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 · industrial
Industrial 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. Construction of the Domnarvet ironworks began in 1872, and a railway between Falun and Ludvika via Borlänge opened in 1875, making the town a strategic junction for the works. 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 topicindustrial
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. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · industrial
Checklist: industrial smartphone for Borlänge
| 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 | 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
Borlänge: where the IS-04Z1 would work
Who operates there and which kinds of classified area a handset would meet, from the SAMS site research.
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
Conditions in Borlänge that affect handheld 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: projects and investment
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.
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.
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 Borlänge. Large works in Dalarna run permit-to-work and contractor induction for each site, and a phone used on rounds would normally be enrolled in the operator's or contractor's EMM or MDM. The IS-04Z1 is designed to support EMM/MDM. Charging would be done in safe areas, outside classified zones, between shifts.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Borlänge
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Borlänge. 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 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 industrial smartphone in Borlänge 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 smartphone in Borlänge 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 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 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
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Borlänge, 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 · Borlänge
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Borlänge?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.