
ProGARM Arc Flash Hoodie 5530
Arc Flash Clothing
ProGarm 5530 Arc Flash Protection Hoodie
ProGarm have always been ahead of the game when it comes to arc flash protective clothing design and their new product the arc flash protection hoodie is no different. The 5530 hoodie doesn’t only provide arc flash protection to 13.2cal/cm² but also is stylish, comfortable and practical to wear.
This premium hooded sweatshirt features a warm neck design, ideal for working outside as well as a drawstring hood. Constructed from ProGarm’s very own 320gms VXS+ Jersey fabric with a brushed inner fleece lining for warmth, it also features ribbed waistband and cuffs for a great fit and the usual front pockets too – great for storing mobile phones.
This 13.2cal/cm2 arc flash protection hoodie has also been layered and tested with the ProGarm 7cal/cm² 5280 Arc Flash Polo Shirt and the combination delivered results of Class 2 and 31.0cal/cm² protection.
The 5530 arc flash hoodie – already a winner, scoring 9.2 out of 10 in a recent user trial.
In stock and available for immediate delivery, T&D have sizes S-4XL.

Arc Flash 5530 Protection Hoodies
Arc Flash Hoodie 5530
Features & Benefits
- 13.2 cal (ATPV) to provide Arc 2 protection (combine it with 7cal 5280 polo shirt for 31cal protection!)
- Supersoft fabric makes it comfortable to wear and easy to work in
- Snug neckline and draw string hood help with cold and arc flash protection
- 100% inherent fabric means that protection won’t wash out or diminish over time
- Lifetime Seam Guarantee shows our confidence in the quality of the product
- Brushed fleece inner for Winter warmth
- VXS+ blend for natural feel, comfortable and soft
- Breathable with good moisture management
- 5cm stretch rib hem – best fit around waist and cuffs
- Colour matched to other navy ProGARM arc flash garments

Arc Flash Protection – EN Standards
Arc Flash Learning & Resources

Thorne and Derrick are proud to be distributors of ProGARM arc flash coveralls and protection.
We can help – should you require arc flash calculators or advice on the type of clothing and protection available please do not hesitate to contact us.

Further Reading
THORNE & DERRICK
Thorne & Derrick are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing businesses involved in cabling, jointing, substation, earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and EHV. Supplying a complete range of power cable accessories to support the installation and maintenance of low/medium and high voltage power systems:
- Slip-on Cable Terminations
- Cold-shrink Cable Terminations
- Heat-shrink Cable Terminations
- Cable Joints – Heat & Cold-shrink
- Separable Connectors (Euromold)
- Surge Arresters & Switchgear/Transformer Bushings
Key Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MVÂ

Medium & High Voltage Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection
Arch Flash Clothing
Size Guide
CATU Electrical ranges of arc flash clothing and switching suits include convenient kit form PPE with face shields, helmets and visors to protect the head/face and gloves for hand protection of utility workers against the dangers of arc blast from 12cal to 100cal levels – worn by substation engineers, SAP’s, cable jointers and overhead linesmen.
Below is a handy sizing chart for arc flash coverall, arc flash trousers, arc flash coat, arc flash bib overall and arc flash jacket.
Arc Flash Coverall
How to Measure
- Neck – Measure neck seam around the front and back
- Chest – Measure 1″ below armhole, across front and back
- Sleeve Length – Measure from centre back neck over to shoulder point and down to sleeve side
- Waist Width – Measure across waistline of coverall from side seam to side seam
| Size* |
SM |
MD |
LG |
XL |
2XL |
3XL |
| Neck |
16″ |
18″ |
20″ |
21″ |
23″ |
24″ |
| cm |
40.5 |
45.75 |
51 |
53 |
58.5 |
61 |
| Chest |
47″ |
51″ |
55″ |
59″ |
63″ |
67″ |
| cm |
119 |
129.5 |
140 |
150 |
160 |
170 |
| Sleeves Length |
33.5″ |
35″ |
36″ |
37″ |
38″ |
39″ |
| cm |
85 |
89 |
91.5 |
94 |
96.5 |
99 |
| Waist Relaxed |
33″ |
35″ |
38″ |
42″ |
44″ |
48″ |
| cm |
84 |
89 |
96.5 |
107 |
112 |
122 |
| Waist Extended |
37″ |
39″ |
43″ |
46″ |
48″ |
50″ |
| cm |
94 |
99 |
109 |
117 |
122 |
127 |
*Size of the garment (not on the body)
Arc Flash Trousers

