Switching Suits LV MV HV | Arc Flash Clothing Kit 40 Cal

Arc Flash Clothing Kit 40 Cal | Switching Suits PPE

Switching Suits

Arc Flash Clothing Kit 40 Cal

STRATA SKU – SFX576 Arc Flash Clothing Kit (40 cal/cm²) is a comfortable, lightweight arc flash jacket and protective coverall kit typically used by Service Engineers and SAP’s working on LV MV HV switching operations – the switching suits are generally used to provide personal protection to workers undertaking maintenance, repair and operations on Low & High Voltage Power Systems in accordance with the site calculated arc flash risk.

40 cal/cm² refers to the units of incident energy that the PPE and arc flash suits can withstand – should you require guidance on selection and use of an Arc Flash Calculator please call Thorne & Derrick.

Arc Flash Switching Suit & Clothing Kit (40 cal/cm²), 12 oz/yd² kit consists of:

1-piece Arc Flash Hood HRC 4 Power with integrated hard hat and bracket
1-piece Arc Flash Jacket HRC 4 Power
1-piece Arc Flash Dungarees HRC 4 Power
1 pair Arc Flash Gloves HRC 4 Power
1-piece Storage Bag to transport and storage the KIT
Colour: Grey/Blue

View complete range of arc flash clothing.

Switching Suits for Medium & High Voltage Power Systems

STRATA SFX576 Classic 41cal Arc Flash Protection & Switching Suit (Class 2 | ARC Category 4 | ATPV 41cal) – complete range of full certified PPE outfits to provide total protection against arc flash risks for wearers working on or near live electricity (energised), at LV, MV HV power systems. Thorne & Derrick are the UK’s leading Specialist Distributor of Electrical Safety Equipment to clients working in the Power Transmission & Distribution industry in the onshore and offshore wind, solar, rail, oil/gas, data centre, battery storage and utility sectors.

Arc Flash Clothing Kit 40 Cal

STRATA Arc Flash Switching Suit (40 cal/cm²)

Technical Specification

STRATA Part Code: SKU – SFX576
ATPV 41 cal/cm2
Class 2 Category 3
100% Inherent

Switching Suit Kit Composition

Inherent Fabric:
Outer layer: 240 g/m², 75% Aramid (Nomex®), 13% Modacrylic, 10.5% Cotton, 1.5% Antistatic component
Inner layer: 170 g/m², 100% Aramid (Nomex®)
Switching Suit Weight: 410 g/m

Arc Flash Standards

Arc Flash Hood tested according to ASTM F2178, ATPV: 40.0 cal/cm² EN 166, “personal eye-protection requirements” with CE-labelling.

Jacket and Dungarees arc flash tested according to
IEC 61482-1-1 ASTM F1959, ATPV:41,0 cal/cm²
IEC 61482-1-2, class 2
heat and flame protection according to EN ISO 11612:2015 A1/B1/C1/F1
welding protection according to EN ISO 11611:2015 class 2-A1
extreme breathable according to EN 31092 / ISO 11092: RET= 7,10 m² Pa/W
Clothing industry washing suitable according to EN ISO 15797

Arc Flash Overalls Sizing Guide

When measuring for our arc flash overalls, ensure you use both of the size charts to work out the waist size and leg size you will need.

Overalls/Coveralls
Nordic Sizes	C42 – C45	C46 – C50	C50 – C54	C56 – C58	C58 – C62	C62 – C66	C66 – C70	C70 – C74
Global Sizes	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL	4XL
Chest Size (cm)	84 – 92	92 – 100	100 – 108	108 – 116	116 – 124	124 – 132	132 – 140	140 – 152
Chest Size (inch)	33 – 36	36 – 39	39 – 42	42 – 47	47 – 49	49 – 52	52 – 55	55 – 60

Leg Length
Short	70 – 75 (cm)	27.5 – 29.5 (inches)
Regular	75 – 80 (cm)	29.5 – 31.5 (inches)
Large	80 – 85 (cm)	31.5 – 33.5 (inches)

Arc Flash Garment Care

Make your garments last longer by doing the following:

Arc flash clothing should be cleaned regularly.
Professional laundering is recommended by a STRATA approved launderette.
Wash separately from non-FR garments.
A label with appropriate cleaning instructions is affixed within your garment.
Never use a heavily soiled garment.
Garments with reflective tape should be washed and dried at a lower temperature

When not in use store arc flash clothing in a dry area away from direct sunlight.

Guide To Measure Gloves

Step 1: Measure across the bridge of your knuckles on the front of your hand – see also arc flash gloves and insulating gloves.

Step 2: Pass the tape measure around the palm of your hand as one complete measurement – this measurement represents your glove size e.g. some gloves 8″ represents size 8). Please refer to Size Chart below: