Advanced Hazardous Environment Sensor Solutions Tailored for Your Application

Ensuring Safety and Precision in the Toughest Conditions

Hazardous environment sensors are vital for ensuring safety and operational efficiency in extreme conditions. From explosive atmospheres to high-temperature or high-pressure environments, these sensors are designed to deliver reliable performance when it matters most. At Everight Position, we provide advanced solutions engineered to withstand the harshest conditions and meet stringent safety standards.

Our Most Commonly Used Hazardous Environment Sensor

The intrinsically safe X103 is ATEX and IECEx approved for use in potentially explosive gas/vapour atmospheres. It is designed for a wide range of industrial applications and is ideal for OEMs seeking good sensor performance in situations where a short-bodied sensor is required for operation in hazardous areas. The unit is compact and space-efficient, being responsive along almost its entire length, and like all Positek sensors provides a linear output proportional to displacement. Each unit is supplied with the output calibrated to the travel required by the customer, from 0-2mm to 0-50mm and with full EMC protection built in.
Overall performance, repeatability and stability are outstanding over a wide temperature range.

The sensor has a rugged stainless steel body and plunger. It is easy to install and set up, mounting options include flange and body clamps. The plunger can be supplied free or captive, with female M4 thread, or spring-loaded with a ball end. The X103 also offers a wide range of mechanical options, environmental sealing is to IP65 or IP67 depending on selected cable or connector options.

Positek intrinsically safe sensors are designed to be used with a galvanically isolated amplifier . Approved galvanic isolation amplifiers (X005) are available from Positek; there is a choice of 0.5-9.5V or 4-20mA transmission outputs.

The sensor can be installed with a cable length up to 1km between the sensor and the amplifier.

The intrinsically safe E100 is ATEX and IECEx approved for use in potentially explosive gas/vapour and dust atmospheres. It is designed for demanding hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder position feedback applications where service life, environmental resistance and cost are important and is ideal for OEMs seeking good sensor performance for arduous applications in hazardous areas.

Overall performance, repeat-ability and stability are outstanding over a wide temperature range. The unit is highly compact and space-efficient, being responsive along almost its entire length. Like all Positek sensors, the E100 provides a linear output proportional to displacement. Each unit is supplied with the output calibrated to the travel required by the customer, from 0-5mm to 0-800mm and with full EMC protection built in.

The sensor is very rugged, being made of stainless steel with an inert fluoropolymer-sheathed probe and stainless steel target tube. The sensor is easy to install in cylinders and has a wide range of mechanical options. Environmental sealing is to IP65 or IP67 depending on selected cable or connector options.

Positek intrinsically safe sensors are designed to be used with a galvanically isolated amplifier . Approved galvanic isolation amplifiers (X005) are available from Positek; there is a choice of 0.5-9.5V or 4-20mA transmission outputs.
The sensor can be installed with a cable length up to 1km between the sensor and the amplifier.

The intrinsically safe E117 is ATEX and IECEx approved for use in potentially explosive gas/vapour and dust atmospheres. It is designed for industrial and scientific feedback applications and is ideal for OEMs seeking good sensor performance for arduous applications in hazardous areas.

Overall performance, repeatability and stability are outstanding over a wide temperature range. The unit is very compact and space-efficient with a small 19mm diameter body. The sensor is very robust, the body and push rod being made of stainless steel. The sensor is easy to install with mounting options including M5 male stud and M5 rod eye bearing. The push rod can be supplied free or captive, with male M5 thread or M5 rod eye. Like all Positek sensors, the E117 provides a linear output proportional to displacement. Each unit is supplied with the output calibrated to the travel required by the customer, from 0-5mm to 0-350mm and with full EMC protection built in. The E117 offers a range of mechanical options, environmental sealing is to IP67.

Positek intrinsically safe sensors are designed to be used with a galvanically isolated amplifier . Approved galvanic isolation amplifiers (X005) are available from Positek; there is a choice of 0.5-9.5V or 4-20mA transmission outputs.

The sensor can be installed with a cable length up to 1km between the sensor and the amplifier.

The intrinsically safe 10 bar G115 is a heavy-duty CSA approved version of the G114 sensor with a stronger 12.6mm push rod, recommended for applications where vibration is an issue or there is a need for longer travel sensors are to be mounted horizontally between rod eyes. It remains an affordable, durable, high-accuracy position sensor designed for applications whereIP68 sealing is required up to a pressure of 10Bar. The unit is highly compact and space-efficient, being responsive along almost its entire length. Like all Positek sensors, the G115 provides a linear output proportional to displacement. Each sensor is supplied with the output calibrated to the travel required by the customer, from 0-5mm to 0-800mm and with full EMC protection built in.

