Kinectrics High Current Lab Now Part of UL DAP
ArcWear, a Division of Kinectrics, is proud to announce a newly expanded Scope in UL’s third party Data Acceptance Program (DAP). The High Current Lab joining UL's DAP means Kinectrics' test data…
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…
ArcWear Introduces Expedited Testing Services for 2021
ArcWear is pleased to announce the introduction of expedited testing services in 2021. Available expedited services will include Arc Flash Panel Testing to ASTM F1959/IEC 61482-1-1 Procedure A, testing for NFPA 2112 Certification,…
IEC 61482-1-1 Edition 2.0 Published
The IEC has recently published the latest version of 61482-1-1. The standard now includes a new type of arc rating – ELIM. In addition to ELIM, the update also contains a…
Revised Standard Allows Arc Flash Evaluation of Many New Products
ASTM F2621 has been revised with a title change and broadened scope to evaluate non-arc rated products.ASTM Committee F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers has recently revised its standard F2621/F2621M, Standard Practice…
IEC 61482-1-1 Update: What is “ELIM” in Arc Testing?
In May of 2019, a new version of IEC 61482-1-1 (2.0) is expected be published. It will include a new, more conservative, type of arc rating for materials called the…