Able Instruments to showcase ATEX mobile devices and flow measurement solutions at CHEMUK 2026

Able Instruments to attend CHEMUK 2026 in collaboration with BARTEC for their range of ATEX mobile devices, while also showcasing our wider flow measurement solutions

Able Instruments & Controls Ltd will be exhibiting at CHEMUK 2026, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, on 20th and 21st May 2026.

Able will be located on Stand L36, where the team will be discussing ATEX mobile devices and flow measurement solutions for chemical, process and industrial applications.

Able’s CHEMUK 2026 exhibitor profile confirms the company’s presence on Stand L36.

BARTEC will be attending alongside Able, supporting discussions around intrinsically safe mobile devices for hazardous area inspection, communication, scanning and data capture.

Operational context for chemical and process environments

Equipment selection in chemical and process environments is rarely based on one requirement alone. Hazardous area classification, inspection routines, maintenance access, site communication rules, process conditions and long-term support can all influence the most appropriate technology choice.

For ATEX mobile device applications, the question is often how field teams can safely capture images, scan assets, communicate with colleagues and record maintenance activity in hazardous areas. For flow measurement applications, the question is often which measurement principle is best suited to the pipework, fluid, installation conditions and operational constraints.

At CHEMUK 2026, Able will focus on these practical specification considerations across two core areas: ATEX mobile devices and flow measurement solutions.

ATEX mobile devices with BARTEC

Able will be joined on the stand by BARTEC, reflecting the close working relationship between the two companies and the shared focus on intrinsically safe mobile devices for hazardous area applications.

As BARTEC’s Official UK Stockist Partner, Able supplies BARTEC mobile devices for hazardous area working, including intrinsically safe smartphones, cameras and smartscanners.

The BARTEC devices being highlighted for CHEMUK visitors include the SP9EX1 Smartphone Cam Version, the SP9EX1 intrinsically safe 5G smartphone and the SC9EX1 intrinsically safe smartscanner.

• SP9EX1 Smartphone Cam Version: Intrinsically safe camera option for hazardous area inspection and reporting, including sites where mobile phones are restricted.
• SP9EX1 Smartphone: Intrinsically safe Android smartphone for hazardous area communication, data capture and app-based field workflows.
• SC9EX1 Smartscanner: Intrinsically safe smartscanner for barcode scanning, asset tracking and maintenance logging in hazardous areas.

This part of the stand will be relevant to visitors considering how hazardous area teams capture information, manage equipment status and support structured inspection or maintenance routines in the field.

Flow measurement solutions for process applications

Able will also be showcasing flow measurement solutions relevant to chemical and process industry applications, including differential pressure, ultrasonic clamp-on, Coriolis and thermal mass technologies.

The flow measurement focus will include the McCrometer V-Cone differential pressure flow meter, the Micronics UX5000 ATEX Zone 1 ultrasonic clamp-on flow meter, Rheonik Coriolis mass flow meters and the Magnetrol Thermatel TA2 thermal mass flow meter.

• Differential pressure flow measurement: Applicable where pipework layout, process conditions or installation constraints influence meter selection.
• Ultrasonic clamp-on flow measurement: Suitable where non-invasive measurement is preferred or where process interruption is difficult to accommodate.
• Coriolis mass flow measurement: Appropriate where direct mass flow measurement is required for process flow applications.
• Thermal mass flow measurement: Relevant for air and gas flow applications where direct mass flow measurement is required.

The flow measurement focus at CHEMUK 2026 reflects Able’s ability to support discussions across different measurement principles, depending on the process conditions, installation constraints and application requirements.

Able and BARTEC at CHEMUK 2026

BARTEC’s presence alongside Able gives visitors direct access to both product and application discussion. This is particularly relevant where ATEX mobile devices need to align with site rules, inspection routines, communication requirements and asset management processes.

For Able, CHEMUK 2026 provides an opportunity to discuss ATEX mobile devices and flow measurement requirements in the context of real operating conditions, rather than treating equipment selection as a simple product comparison.

Able’s role is to support customers with independent equipment selection, application advice and long-term technical support across industrial and laboratory instrumentation.

What this means for engineers

For engineers working in chemical and process environments, specification decisions often depend on how equipment will be used on site. Certification, measurement principle, installation conditions, data capture requirements and support expectations can all affect the suitability of a device or flow measurement technology.

By bringing ATEX mobile devices and flow measurement solutions together at CHEMUK 2026, Able can support discussions that reflect both the technical requirement and the practical working conditions around it.

Frequently asked questions

Where will Able Instruments be located at CHEMUK 2026?

Able Instruments & Controls Ltd will be exhibiting on Stand L36 at CHEMUK 2026, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, on 20th and 21st May 2026.

Will BARTEC be attending CHEMUK 2026 with Able?

Yes. BARTEC will be attending alongside Able on the stand, supporting discussions around intrinsically safe mobile devices for hazardous area applications.

What will Able be showcasing at CHEMUK 2026?

Able will be focusing on ATEX mobile devices and flow measurement solutions, including intrinsically safe mobile devices from BARTEC and flow measurement technologies for chemical and process applications.

Next steps

Visitors to CHEMUK 2026 can meet Able Instruments & Controls Ltd on Stand L36, Process and Chemical Engineering to discuss ATEX mobile devices, BARTEC intrinsically safe equipment and flow measurement requirements for chemical and process applications.

Explore the BARTEC range: BARTEC hazardous area mobile devices

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