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The MicroAir provides high precision control of tubing outside diameter by regulating air pressure to a set point during the manufacture and extrusion of all types of profile extrusion for plastic medical, catheter, and automotive tubing. Our precision ultra low pressure air regulators are used for precise air sizing and ovality of extruded plastic tubing. Support air p...

Air pressure is applied to the internal cavities through the pin or mandrel inside the die during extruding tubing. MicroAir regulators are needed to help the product maintain its shape and not collapse during the process. Tubing with multiple lumens is made by placing more than one pin in the center of the die to produce the number of lumens necessary. The individual lu...