Workforce
SSAB's Borlänge site employs around 1,800 people and is being developed as a processing and distribution hub as SSAB moves to new production processes.
Borlänge · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Borlänge
Borlänge is the largest urban centre in Dalarna, central Sweden, and is built around the SSAB Domnarvet strip-steel works and the Stora Enso Kvarnsveden paper mill. The four blast furnaces and two Kaldo converters at Domnarvet were shut down in 1981, and the site since then has developed around its hot strip rolling mill. Distribution partners for Borlänge are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch of the IS-04Z1.
Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicATEX and IECEx
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereBorlänge
Short answer. Borlänge has no appointed SAMS distributor yet: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued, launch planned for Q4 2026), and distributor applications are open.
Where things stand: the IS-04Z1 has not launched, and none of its four certification routes has produced a certificate yet. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Borlänge
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Marking | II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 on the rating plate | Design target; not yet marked |
| EU-type examination certificate | Notified body number and certificate ID | In progress with TÜV; not issued |
| IECEx certificate of conformity | Number listed on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Borlänge: Fuel and process gas systems, Chemical and oil storage, Dust-generating process areas (Zone 21) | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Borlänge
The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.
SAMS IS-04Z1
An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Borlänge. It is pre-launch: IECEx, ATEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress ahead of the Q4 2026 launch.
- IP68 sealed
- 4,000 mAh battery
- 50 MP camera
- Android 16
- Zone 1 / Zone 21 design target
The site · Borlänge
Working in Borlänge: operators and classified areas
The companies on site and the hazardous-area types a handset is likely to meet there.
Operators and companies on site
- SSAB (Domnarvet works)
- Stora Enso (Kvarnsveden paper mill)
Classified areas to expect
- Fuel and process gas systems
- Chemical and oil storage
- Dust-generating process areas (Zone 21)
Local conditions · Borlänge
Site conditions at Borlänge: what wears and what limits equipment
Site access
Large works run their own contractor induction and permit-to-work systems, so access to classified areas is arranged through each operator.
Field notes · Borlänge
More about Borlänge that matters for portable equipment
Borlänge: geography and layout
The town lies on the Dalälven river downstream of the confluence of the Österdalälven and Västerdalälven, and it is the largest urban centre in the province of Dalarna, with about 44,900 residents in 2020.
Borlänge: industry on the ground
SSAB describes its Borlänge works, established in 1878, as its largest strip rolling system, making hot-rolled and cold-rolled high-strength steel for automotive, heavy-duty transport, lifting and container uses, with around 1,700 employees.
Borlänge: infrastructure
SSAB's industrial area lies in downtown Borlänge, the Dal river flows through the site, and the works contain around 30 km of railroad track.
Borlänge: logistics and access
Borlänge Central is a railway junction for routes toward Falun, Mora and Ludvika and links to Gävle and Stockholm, and Dala Airport lies 8 km south-east, with Arlanda 214 km away.
The term · ATEX and IECEx
What “ATEX and IECEx” means for a smartphone
ATEX is the European legal framework for equipment used in explosive atmospheres (Directive 2014/34/EU). IECEx is the international certification scheme built on the IEC 60079 standards. Buyers outside Europe often ask for both: an IECEx certificate is the technical evidence most national regimes build on, while ATEX is the legal route into the European market.
For the IS-04Z1 both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and neither certificate has been issued. The marking target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: equipment Group II (surface industry), Category 2 (Zone 1 gas), protection concept ib (intrinsic safety), gas group IIC and temperature class T4.
In Borlänge. At the SSAB Domnarvet steelworks and the Stora Enso Kvarnsveden paper mill, a reviewer would look for ATEX and IECEx evidence together: certificate numbers, markings and the schedule of conditions. Both routes help visiting contractors and engineering firms whose home projects follow either scheme, though each operator's own HSE team decides what it accepts.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Borlänge
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Borlänge yet and applications are reviewed company by company. Because a certified Ex device cannot be opened by an ordinary phone workshop without invalidating its certificate, SAMS looks for partners who can provide competent technical support and after-sales service locally.
What SAMS looks for in a partner
- Operator relationships
- Existing supplier registrations or a clear route to them with the main operators and contractors in Borlänge.
- Ex-competent staff
- People who understand zone classification, markings and the conditions of a certificate.
And equally important
- Local-language support
- Documentation, training and helpdesk in the languages the workforce uses.
- Service capability
- Spares, battery replacement and repair routed through SAMS-approved channels.
Questions · Borlänge
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Borlänge today?
No. Nothing can be bought or taken into a classified area today: certification is in progress and launch is planned for Q4 2026. What is available now is the datasheet, the written certification schedule and evaluation units for safe-area use.
What does an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Borlänge cost?
There is no list price yet. SAMS gives indicative pre-launch pricing in writing, against a stated quantity and site, and does not commit to a lead time before certification completes.
Is the IS-04Z1 ATEX and IECEx certified?
Not yet. Both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and no certificate has been issued. Any listing that says otherwise is wrong.
Which areas at Borlänge would use it?
Likely candidates are fuel and process gas systems, chemical and oil storage, dust-generating process areas (zone 21). Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Borlänge?
Apply through the distributor page with your company details and the territory you cover. SAMS reviews applications company by company and has not yet granted a territory for Borlänge.
How do I reach Borlänge for site work?
Dala Airport is 8 km south-east with limited services, and Stockholm Arlanda is 214 km away, so many visitors arrive by train or road. Plan equipment delivery by road freight and confirm gate procedures with the site.
What hazardous areas arise at a steelworks such as Domnarvet?
Steel works typically involve process gases, fuel gas and oxygen systems, hydraulic oil, coating lines, and dust from coal, ore or scale. The operator defines gas and dust zones, so ask SSAB for its classification drawings and portable-device rules before bringing equipment.
Will cold Dalarna winters affect the battery of a handheld on outdoor rounds?
Winters in Borlänge are cold, with January averaging around -1 degrees C, so cold-tolerant batteries and gloved operation matter for outdoor rounds. The IS-04Z1 has a 4,000 mAh battery, but cold performance has not been published for it. Ask for the datasheet before specifying winter use.
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Enquiry · Borlänge
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Tell us what you need to equip and where. The SAMS team answers by email with the datasheet and where each certification route stands.
Enquiry · Borlänge
Launching Q4 2026
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