Extrusion Pressure Regulator for FDA-Regulated Tubing

MicroAir regulators are available in three control configurations: manual-only with a precision 30-turn adjustment knob (MicroAir I), contact closure input compatible with diameter gauges and external controllers (MicroAir II), and 0-10V analog or PLC input for high-speed programmable control (MicroAir IV). Each suits a different level of automation.

MicroAir IV models achieve a response time of less than 0.1 second — typically around 20 milliseconds for 50% of full scale — making them ideal for bump and taper tubing applications that require rapid, programmable pressure switching synchronized with extrusion line speed changes.

Yes. Multi-channel MicroAir models (dual, 3-channel, and 4-channel) are specifically designed for multi-lumen tubing. Each channel operates independently with its own pressure range, digital display, and output option, allowing separate air pressure control for each lumen within a single stainless steel enclosure.

Absolutely. MicroAir regulators are widely used in medical and catheter tubing extrusion, including FDA-regulated applications. They are CE compliant, manufactured in the USA, and provide the precision pressure control needed to maintain consistent tubing wall thickness and outside diameter required in medical device manufacturing.

MicroAir regulators are engineered for long-term reliability with a typical service life of 10 to 20 years or more. The viscostatic damping system uses fluid that never contacts process air and has no wearing mechanical springs, contributing to the product's exceptional durability and low maintenance requirements over its operational lifetime.

No calibration is required for MicroAir regulators. The design uses a precision voice-coil linear motor with viscostatic damping, eliminating the need for routine recalibration. Maintenance requirements are minimal, and On Line Controls provides unlimited phone support plus a range change service if your process requirements change after purchase.