World’s Most Rugged Class I, Division 1 Cell Phone, by ecom instruments Inc.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecom has just released its first intrinsically safe Class I, Division 1 as well as ATEX Zone 1 certified GSM Quadband cell phones for worldwide use in hazardous areas. The core model of this OEM solution on which its Ex-Handy 07 is based was recently recognized as achieving the Guinness World Record^TM after surviving a 25-meter drop onto concrete and still functioning perfectly. These phones are also certified to IP67 standard which means that the unit can be fully submerged in water depths up to one meter for 30 minutes with no impact to performance.

The new Ex-Handy 07 series offer enhanced features like Vibration alert, a bright LED flashlight and GPS, all included in the standard model. With added flexible solutions whether you require a camera or an accelerometer for Man Down or simply a Lone Worker Protection feature, ecom can provide you with the model of your choice. The ability to select between two types of battery capacities as well as two colors is yet another unique possibility, increasing your options even further.

Watch the Video of how rugged this cell phone is http://www.ecom-ex.us/video-ex-handy-07. With the recent successful launch of its new e-commerce Online Store at www.shop.ecom-ex.us, ecom is offering free ground shipping for the Ex-Handy 07. For additional information, call 713-570-1990 or email us at [e-mail].

About ecom instruments Inc.

Through the development of intrinsically safe equipment for use in Ex-classified areas, ecom instruments has dramatically shaped this sector over the past 25 years. The company offers a wide range of solutions in its four principal product groups of Mobile Computing, Communication, Measurement & Calibration and Portable Lighting. These are used around the world for various industrial applications in the chemical and petrochemical industry, the oil and natural gas industries as well as in the pharmaceutical, mining, energy and environmental sectors. Today the company is a global market leader in the field of portable explosion-protected equipment.

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