Extrusion Pressure Regulator for FDA-Regulated Tubing

Yes. All MicroAir regulators are specifically designed for medical and catheter tubing extrusion, delivering the hysteresis-free, sub-0.1% accuracy needed in FDA-regulated environments. They are CE compliant and manufactured in the USA, supporting quality and traceability requirements common in medical device supply chains.

MicroAir I models offer manual control via a 30-turn precision knob. MicroAir II models add contact closure inputs for integration with diameter gauges or external controllers. MicroAir IV models provide high-speed 0–10V analog or PLC input control with sub-0.1-second response times, making them ideal for dynamic applications like bump and taper tubing.

MicroAir IV series regulators accept 0–10V analog input, enabling direct integration with PLCs and other extrusion controllers. MicroAir II models accept contact closure inputs from diameter gauges or process controllers. This flexibility allows OLC regulators to fit seamlessly into both new and existing extrusion line architectures.

The number of channels required corresponds to the number of lumens in your tubing. OLC offers single, dual, 3-channel, and 4-channel MicroAir configurations. Each channel independently controls pressure for one lumen and can be configured with its own pressure range, digital display, and output, giving complete flexibility for complex multi-lumen catheter and tubing designs.

MicroAir IV series regulators respond in less than 0.1 second — typically around 20 milliseconds for a 50% full-scale step change. This high-speed response is enabled by a precision voice-coil linear motor with viscostatic damping, making IV series units the preferred choice for bump and taper tubing applications requiring rapid, programmable pressure switching.

No calibration is required for MicroAir regulators. Their viscostatic damping fluid ensures stable, hysteresis-free operation without contacting the process air, minimizing wear and maintenance needs. With a proven service life of 10–20 years and a 3-year warranty on parts and labor, OLC regulators are engineered for low-maintenance, long-term production reliability.