Tank Blanketing, or padding, refers to applying a cover of Inert gas over the surface of a stores commodity; usually a liquid. Its purpose is either to protect or contain the stored product or prevent it from harming personnel, equipment, or the environment. In most cases the blanketing gas is Nitrogen, although other gases may be used.

Blanketing with Nitrogen Gas may prevent liquid from vaporizing into the atmosphere. It can maintain the atmosphere above a flammable or combustible liquid to reduce ignition potential. It can make up the volume caused by cooling of the tank contents, preventing vacuum and the ingress of atmospheric air.

Blanketing Nitrogen Gas can simply prevent oxidation or contamination of the product by reducing its exposure to atmospheric air. It can also reduce the moisture content. Gas Nitrogen is supplied in a very pure and dry state.

The list of products blanketed is extensive ---- everything from adhesives, catalyst, chemicals, fats and oils, foods, fuels, inks, pharmaceuticals, photographic chemicals, soaps, and water.

Tank blanketing, or padding, is the process and practice of covering the surface of a stored commodity, usually a liquid, with an Inert gas usually Nitrogen Which Can be produced Onsite thru a Nitrogen Gas Generator ,. If that commodity is volatile or toxic, tank blanketing can prevent it from harming workers, equipment, and the environment. When the commodity is a food or other substance, tank blanketing protects it from oxidation or contamination through exposure to air or moisture. In most cases, tank blanketing gas is pure, dry nitrogen.