Honeywell’s Explosion- proof switches are specifically for use in indoor or outdoor hazardous locations. To comply with explosion-proof a requirement, the flame path within the housing is designed to contain and cool the escaping hot gases that otherwise could cause an explosion outside the switch. Many versions meet the ATEX Directive.

Best Used For:
Presence/absence detection in areas hazardous locations where physical contact with an object is permissible such as is found in grain elevators, offshore drilling, petrochemical and waste treatment plants, paint booths, and hazardous waste handling facilities.

BX Series:

• Weather sealed for outdoor use.
• Designed for explosive gas/dust environments.
• Interchangeable with HDLS (with adapter plate).
• Field adjustable heads may be positioned at 90-degree increments.
• Have European and North American approvals.

 CX Series:

• Gold contacts, low-temp seals, and bronze housing options available.
• Hermetic-sealed switch elements available.
• Weather sealed for outdoor use.
• Designed for explosive gas/dust environments.

 GXS Series:

• The GXS enclosure is fully potted and has sealing protection of IP66/67 as per IEC/EN 60529.
• The entire series GXS complies with the European Directive on Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (94/9/EC).

 14CE Series:

·         Designed for explosive environments.

·         14CE100 Series has been approved to meet the requirements of the Low Voltage directive and is CE marked.