Exair Redesigned Electronic Flow Control for Systems
Industrial operators can now manage compressed air usage with a new, externally adjustable flow control device.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Cincinnati-based Exair has released a redesigned Electronic Flow Control system that helps facilities minimize compressed air waste during production gaps. The unit utilizes a photoelectric sensor and programmable timing to manage airflow automatically.
Why it matters
Compressed air is a significant utility expense for many industrial manufacturers, and reducing waste during idle time is a primary lever for improving energy efficiency. This redesigned control offers a streamlined interface for adjusting cycles without opening the enclosure.
The device manages compressed air flows up to 350 SCFM and features a photoelectric sensor with a maximum detection range of 3 feet or 1 meter.
The players
Exair
A Cincinnati-based manufacturer specializing in industrial compressed air-operated products.
The details
The system pairs a photoelectric sensor with programmable timing controls to trigger a fast-acting solenoid valve only when objects are present. Operators can adjust ON and OFF intervals independently, with external programming ports allowing for setup changes without the need to remove the enclosure cover.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: The redesigned product was officially announced.
Market Landscape
This release follows a broader industry trend of integrating sensor-based automation into legacy utility systems to lower operational overhead. The design specifically builds on the standard category of industrial photoelectric sensor-based air flow controls.
Operators should review their compressed air systems for persistent waste during gaps in production to determine if programmable controls offer a path to lower utility bills. Evaluate whether existing hardware requires manual intervention for timing adjustments, which may increase labor time compared to these externally programmable units.
The takeaway
Optimizing compressed air output is a consistent strategy for managing high-utility manufacturing environments. Track your facility's baseline consumption during non-production hours as a metric to verify potential savings from automated flow controls.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Manufacturing.
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