THE LIGHTEST WEIGHT 40 CAL SUIT BELOW 10oz, New Arc Rated PYRAD® Switch Suit by GORE-TEX Labs
Electrical workers and E&I technicians in fixed sites require reliable protective clothing when working with high incident energy and facing the risk of arc incidents. The PYRAD® fabric by GORE-TEX Labs offers Cat 4 arc protection in a single ply, providing both safety and freedom of movement in a thin and lightweight design, unlike traditional multi-ply 40 cal fabrics.
Performance Attributes
Tested and proven arc protection cat 4: ATPV ≥ 40 cal/cm² according to ASTM F1959
Up to 20% lighter and 48% thinner than competitive premium solutions
Very breathable when tested through the Hohenstein rating system with an RET<13.
Increased ease of motion with less muscular fatigue during the task.
ASTM F1506, Arc and Flame-Resistant Protective clothing
NFPA 70E (USA) and CSA Z462 (CA), Standards for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
ASTM F1959 per F1506, Arc rating of materials for clothing (Open-Air Arc Flash); ATPV ≥ 40 cal/cm²
ASTM F2621, Integrity of Garments after an Open-air electric arc flash exposure
ASTM F1930, Flame-Resistant Clothing for Protection Against Fire Simulations (Instrumented Manikin)
ASTM F1868/ ISO 11092, Evaporative resistance (RET) - Breathability
EN 1149-3/-5, Electrostatic dissipative protective clothing
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Class II
California Proposition 65 Compliant
Initial set-up
Post arc flash
The t-shirt under the jacket is fully intact, no burning.
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