How limit switches can stop machines from going boom

Safety is one of the top criteria when selecting a limit switch for hazardous location environments. In many cases, these switches have to operate in the presence of explosive fumes or gases, in dirty or dust-filled environments, in remote parts of the world and around extremely harsh chemicals that breakdown electronics very quickly. These applications, including oil & gas drilling rigs, agricultural environments filled with pesticides and chemicals and outdoor locations with extreme weather conditions, all pose dangers to personnel, materials and equipment.