Finland: who works there
Neste was founded in 1948 as the state petrol company and was the third largest Finnish company by revenue in 2021, with the Finnish state holding 35.91% of shares in 2022.
Finland · industrial
Industrial Smartphone in Finland
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, built for the refinery and polymer plants at Kilpilahti, the metal and chemical parks on the Bothnian coast and the mill and mine sites where a winter round is measured in kilometres. If you are specifying an industrial smartphone for Finland, this page covers the markings, the approvals and the current certification status 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
RouteSpecification
WhereFinland
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Finland: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
Status: pre-launch. IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued; launch is planned for Q4 2026. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · industrial
Checklist: industrial smartphone for Finland
| 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 | Finland: Kilpilahti, Porvoo, Naantali, Kokkola | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Finland
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 Finland. 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 · Finland
Where an Ex phone is used in Finland
Operators and classified areas drawn from the SAMS Finland market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- Neste
- Porvoo refinery and renewable fuel production at Kilpilahti and Naantali.
- Borealis Polymers
- Cracker and polyolefin production inside the Kilpilahti area.
- Kemira
- Process and pulp chemicals at Oulu, Joutseno and Äetsä.
- Terrafame
- Nickel, zinc and battery chemical production at Sotkamo in Kainuu.
- Boliden Kokkola
- Zinc smelting and processing in the Kokkola industrial park.
- Yara Suomi
- Fertiliser and nitrogen chemical plants at Uusikaupunki and Siilinjärvi.
Industrial areas and sites
- Kilpilahti, Porvoo
- Refinery, cracker, polymer plants and chemical park behind one perimeter.
- Naantali
- Coastal refining and terminal operations near Turku.
- Kokkola
- Large chemical and metals industrial park on the Bothnian coast.
- Harjavalta
- Copper, nickel and battery material processing in Satakunta.
- Sotkamo
- Metal and battery chemical production in the Kainuu region.
- Äänekoski
- Bioproduct mill with recovery boiler, lime kiln and wood dust areas.
Field notes · Finland
More about Finland that matters for portable equipment
Finland: background
Neste built Finland's first refinery at Naantali in 1957 and the Porvoo refinery at Sköldvik (Kilpilahti) in 1965, so Naantali and Porvoo are the traditional centres of refining.
Finland: industry on the ground
Finland lacks domestic fossil energy and imports substantial petroleum and natural gas, so refining, fuel terminals and gas-supply sites are mostly import-led rather than field-based.
Finland: industry on the ground
The industrial sector accounted for 53% of total final energy consumption in 2021, well above the IEA average, so process industry sites strongly shape the demand for classified-area equipment.
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 Finland. Finnish industrial fleets mix operator staff with contractors who change often, so device enrolment through EMM or MDM matters. The IS-04Z1 is designed for managed deployment. Charging should happen in a safe area, and mine, mill and remote sites need a connectivity plan agreed with the site IT team before rollout.
The route · specification
Specifying an industrial smartphone for Finland
A short checklist for anyone writing or reviewing the specification, with the IS-04Z1 status against each point.
Check on the paper
- Marking
- Equipment group, category, protection concept, gas group and temperature class, matched to the area drawing.
- Certificate and schedule
- A certificate number, issuing body and the schedule of conditions, not a brochure claim.
- Standards edition
- The IEC 60079 or national standard edition the certificate was issued against.
Check for the IS-04Z1
- Marking target
- II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: a target, not yet a certificate.
- Certificate status
- IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 in progress; none issued.
- Operator approval
- Separate from the certificate and handled with the site operator.
Questions · Finland
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an industrial smartphone in Finland today?
Not yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch and its certification is still in progress ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. No unit goes into a classified area before the certificate covering it exists. The datasheet, the certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
What does an industrial smartphone in Finland 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 sites in Finland does this cover?
The market guide for Finland covers Kilpilahti, Porvoo, Naantali, Kokkola, Harjavalta, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
Is intrinsically safe the same as explosion proof?
Not exactly. Explosion proof is a broad everyday term; intrinsic safety is one protection concept, which limits energy so ignition cannot occur. Flameproof (Ex d) is a different concept that contains an explosion. The IS-04Z1 is intrinsically safe by design.
Does Finland follow ATEX for handheld devices in hazardous areas?
Finland is an EU member, so ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU applies to equipment placed on the market and employers zone workplaces under Directive 1999/92/EC. Operators usually also apply their own permit and device registration processes. Ask the site safety office for its current list.
Where are Finland's main refining and fuel sites?
Neste built refineries at Naantali in 1957 and at Porvoo, in the Kilpilahti area, in 1965. Fuel terminals and gas-supply sites serve the rest of the country. Individual site rules and current operations should be confirmed with the operator before a visit.
Can a phone be used in cold Finnish winter conditions?
The IS-04Z1 is designed for industrial duty with IP68 sealing, but cold performance of any lithium battery needs testing. Ask for the datasheet's operating temperature range and trial a unit on an actual winter round. Site rules on charging and storage in safe areas still apply.
Related guides
Keep exploring
Other guides for Finland, other places in Finland, and the pages behind them.
IECEx Mobile Phone in FinlandSame place, different guide
Hazardous Area Mobile Phone Distributor in FinlandSame place, different guide
Ex-Proof Mobile Phone Supplier in FinlandSame place, different guide
Intrinsically Safe Mobile Phone Distributor in FinlandSame place, different guide
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone Supplier in FinlandSame place, different guide
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Supplier in FinlandSame place, different guide
Finland market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for FinlandEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Finland
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