Australian PPE

FIRE RATED INDUSTRIAL SOCK 

The smelting and refining industry has a higher rate of injuries than most other industries with injuries commonly the result of molten metal splash and spillage. Heat stress illnesses such as heat stroke are also a common hazard, primarily due to infrared radiation from furnaces and molten metal. This is especially a problem when strenuous work must be done in hot environments.

The AUSTRALIAN manufactured specialist FIRE RATED INDUSTRIAL SOCK is a unique, comfortable, three layer constructed garment. The garment was engineered to provide an additional layer of protection for employees working in primary aluminium smelters where molten metal can enter safety footwear or penetrate protective workwear. The garment is however multi-purpose and suitable for any environment where there is risk of injury from electric arc, flash fire, extreme heat and ignition. The garment's ability to protect the wearer against injury lies in a unique knitting process.

Tightly knitted layers assist in diffusing flame immediately, allowing the garment to resist extreme heat and molten metal to temperatures of 1400⁰C. In such extreme conditions, the garment will not melt and affix itself to the wearer's body.

APPLICATION: Molten metal environments, electric utilities, conditions of extreme heat and flame, structural and wildland firefighting and welding. 

FIRE RATED INDUSTRIAL SOCK SPECIFICATIONS 

• SKU: AFRIS800.
• Molten Aluminium (ISO 9185 780⁰C), Cast Iron (ISO 9185 1400⁰C), Ease of Ignition and Protection Against Flame (ISO 6940, ignition time greater than 20 seconds), Vertical Ignition Open Flame Test (AS 2775.1), Molten Metal Splash Test, no adherence for 180gm mass at 800⁰C (AS/NZS 45024). 
• Composition – Pure Australian Merino Wool (93%), Nylon (7%).
• Colours – Black, Navy.
• Knee length (400mm) three layer construction featuring tightly knitted layers.
• Outer layer - heavy gauge knitted Wool construction.
• Middle layer - knitted Nylon mesh panel for durability.
• Inner layer - pure Wool in a terry padded format for comfort and cushioning.
• The top welt of the sock is pure Wool. Upper welt 1 x 1 construction reduces calf pressure.
• Flame and static resistant.
• High moisture absorption.
• Reinforced heel and toe.
• Virtual seamless toe seam.
• Features SFS (Secure Fit System).
• Sizes - 4 to 8 (Small), 9 to 12 (Medium).
• MOQ - 6 Pairs per size (pack of 6).

THE NATURAL PROPERTIES OF MERINO WOOL

Wool is one of the oldest known natural fibres and is constantly in demand for its unique natural properties including comfort and inherent fire resistance, properties that science cannot yet replicate. The ability of Wool to absorb 30 percent of its weight in moisture vapour gives it superior comfort, insulation, anti-static properties and flame resistance. While Wool can absorb moisture, it also repels liquids. Wool has a natural elasticity greater than any other natural fibre, which makes it comfortable to wear as it fits the shape of the body.