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WestAir proudly supports California’s aerospace industry with high-purity gases and exceptional service. We offer scientific balloon operations a wide-range of package types for gases like Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen, Helium, Acetylene and Propane – let us help you create the safest environments for greater production and mission efficiency.
We are proud to offer standard next day delivery, same-day delivery, and available 24/7 monitoring.
From the first walkthrough to delivery and beyond, our team is always ready to serve.
Our gas experts walk through your setup to build systems that prioritize safety and efficiency.
No matter the volume or type of gas, our state-of-the-art labs and highly-skilled production teams deliver.
Our drivers consistently perform in high-pressure environments and champion things such as customer care, road, and onsite safety.
Stop paying rent on cylinders that aren’t in your possession. And enjoy sustainable service with less deliveries thanks to telemetry’s mobile alerts, real-time measurements, and usage trends.
The days of chasing invoices and updating billing info are gone — access your account and re-order with confidence (and ease).
With WestAir cylinder tracking only pay for the cylinders that you are using. Never overpay for storing empty unused cylinders ever again.
Learn more about the different gases commonly used in the scientific balloon industry.
The primary gas used to fill scientific balloons due to its lighter-than-air properties, non-flammability, and safety. Helium allows the balloons to reach high altitudes, carrying instruments and payloads into the stratosphere or near-space environments.
Sometimes used as an alternative to helium because it is lighter and more buoyant. However, hydrogen is flammable and requires stringent safety measures during handling and use. It is less commonly used compared to helium.
Used for purging and pressurizing systems related to balloon launches and operations. Nitrogen is also used to inflate the balloon before the final fill with helium or hydrogen to ensure that the balloon material is fully deployed and checked for leaks.
Occasionally used in experiments or as part of onboard scientific instrumentation to study atmospheric composition and related phenomena.
Learn more about the scientific balloon gases and services we offer.
Scientific balloons primarily use helium for lifting and inflating high-altitude balloons.
Yes. We offer real-time monitoring for most of our gas applications to make sure you never run out. Our solution provides you (and us) with accurate updates on your levels so we can optimize your gas delivery, detect leaks and other issues – saving you money while supporting our sustainability commitments.
Yes. We make true same-day deliveries with no qualifications. If you call at 4:55 pm and you need a same-day delivery, we will deliver that day.
We offer cost-effective bulk gas solutions including bulk helium for high-altitude scientific balloons. Your products will be safely delivered by our modern fleet of fuel-efficient trucks, equipped for cylinder and bulk gas delivery.
Yes. WestAir barcodes each cylinder and will scan each cylinder when it enters and leaves your location. This eliminates the need for you to perform time-consuming and error-prone inventory tracking. This process also guarantees accurate monthly billing statements.
Yes. Our dedicated account management and 24/7 emergency service is there to make a bad day better.
Supporting propulsion, life support, cooling, and manufacturing processes for high-performance space missions.
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