ASTM F2675-19e1 Published – Editorial Revision
Small changes have been made to ASTM F2675 Standard Test Method for Determining Arc Ratings of Hand Protective Products Developed and Used for Electrical Arc Flash Protection - none of which…
Dupont Announces New Names for Nomex
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,…
ASTM F3502 Standard Specification for Barrier Face Coverings Raises the Barrier for Viral Protection
ASTM F1506 for arc flash protection and NFPA 2112 for flash fire protection added provisions in 2020 to assure an easy means for cloth face coverings to be used in…
Back to Basics: What does “FR” Mean?
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. …
Arc Flash Scouting: Simplified Service to meet your R&D Needs
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
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…