ABB has expanded its industrial emissions measurement portfolio with the launch of the PFM 20 Ex, a new dust monitoring device developed for use in hazardous and harsh industrial environments.

Designed for applications where robust equipment and low-range measurement are essential, the PFM 20 Ex provides a certified dust detection range down to 7.5 mg/m³ and meets ATEX Zone 22 certification requirements.

The new device extends ABB’s dust monitoring capabilities and forms part of the company’s wider industrial emissions measurement offering, which includes continuous emissions monitoring, particulate analysis, dust and gas flow measurement and portable hydrocarbon detection.

The launch also builds on the measurement technologies added to ABB’s portfolio following its acquisition of Födisch Group in 2024. The acquisition expanded ABB’s capabilities in dust and gas flow measurement as well as portable hydrocarbon detection.

By bringing these technologies together, ABB says industrial operators can source a broader range of emissions measurement solutions from a single supplier, helping to simplify supplier coordination and provide a more consistent approach to selecting, deploying and supporting measurement equipment across industrial facilities.

“The PFM 20 Ex is an important product launch in its own right, giving customers high-sensitivity dust monitoring for hazardous environments,” said Jean-Rene Roy, Global Business Line Manager at ABB’s Measurement & Analytics division.

“This also represents a significant addition to our highly capable industrial emission measurement portfolio, enabling us to support a broader range of customer needs, from continuous gas analysis to dust, gas flow and portable measurement.”

ABB’s industrial emissions measurement portfolio includes continuous emission monitoring systems such as the ACF5000 and MCA 10 CEMS, alongside particulate analysers including the PFM 20, PFM 13 and OPM 19 ED dust analysers. The range also incorporates the FMD 09 gas flow analyser and portable Flame Ionisation Detectors (FIDs) for real-time, on-site hydrocarbon detection.

The measurement technologies are supported by remote and on-site service capabilities and flexible care agreements. ABB’s My Measurement Assistant+ (MMA+) also provides users with access to device health information, reports, documentation and AI-powered device-specific knowledge and support.

With the addition of the PFM 20 Ex, ABB is extending its ability to support industrial operators requiring dust and emissions monitoring technologies suitable for demanding and potentially hazardous operating environments.