Why Ethylene Generators Are the Best Choice for Ethylene Application

Ripening is more of an ART than it is science.
It takes knowing characteristics of each load of fruit, the differences in ripening rooms, matching customer & seasonal demand with supply, and more. It takes an ARTIST.

We want to help by supplying the best tool for ethylene application. Here's how we assist in making the job easier:

Safety.
Catalytic Generators are the safest commercial form of ripening; they produce small, controlled amounts of ethylene and when used as directed, they cannot produce explosive amounts of ethylene. That is why so many fresh produce companies use our generators rather than gas cylinders. There have been several instances of explosions in ripening rooms where cylinders were in use. When using our generator and Ethy-Gen® II Ripening Concentrate in rooms that are 1,500 ft³ (43 m³) or larger, the is NO chance of ethylene explosion.

The United Kingdom takes the threat of explosion from cylinders very seriously. The UK's Health and Safety Executive/Local Authorities Enforcement Liaison Committee (HELA) has posted a circular on their web site explaining that generators are the preferred options for ethylene application and that the "use of cylinders of pure ethylene should be vigorously discouraged." For more details, click here.

Versatility.
They can be used in ripening rooms that are at least 1,500 ft³ (43 m³) in size. One generator will typically produce enough ethylene for ripening in rooms up to 12,000 ft³ (340 m³) or more. For larger rooms, ripeners can simply use additional units.

Computerized.
They can be used in conjunction with a computerized ripening room control system, or can be converted to our Smart-Ripe system, which is programmed via a PC.

Easy to use.
The Catalytic Generator is very easy to use and simple to work with; just turn on, pour in Ethy-Gen^® II Ripening Concentrate and controlled ethylene application begins in minutes.

Third party testing.
Most of our generators have the Underwriters' Laboratories (UL^®) mark and therefore meet most fire code regulations. Some versions of our generators have also passed the stringent standards of the German testing firm TÜV Product Service.

Accepted.
Generators are widely accepted as the norm for fruit ripening.

Generators let you know that you are doing it right.
Generators make it easy to verify that ethylene is actually being applied to the fruit, indicated by the decreasing level of Ethy-Gen^® II Ripening Concentrate in the generator reservoir, the Proper Operation Indicator Light and the slight sweet smell in the room.

Testing.
We put all generators through several extensive tests and inspections for correct operation and ethylene production before they are packaged for shipment.

Product diversification.
We offer several varieties of ethylene application systems, each with distinct advantages for different type of ripening operations.

Service.
From telephone, to on-site to on-line, we are available to meet the needs of our customers with product support, order processing and ripening assistance.