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Rugged subsea LVIT position sensors for offshore oil & gas, marine hydraulics, and deep-water systems. Reliable feedback up to 12,000 feet.

Across the United States, aging transportation infrastructure continues to challenge civil engineers and public agencies. Increased traffic volumes, heavier freight loads, and decades of wear have forced many bridges to operate under load restrictions, raising concerns about long-term structural integrity and public safety.

While there are many sensing technologies to measure linear (straight-line) position or displacement (as opposed to micro position sensing such as strain gage, capacitive, or laser technologies) most are not suitable for use in environments known to be “Hazardous Locations”, commonly referred to as “Hazlocs”. So, what are “hazloc” areas? The answer is both simple and straight-forward, but with several nuances.

LZ-19 UL Approved for Hazlocs