. Proprietary swirl flow technology generates nanobubbles with no moving parts and minimal maintenance. The stainless steel housing, built-in one-way gas valve, and particle tolerance up to 2 mm make it a reliable fit for both fresh and saltwater applications, from greenhouse crops to shrimp and salmon cultivation.
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Acniti offers dissolved oxygen controllers and handheld monitors designed for nanobubble generators and oxygen generators. The DO controller automates aeration using PLC-based setpoint control, while the Polaris handheld sensor provides portable DO measurement with NFC and Bluetooth. Both target aquaculture, shrimp farming, and high-DO water treatment applications.
The Turbiti Fusion is a plug-and-play micro nanobubble generator using a turbulent mixer-ejector principle to produce billions of ultrafine bubbles per minute. With flow rates of 540–900 L/h and compatibility with O₂, air, CO₂, N₂ and ozone, it delivers superior dissolved oxygen levels for water treatment, aquaculture, and biochemical processes. Available in 115V and 230V configurations.
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The wall mounted Turbiti is the multipurpose nanobubble generator suitable for agriculture, horticulture and fish cultivation sites. Super saturation of oxygen for water day storage tanks in horticulture. Drinking water solutions for chicken, cows, pigs and horses, giving high DO water with ultrafine bubbles to animals with enhance their food digestion more efficiently and results in healthier animals.
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The Oxiti Booster 8L 230V is an industrial PSA oxygen generator delivering 2-8 LPM oxygen at 87-96% purity with integrated pressure booster (35-400 kPa). Designed for water treatment, pond aeration, aquaculture, and fish cultivation applications. Complete technical specifications for the European and Asian markets (230V, 50/60Hz). Not for medical or patient care use.
The Oxiti Booster 5L 230V is an industrial PSA oxygen generator delivering 1-5 LPM oxygen at 87-96% purity with integrated pressure booster (35-400 kPa). Designed for water treatment, pond aeration, aquaculture, and fish cultivation applications. Complete technical specifications for the European and Asian markets (230V, 50/60Hz). Not for medical or patient care use.
The Oxiti 5L Booster 115V is an industrial PSA oxygen generator delivering 1-5 LPM oxygen at 87-96% purity with integrated pressure booster (35-400 kPa). Designed for water treatment, pond aeration, aquaculture, and fish cultivation applications. Complete technical specifications for the North American market (115V, 60Hz). Not for medical or patient care use.
Complete technical specifications for the Oxiti Booster 8 LPM 115V PSA industrial oxygen generator for non-medical applications. Delivers 2-8 LPM at 87-96% purity with high boosted pressure of 35-400 kPa for aquaculture, pond aeration, and water treatment. Designed for North American 115V 60Hz systems. Not for medical or patient care use.
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Complete technical specifications for the Oxiti Mini Booster 8 LPM 230V PSA industrial oxygen generator for non-medical applications. Delivers 2-8 LPM at 87-96% purity with boosted pressure of 35-140 kPa for aquaculture, pond aeration, and water treatment. Designed for European and Asian 230V systems. Not for medical or patient care use.
The Oxiti Aerator 100 is a high-capacity industrial air pump designed to feed nanobubble generators in deep-water installations. It delivers 40-100 LPM of clean air at depths up to 6 meters, enabling continuous oxygen dissolution and nanobubble generation. Oil-free and maintenance-free for up to 15,000 hours, it's built for continuous aquaculture, water treatment, and aeration operations.
The Oxiti Mini Booster 8L 115V is a compact PSA oxygen generator built for industrial use. It delivers 2-8 LPM at 87-96% purity with boosted output pressure of 35-140 kPa, making it a solid fit for aquaculture, pond aeration, ozone injection, and water treatment systems running on North American 115V 60Hz power. Not for medical use.
The Oxiti Mini Booster is a compact PSA oxygen generator delivering 1-5 LPM at 87-96% purity with boosted output pressure up to 140 kPa. Designed for the North American 115V market, it fits aquaculture, pond aeration, ozone water treatment, and similar industrial applications. Not for medical or patient care use.
Complete technical specifications for the Oxiti Booster 5 LPM 200V PSA industrial oxygen generator for non-medical applications. Delivers 1-5 LPM at 87-96% purity with high boosted pressure of 35-400 kPa for aquaculture, pond aeration, and water treatment. Designed for Japanese 200V systems. Not for medical or patient care use.
Complete technical specifications for the Oxiti Booster 8 LPM 200V PSA industrial oxygen generator for non-medical applications. Delivers 2-8 LPM at 87-96% purity with high boosted pressure of 35-400 kPa for aquaculture, pond aeration, and water treatment. Designed for Japanese 200V systems. Not for medical or patient care use.
Complete technical specifications for the Oxiti Booster 5 LPM 100V PSA industrial oxygen generator for non-medical applications. Delivers 1-5 LPM at 87-96% purity with boosted pressure of 35-400 kPa for aquaculture, pond aeration, and water treatment. Designed for Japanese 100V systems. Not for medical or patient care use.
The Oziti ozone generator series delivers reliable output from 1 to 21 g/h using corona discharge technology. Air-cooled and built with a metal-free gas contact path, these generators produce high-purity ozone for water treatment, aquaculture, and laboratory applications. Available in multiple output ranges to match your process requirements.
