Arc Rated Rubber Gloves and Protector Gloves Coming Soon Via ASTM and IEC
ASTM F18 voted by 92% to allow testing of ASTM D120 and ASTM F696 gloves for arc ratings. Many had been tested, but few manufacturers would label the gloves because…
ASTM F2178-17b has been published!
A new version of ASTM F2178, Standard Test Method for Determining the Arc Rating and Standard Specification for Eye or Face Protective Products has been published.Changes to the standard include more detailed…
Short Sleeved AR with Rubber Insulating Sleeves: An ArcWear Study
We have completed a study of AR short sleeved shirts worn UNDER Rubber insulating sleeves for three utilities which have requested this to be published and made available to OSHA.The…
NFPA 70E 2018 PDF Now Online with NEW Conformity Requirements and Annex on PPE Conformity
Most manufacturers are self-declared on conformity assessment for arc flash PPE, but the new standard requires them to state how they are conforming in 130.7(C)(14). It recommends use of ANSI…
NFPA Delays PDF of NFPA 70E Which Was Earlier Slated for Release Today
Was it a typo or a delay? Not sure but the PDF is now delayed till AFTER the print according to the website.Print still indicates that it will be available…
ASTM Issues New ASTM F2178-17 Standard for Arc Flash Face Protective Devices offers Substantial Improvements
The new standard clarifies that the fabric in fabric based hoods can be the limiting factor in an arc rating. While ArcWear’s arc flash testing has always assumed this, other labs have…