Barben Analytical
Barben Analytical designs and manufactures industrial pH/ORP, conductivity, and optical oxygen sensors and analyzers for harsh process industries, including chemical, refining, oil and gas, and mining. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMETEK Inc. and distributes globally through direct sales and representatives.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersCarson City, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Barben Analytical does
Barben Analytical is a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of industrial analytical measurement instruments serving harsh process industries. Founded in 2000 by Ted Barben (a three-generation pioneer of pH sensor technology previously behind Universal Interloc and TBI) and headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, the company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMETEK Inc. (NYSE: AME), a Fortune 300 diversified industrial conglomerate with $6.2 billion in 2023 revenue. The company employs between 11 and 50 people and serves primary verticals including chemical, refining, oil and gas (onshore/offshore, upstream/midstream), pulp and paper, power, and mining/metals, with secondary exposure to renewables/biogas, food and beverage, and offshore installations.
The product portfolio centers on four technology lines: (1) pH and ORP electrochemical sensors in Models 546, 547, 551, and 567, all built on the patented Axial Ion Path reference design that uses multiple filtering chambers and a large annular Teflon junction to resist poisoning from H2S, cyanide, ammonia, and other reference cell contaminants; (2) two-electrode (CS10, CS40, CS41) and four-electrode (546, 547, 551) conductivity sensors for pure water through high-conductivity applications; (3) optical oxygen products led by the OXYvisor process analyzer and the BOS fiber optic sensor family (FIBERSENSE, FLEXSENSE, SafeTap II), which use luminescent quenching for ppb-level dissolved O2 measurement with no cross-sensitivity to CO2, H2S, pH, or other interferences; and (4) transmitters and analyzers including Rosemount 1056, 1066, and 5081 platforms. Products are certified for hazardous area installations (FM, CSA, ATEX, UL, CE) and are engineered to be drop-in compatible with all major vendor electronics, enabling sensor-only retrofits into installed analyzer bases from Rosemount, ABB, Endress+Hauser, Mettler Toledo, Foxboro, Knick, Honeywell, Siemens, Yokogawa, and Hach.
Barben generates revenue through hardware sales of sensors, analyzers, and transmitters, sold under a quote-based pricing model with no public list pricing. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with a network of regional sales representatives covering 27+ U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces, complemented by a Singapore sales office serving East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania, and an online storefront operated through Universal Analyzers. Supporting the sales motion is an extensive library of application notes, technical documentation, webinars, and YouTube training content, reflecting the long, technically qualified sales cycle typical of process instrumentation. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company reports as a subsidiary within AMETEK's segment structure.
Barben Analytical firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Barben Analytical
- Legal name
- Barben Analytical
- Website
- https://barbenanalytical.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Barben Analytical designs and manufactures industrial pH/ORP, conductivity, and optical oxygen sensors and analyzers for harsh process industries, including chemical, refining, oil and gas, and mining. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMETEK Inc. and distributes globally through direct sales and representatives.
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Barben Analytical industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Analytical Instrumentation
- NAICS
- Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Proximity, Vibration) (IMAGAFAA)
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Where Barben Analytical is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Carson City
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Barben Analytical business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Analytical Instrumentation Sales: Barben Analytical generates revenue through the sale of analytical measurement instruments including pH/ORP sensors, conductivity sensors, optical oxygen analyzers, and associated transmitters/analyzers. Products are sold directly and through representatives to process industries. The company also provides technical support, application questionnaires, and RMA/warranty services.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Barben Analytical product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Barben Analytical designs, manufactures, and sells industrial analytical measurement instruments for process industries, including pH/ORP electrochemical sensors built on patented Axial Ion Path reference technology, two- and four-electrode conductivity sensors, and optical oxygen analyzers and fiber optic sensors based on luminescent quenching. The portfolio is engineered for harsh chemical, refining, oil & gas, pulp & paper, power, and mining applications, with hazardous area certifications and direct compatibility with major third-party analyzer/transmitter brands.
