Stanlow scale
Stanlow has been owned by Essar since 2011, was renamed EET Fuels in January 2024, and is reported at about 296,000 barrels a day.
Liverpool · industrial
Industrial Mobile Phone Distributor in Liverpool
Liverpool sits on the Mersey estuary. Liverpool lies on the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary near the Irish Sea, 286 km north-west of London, with 507,915 residents in 2025 and a City Region population over 1.5 million. An industrial mobile phone distributor in Liverpool and the Mersey 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 topicindustrial
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereLiverpool
Short answer. Liverpool and the Mersey 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 · industrial
Checklist: industrial mobile phone for Liverpool and the Mersey
| 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 | Liverpool and the Mersey: Product pipelines and pump stations, Tank farms, Refinery process units at Stanlow | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Liverpool
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 Liverpool. 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 · Liverpool and the Mersey
Liverpool and the Mersey at a glance: who is there, what is classified
A short profile of the site and the kinds of classified area that matter for portable equipment.
Operators and companies on site
- EET Fuels (Essar)
Classified areas to expect
- Refinery process units at Stanlow
- Marine oil terminal jetties
- Product pipelines and pump stations
- Tank farms
Local conditions · Liverpool and the Mersey
Site conditions at Liverpool and the Mersey: what wears and what limits equipment
Decarbonisation plans
EET Fuels has announced a 1.2 billion dollar decarbonisation programme, including a hydrogen-ready combined heat and power plant planned for 2027 to 2029, so project work is expected.
Field notes · Liverpool and the Mersey
More about Liverpool and the Mersey that matters for portable equipment
Liverpool and the Mersey: logistics and access
The Port of Liverpool is the UK's fourth busiest by freight tonnage, handling about 33 million tonnes in 2022, and is the largest port on the UK west coast.
Liverpool and the Mersey: background
The port handles about 45 percent of the UK's trade with the United States, and the city's economy also includes maritime, life sciences and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Liverpool and the Mersey: projects and investment
The Liverpool2 container terminal, completed in 2022, increased the port's capacity and allows it to handle the world's biggest container vessels.
Liverpool and the Mersey: industry on the ground
The Royal Seaforth and Liverpool2 terminals handle containers, liquid and dry bulk such as coal, grain and biomass, and roll-on roll-off cargo, so dust and vapour hazards arise at the quayside.
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 Liverpool and the Mersey. A Stanlow fleet would involve EET Fuels' operators and a heavy contractor presence during projects, so MDM or EMM enrolment, user roles and return tracking matter. The estuary-side sites include both fixed and moving crews between Tranmere and Ellesmere Port. Charging would happen in offices or control buildings outside classified areas.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Liverpool
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Liverpool and the Mersey. Each application is reviewed on its merits. Because opening a certified Ex handset in an ordinary workshop invalidates its certificate, the partner must be able to support and service the device 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 Liverpool and the Mersey.
- 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 · Liverpool
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an industrial mobile phone in Liverpool 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 industrial mobile phone in Liverpool 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 areas at Liverpool and the Mersey would use it?
Likely candidates are refinery process units at stanlow, marine oil terminal jetties, product pipelines and pump stations, tank farms. 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 Liverpool and the Mersey?
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 Liverpool and the Mersey.
How does Mersey weather affect handheld devices on the quayside?
The maritime climate brings frequent rain and sea wind, and salt air affects connectors and charging contacts. Typically devices need good ingress protection and routine cleaning, and users should check ratings against the port's rules.
What are the main hazardous-area activities at the Port of Liverpool?
Liquid bulk handling, dry bulk such as coal, grain and biomass, fuel and chemical storage and vessel operations. Vapour and dust zones can arise at jetties, silos and conveyors, so ask the terminal operator for its zone drawings and portable-device rules.
Will new projects at Stanlow create demand?
EET Fuels has announced a decarbonisation programme that includes a hydrogen-ready combined heat and power plant planned for 2027 to 2029, so project work is expected. Plans can change. A buyer should ask the operator or its contractors what equipment and marking they will require for those areas.
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Enquiry · Liverpool and the Mersey
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Liverpool and the Mersey, United Kingdom
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 · Liverpool and the Mersey
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Liverpool?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.