STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING GLOVES

Firefighting

Firefighting Gloves

Description
Structural Fire Fighting Gloves. Fire and water resistant split leather. Ergonomically designed with leather for maximum protection, dexterity and comfort.

Material
Kevlar, Nomex, Cotton

Product details
Ease to the joints of the fingers.
Palm in fire and water resistant goatskin grain leather.
Shock-resistant metacarpal reinforcement and finger comfort Metacarpus in waterproof and fireproof goat skin leather.
Reinforcement on palm and thumb.
Back and artery protector in waterproof and fireproof cow split leather.
Waterproof and breathable membrane insert.
Lining on hand and lining of artery protector in Kevlar/mineral. Composite laminated with 100% cotton knit,
Knitwrist in 100% Kevlar.
Artery protection
100% Nomex thread sewn.
With a 2 year warranty for material and workmanship.

Colour
Black.

Sizes
6,7,8,9,10,11,12.

Standards
EN 13688:2013
EN 659:2003+A1:2008
EN 388:2016 (3,X,4,3,E)
EN 407:2004 (4,2,4,4,X,X)

Firefighting

Firefighting Gloves

What Is An Arc Flash?

An arc flash is a sudden release of electrical energy that occurs when current jumps across a gap between two conductors or from a conductor to a ground. The arc flash generates an intense burst of heat and light that can cause serious injuries, damage to equipment, and fires.

Arc flashes can occur in a wide range of electrical systems and equipment, including switchgear, transformers, motors, and other high-voltage components. They can be caused by a variety of factors, including equipment failure, human error, or a short circuit.

The intense heat generated by an arc flash can cause severe burns, as well as ignite clothing and other materials in the surrounding area, leading to secondary fires. The bright light from the arc flash can also cause temporary or permanent vision damage.

To prevent arc flash incidents, it’s important to follow proper electrical safety procedures, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), de-energizing equipment before working on it, and maintaining a safe distance from energized equipment.

Understanding Arc Ratings and Calories

Now that you understand FR clothing is tested and given an arc rating, you know that the arc rating measures the amount of heat the flame resistant fabric blocks when exposed to electric arc. The arc rating is the number of calories that the garment is expected to “absorb” if exposed to an electric arc. Arc rating is, in essence, the level of protection provided to you, the wearer.

Calorie is the unit of measure of the heat energy of an arc flash and the protective level of FR clothing. The bigger the calorie number, the greater the heat energy level of arc flash and the greater the protective level of the clothing. You will be protected from an electric arc if your clothing has a higher calorie arc rating than the calories of heat generated by the arc.

While it does not matter if the fabric has an Ebt,  ATPV and or ELIM value, it is important to pay attention to the calorie level the fabric can support* (as expressed in cal/cm2)