Complete technical specifications for the Oxiti-01-220V PSA laboratory oxygen generator for non-medical research applications. Delivers 0.1-1 LPM at 87-96% purity for analytical instruments, ozone generation, cell culture, biological incubation, and microreactors. Designed for European and Asian 220V laboratory systems with compact, reliable performance. Not for medical or patient care use.
Complete technical specifications for the Oxiti-01-115V PSA laboratory oxygen generator for non-medical research applications. Delivers 0.1-1 LPM at 87-96% purity for analytical instruments, ozone generation, cell culture, biological incubation, and microreactors. Designed for North American 115V laboratory systems with compact, reliable performance. Not for medical or patient care use.
Complete technical specifications for the Oxiti-05-100V PSA industrial oxygen generator for non-medical research applications. Delivers 2-8 LPM at 87-96% purity for aquaculture, pond aeration, and water treatment applications. Designed for Japanese 100V systems with robust performance in demanding industrial environments. Not for medical or patient care use.
Complete technical specifications for the Oxiti-05-230V PSA industrial oxygen generator for non-medical research applications. Delivers 1-5 LPM at 87-96% purity for aquaculture, pond aeration, and water treatment applications. Designed for European and Asian 230V systems with robust performance in demanding industrial environments. Not for medical or patient care use.
Complete technical specifications for the Oxiti-08-115V Pressure Swing Adsorption industrial oxygen generator for non-medical research applications. Delivers 2-8 LPM at 87-96% purity for aquaculture, pond aeration, and water treatment applications. Designed for North American 115V systems with robust performance in demanding industrial environments. Not for medical or patient care use.
Complete technical specifications for the Oxiti-05-115V PSA industrial oxygen generator for non-medical research applications. Delivers 1-5 LPM at 87-96% purity for aquaculture, pond aeration, and water treatment applications. Designed for North American 115V systems with robust performance in demanding industrial environments. Not for medical or patient care use.
Complete technical specifications for the Oxiti-08-230V PSA industrial oxygen generator for non-medical research applications. Delivers 2-8 LPM at 87-96% purity for aquaculture, pond aeration, and water treatment applications. Designed for European and Asian 230V systems with robust performance in demanding industrial environments. Not for medical or patient care use.
Complete technical specifications for the Oxiti-08-100V PSA industrial oxygen generator for non-medical research applications. Delivers 2-8 LPM at 87-96% purity and 35 kPa pressure for aquaculture, pond aeration, and water treatment. Designed for Japanese 100V systems with robust performance in demanding industrial environments. Not for medical or patient care use.
Complete technical specifications for the Oxiti-08-200V PSA industrial oxygen generator for non-medical research applications. Delivers 2-8 LPM at 87-96% purity and 70-100 kPa pressure for aquaculture, pond aeration, and water treatment. Designed for Japanese 200V systems with robust performance in demanding industrial environments. Not for medical or patient care use.
Complete technical specifications for the Oxiti-05-200V PSA industrial oxygen generator for non-medical research applications. Delivers 2-5 LPM at 87-96% purity and 70-100 kPa pressure for aquaculture, pond aeration, and water treatment. Designed for Japanese 200V systems with robust performance in demanding industrial environments. Not for medical or patient care use.
The Oxiti Mini Booster 5L is a compact PSA oxygen generator delivering 1-5 LPM at 87-96% purity with boosted output pressure of 35-140 kPa. Designed for 230V systems, it suits aquaculture, pond aeration, water treatment, and ozone generation. Not for medical use.
Low DO levels in deep reservoirs and ponds stall aquaculture yields and rot root zones in horticulture systems. The Turbiti submersible nanobubble mixer solves this by operating entirely underwater, injecting 100-200nm bubbles directly into the water column for maximum oxygen transfer efficiency. Built from 316L stainless steel, it installs without a pump house and runs on 115 or 230V.
Complete technical specifications for the Oxiti-01-100V PSA laboratory oxygen generator for non-medical research applications. Delivers 0.1-1 LPM at 87-96% purity for analytical instruments, ozone generation, cell culture, biological incubation, and microreactors. Designed for Japanese 100V laboratory systems with compact, reliable performance. Not for medical or patient care use.
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Complete technical specifications for the Oxiti Booster 5 LPM 200V PSA industrial oxygen generator for non-medical applications. Delivers 1-5 LPM at 87-96% purity with boosted pressure of 35-140 kPa for aquaculture, pond aeration, and water treatment. Designed for Japanese 200V systems. Not for medical or patient care use.
Complete technical specifications for the Oxiti Mini Booster 8 LPM 200V PSA industrial oxygen generator for non-medical applications. Delivers 2-8 LPM at 87-96% purity with boosted pressure of 35-140 kPa for aquaculture, pond aeration, and water treatment. Designed for Japanese 200V 50Hz systems. Not for medical or patient care use.
The Oxiti Mini Booster 5L 100V is a compact PSA oxygen generator built for Japanese 100V/60Hz and 50Hz supply. It delivers 1-5 LPM of oxygen at 87-96% purity with boosted output pressure of 35-140 kPa, suited for aquaculture, pond aeration, ozone generation, and water treatment systems. Not for medical or patient care use.
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