Dupont Announces New Names for Nomex
DuPont has just announced new names for various Nomex products. Nomex, in various forms, has been a staple in the FR clothing market since the 1960s. In a February 23,…
Back to Basics: What does “FR” Mean?
Let's get back to basics and explore what the acronym "FR" really means. You probably hear FR used in many different contexts, but it doesn't always carry the same meaning. …
New Testing Service – Flash Fire Cylinder
ArcWear is excited to announce the availability of a new, non-standard, testing service. We have recently commissioned our new bench-scale Flash Fire Cylinder, made by Thermetrics. The Flash Fire Cylinder is designed…
ArcWear Introduces Expedited Testing Services for 2021
ArcWear is pleased to announce the introduction of expedited testing services in 2021. Available expedited services will include Arc Flash Panel Testing to ASTM F1959/IEC 61482-1-1 Procedure A, testing for NFPA 2112 Certification,…
ASTM F1358-20 Published
ASTM F1358-20 has been published by Committee F23 on Protective Clothing and Equipment. The updates, drafted by ArcWear Staff, is primarily comprised of clarifications for testing labs. These procedural clarifications help…
ASTM F1506-20a Published – Includes Flame-Resistant Cloth Face Coverings
A new edition of ASTM F1506-20a has been published. This edition adds flame-resistant cloth face coverings (FRCFCs) to the scope, with reduced labeling requirements. According to the new edition, FRCFC is…