Arc Flash is the result of a rapid release of energy due to an arcing fault. Adiradh Energy supply the latest in ArcFlash Safety equipment, including Arc Flash Switching Suits, Arc Flash Coveralls, Arc Flash Jackets & Trousers, Arc Flash Other Workwear, Arc Flash Gloves, Helmets & Visors, Arc Flash Balaclavas.The temperature of an arc flash can reach 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit – which is up to four times hotter than the sun. This means workers in potential arc flash environments need specialized personal protection equipment (PPE).For over a century, Honeywell has been focusing on engineering solutions to make workplaces that are smarter, safer, more comfortable, productive and efficient.Our arc flash PPE offers a head-to-toe solution including garments, head protection, foot protection, hand protection and accessories to use on the job.Salisbury manufactures personal electrical products that comply with ASTM and OSHA regulations. Salisbury provide a complete solution for arc flash protection clothing and PPE. Salisbury also supply Arc Flash Protection Kits with ATPV ratings of 8 cal/cm², 12cal/cm²,20 cal/cm², 31 cal/cm², 40 cal/cm², 55 cal/cm², 75 cal/cm² and 100 cal/cm²
Salisbury Pro-Wear Arc Flash Protection Clothing Range
Salisbury Pro-Hood Arc Flash Protection Hoods 8 – 100 cal/cm²
Salisbury Pro-Wear Arc Flash Protection Bib Overalls 8 – 100 cal/cm²
Salisbury Pro-Wear Arc flash Protection Coats 8 – 100 cal/cm²
Salisbury Pro-Wear Arc Flash Protection Premium Coveralls 8 – 20 cal/cm²
Salisbury Pro-Wear Arc Flash Protection Premium Overpants 8 – 20 cal/cm²
The Honeywell Salisbury NEW Pro-Wear Plus 12 Cal/cm2 arc flash garments are engineered to be lightweight, better fitting and come with a modern look.
Features & Benefits:
● Lighter in overall garment weight compare to previous Pro-Wear garments
● Westex UltraSoft fabric is durable and provides long service life
● Available individually (Coat, Bib Overalls, Pants, Coveralls, Hood,WBS Shields) or in kits
● Improved mobility through updated fit and design
Certifications:
● NFPA 70E PPE Categories 1 & 2
● ASTM F1506
● OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269
● Tested per ASTM F1959
Coat Standard Options:
FR knit cuffs Shortened stand up collar Drop tail back Easy open storm flap Articulated sleeve for improved comfort and movement
Pant & Bib Overalls Standard Options:Extended waist tabs for easy opening and adjustment Articulated knee for ergonomic fit Extended leg slits Elastic back waist for improved comfort Diamond gusseted crouch for ease of movement
Coverall Standard Options:FR knit cuffs Shortened stand up collar Articulated sleeve for improved comfort and movement Articulated knee for ergonomic fit Extended leg slits Elastic back waist for improved comfort Diamond gusseted crouch for ease of movement
Adiradh Energy offers Pro-Wear Plus Arc Flash suite 12 Cal/cm2 in India;Hyderabad; Visakhapatnam; Vijayawada; Chennai; Puducherry; Trichy; Coimbatore; Hosur; Bangalore; Hubli; Mysore; Cochin; Kolkata; Pune; Goa; Mumbai; Thane; Kanpur; Jaipur; Nagpur; Delhi; Noida; Gurugam; Bhopal; Vadodara; Ahmedabad; Chandigarh; Chandigarh; Tata Nagar; Raipur; Rudrapur;; Durgapur; Kharagpur; Raigarh; Bhilai;Angul; Haldia; Jabalpur; Indore; Jamshedpur; Rajahmundry; Bokaro Steel City; Salem; Kochi; Rourkela; Ahmedabad ;Jamnagar; Bharuch; Sri City; Nashik; Haridwar; Mathura; Aurangabad; Bhubaneswar and other cities
The Honeywell Salisbury NEW Pro-Wear Plus 8 Cal/cm2 arc flash garments are engineered to be lightweight, better fitting and come with a modern look.
