ArcWeek Season 3
Kinectrics/ArcWear to be featured in Tyndale USA's ArcWeek Season 3 Tyndale USA continues is annual feature, ArcWeek, with the launch of Season 3 starting Monday, August 29, 2022. ArcWear's own Brian…
Arc Flash Scouting: Simplified Service to meet your R&D Needs
Performing Research and Development in your product development phase? Need to perform experimentation on various materials to estimate your arc rating before paying to complete a full test? ArcWear can…
IEC 61482-1-1 Update: What is “ELIM” in Arc Testing?
In May of 2019, a new version of IEC 61482-1-1 (2.0) is expected be published. It will include a new, more conservative, type of arc rating for materials called the…
ASTM F1506-18 Published
NFPA 2112 is open for public comment for the 2023 revision cycle of the standard. The window for public comments will close on June 30, 2020. If there is a…
ASTM F1959 or ASTM F2675? Which Test Should Be Used for Gloves?
Question: Should I be Testing FR Gloves for Arc Flash Exposures to ASTM F1959 or ASTM F2675?Answer: Today, gloves should be tested to ASTM F2675. ASTM F2675 is a specific test…
What Does Flame Resistant (FR) Really Mean, and How Do We Test it in Protective Clothing?
You hear requests for flame resistant (FR) clothing and gloves all the time…but what does that really mean? What is an end user with this request expecting from you?Have you ever been…