Product overview
Barben Analytical is a market-leading supplier of analytical measurement solutions for process industries, designing and manufacturing a broad portfolio of industrially hardened instruments. The product portfolio centers on four core technology areas: (1) pH & ORP Sensors including Models 546, 547, 551, and 567 with patented Axial Ion Path reference technology; (2) Conductivity Sensors in two-electrode (CS10, CS40, CS41) and four-electrode (546, 547, 551) configurations; (3) Optical Oxygen products featuring the OXYvisor analyzer and BOS fiber optic sensor family (FIBERSENSE, FLEXSENSE, SafeTap II); and (4) Transmitters & Analyzers including Rosemount 1056, 1066, and 5081. The products are engineered for demanding industrial environments including corrosive, high-temperature, and high-pressure conditions, with certifications for hazardous locations. The company serves critical process industries including chemical, refining, petrochemical, oil & gas, pulp & paper, power, semiconductor, and heavy industrial sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- pH & ORP Sensors Industrial-grade electrochemical sensors for measuring pH and Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP) in harsh process environments, featuring patented Axial Ion Path reference technology for extended sensor life and reliability. Sold to process industries including chemical, refining, oil & gas, pulp & paper, power, and mining operators.
- Conductivity Sensors
- OXYvisor Oxygen Analyzer Flagship optical oxygen process analyzer using luminescent quenching technology for %O2 and trace ppm measurement in gas and liquid phases, with ppb-level dissolved O2 accuracy, in-situ sensor, remote auto calibration, replaceable sensor caps, and hazardous area certifications. Sold to process industries including oil & gas, refining, and biogas for oxygen monitoring in demanding service.
- Oxygen Analyzer Systems Complete optical oxygen measurement systems including sample conditioning panels, auto calibration panels, and flow cells configured for extractive and in-situ installations. Sold to process operators needing turnkey optical oxygen measurement packages.
- BOS FIBERSENSE Fiber Optic Oxygen Sensors Fiber optic oxygen sensors using luminescent quenching for ppb-level dissolved oxygen and ppm-level gas phase oxygen measurement with high accuracy and no cross-sensitivity. Sold to process industries for trace oxygen monitoring in harsh or hazardous environments.
- BOS FLEXSENSE Fiber Optic Oxygen Sensors Flexible fiber optic oxygen sensors designed for demanding process conditions with replaceable sensor caps and hazardous area certifications. Sold to process operators needing versatile mounting options for trace oxygen measurement.
- BOS SafeTap II Retractable Oxygen Sensors Retractable optical oxygen sensors with integral valve for hot tap installation, allowing sensor removal without process shutdown. Sold to process operators needing online sensor maintenance in continuous service applications.
- Rosemount 1056 Dual-Input Analyzer Dual-input intelligent analyzer supporting pH/ORP and conductivity measurements, with HART and PROFIBUS DP digital communications, two isolated sensor inputs, and four programmable relays. Sold to process operators who need a single analyzer/transmitter platform compatible with Barben sensors.
- Rosemount 1066 Single Channel Transmitter Single channel loop-powered transmitter accepting input from pH/ORP, conductivity, and amperometric sensors, with HART and Foundation Fieldbus digital communications. Sold to process operators needing compact, single-parameter transmission.
- Rosemount 5081 Transmitter Two-wire transmitter family for measuring pH/ORP, conductivity, resistivity, oxygen, free chlorine, total chlorine, and ozone, with HART and Foundation Fieldbus communications. Sold to process operators needing a multi-parameter two-wire transmitter.
Quantifiable outcome
- Axial Ion Path reference provides higher stability and better accuracy between calibrations with less zero drift compared to conventional double junction designs
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Companies that use Barben Analytical
Customer profileSegments9 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Barben Analytical technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- No
- API docs
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Core technology
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App detail
Integration10 records
Feature4 records
Barben Analytical partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Rosemount (Emerson)coreBarben Analytical provides wiring schematics and product compatibility documentation for direct connection of their pH sensors to Rosemount transmitters and analyzers including models 54e, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1066, 5081, 6081, and XMT. The 1056 and 5081 analyzers are offered as part of Barben's product portfolio.
- ABBcoreBarben Analytical provides wiring schematics for direct connection of their pH sensors to ABB AX400 Series Analyzer and ABB TB82/TB84 transmitters, enabling sensor-only upgrades for existing ABB instrumentation users.
- Endress+HausercoreBarben Analytical provides wiring schematics for direct connection of their pH sensors to Endress+Hauser analyzers including CM42, Liquisys M CPM223, CPM253, and Mycom S CPM153, enabling sensor replacement upgrades.
- Mettler ToledocoreBarben Analytical provides wiring schematics for direct connection of their pH sensors to Mettler Toledo transmitters including models 2100e, 2100e/2(X)H with HART, M300, M400 (2-wire and 4-wire), M420, M700, and M800.
- Foxboro (Schneider Electric)coreBarben Analytical provides wiring schematics for direct connection of their pH sensors to Foxboro 870IT, 873PH, 875PH, and 876PH analyzers.
