Armadex

Armadex designs and manufactures certified digital hardware systems for hazardous area operations, specialising in explosion proof imaging and mobile computing platforms for ATEX and IECEx Zone 2 and Zone 22 environments.

Officially supplied in the UK and Ireland by Able Instruments, Armadex products enable safe digital workflows in explosive environments where reliability, compliance and long-term deployment are critical.

A hazardous area mobile systems manufacturer focused on digital operations

Armadex develops explosion-proof hardware platforms that support inspection, communication and mobile computing in industrial environments. Their product portfolio includes the OZC series explosion-proof camera, the BT-KEY-02 universal Bluetooth keyboard, and the Ex UniCase universal tablet enclosure platform.

Rather than focusing on single-purpose devices, Armadex adopts a systems-based engineering approach. Their products are designed to integrate into real operational workflows, enabling organisations to replace paper-based processes with secure, compliant digital tools in hazardous areas.

Armadex mobile systems are used across industries including oil & gas, chemicals, power generation, water & wastewater, pharmaceuticals, mining and engineering services, where digital transformation must be achieved without compromising safety or compliance.

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Engineering philosophy: certification as a platform

Armadex focuses on modular and future-proof product design, separating hazardous area certification from hardware wherever possible. This approach allows organisations to upgrade or replace devices without changing certified enclosures, reducing total cost of ownership and minimising electronic waste.

The Ex UniCase platform reflects this philosophy by enabling consumer tablets from Apple, Samsung and Microsoft to be deployed safely in hazardous environments using a single universal enclosure with device-specific inlays. This removes the traditional limitation of device-locked explosion-proof housings and enables long-term standardisation across multiple tablet generations.

Designed for real-world hazardous environments

Armadex products are engineered for use in demanding industrial conditions where equipment may be exposed to vibration, mechanical stress, contamination and continuous operation. Their mobile systems are built to maintain full device functionality while ensuring compliance with ATEX and IECEx requirements.

This design approach supports safer field operations, improved data capture, and more efficient maintenance and inspection workflows across hazardous facilities.

Why engineers specify Armadex mobile systems

Certified safety: ATEX and IECEx approval for use in Zone 2 and Zone 22 hazardous environments.
Platform-based design: Modular systems support long-term deployment and future upgrades.
Digital workflow enablement: Supports inspection, reporting and mobile computing in explosive areas.
Reduced lifecycle cost: Certification is retained while hardware evolves.
Cross-platform compatibility: Supports Apple, Samsung and Microsoft device ecosystems.

Armadex mobile systems from Able Instruments

Able Instruments supply Armadex products across the UK and Ireland, providing engineering-led support alongside access to Armadex’s hazardous area digital platforms. As an independent, technically-focused organisation, Able supports customers with application review, system configuration and long-term support, helping ensure Armadex mobile systems are deployed safely and effectively.

Explore the Armadex hazardous area product range to compare explosion-proof cameras, tablet enclosures and mobile computing solutions supplied by Able Instruments.

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