Premium Multi-Hazard FR Protection: Molten Metal (Aluminium, Cryolite, Iron, Steel, Copper, Magnesium and Nickel), Flame, Radiant Heat, Convective Heat
PR97® is a highly engineered FR textile used around the world in the harshest working environments, setting new standards in terms of protection and comfort. PR97® is recognised throughout the world as a leading textile for secondary protection in the molten metal industry. Designed specifically as a very high performance hot materials safety textile, PR97® also offers workers protection against other thermal related hazards.
PR97® is constructed using only natural fibres: Merino Wool and Lenzing™ FR. Both fibres ensure that the protective properties are built in and cannot be laundered out. PR97® garments are truly multi-functional and can be used from smelter pot-rooms to maintenance areas to boardrooms.
In the aluminium industry, blended fabrics incorporating Lenzing™ FR are in high demand as they have proven their worth in this complex application. Lenzing™ FR has the ability to shed molten aluminium and cryolite from the fabric. Also, garments can be made lighter and more comfortable yet offer greater protection when Lenzing™ FR is incorporated into the construction.
PR97® has maintained its position as the benchmark standard for the protective textile across all smelter environments. The multi-functionality of PR97® offers molten metal operatives a complete solution system across the smelter site.
ISO 9185: Assessment of Resistance of Materials to Molten Metal Splash
ISO 15025: Protection Against Flame - Method of Test for Limited Flame Spread
ISO 6942: Protection Against Heat and Flame - Evaluation of Materials and Material Assemblies When Exposed to a Radiant Heat Source (Method B)
ISO 9151: Protection Against Heat (Convective Heat) and Flame - Determination of Heat Transmission on Exposure to Flame
ASTM F1959: Protection Against Electric Arc
This video (1:30) illustrates the excellent performance PR97 Ultra™ and PR97® vs FRT Cotton when varying amounts of Molten Aluminium and Molten Iron are poured directly onto fabric specimens. The Molten Aluminium test pours are 200 and 350 grams and the Molten Iron test pour is 200 grams. The demonstrations illustrate the burn or non-burn rate next to the skin.
The world's best secondary PPE clothing fabric for hot metal protection.
INHERENTLY FLAME RESISTANT: FR PROPERTIES CANNOT BE LAUNDERED OUT
RETAINS FR PROPERTIES FOR THE LIFE OF THE GARMENT