Long-Life Pressure Regulator for Continuous Extrusion Lines

OLC MicroAir pressure regulators are designed for a service life of 10 to 20+ years under continuous extrusion line operation. Their damping fluid design and precision mechanical components require no calibration and minimal maintenance, making them one of the lowest total-cost-of-ownership solutions available for plastic tubing extrusion.

Yes. MicroAir IV series models accept a 0–10 volt analog input, making them fully compatible with PLCs and other automated control devices. They support multiple operational modes including Dual State, Linear, and Manual Setting, enabling seamless integration into automated extrusion line control systems.

The MicroAir IV series achieves a response time of less than 0.1 second, typically around 20 milliseconds for a 50% full-scale step. This high-speed response makes these models especially suited for bump and taper tubing applications where rapid pressure switching is critical to maintaining dimensional accuracy.

Absolutely. MicroAir regulators are widely used in medical and catheter tubing extrusion, including multi-lumen tubing production. Their ultra-low pressure capability — reaching below 1 inch of water — combined with hysteresis-free regulation ensures the dimensional precision required for medical-grade plastic tubing manufacturing.

For multi-lumen tubing, you need one channel per lumen. OLC offers dual-channel, 3-channel, and 4-channel MicroAir configurations, with each channel independently adjustable and optionally equipped with its own digital display and output. Channels can also be set to different pressure ranges within a single enclosure.

No calibration is required for any MicroAir pressure regulator. The viscostatic damping fluid that ensures stable, hysteresis-free operation does not contact the process air and does not need replacement under normal operating conditions. Routine maintenance demands are minimal, contributing to the 10–20+ year expected product lifespan.