The sensor is very robust, the body and push rod being made of stainless steel for long service life and environmental resistance.
Overall performance, repeatability and stability are outstanding over a wide temperature range. The sensor is easy to install with mounting options including stainless steel M8 rod eye bearings and body clamps. The push rod can be supplied free or captive, with female M8 thread, or an M8 stainless steel rod eye. The G115 also offers a wide range of mechanical and electrical options, environmental sealing is to IP68 10Bar.

Positek intrinsically safe sensors are designed to be used with a galvanically isolated amplifier . Approved galvanic isolation amplifiers (G005) are available from Positek; there is a choice of 0.5-9.5V or 4-20mA transmission outputs.

The sensor can be installed with a cable length up to 1km between the sensor and the amplifier.

The intrinsically safe 10 bar H114 is an CSA approved affordable, durable, high-accuracy position sensor.

The H114, like all Positek sensors, provides a linear output proportional to displacement. Each unit is supplied with the output calibrated to the travel required by the customer, from 0-5mm to 0-800mm and with full EMC protection built in. The sensor is very robust, the body and push rod being made of stainless steel for long service life and environmental resistance. Derived from the popular H101, the H114 has been designed for applications where the sensor may be completely submerged in water up to a pressure of 10Bar, but good sensor performance and cost are still important.

Positek intrinsically safe sensors are designed to be used with a galvanically isolated amplifier. Approved galvanic isolation amplifiers (G005) are available from Positek; there is a choice of 0.5-9.5V or 4-20mA transmission outputs.

The sensor can be installed with a cable length up to 1km between the sensor and the amplifier.

The intrinsically safe H133 is CSA approved for use in potentially explosive gas/vapour and dust atmospheres. It is designed for a wide range of industrial applications and is ideal for OEMs seeking good sensor performance in situations where a mid-bodied sensor is required for operation in hazardous areas. The unit is compact and space-efficient, being responsive along almost its entire length, and like all Positek sensors provides a linear output proportional to displacement. Each unit is supplied with the output calibrated to the travel required by the customer, from 0-51mm to 0-100mm and with full EMC protection built in.

Overall performance, repeatability and stability are outstanding over a wide temperature range.

The sensor has a rugged stainless steel body and plunger. It is easy to install and set up, mounting options include flange and body clamps. The plunger can be supplied free or captive, with female M4 thread, or spring-loaded with a ball end. The H133 also offers a wide range of mechanical options, environmental sealing is to IP65 or IP67 depending on selected cable or connector options.

Positek intrinsically safe sensors are designed to be used with a galvanically isolated amplifier. Approved galvanic isolation amplifiers (G005) are available from Positek; there is a choice of 0.5-9.5V or 4-20mA transmission outputs.

The sensor can be installed with a cable length up to 1km between the sensor and the amplifier.

 

The intrinsically safe M603 is ATEX and IECEx approved for use in potentially explosive gas/vapour, dust atmospheres and mining environments.

It is designed for industrial and scientific feedback applications and is ideal for OEMs seeking good sensor performance for arduous applications in hazardous areas.

The M603, like all Positek sensors, is supplied with the output calibrated to the angle required by the customer, between 15 and 160 degrees and with full EMC protection built in. The sensor provides a linear output characteristic with angle of deflection. There is a machined registration mark to identify the calibrated mid point.

Overall performance, repeatability and stability are outstanding over a wide temperature range. Electrical connections to the sensor are made via an industrial standard 4-pin M12 connector, with limited rotational capability to facilitate cable routing. The sensor has a rugged stainless steel body and mounting flange. The flange has two 4.5mm by 30 degree wide slots on a 48mm pitch to simplify mounting and position adjustment. Environmental sealing is to IP67.

Positek intrinsically safe sensors are designed to be used with a galvanically isolated amplifier . Approved galvanic isolation amplifiers (X005) are available from Positek; there is a choice of 0.5-9.5V or 4-20mA transmission outputs.

The sensor can be installed with a cable length up to 1km between the sensor and the amplifier.

The intrinsically safe 10 bar G114 is an CSA approved affordable, durable, high-accuracy position sensor.