How to Measure
- Waist – Measure across top waistline of trouser across front and back
| Size* |
32 S |
36 M |
40 L |
44 XL |
48 2XL |
| Waist circumference (W)* |
33.5* |
37.5* |
41.5* |
45.5* |
49.5* |
| cm |
85 |
95 |
105.5 |
115.5 |
125.73 |
Arc Flash Short Coat

How to Measure
- Neck – Measure neck seam around front and back
- Chest – Measure 1″ below armhole, across front and back
| Size |
SM |
MD |
LG |
XL |
2XL |
3XL |
| Neck |
19″ |
20″ |
21″ |
22″ |
23″ |
24″ |
| cm |
48 |
51 |
53 |
56 |
58.5 |
61 |
| Chest |
48″ |
52″ |
56″ |
60″ |
63″ |
66″ |
| cm |
122 |
132 |
142 |
152.5 |
160 |
167.5 |
| Jacket Body Length |
32″ |
| cm |
81 |
Arc Flash Bib Overall

How to Measure
- Waist – Measure around waistline (bib seam), front and back
| Size* |
SM |
MD |
LG |
XL |
2X |
3X |
| Waist |
36″ |
39″ |
42″ |
45″ |
48″ |
51″ |
| cm |
91.5 |
99 |
106.5 |
114 |
122 |
129.5 |
*Size of garment (not of the body)
Arc Flash Jacket with Hood

How to Measure
- Neck – Measure neck seam around front and back
- Chest – Measure 1″ below armhole, across front and back
| Size |
SM |
MD |
LG |
XL |
2XL |
3XL |
| Neck |
19″ |
20″ |
| cm |
48 |
51 |
| Chest |
46″ |
50″ |
54″ |
58″ |
62″ |
66″ |
| cm |
117 |
127 |
137 |
147 |
157.5 |
167.5 |
| Jacket Body Length |
32 |
| cm |
81 |

Medium & High Voltage Power Substations
Further Reading
THORNE & DERRICK
Thorne & Derrick are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing businesses involved in cabling, jointing, substation, earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and EHV. Supplying a complete range of power cable accessories to support the installation and maintenance of low/medium and high voltage power systems:
- Slip-on Cable Terminations
- Cold-shrink Cable Terminations
- Heat-shrink Cable Terminations
- Cable Joints – Heat & Cold-shrink
- Separable Connectors (Euromold)
- Surge Arresters & Switchgear/Transformer Bushings
Key Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MVÂ


Abstract
The methods for cable penetrations into modular industrial substations are summarized.
The requirements for structural and environmental integrity, grounding, fire protection and ease of expansion for a cable termination system are discussed.
Current methods of installation are compared to using a cable transit design for installing and terminating cables in electrical substations.
Introduction
- Modular Substation Fundamentals
- Terminating Cables In Substations
- Traditional Cable Termination Options
- Improved Cable Termination Option Using A Cable Transit System
- Work Process

Hazardous Areas & Explosive Atmospheres (Gas & Dust) | Ex e and Ex tb Explosion Protection Certified by ATEX & IECEx | Zone 1/21 & Zone 2/22
Conclusion
Roxtec modular cable transit seals are based upon a rubber design with seals that are constructed of a number of removable layers to secure a watertight, gas tight and fire proof seal around the cable or pipe – the range includes rectangular transits and round transits to fit a variety of pipes and cable sizes.

Source

Process Industry
Typical Applications
Buildings & E-houses
Wall entries
Floor entries
Underground entries
Control rooms
Analyzer shelters
Substations
Remote instrument buildings (RIB)
Field auxiliary rooms (FAR)
Local equipment rooms (LER)
Terminal Boxes, Cabinets & Enclosures
Remote I/O cabinets
Hazardous locations (Ex e)
Ordinary locations
Electric heat tracing systems
Automation and control cabinets
DCS panels
Motor control cabinets
Safety instrumented systems (SIS)
Fire and gas detection control cabinets
Machine monitoring systems
Lighting panels
FURTHER READING
Sealing Pipes & Cables in the Hazardous Area & Process Industries Using Roxtec

