Arc Flash Protective Clothing.
Typical garments include:Arc flash jacket, Arc flash trousers, Bib & brace overalls, Coveralls, Arc flash hood.
IEC 61482-2 – Protective clothing against thermal hazards of an electric arc
IEC 61482-1-1 – Open arc test (ELIM / ATPV / EBT) 25, 40 cal/cm²
IEC 61482-1-2 – Box test Class 2
2️⃣ Arc Flash Helmet & Face Shield
These protect: Head, Face, Eyes. Common configurations: Helmet with integrated arc visor, Helmet + arc flash hood, Arc-rated face shield.
GS-ET-29 – Arc flash face shield performance APC 2
EN IEC 62819:2023 (New) - Arc Flash Protective Helmet & Face Shield Systems APC 2
EN 166 – Eye protection
EN 170 – UV filters
EN ISO 16321-1:2022 (New) - Eye and face protection for occupational use
3️⃣ Arc Flash Gloves.
Arc flash hand protection usually consists of: Rubber insulating gloves or Leather protector gloves.
IEC 60903 – Insulating gloves for electrical work
IEC 61482-1-2 – Box test Class 2
EN 388 – Mechanical protection
EN 407 – Heat protection
ASTM F2675 – Arc Rating System ATPV ≥ 25 cal/cm² = Cat 3, ≥ 40 cal/cm² = Cat 4