The G114, like all Positek sensors, provides a linear output proportional to displacement. Each unit is supplied with the output calibrated to the travel required by the customer, from 0-5mm to 0-800mm and with full EMC protection built in. The sensor is very robust, the body and push rod being made of stainless steel for long service life and environmental resistance. Derived from the popular G101, the G114 has been designed for applications where the sensor may be completely submerged in water up to a pressure of 10Bar, but good sensor performance and cost are still important.

Positek intrinsically safe sensors are designed to be used with a galvanically isolated amplifier. Approved galvanic isolation amplifiers (G005) are available from Positek; there is a choice of 0.5-9.5V or 4-20mA transmission outputs.

The sensor can be installed with a cable length up to 1km between the sensor and the amplifier.

How to Choose the Right Hazardous Environment Sensor

Choosing the correct sensor for hazardous environments is critical to maintaining safety, compliance, and performance. Here are the essential factors to consider:

  • Environmental Hazards
    Assess the specific risks, such as explosive gases, combustible dust, corrosive chemicals, or extreme temperatures. Select sensors certified for those conditions, such as ATEX, IECEx, or UL approvals.

  • Material Durability
    Choose sensors made from robust materials like stainless steel, corrosion-resistant alloys, or specialized coatings to withstand exposure to chemicals, moisture, and abrasive particles.

  • Explosion-Proof or Intrinsically Safe Design
    Determine whether your application requires explosion-proof sensors (contain potential ignition sources) or intrinsically safe designs (limit energy to prevent ignition).

  • Temperature and Pressure Tolerance
    Evaluate the operating range for temperature and pressure. Ensure the sensor is rated to perform accurately and reliably under these extreme conditions.

  • Measurement Type
    Identify what the sensor needs to measure—temperature, pressure, vibration, proximity, or other parameters. Choose a sensor optimized for the specific measurement in hazardous conditions.

  • Output and Connectivity
    Ensure the sensor integrates seamlessly with your system via the required output format, such as analog, digital, or industrial communication protocols (e.g., HART, Modbus, or PROFIBUS).

  • Compliance and Certification
    Confirm the sensor meets all necessary safety and regulatory standards for your industry and region. Certifications ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

By carefully evaluating these criteria, you can select a hazardous environment sensor that ensures safety, compliance, and optimal performance in your application.

Applications of Hazardous Environment Sensors

Our hazardous environment sensors are trusted across industries to provide safety and performance in challenging conditions, including:

Oil & Gas

Monitor pressure, temperature, and flow in refineries, pipelines, and offshore platforms.

Chemical Processing

Ensure safe operations in facilities handling volatile or corrosive chemicals.

Mining & Drilling

Optimize safety and performance in underground operations and drilling rigs.

Pharmaceuticals

Maintain precision and safety in sensitive production processes.

Food & Beverage

Comply with safety standards in environments with combustible dust or extreme temperatures.

Power Generation

Enhance monitoring in environments with high heat and pressure, such as turbines and boilers.

Cutting-Edge Hazardous Environment Sensor Technologies

Everight Position offers a diverse range of sensors engineered for hazardous environments. Our product line includes:

Explosion-Proof Sensors

Designed to contain and isolate potential ignition sources.

Intrinsically Safe Sensors

Reduce energy output to prevent ignition in flammable atmospheres.

Corrosion-Resistant Sensors

Built to withstand exposure to aggressive chemicals.

High-Temperature Sensors

Capable of performing reliably in extreme heat conditions.

Multi-Parameter Sensors

Measure multiple parameters like temperature, pressure, and vibration simultaneously.

Custom Solutions

Tailored sensors designed to meet specific application challenges.

Our sensors combine durability and precision, ensuring they meet the demands of even the most extreme environments.

Expert Support for Hazardous Environment Sensor Integration

At Everight Position, we understand the complexities of working in hazardous conditions. Our team of experts is here to help you select, implement, and maintain the ideal sensors for your needs. We provide:

Our Customization Process:

  • Consultative Expertise – Tailored recommendations for your specific environmental challenges.
  • Custom Engineering – Developing specialized sensors to meet unique application requirements.
  • Comprehensive Training – Equipping your team with the knowledge to operate and maintain sensors safely.
  • Ongoing Support – Reliable assistance to keep your systems running at peak performance.

Ready to Enhance Safety and Performance in Hazardous Environments?

Trust Everight Position for advanced hazardous environment sensor solutions that prioritize safety, compliance, and reliability. Contact us today to explore our product offerings and discover how we can help protect your operations.

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