8 Cal Arc Flash Clothing | Jacket, Trousers & Coverall

8 Cal Arc Flash Clothing

Arc Flash Clothing Kit | ATPV 8 cal/cm² Jacket, Trousers and Coverall | Class 1 Arc Flash Protection

AFHV8 arc flash garments offer protection from the thermal effects of short circuit electrical arcs, with an ATPV that does not exceed 8 cal/cm².

The arc flash clothing kit is designed for prolonged use throughout the day, and is recomended for operators working on or close to live electrical installations. The suits are also suitable for use in explosive atmospheres (ATEX).

The arc flash protection kit comprises of a high collared jacket and elaticated trousers, or coverall option. Garments comply to the latest standards including EN ISO 11612 and IEC 61482-2.

The 8 Cal arc flash protection kits are available in sizes XS to 3XL.

Thorne & Derrick distribute a complete range of PPE to protect workers against the risk and hazards of Arc Flash – our range of Clothing & Workwear protects those working on or in the vicinity of live or potentially live electricity and power systems at LV MV HV. We hold large volumes of garments and clothing in-stock for worker protection on underground cables or overhead lines – providing electrical safety to Jointers, SAP’s, Technicians and Linemen carrying out daily Low Voltage fusing and jointing or the scheduled Medium/High switching or racking-in and racking-out of circuit breakers on medium/high voltage switchgear.

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Arc Flash PPE Specification

The arc flash protection kit is made from flame retardant and antistatic material, composed of 50% polyester, 27% modacrylic, 22% cotton and 1% antistatic fibres. The fabric combines the cooling properties of eucalyptus fibres and the high performance of modacrylic in the presence of electrical arcs, making the garments comfortable to wear and durable with long life span. Available in navy blue and orange.

Arc Flash Garments

Jacket

High collar closed with presss studs, zip fastener with flap closed by press studs, 2 chest loops, longer back, adjustable cuffs, retroreflective tapes
2 chest pockets and 2 low double entry pockets with flap closed by press studs, 1 inner pocket closed by press stud.

Trousers

Elasticated waist closed by button, zip fly, high back, kneepad pockets, retroreflective tapes
2 slant pockets, 2 cargo pants and 1 rear pocket closed by press studs

Coverall

High collar closed with presss studs, double non-metallic zip fastener with flap closed by press studs, 2 chest loops, elasticated waist, kneepad pockets, adjustable cuffs, retroreflective tapes.
2 chest pockets, 2 waist pockets, 1 rule pocket and 1 rear pocket with flap closed by press studs

The arc flash garments offer high visibilty along with optimal protection and ease of use. Arc flash clothing is free of metal, using zipper and press studs made from a plastic material.

aRC fLASH STANDARDS

8 Cal Arc Flash Protection Kit complies to the following standards:

EN ISO 11612
EN ISO 11611
IEC 61482-2
EN 1149-5
EN 13034
EN ISO 20471

Arc Flash Approvals

The range of arc flash protection suits and kits addresses the requirements for clothing that protects from the thermal hazards of electric arcs according to applicable international standards.

The performance of clothing to protect from electrical arcs may be qualified using two test methods, depending on the zone of influence :

IEC 61482-2 : GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Test Methods
IEC 61481-2 Open arc methodDetermination of the ATPV rating of clothing stated in calories/cm² (American principle)	IEC 61482-1-2 Box test methodDetermination of the protection class of the clothing depending on the level of intensity of the electrical installation, according to two classes: Class 1 (4 kA during 0,5 s at 30 cm) Class 2 (7 kA during 0.5 s at 30 cm) (European principle)

Arc Flash Approvals

In the USA, the national fire protection association (NFPA) uses four categories to classify the arc flash risk. The principle of categories is the method used in NFPA 70E to inform users about the protection they need while working on or near live equipment. The aim is to be protected from the risk of second-degree burns.

Arc Flash Garment Selection

Part Number	Description	Sizes
AFHV-VES8	Arc flash high visibility jacket class 1, ATPV 8 cal/cm²	XS – 3XL
AFHV-PAN8	Arc flash high visibility trousers class 1, ATPV 8 cal/cm²	XS – 3XL
AFHV-COM8	Arc flash high visibility coverall class 1, ATPV 8 cal/cm²	XS – 3XL

These high-visibility garments are also available in fluorescent yellow/grey with 15 cal/cm² ATPV rating. Contact Thorne & Derrick for more information.

Arc Flash Clothing Daily Wear Size Guide

Trousers

XXL

3XL

4XL

5XL

EU Size

Waist (cm)

68 – 72

73 – 76

77 – 80

81 – 84

85 – 88

89 – 92

93 – 96

97 – 100

101 – 104

105 – 108

109 – 112

113 – 116

117 – 120

121 – 124

125 – 128

129 – 132

133 – 136

137 – 140

Jacket / Overalls

XXL

3XL

4XL

5XL

Neck Size (cm)

35 – 36

37 – 38

39 – 40

41 – 42

43 – 44

45 – 46

47 – 48

49 – 50

51 – 52

EU Size

Chest Size (cm)

78 – 80