About ArcFlashWear
Arc flash, flash fire, chemical and molten metal splash are unpredictable, but your PPE shouldn't be.
Who We Are
ArcFlashWear is the Australian Distributor of NASCO 'Made in USA' ArcWear™, PetroWear™and WorkLite™ Hi Vis Protective Outerwear Solutions. NASCO is North America's leading manufacturer of certified arc flash, flash fire, chemical splash and extreme temperature outerwear solutions, specifically engineered for hazardous environments such as electric utilities, oil and gas and other industrial settings.
ArcFlashWear is a specialist supplier of primary and secondary FR and AR solutions that offer protection against thermal and dangerous substance exposures. Our solutions offer the highest level of protection, quality and durability with integrated FR/AR properties that ensure protection is permanent.
Workers around the world in industries from oil and gas, mining, smelting, petrochemical, chemical and utilities to general manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and emergency response, all face different on-the-job hazards and all depend on personal protection to keep them safe.
Hot Metal
Arc Flash / Arc Blast
Flash Fire / Intense Heat
Dangerous Substances
Extreme Weather
What We Do
We are not an Online Store. We are a consultative supply chain Partner. We help businesses assess workplace hazards, evaluate risks and recommend tailored FR and AR solution programs to minimise or eliminate those risks.
This includes selecting appropriate fabrics to ensure chosen solutions comply with consensus standards and meet performance expectations, while considering factors such as comfort, cost and long-term benefits for the organisation and employees.
Specialisation Through Developed Expertise And Focused Effort
Our specialised solutions go beyond standard safety workwear. They provide protection against injuries like severe burns, internal organ damage, hearing loss or even death. Our solutions act as a last line of defence, creating a barrier that self-extinguishes and insulates against extreme temperatures, even when other safety precautions fail. This level of specialisation and expertise is crucial for protecting workers from arc flash and flash fire events, where ordinary safety clothing could be a greater hazard.
The primary advantage of our FR and AR fabric technologies is enhanced safety by providing thermal protection and improved survival rates during arc flash and flash fire incidents. Beyond safety, our fabrics offer exceptional durability and compliance with consensus standards. They have been engineered for comfort and breathability, meeting the demands of various high-risk occupations.
DuPont™ Nomex® AR Solutions
Nomex® Essential Arc HiCal a new, innovative and lightweight 6.5oz/220gsm twill weave providing an impressive ATPV of 12 cal/cm2 in a single-layer and up to 40 cal/cm2 for multi-layered systems, developed for workers exposed to arc flash hazards.
Nomex® Essential Arc 6.5oz/220gsm twill weave provides an ATPV of 9.5 to 11 cal/cm2, engineered to provide arc flash protection for workers performing electrical tasks in the industrial manufacturing and transportation industries (8.0oz/271gsm ATPV 9.9-12 cal/cm2).
Nomex® Xtreme Arc 6.5oz/220gsm double-face weave provides an ATPV of 16 to 19 cal/cm2 making it an ideal choice for workers exposed to arc flash hazards.
With a Deep Focus on Thermal and Dangerous Substance Environments
- Chemical Manufacturing, Processing and Handling
- Electrical Maintenance
- Electric Utility Transmission and Distribution
- Emergency Response
- Gas Utility Transmission and Distribution
- Heavy Industry
- Mine Site Extraction and Processing
- Oil and Gas Upstream
- Petrochemical Production and Processing
- Primary and Remelt Smelting
Consensus Standards
Knowing the importance of certain processes and taking steps to identify the best practices are vital. Our global consensus standards provide valuable guidance resources for OHS professionals to apply in their roles to protect workers.
Our Issuer Organisations publish the world's most authoritative standards for testing materials against a wide range of exposures. They are responsible for maintaining uniformity of standards in all areas across the globe.
American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)
National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB)
International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)
European Standards (EN)