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This section provides an overview for intrinsic safety barriers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 9 intrinsic safety barriers manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked intrinsic safety barriers companies as of December, 2024: 1.R. STAHL AG, 2.Gems Sensors & Controls, 3.PR electronics.
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Intrinsic safety barriers are devices designed to safely connect electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres. They prevent sparks and ignition by insulating connection points of electrical equipment, mitigating explosion risks.
Used in chemical plants, refineries, and gas facilities, these barriers are crucial for safe electrical equipment use in explosive environments. They come in glass tube types for strength and heat resistance, and molded resin types for flexibility and impact resistance.
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Gems Sensors was founded in 1955 and is a global manufacturer and supplier of sensing and control solutions based in Plainville, United States. The company is a division of Fortive Corporation, a Fortune 500 company. Gems Sensors have designed and manufactured a broad portfolio of liquid level, flow, and pressure sensors, miniature solenoid valves, proximity switches, and integrated fluid management solutions, from agricultural equipment to medical devices. The company manufactures its products via fully equipped and ISO-certified facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia, shipping over 5 million sensors annually.
Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc. was founded in Mannheim, Germany in 1945 developing the forerunner of the proximity switch. Pepperl+Fuchs continues to develop proximity sensors as well as other industrial sensors including ultrasonic sensors, rotary encoders, positioning systems, display and signal processing, vibration monitoring, industrial communication, and signal processing as well as related accessories and software. Explosive protection products include safety barriers, surge protection, wireless solutions, HMI systems, power supplies, electrical explosion protection equipment, level measurement, and related software.
Sensata Technologies was originally founded in 1916 as General Plate Company and is now headquartered in Attleboro, Massachusetts. The company is a developer, manufacturer, and seller of sensors and sensor-rich solutions, electrical protection components, and other products used in automotive, industrial, energy, telecom, and construction industries. The company has 20 product categories including force sensors, tire management solutions, inverters & charges, and pressure sensors.The company’s next generation of products are designed to improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, fuel efficiency in ICE cars and energy efficiency in TVs, and facilitate usage of IoT devices.
Migatron Corporation, headquartered in Woodstock, Illinois since 1979, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in ultrasonic sensors and controllers. The company offers intrinsically safe sensors, set point controllers, zener safety barriers, close range sensors, and self-contained sensors used in object detection, people counting, distance measurement, loop control, and liquid level detection. It is an ISO 9001, ATEX, and IECEx certified company, offering products to the oil & gas drilling, petroleum, chemical, and manufacturing sectors.
R. STAHL AG, established in 1876 and based in Waldenburg, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of electrical components, equipment, and systems used in hazardous areas. Some of its products include luminaires, control boxes, CCTV systems, distribution boards, and signaling devices. The products have several applications, including explosion protection for LNG and machine building. The company has subsidiaries in 21 countries and has applied an integrated management system for all its production sites, which brings together three ISO standards for quality management (9001), safety and health (45001), and environmental protection (14001).
PR electronics, founded in Denmark, in 1976 is a manufacturer of signal conditioning devices. The company's product portfolio includes temperature transmitters, communication interfaces, multifunctional devices, displays and accessories. Their products are used to make industrial process control safer, more reliable, and more efficient. The company serves markets including Automotive and Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy and Energy Storage and Electronics and IT Infrastructure. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, and Custom Manufacturing.
FineTek Co., Ltd, established in 1979 and headquartered in New Taipei City, is an ATEX & IECEX and TAF/ilac-MRA certified manufacturer and supplier of process automation and flow measurement solutions. The company's product portfolio includes Level Transmitters, Flow Measurement devices, Pressure instruments, and Temperature sensors. These products are utilized for monitoring and controlling process conditions, ensuring safety in industrial environments, and optimizing resource allocation. They are adopted by industries such as Water Treatment, Maritime, Steel, Power, and Construction. Additionally, the company offers services in wireless technology integration, pneumatic, and product solutions.
VEGA Controls Ltd. is based in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, UK, and serves as a manufacturer and distributor of sensors for industrial processing operations. It was established in 1984 as a subsidiary of Germany’s VEGA Grieshaber KG. The company primarily produces pressure sensors for measuring the force exerted by process materials, level sensors for measuring the height or volume of process materials, and point level sensors for detecting the presence or absence of process materials in a vessel beyond predesignated points. VEGA's products find common usage among clients in the food and beverage, water processing, and chemical processing industries.
FMS Technology, established in 1994 and based in Singapore, is a provider of industrial automation solutions. The company’s comprehensive portfolio includes industrial visual apparatus, robotics, and motion control solutions for diverse sectors such as electronics, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. FMS Technology succeeds in delivering cutting-edge technologies to optimize manufacturing processes, enhance product quality, and increase operational efficiency. The company empowers industries to meet the challenges of modern production demands. Additionally, their devotion to customer success is backed by a team of experts, ensuring seamless integration and great support for clients worldwide.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. STAHL AG |
20.0%
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| 2 | Gems Sensors & Controls |
20.0%
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| 3 | PR electronics |
13.3%
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| 4 | Pepperl+Fuchs Inc. |
13.3%
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| 5 | Migatron Corp. |
6.7%
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| 6 | VEGA Controls Ltd. |
6.7%
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| 7 | FMS Force Measuring Systems AG |
6.7%
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| 8 | FineTek Co., Ltd |
6.7%
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| 9 | Sensata Technologies, Inc. |
6.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the intrinsic safety barriers page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
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| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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4 | 80.0% |
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Switzerland
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1 | 20.0% |
