The MICRO SWITCH BX/BX2 Series are designed for applications in hazardous or explosive environments requiring a rugged, durable switch virtually anywhere in the world. To comply with explosion-proof switching requirements, the flame path within the switch housing is designed to contain and cool escaping hot gases and fumes that could cause an explosion outside of the switch. Regardless of where the equipment or machinery is designed, built, or installed, BX and BX2 Series products carry global agency coverage. Honeywell offers two versions of the BX series switch: the standard BX Series features an aluminum housing, while the BX2 series features a 316L stainless steel housing. The stainless steel housing adds additional resistance against corrosion in applications exposed to aggressive, caustic agents, as well as those often present in chemical processing plants, off-shore/near-shore sites, and other hazardous areas. Both products are weather sealed for outdoor use and designed for explosive gas/dust environments. All operating heads of the BX/BX2 Series are field adjustable at 90° increments.
FEATURES
• Approvals: UL, CSA, ATEX (CE), UKEX (UKCA), IEC Ex, INMETRO (Brazil), NEPSI Ex (China), and KOSHA/KTL (select listings - Korea)
• Sealed to IP67, NEMA 1, 3, 4, 6, 13
• Industry-leading breadth of products
• Two rugged designs are available: aluminum or corrosion-resistant stainless steel head and body
• A diaphragm seal between head and body provides an extra measure of protection
• Optional fluorocarbon seals are available for harsh chemical or higher temperature environments
• Secure head-to-body retention with the head in any one of four positions 90° apart
• Self-lifting pressure plate terminals saves wiring time.
• Wide variety of non-sparking actuators, switch options, and head styles for design flexibility
• Rotary actuated heads are field adjustable for CW actuation, CCW actuation, or both to reduce inventory
• Choice of silver or gold-plated contacts
DIFFERENTIATION
• NEMA 3, 3R, 4, 13 and IP67/68 environmental sealing for demanding applications
• UL recognized, CSA certified, UKCA and CE certified for global use
• 1-, 2- and 4-pole options to meet a variety of circuitry requirements
• 2- or 3-position maintained and momentary action to meet circuit and actuator requirements
• Optional step-case design provides added space between terminals to prevent shorting
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
• Grain elevators
• Control valves and actuators
• Off-shore and on-shore drilling
• Pipelines
• Petrochemical and chemical plants
• Water treatment plants
• Paint booths
• Conveyors (above-ground)
• Pulp and paper
• Hazardous waste handling
Tech Specifications
| Description |
Product Attribute |
| Manufacturer |
Honeywell |
| Product Category |
Limit Switches |
| Illuminated |
Non-Illuminated |
| Contact Form |
SPDT |
| Current Rating |
10 A |
| Voltage Rating AC |
600 VAC |
| Voltage Rating DC |
250 VDC |
| Operating Force |
0.5 N |
| NEMA Rating |
1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 13 |
| Termination Style |
Screw |
| Mounting Style |
Conduit (1/2 in) |
| IP Rating |
IP67 |
| Product Type |
Limit Switches |
| Subcategory |
Switches |
| Type |
Explosion-Proof Switch |
BNSENS (Nanjing) Sensor Technology Co., Ltd. is located in Nanjing, China. It is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the development, manufacturing and trade of sensor products. The company has brought together a group of outstanding technical experts in various fields such as automation, electronics, machinery and computers. All employees of the company have college degrees or above. It adopts the world-class management and operation model and 6 sigma quality system. At present, the company's main products are pressure, liquid level, flow, current, switches, etc. The company's users are all over the country, and some products have been exported to Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia.
Since its inception, the company has been based on the technical accumulation and management standards of American sensor giants. It is composed of senior engineers and managers who have served in multinational companies for many years, and has rapidly developed various pressure sensors, transmitters, liquid level, flow meters, pressure switches, digital meters, current sensors, proximity switches and other products. After years of unremitting efforts, it has become one of the leading suppliers in the domestic automation industry. Our pressure transmitters can achieve an accuracy of more than 3/10, 000. The products have been widely used in oil, natural gas, electricity, chemical industry, metallurgy, building materials, food, light industry, environmental protection, aerospace, tap water, municipal and other industries.
It is a sensor science and technology innovation company that masters the core technology of MEMS chips. The company has a research and development center in Minnesota, USA. The leader is Dr. Pan Hanjin, a famous scientist in the sensor industry. Dr. Pan Hanjin has been deeply involved in the sensor industry for more than 20 years and is an expert in the sensor industry.
The company has a number of ASIC chips independently developed, which are widely used in industrial, automotive, home appliance and other markets.
BNSENS (Nanjing) Sensing Technology Co., Ltd. is a strategic partner of Honeywell in China. The two parties proposed a plan of East serving East and jointly developed several sensors specifically for the Chinese market. These sensors will be widely used in intelligent manufacturing, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and smart home fields. These sensors include: Magnetic sensors, temperature sensors, humidity sensors, force sensors, fire water pressure sensors, equipment vibration sensors, human body status monitoring sensors, motion sensors, etc.
History of BNSENS Company:
BNSENS is a company focusing on sensors, instruments, and electronic components. We are a young company, founded in 1999, just 25 years old, and we are still growing.
1999: The company's first pressure sensor was launched, mainly for the petroleum and petrochemical industries.
2002: The company expanded its product line and launched temperature sensors
2005: Started producing high-precision pressure sensors for the test and measurement market
2006: Became an official authorized agent of Honeywell
2009: Introduced the Six Sigma management system, and the product qualification rate was greatly improved
2010: Became a supplier of Emerson
2011: We started selling SICK sensors
2014: Introduced the sensor production line from Germany, developed more industrial control sensors, and cooperated with TSMC
2015: Cooperated with Siemens in Vietnam
2017: The factory moved to Nanjing High-tech Zone
2019: Became a national high-tech enterprise in China
2023: We started selling products from Infineon and Rohm
BNSENS, The Future Starts Here.
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