Sweden: logistics and access
The Port of Gothenburg is the largest in the Nordic countries and handles nearly 30% of Sweden's foreign trade, about 39 million tonnes a year, so most imported equipment can enter through one port.
Sweden · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Sweden
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, built for refinery and cracker rounds on the west coast, mill and recovery boiler areas inland, and winter shifts in the north where a device is handled through two layers of glove. Preem sells fuels, heating oil and lubricating oils to companies and individuals in Sweden and Norway, and since 2026 its parent company has been part of VARO Energy, so site procedures may follow the new group. An ATEX and IECEx smartphone distributor in Sweden would carry the IS-04Z1 to these buyers once certification completes.
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
WhereSweden
Short answer. Sweden 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.
Current position: certification in progress, nothing issued, launch targeted for Q4 2026. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Sweden
| 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 | Sweden: Stenungsund, Nynäshamn, Perstorp | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Sweden
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 Sweden. 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 market · Sweden
Where this applies in Sweden
The classified areas, operators and sites below are the ones covered in the SAMS Sweden market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- Preem
- Refineries at Lysekil and Gothenburg with renewable fuel production.
- St1
- Refinery and renewable production on the Gothenburg river bank.
- Nynas
- Specialty naphthenics and bitumen production at Nynäshamn.
- Borealis
- Ethylene cracker and polyolefin production at Stenungsund.
- Perstorp
- Specialty chemicals at Perstorp and Stenungsund.
- Nouryon
- Chlorate and specialty chemical production at Bohus and Alby.
Industrial areas and sites
- Lysekil
- The largest refinery in the Nordic region, on the Bohuslän coast.
- Gothenburg river bank
- Refining, renewable fuels and the fuel terminals along the Göta älv.
- Stenungsund
- The Swedish petrochemical cluster, with a cracker and connected plants.
- Nynäshamn
- Specialty refining, bitumen handling and the harbour terminal.
- Perstorp
- Specialty chemical production in northern Skåne.
- Oxelösund and Luleå
- Steel plants with coke, blast furnace gas and hydrogen projects.
Field notes · Sweden
More about Sweden that matters for portable equipment
Sweden: background
The Lysekil refinery plan began in 1945 when the consumer-owned oil company OK was formed, but the plant was only inaugurated in 1975, and it remains one of the area's main employers.
Sweden: logistics and access
Transport, especially aviation fuel and cars, is still majority powered by fossil fuels, so fuel depots, airports and filling stations remain the largest flammable-liquid networks outside refineries.
Sweden: projects and investment
Preem has announced plans, still in progress, to expand its refinery at Lysekil, which indicates continuing construction and maintenance work on the west coast.
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 Sweden. A Swedish procurement or HSE reviewer at Preem, Borealis or the pulp mills would expect ATEX evidence under the EU framework, with ambient range given particular attention. A dual ATEX and IECEx route helps international contractors and EPCs working at Stenungsund or the northern steel and mining sites. No certificate has been issued for the IS-04Z1.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Sweden
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Sweden 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 Sweden.
- 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 · Sweden
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Sweden 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 Sweden cost?
No price is published. While certification is in progress there is no list price and no committed lead time, and a supplier quoting a firm figure for an uncertified Ex handset is promising something it cannot stand behind. Indicative pre-launch pricing is issued in writing against a stated quantity and site.
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 sites in Sweden does this cover?
The market guide for Sweden covers Lysekil, Gothenburg river bank, Stenungsund, Nynäshamn, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Sweden?
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 Sweden.
How does Sweden's cold climate affect Ex handheld devices?
Winter temperatures can be well below freezing, particularly in the north, which reduces battery capacity and affects touchscreen use with gloves. Check the lowest rated ambient temperature on the certificate, glove-friendly input and whether charging is possible outside the classified area.
Why do biomass plants matter for Ex phones in Sweden?
Wood and biomass fuel handling creates combustible dust, so Zone 21 or Zone 22 areas may exist at boiler plants and fuel stores. Check that the device carries a dust marking suitable for the classification, not only a gas marking, and confirm with the plant operator.
Can the handset be operated with winter gloves in Sweden?
Gloved operation is a design consideration, but screen response with gloves, physical key behaviour and one-handed use should be tested on the first day of a trial rather than accepted on paper. Use an evaluation unit on a real winter round.
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All guides for SwedenEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Sweden
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Sweden
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Sweden
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Sweden?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.