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Arc Flash Scouting: Simplified Service to meet your R&D Needs

Post author:stacy
Post published:November 23, 2020
Post category:arc flash / Arc Flash Training / arc testing / ASTM Arc Flash Standards / ASTM F1506 / ASTM F1959 / IEC 61482-1-1 / Testing
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Performing Research and Development in your product development phase? Need to perform experimentation on various materials to estimate your arc rating before paying to complete a full test? ArcWear can…

ASTM F1506-20a Published – Includes Flame-Resistant Cloth Face Coverings

Post author:brian
Post published:November 5, 2020
Post category:arc flash / ASTM Arc Flash Standards / ASTM F1506 / Safety Updates
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A new edition of ASTM F1506-20a has been published. This edition adds flame-resistant cloth face coverings (FRCFCs) to the scope, with reduced labeling requirements. According to the new edition, FRCFC is…

What is IEC Box Arc Testing, and How Does it Compare to Open Air Arc Testing?

Post author:Arcwear
Post published:May 31, 2017
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You may have heard of “box testing” or seen the standard designation for “IEC 61482-1-2”. What is this test, and how is it different from open-air arc testing and an…