DuPont has just announced new names for various Nomex products. Nomex, in various forms, has been a staple in the FR clothing market since the 1960s. In a February 23,…
Let's get back to basics and explore what the acronym "FR" really means. You probably hear FR used in many different contexts, but it doesn't always carry the same meaning. …
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…
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…
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…