Equilibar
Industrial Machinery ManufacturingNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
Equilibar is a North Carolina-based manufacturer serving the industrial machinery sector with specialized fluid-control solutions. The company develops back pressure, vacuum, and flow control devices designed to handle challenging scientific and industrial applications, including multi-phase and high-pressure environments, with options for single-use configurations. Its technology emphasizes high sensitivity, broad flow-rate turn-down, and rapid, controllable responses, enabling precise management of pressure and flow in research, biotech, and downstream processes. Equilibar targets customers across research institutions, biopharma manufacturing, and industrial industries such as oil and gas and supercritical applications, addressing needs for stable pressures across varying flow conditions and complex fluid handling. The firm operates from Fletcher, North Carolina, and is part of the Richards Industrials family since May 2021, with an ISO 9001:2015-certified quality system and a U.S.-based manufacturing footprint. A notable recent development includes the launch of the IC Series in 2025, expanding its product lineup for back pressure, vacuum, and flow control with higher throughput capabilities.