Xshielder

Yes. Xshielder holds the Quality Assurance Notification and Quality Assurance Report alongside the EU-type examination certificate for its products, confirming compliance with the ATEX Directive and the IECEx Scheme. The company is also certified to ISO 9001:2015 for its quality management system, and its devices are assessed against the EN and IEC 60079 series of explosion protection standards.

Xshielder is a Norwegian manufacturer of intrinsically safe mobile devices for hazardous areas. Instead of building a handset from scratch, the company encapsulates the latest Apple iPhone inside a patented, Ex-certified protective cover. The founding team brings more than 100 years of combined experience in explosion protection, including people who helped launch one of the first Zone 1 Ex-certified smartphones. Xshielder devices are trusted by major oil and gas operators on the Norwegian continental shelf and are backed by ISO 9001 quality management.

Xshielder makes ATEX and IECEx Zone 1 certified protective covers that turn current Apple iPhones into intrinsically safe smartphones. The range covers the iPhone 17 Pro Max, the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the lighter iPhone 17, each delivering full iOS performance, professional cameras with a LiDAR scanner and wireless charging inside a slim, rugged Ex cover. Every solution is designed and manufactured in Norway.

Xshielder devices are certified for ATEX and IECEx Zone 1 and Zone 21, the highest risk classifications for explosive gas and dust atmospheres, and they are also suitable for Zone 2 and Zone 22. The certification covers the complete assembly, meaning the cover and the iPhone together, so the device can be used safely in areas where flammable gas or dust may be present.

Traditional intrinsically safe phones are purpose-built and often lag years behind consumer technology. Xshielder takes a different approach by securing a standard Apple iPhone inside a certified cover, so users keep the familiar iOS experience, a professional camera system with LiDAR, strong connectivity and enterprise management. The replaceable cover design also extends service life and reduces waste compared with sealed, single-use Ex handsets.

Yes. Because each device runs standard iOS, it is fully compatible with the Apple mobile device management framework and integrates with enterprise platforms including Microsoft Intune, Jamf and SAP. Security policies, app deployment and remote management work the same as any other managed iPhone in a fleet, which simplifies rollout for IT and procurement teams.

Yes. Unlike sealed competitor solutions, the Xshielder cover uses a patented design that can be opened by Xshielder-authorised personnel. If a cover is damaged it can be replaced without discarding the iPhone, and the iPhone can be extracted at upgrade time for trade-in or resale. This protects the hardware investment and supports corporate sustainability goals.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the flagship, with the A19 Pro processor, a 48MP Pro camera with 8x optical zoom and a LiDAR scanner for the most demanding workflows. The iPhone 16 Pro Max offers the same certified platform and case design at a lower cost per unit, which suits large fleet deployments. The iPhone 17 is the lightest and slimmest option at 330 grams, giving the most accessible route to a certified iPhone. The Rugged team can advise on the right fit for your application.