- KnickcoreBarben Analytical provides wiring schematics for direct connection of their pH sensors to Knick Protos 3400 analyzers and Stratos series transmitters including 2211, 2221, and 2402/2405 models.
- HoneywellcoreBarben Analytical provides wiring schematics for direct connection of their pH sensors to Honeywell APT2000PH and APT4000PH analyzers.
- SiemenscoreBarben Analytical provides wiring schematics for direct connection of their pH sensors to Siemens SIPAN 34 pH Controller.
- YokogawacoreBarben Analytical provides wiring schematics for direct connection of their pH sensors to Yokogawa FLXA21, EXA PH202, EXA PH402, and EXAxt PH450G transmitters/analyzers.
- HachcoreBarben Analytical provides wiring schematics for direct connection of their pH sensors to Hach GLI Pro Series P3 Transmitter.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Barben Analytical competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ABB: Industrial automation incumbent offering AX400 series pH analyzers, TB82/TB84 transmitters, and a full process analytical portfolio. Competes with Barben in pulp & paper, power, chemical, and refining applications.
- Siemens: Industrial automation incumbent offering SIPAN pH controllers and broader process analytical instrumentation. Targets the same chemical, refining, and power customers as Barben with full plant-level integration.
- Emerson (Rosemount): Owns Rosemount analytical instrumentation (1056, 1066, 5081 — all sold by Barben as integration partners). Competes directly with Barben's pH/conductivity sensors while offering full instrumentation, valves, and automation suites to the same process-industry customers.
- Honeywell: Process automation major offering APT2000PH/APT4000PH pH analyzers and broader analytical instrumentation. Targets the same refining, chemical, and O&G customers as Barben with integrated control system value propositions.
- Foxboro (Schneider Electric): Schneider Electric's process instrumentation brand offering 870/873/875/876PH analyzers. Competes with Barben in power, refining, and chemical verticals with integration into Schneider's EcoStruxure automation platform.
- Yokogawa Electric: Process automation leader offering EXA and FLXA series pH/conductivity transmitters. Competes with Barben in O&G, chemical, and power verticals, particularly in Asia where Yokogawa has deep installed base.
Direct peers
- Mettler Toledo: Major supplier of industrial pH/ORP, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen sensors (ISM technology). Direct competitor in process industries with strong brand presence and similar transmitter/sensor integration approach.
- Endress+Hauser: Global leader in industrial process instrumentation including pH/ORP, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen sensors. Competes head-to-head with Barben in chemical, refining, O&G, and water/wastewater verticals with a broader full-portfolio offering.
- Knick Elektronische Messgeräte: German specialist in high-end industrial pH, conductivity, and ORP measurement. Competes with Barben in chemical, pharmaceutical, and power applications with Protos and Stratos product families.
- Hach (Danaher): Subsidiary of Danaher specializing in water quality and process analytical instrumentation including pH, conductivity, and LDO (luminescent dissolved oxygen). Direct competitor in optical oxygen and water/wastewater applications; LDO platform competes directly with OXYvisor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Barben Analytical
What does Barben Analytical do?
Barben Analytical designs, manufactures, and sells industrial analytical measurement instruments for process industries, including pH/ORP electrochemical sensors built on patented Axial Ion Path reference technology, two- and four-electrode conductivity sensors, and optical oxygen analyzers and fiber optic sensors based on luminescent quenching. The portfolio is engineered for harsh chemical, refining, oil & gas, pulp & paper, power, and mining applications, with hazardous area certifications and direct compatibility with major third-party analyzer/transmitter brands.
Is Barben Analytical a public or private company?
Barben Analytical is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Barben Analytical founded?
Barben Analytical was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Barben Analytical based?
Barben Analytical is headquartered in Carson City, United States, in the North America region.
How does Barben Analytical make money?
One revenue line is on record: industrial Analytical Instrumentation Sales.
Who are Barben Analytical's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ABB, Siemens, Emerson (Rosemount), Honeywell, Foxboro (Schneider Electric) and Yokogawa Electric. Direct peers are Mettler Toledo, Endress+Hauser, Knick Elektronische Messgeräte and Hach (Danaher).
Does Barben Analytical have an API?
No public API is recorded for Barben Analytical.
What industry is Barben Analytical in?
Barben Analytical's product category is Industrial Analytical Instrumentation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAE, Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity), with a secondary code of IMAGAFAA, Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Proximity, Vibration). Its NAICS code is 334513 and its SIC code is 3823.