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Sealing Pipes & Cables
Roxtec Pipe & Cable Seals
Offshore Windfarm Substations, Enclosures & Foundation
Roxtec provides offshore wind farms with an “all in one” solution for cable entry sealing, cable management and vibration damping. Standardise with Roxtec seals for efficient offshore windfarm cable protection design, quick roll-out and certified protection – cables are securely fixed, sealed and cable lifetime is extended.
An overview of sealing cables in LV MV HV offshore windfarm, substations, enclosure and foundation based upon industry standards and practical experience – see the Roxtec range of sealing products suited to the application below and the importance of sealing cable entry points and cable ducts.
Thorne & Derrick are distributors for Roxtec, the leading manufacturer of sealing solutions for cables and pipes, to protect electricity Transmission & Distribution assets including substations against the potential catastrophic effects water, gas and fire.
 Also: Sealing Cables In Offshore Substations – A Roxtec CPD

Sealing Cables & Pipes for Wind Turbines
Pipe & Cable Sealing Application Areas
Roxtec have 3 application areas within the Offshore Wind Industry where there are great benefits from using their solutions:
- Cabinets & Enclosures
- Offshore Substations
- Offshore Foundations
Cabinets & enclosures
Roxtec multi-cable entry seals are ideal for control cabinets, junction boxes and other electrical and instrumentation enclosures. By using our seals, you can handle high cable density and reduce the size and weight of the cabinets. Save time and labour with sealing solutions prepared for last minute changes.
Why use Roxtec?
- Watertight
- Firestop
- Gas-tight
- Cable Retention
Superior Simplicity
- One cut-out for dozens of pre-terminated cables
- Flexibility for cables and pipes of different sizes
- Built-in spare capacity for future cables and pipes
- EMC solutions for bonding, grounding and electrical safety
- Customized solutions for specific requirements
Offshore substations
Roxtec A-60/A-0 fire rated and IP rated seals are ideal for all kinds of offshore applications, such as steel decks and walls, sandwich panels, roof-top entries and cabinets. Use them to secure HVDC converter stations, AC substations, transformer rooms and GIS as well as medium and low voltage areas.
Why use Roxtec?
- Watertight
- Firestop
- Area Efficiency
- EMI/EMP Protection
- Cable Retention
Superior Pipe & Cable Sealing Simplicity
- Flexibility for cables and pipes of different sizes
- Built-in spare capacity for future cables and pipes
- EMC solutions for electrical safety
- One supplier supporting from design to inspection
Offshore foundations
Roxtec cable and pipe transits are ideal for all kinds of turbine foundations. Use them for monopile foundations, jacket structures, suction bucket foundations and floating foundations.
Why use Roxtec?
- Watertight
- Vibration Damping
- Cable Retention
Superior Pipe & Cable Sealing Simplicity
- Flexibility for cables and pipes of different sizes
- Built-in spare capacity for future cables and pipes
- One supplier supporting from design to inspection

Roxtec R Transit
Source
Further Reading

Roxtec | Lillgrund in Sweden is one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world generating green energy to 60,000 households with cables sealed and protected by Roxtec

Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Distributors to the UK and international Offshore Wind & Renewable industry to provide safe and reliable LV HV Electrical Cable & Power Distribution Systems up to 66kV – we are highly customer responsive and absolutely committed to providing a world-class service.
Contact our UK Power Team for competitive quotations, fast delivery from stock and technical support or training on all LV-HV products.
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CERN
Thorne & Derrick are delighted to announce, following a successful product recommendation and our specification acceptance earlier today, that we are to be Approved Vendors to CERN.
Thorne & Derrick are supplying a range of Medium Voltage 20kV Cable Accessories to enable the sealing and protection of Solidal power cables with XLPE insulation – the thermoplastic non halogen, fire retardant cables are manufactured according to IEC 332-3-24 (Category C for Ozone, Radiation & UV Resistance).
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is one of the world’s largest and most respected centres for scientific research.
According to CERN: “our work helps to uncover what the universe is made of and how it works. We do this by providing a unique range of particle accelerator facilities to researchers, to advance the boundaries of human knowledge.”
THE CERN MISSION
Their mission is to:
- provide a unique range of particle accelerator facilities that enable research at the forefront of human knowledge
- perform world-class research in fundamental physics
- unite people from all over the world to push the frontiers of science and technology, for the benefit of all.
THORNE & DERRICK
Thorne & Derrick are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing businesses involved in cabling, jointing, substation, earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and EHV. Supplying a complete range of power cable accessories to support the installation and maintenance of low/medium and high voltage cable systems:
- Slip-on Cable Terminations
- Cold-shrink Cable Terminations
- Heat-shrink Cable Terminations
- Cable Joints – Heat & Cold-shrink
- Separable Connectors (Euromold)
- Surge Arresters & Switchgear/Transformer Bushings
Key Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MVÂ
