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ASTM F1506-17a Published with Changes to Title, Scope, and Use

  • Post author:Arcwear
  • Post published:November 21, 2017
  • Post category:ASTM F1506
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ASTM F1506-17a published with changes to title, scope, and use:New title: “Standard Performance Specification for Flame Resistant and Electric Arc Rated Protective Clothing Worn by Workers Exposed to Flames and…

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ASTM F1506-17 Published

  • Post author:Arcwear
  • Post published:November 16, 2017
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ASTM F1506-17 published with new information on garment repairs:Repairs  to critical seams must be made with inherently FR threadPatches to repair rips smaller than 0.5″² must be FR fabric, and…

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Q&A Series: What are the Retest Requirements for Arc Flash PPE?

  • Post author:Arcwear
  • Post published:March 30, 2017
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Q: What are the retest requirements for arc flash PPE?A: This is a question we get a lot, and we hear it from both manufacturers and end users. Read on to…

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Maximizing Arc Rated Gear

  • Post author:Arcwear
  • Post published:March 7, 2017
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Read our article in Incident Prevention Magazine to learn ways to maximize arc rated gear. Selection, application, comfort, and care are discussed, as well as specific PPE products like hoods and gloves.Questions? Contact…

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Arc Flash Accident: Brian’s Story

  • Post author:Arcwear
  • Post published:October 25, 2016
  • Post category:Safety Updates
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 “The main thing that I would say to anybody doing electrical switching or electrical work is PPE works if you use it….”An arc flash accident can happen to anyone–listen in for Brian’s…

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Arc Rated (AR) vs Flame Resistant (FR): Understanding the Difference

  • Post author:Arcwear
  • Post published:May 9, 2016
  • Post category:arc testing
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Similar but different – How do you tell the difference Between Arc Rated (AR), Flash Fire Rated (FFR), and Flame Resistant (FR)? In 2012, NFPA 70E changed the terminology referencing…

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ArcWear A Division of Kinectrics provides ISO 17025 accredited, independent third-party testing for flame resistant and arc rated personal protective equipment (PPE), including fall protection, arc flash and flame resistant clothing, blankets, face protection, and gloves. Our customer service is unsurpassed in the industry, and our staff has over 25 years of technical experience in testing, consulting, standards development, and research and development.

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