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ASTM F2733-21 Published – Minor Updates

  • Post author:brian
  • Post published:February 24, 2021
  • Post category:Flame Resistant/Fr/News updates/Safety Updates/Uncategorized
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ASTM F2733-21 has been published with only very minor updates.  This version ASTM F2733 Standard Specification for Flame-Resistant Rainwear for Protection Against Flame Hazards replaces the 2017 edition.  The updates are…

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Back to Basics: What does “FR” Mean?

  • Post author:brian
  • Post published:February 3, 2021
  • Post category:arc flash/ASTM Arc Flash Standards/ASTM F1506/ASTM F1959/Flame Resistant/Flame Resistant Fibers/Fr/Testing/Uncategorized
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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. …

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What Does Flame Resistant (FR) Really Mean, and How Do We Test it in Protective Clothing?

  • Post author:Arcwear
  • Post published:April 19, 2017
  • Post category:Fr
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You hear requests for flame resistant (FR) clothing and gloves all the time…but what does that really mean? What is an end user with this request expecting from you?Have you ever been…

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FR Compliance vs. Protection: An Important Distinction

  • Post author:Arcwear
  • Post published:October 8, 2014
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Joel addresses a common misconception on fire exposures.The article cites government studies pointing out that flash fires can be greater than 3 seconds and discusses things to consider in flash…

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