Description
Description
The Dromex® Arc product range is designed to protect the user from the hazards of heat and to reduce total burn injury when working in environments exposed to electric arc hazards.
Dromex® Arc garments are manufactured with our exclusive Dromex® A.P.T™ (Arc Protective Technologies) fabric blend, which has been carefully developed by our team along with industry experts and professionals to ensure specialised Arc safety and global standards are met.
Our Dromex® A.P.T™ fabric and garments have been tested to NFPA, ASTM, EN, SABS and IEC standards.
This attire for ladies consists of the following:
Jacket features:
• Front opening with concealed flame retardant brass zip and Velcro strips closure for ease of putting on and taking off.
• Seams with triple needle topstitching for added durability.
• Sleeves feature a flame retardant knitted rib cuff providing a great seal when used with gloves and prevents sleeves from rolling upwards.
• Silver flame retardant reflective tape on sleeves for enhanced visibility.
• Right sleeve with Dromex® Arc heat transfer print.
• 1 Left chest pocket and mitred flap with concealed flame-retardant Velcro closure and Dromex® Arc heat transfer print.
• ATPV 15 cal/cm embroidery on right hand side of chest for garment suitability identification.
• 2 Rounded waist pockets with concealed flame retardant Velcro strip closure.
Pants features:
• Silver flame retardant reflective tape on legs for enhanced visibility.
• Front opening with concealed flame retardant brass zip, Velcro strip and metal button closure for ease of putting on and taking off.
• An inner elasticated waist for optimum fit and flexibility with belt loops.
• Seams with triple needle topstitching for added durability.
• Front with side swing pockets.
• Back right hand side with rounded pocket and mitred flap with concealed flame retardant Velcro strip closure and Dromex® Arc heat transfer print.
• ATPV 15 cal/cm embroidery at centre of left back panel for garment suitability identification.
• Ruler pocket on the right back leg.
These garments are commonly used in the following industries:
• Automotive
• Construction
• Mining
• Petroleum
• Utilities and Power Generators
• Data centres
• High volume manufacturing
• Substations and switchrooms
Dromex® A.P.T™ fabrics are self-extinguishing, heat resistant and resistant to ignition. Dromex® Arc garments are sewn with inherent flame retardant thread.
Specifications
Style: Navy blue, ladies cut, 2-Piece collared long sleeve conti suit, with reflective strips.
Fabric composition: 88% Cotton 12% Nylon FR.
Mass: 305gsm.
Reflective: 50mm Silver flame retardant tape.
Additional: Arc clothing must be worn with additional and correctly selected Arc PPE to ensure complete protection against the hazards of Arc Flash.
Refer to table “Arc Flash PPE Categories” for further compatible PPE.
Compliance & Conformity
• Complies to marking SANS 724, Personal Protective Equipment and protective clothing against the thermal hazards of an electric arc.
• SANS 434:2018 Ladies cut.
• IEC 61482-1-1 – Live working – Protective clothing against the thermalhazards of an electric arc – Open Arc Test Method. It determines the Arc Thermal Protection Value (ATPV level) of the garment. The basic principle is that the ATPV of the garment must be higher than the Arc Flash energy.
• IEC 61482-1-2, Live working – Protective clothing against the thermal hazards of an electric arc – Box Test Method. It determines the Arc Protection Class Rating of the material or garment by using a constrained and directed arc:
• EN 61482-1-2:2014 – LIVE WORKING – PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AGAINST THE THERMAL HAZARDS OF AN ELECTRIC ARC
– PART 1-2: TEST METHODS
– METHOD 2: DETERMINATION OF ARC PROTECTION CLASS OF
MATERIAL AND CLOTHING BY USING A CONSTRAINED AND DIRECTED
ARC (BOX TEST) (IEC 61482-1-2:2014).
• NFPA 2112 – Standard on flame resistant clothing for protection of industrial personnel against short duration thermal exposures from fire.
• NFPA 70E – Standard for electrical safety clothing for employees.
• ASTM F1959, Standard Test Method for Determining the Arc Rating of Materials for Clothing.
• ASTM F2621-12, Standard Practice for Determining Response
Characteristics and Design Integrity of Arc Rated Finished Products in an Electric Arc Exposure.
• EN 11611:2015, Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes.
• EN 11612:2015 Protective clothing — Clothing to protect against heat and flame — Minimum performance requirements.
• CE 0338 approved, issued by notified body BTTG for regulation (EU2016/425).
