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ArcFlashWear Solutions

We focus on higher-end, more advanced solutions with enhanced features and capabilities. Our niche market approach, offering specialised solutions for a well-defined group of industries, allows customers to identify solutions that precisely match their unique OHS needs and preferences. Our premium FR and AR fabrics offer crucial protection against thermal hazards in various industries, particularly those with potential arc flash or flash fire risks. Our FR fabrics resist ignition and burning, while our AR fabrics provide an additional layer of protection against the intense heat of an arc flash.

FR fabrics feature self-extinguishing properties to limit burn injuries, while AR fabrics feature specific cal/cm2 ratings indicating protection against electric arc. 

Nomex
Kevlar
Polartec FR Logo
Westex ultrasoft
PR97
LENZING FR 4
Drifire FR
Tecgen 1200x1200
3m scotchlite reflective material vector logo

NASCO FR/AR Protective Outerwear Solutions


NASCO Protective Outerwear plays a significant role in workplace safety. Whether you need protection from an electric arc, a flash fire, a chemical splash, a roadside traffic hazard or simply foul weather, NASCO products are tested to the most current and stringent safety standards. NASCO manufactures the highest quality products available. From digitally mastered patterns to computerised assembly techniques, NASCO engineers 'Made in USA' quality into every garment. Multi-hazard, breathable and safe Protective Outerwear Solutions enable workers to be more safe and productive. 

Hazard Protection: Arc Flash, Flash Fire, Chemical Splash, Steam and Hot Liquids, Inclement Weather.

Garment Types: Waist Length Jacket, 48" Full Length Coat, Waist Length Pant, Bib Style Trouser. 

Westex® UltraSoft® FR/AR Secondary Workwear


USA manufactured Westex® UltraSoft® offers several protective benefits, primarily due to its FR and AR properties. It is designed to protect against arc flash, flash fire and molten ferrous metal hazards. UltraSoft® has a history of stringent testing and proven performance that delivers unparalleled protection, providing safety managers with peace of mind and workers with the confidence they need to get the job done. UltraSoft's construction, a blend of 88% Durable FR Cotton and 12% High-Tenacity Nylon, provides a balance of comfort and durability.

Hazard Protection: Arc Flash, Flash Fire, Molten Ferrous Metal, Welding, Heat and Flame. 

Garment Types: Open / Closed Front Shirt, Trousers.

Bruck PR97® FR Secondary Workwear


Australian manufactured PR97® is a brand of FR fabric specifically designed for protection against molten metal splashes, radiant and convective heat and electric arc hazards in industries such as primary smelters, remelt sites and foundries. It is known for its ability to shed molten metal such as aluminium, cryolite and iron, preventing them from penetrating the fabric and causing severe burns. PR97® is a blend of natural fibres, Merino Wool and Lenzing® FR, with both fibres offering unparalleled protection and uncompromising comfort. The fabric's FR properties are inherent, meaning they will not diminish with washing or laundering over time. 

Hazard Protection: Molten Metal, Flame, Radiant and Convective Heat, Arc Flash.

Garment Types: Open / Closed Front Shirt, Trousers, Smelter Coat, Smelter Hood. 

Australian Fire Rated Industrial Sock


In the PPE industry, there has been an increase in the need and innovation for multi-hazard PPE garments that test for protective performance against multiple exposures that workers encounter in the workplace. The Australian Fire Rated Industrial Sock compliments our Westex UltraSoft® and Bruck PR97® workwear and other solutions by providing an additional multi-purpose layer of FR/AR protection. It is an essential component of workwear safety and provides premium multi-hazard protection, comfort and durability.

Hazard Protection: Molten Metal, Arc Flash, Flash Fire, Intense Heat and Flame. 

DRIFIRE® Prime® FR Base Layers


Manufactured in the USA, DRIFIRE® Prime® FR is an ideal next to the skin (undergarment) fabric for protection against intense heat as well as acting as the first layering system for protection against extreme cold. DRIFIRE® Prime® FR base layers provide inherently permanent flame resistance, helping to protect the wearer from arc flashes and flash fires. They also offer moisture management by wicking perspiration away from the skin, promoting comfort and odour control, with a four-way stretch feature that allows for maximum mobility. 

Hazard Protection: Arc Flash, Flash Fire, Heat and Flame.

Garment Types: S/S or L/S T-Shirt, Boxer Short, Long-John.

ENESPRO® Primary PPE Arc Flash Kits


ENESPRO® AR Suit Kits are manufactured in the USA using the most trusted and proven AR brand fabrics on the market, such as Westex UltraSoft®, TECGEN CC™, DRIFIRE®, Kevlar® and Nomex®. With a strong focus on the utility and electrical services sector, ENESPRO® has a long history of providing equipment and apparel that comply with the most rigorous technical safety standards.

Hazard Protection: Arc Flash, Arc Blast, Flash Fire, Intense Heat and Flame.

Garment Types: Refer To Each CAL Rating Category Plus Options Available. 

ENESPRO® ArcGuard® Primary 100 CAL Arc Rated 18" Long Gloves  


Enespro® ArcGuard® 100 CAL arc rated 18" long gloves protect hands and arms from the intense heat and flames of an arc flash event. Constructed from multiple layers of inherently flame resistant Dupont™ Nomex® and Kevlar®, these protective gloves have a 100 cal/cm2 arc rating (ATPV) and meet NFPA 70E (PPE CAT 4), NFPA 2112, ASTM F1506 and CSA Z462 standards. The multi-layered FR/AR materials are designed to absorb and dissipate the heat from an arc flash preventing severe burns. The 18" length provides protection for a significant portion of the forearm, which is crucial during potential arc flash events.

Hazard Protection: Arc Flash, Arc Blast, Flash Fire, Intense Heat and Flame.

This product is not voltage rated for protection against electric shock.  

Typical ArcFlashWear Industrial Environments

 

High-Voltage Electrical | High Risk Industries | Petrochemical, Chemical, Oil and Gas | Primary and Remelt Smelting