Medical Gas Flowmeters and Regulators
Medical gas flowmeters and regulators for hospitals, surgery centers and procedure suites. Stocked as Thorpe-tube and click-style oxygen and medical air flowmeters, cylinder and pipeline pressure regulators, and continuous and intermittent vacuum regulators for medical-surgical suction. Every unit is gas-specific with DISS, Ohmeda, Chemetron or CGA cylinder inlets matched to the outlet or tank it connects to, from lines such as Ohio Medical, Precision Medical and Western. Replacement gauges, seals and inlet fittings support repair. Wholesale case and volume pricing for respiratory, biomedical and materials management procurement.
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Medical Gas Flowmeters and Regulators
Flowmeters and regulators set the flow, pressure and suction of medical gases and vacuum at the point of use. This subcategory covers oxygen and medical air flowmeters, cylinder and pipeline pressure regulators, and vacuum regulators for medical-surgical suction. Components are gas-specific with DISS and gas-specific inlets matched to the outlets and cylinders they connect to.
Flowmeter and Regulator Formats Stocked
- Thorpe-tube flowmeters - Float-in-tube flowmeters that set and display flow in liters per minute. Lines such as Ohio Medical, Precision Medical and Western are represented.
- Click-style and dial flowmeters - Set-position flow controls for oxygen and medical air.
- Cylinder pressure regulators - Regulators that reduce tank pressure to working pressure for backup and transport.
- Pipeline pressure regulators - Regulators that set working pressure from the pipeline.
- Continuous and intermittent vacuum regulators - Suction regulators with gauges for medical-surgical vacuum.
- Gauges and repair components - Replacement gauges, seals and inlet fittings.
Flowmeter and Regulator Type Comparison
| Device | Function | Common Gas | Inlet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe-tube flowmeter | Set and display flow | Oxygen, medical air | DISS, Ohmeda, Chemetron |
| Click-style flowmeter | Set-position flow | Oxygen | DISS, gas-specific |
| Cylinder regulator | Reduce tank pressure | Oxygen, others | CGA cylinder |
| Vacuum regulator | Set suction level | Medical vacuum | DISS, gas-specific |
Flowmeters and regulators are among the highest-turnover medical gas components, replaced across patient rooms, procedure areas and transport as units wear or are reconfigured. Because each unit is gas-specific and matched to the facility's inlet standards, correct identification by gas and inlet is central to sourcing, which makes standards-based stock and case pricing important for respiratory and biomedical teams. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a flowmeter and a regulator?
A flowmeter sets and displays gas flow rate in liters per minute from a wall outlet or cylinder, common on oxygen and medical air. A regulator reduces high cylinder pressure to a set working pressure, and a vacuum regulator sets suction level for medical-surgical vacuum. Both are gas-specific and stocked with DISS or gas-specific inlets to match the outlet or cylinder they connect to.
What types of flowmeters are stocked?
The catalog stocks Thorpe-tube flowmeters with a float in a tapered tube, click-style and dial flowmeters with set flow positions, and back-pressure compensated models. Flowmeters are stocked for oxygen, medical air and other services, with DISS, Ohmeda and Chemetron inlets. Flowmeter lines such as Ohio Medical, Precision Medical and Western are represented across these formats.
What regulators and vacuum regulators are available?
The catalog stocks cylinder pressure regulators that reduce tank pressure to working pressure, pipeline pressure regulators, and vacuum regulators for continuous and intermittent medical-surgical suction. Regulators are gas-specific with cylinder or pipeline inlets, and vacuum regulators are stocked in continuous, intermittent and combination formats with gauges. Providing the gas service and inlet standard helps match the correct unit.
Can hospitals and surgery centers order flowmeters and regulators in bulk?
Yes. Flowmeters, regulators and vacuum regulators are stocked in single units and full project quantities for hospitals, surgery centers, procedure suites, respiratory and biomedical departments and licensed medical distributors. Multi-unit and full-facility orders are common for new construction, renovation and equipment refresh, and standing orders cover repeat-buy consumable items. Contact our procurement team for tiered case and project pricing, freight consolidation and standing order setup.
What flowmeters and regulators should be in a facility formulary?
A typical stock includes oxygen and medical air flowmeters in the facility's inlet standards, cylinder regulators for backup and transport gas, vacuum regulators in continuous and intermittent formats for suction, and spare gauges and seals. Stock follows the gases and connector standards in use. MAP Medical builds consolidated flowmeter and regulator packages matched to facility gas services - contact our team for an assessment.