July 16, 2014 – American Sensor Technologies (AST) achieved ATEX certification for its range of intrinsically safe pressure transducers. In coordination with CSA and SIRA, AST has gained ATEX certification for Class I Zone 0 Exia IIB and IIC, T4 rated areas. The certification allows AST to expand its support of pressure and level measurement applications in oil and gas and alternative energy markets in Europe and the Middle East. AST’s ATEX certified pressure transducers are available for submersible and non-submersible applications including oil field SCADA systems, compressors, hydraulic systems, water management and more. Units are available from 0-1 PSI (68millibar) to 20,000 PSI (1400 bar) in various material options including 316L, Inconel Hastelloy C276, and PVDF.
About American Sensor Technologies, Inc. American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) manufactures pressure sensors, transducers, transmitters and switches for pressure and level measurement with the best price to performance ratio in the industry. With pressure ranges from 5 inches of water column to 60,000 PSI and various material and output signal options, AST can design a standard or custom pressure sensor for liquids and gases that is cost-effective and reliable. Manufactured in New Jersey, AST pressure sensing products are built with a full selection of approvals including: ABS, Explosion-proof, Intrinsically Safe, and Non-Incendive ratings.