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.
Sweden · industrial
Industrial Cell Phone Supplier 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. Buyers searching for an industrial cell phone supplier for Sweden can take the datasheet and the certification schedule for the IS-04Z1 now; supply follows certification.
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 topicindustrial
DeviceCell Phone
RouteSupply
WhereSweden
Short answer. An industrial cell phone for Sweden cannot be bought yet: the SAMS IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued), and the datasheet, certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
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 · industrial
Checklist: industrial cell phone for Sweden
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Ingress protection | IP rating for dust and water | IP68 design |
| Fleet management | EMM and MDM support | Android 16 with EMM and MDM |
| Explosion protection | A separate certificate and marking | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Sweden: Perstorp, Oxelösund and Luleå, Lysekil | 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: infrastructure
In 2023, 98% of Swedish electricity generation came from renewables and nuclear, and over 20% of generation was exported to the rest of Europe, so hydro and nuclear sites dominate electricity work.
Sweden: industry on the ground
Sweden had the EU's highest share of renewable energy for heating and cooling at 69% in 2022, so biomass boilers and district heating plants with combustible dust are common.
Sweden: who works there
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.
The term · industrial
What “industrial” means for a smartphone
“Industrial” describes a phone built for plant conditions: sealed, drop-resistant and manageable at fleet scale through Android Enterprise. It does not by itself mean the phone may enter a classified area. Only a device with a valid explosion-protection certificate and marking may do that.
The IS-04Z1 is designed to be both an industrial Android phone (IP68, 4,000 mAh battery, 50 MP camera, Android 16 with EMM and MDM support) and an intrinsically safe one. Its explosion-protection certificates are in progress and have not been issued.
In Sweden. Swedish fleets span refineries, mines and mills, often with contractors on long shifts and long distances. EMM and MDM support lets IT enrol the handset into the site fleet, with Swedish on the screen and in the file. Charging takes place in a safe area, and battery life should be tested in cold conditions.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Sweden
There is no stock to order for Sweden yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch, certification is in progress, and supply will run through authorised distributors after the certificates are issued. Procurement teams can prepare now with the datasheet, the certification schedule and a safe-area evaluation.
- 01
Request the datasheet
The technical specification, marking target and conditions of use, sent by email.
- 02
Ask for the certification schedule
Which certificates are in progress, in what order, and what is still to be confirmed.
- 03
Evaluate in a safe area
Evaluation units can be used for connectivity, MDM enrolment and workflow testing outside classified areas.
- 04
Register for launch
Tell us the site, zone, gas group and quantity so the right authorised distributor can contact you.
Questions · Sweden
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an industrial cell phone in Sweden today?
Not today. Until the certificates are issued the IS-04Z1 stays out of classified areas, and until launch there is nothing to purchase. You can ask for the datasheet and the certification schedule, or book a safe-area evaluation unit.
What does an industrial cell phone in Sweden 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 an industrial phone as well as an Ex phone?
Yes by design: IP68 sealing, a 4,000 mAh battery, a 50 MP camera and Android 16 with EMM and MDM support. The explosion-protection certificates are separate and still in progress.
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 will SAMS supply Sweden?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
Do Swedish refineries require ATEX certified phones?
Sweden is an EU member, so ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU applies to equipment and Directive 1999/92/EC to zoning. Zone 1 and Zone 2 devices should carry CE and Ex markings. Refineries such as Lysekil typically add their own permit and device registration rules, so ask the HSE office.
What language should device documents be in for Swedish sites?
Swedish is the working language but English is widely used at international industrial sites. ATEX instructions are typically expected in the language of the destination country, so confirm with the operator whether Swedish documents are needed. Bring the declaration of conformity and certificate.
How cold can the IS-04Z1 be used at a northern Swedish site?
A rugged build covers low temperature and thermal shock, but the certified ambient range is a certificate parameter, published with the datasheet. Certification is in progress. Check the lower limit against the coldest conditions at the mine or steelworks before specifying.
Related guides
Keep exploring
Other guides for Sweden, other places in Sweden, and the pages behind them.
Hazardous Area Mobile Phone in SwedenSame place, different guide
Ex-Proof Mobile Phone in SwedenSame place, different guide
Intrinsically Safe Mobile Phone in SwedenSame place, different guide
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Supplier in SwedenSame place, different guide
Rugged Mobile Phone Supplier in SwedenSame place, different guide
IECEx Mobile Phone Supplier in SwedenSame place, different guide
Sweden market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for SwedenEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Sweden
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Sweden
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 · 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.