Features & Benefits:
● Lighter in overall garment weight compare to previous Pro-Wear garments
● Westex UltraSoft fabric is durable and provides long service life
● Available individually (Coat, Bib Overalls, Pants, Coveralls, Hood, WBS Shields) or in kits
● Improved mobility through updated fit and design
Certifications:
● NFPA 70E PPE Categories 1 & 2
● ASTM F1506
● OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269
● Tested per ASTM F1959
Coat Standard Options:FR knit cuffs Shortened stand up collar Drop tail back Easy open storm flap Articulated sleeve for improved comfort and movement
Pant & Bib Overalls Standard Options:Extended waist tabs for easy opening and adjustment Articulated knee for ergonomic fit Extended leg slits Elastic back waist for improved comfort Diamond gusseted crouch for ease of movement
Coverall Standard Options:FR knit cuffs Shortened stand up collar Articulated sleeve for improved comfort and movement Articulated knee for ergonomic fit Extended leg slits Elastic back waist for improved comfort Diamond gusseted crouch for ease of movement
Hood Standard Options:Paulson ArcVent for increased air flow and acoustics Updated patterns for better fit and easier head movement
Adiradh Energy offers Pro-Wear Plus Arc Flash PPE 8 Cal/cm2 in India;Hyderabad; Visakhapatnam; Vijayawada; Chennai; Puducherry; Trichy; Coimbatore; Hosur; Bangalore; Hubli; Mysore; Cochin; Kolkata; Pune; Goa; Mumbai; Thane; Kanpur; Jaipur; Nagpur; Delhi; Noida; Gurugam; Bhopal; Vadodara; Ahmedabad; Chandigarh; Chandigarh; Tata Nagar; Raipur; Rudrapur;; Durgapur; Kharagpur; Raigarh; Bhilai;Angul; Haldia; Jabalpur; Indore; Jamshedpur; Rajahmundry; Bokaro Steel City; Salem; Kochi; Rourkela; Ahmedabad ;Jamnagar; Bharuch; Sri City; Nashik; Haridwar; Mathura; Aurangabad; Bhubaneswar and other cities
The Honeywell Salisbury NEW Pro-Wear Plus 20 Cal/cm2 arc flash garments are engineered to be lightweight, better fitting and come with a modern look.
Features & Benefits:
● Lighter in overall garment weight compare to previous Pro-Wear garments
● Westex UltraSoft fabric is durable and provides long service life
● Available individually (Coat, Bib Overalls, Coveralls, Hood, Lift Front Hood,WBS Shields) or in kits
● Improved mobility through updated fit and design
Certifications:
● NFPA 70E PPE Categories 1 & 2
● ASTM F1506
● OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269
● Tested per ASTM F1959
Coat Standard Options:FR knit cuffs Shortened stand up collar Drop tail back Easy open storm flap Articulated sleeve for improved comfort and movement
Pant & Bib Overalls Standard Options:Extended waist tabs for easy opening and adjustment Articulated knee for ergonomic fit Extended leg slits Elastic back waist for improved comfort Diamond gusseted crouch for ease of movement
Coverall Standard Options:FR knit cuffs Shortened stand up collar Articulated sleeve for improved comfort and movement Articulated knee for ergonomic fit Extended leg slits Elastic back waist for improved comfort Diamond gusseted crouch for ease of movement
Hood Standard Options:Paulson ArcVent for increased air flow and acoustics Updated patterns for better fit and easier head movement
Adiradh Energy offers Pro-Wear Plus Arc Flash suite 20 Cal/cm2 in India;Hyderabad; Visakhapatnam; Vijayawada; Chennai; Puducherry; Trichy; Coimbatore; Hosur; Bangalore; Hubli; Mysore; Cochin; Kolkata; Pune; Goa; Mumbai; Thane; Kanpur; Jaipur; Nagpur; Delhi; Noida; Gurugam; Bhopal; Vadodara; Ahmedabad; Chandigarh; Chandigarh; Tata Nagar; Raipur; Rudrapur;; Durgapur; Kharagpur; Raigarh; Bhilai;Angul; Haldia; Jabalpur; Indore; Jamshedpur; Rajahmundry; Bokaro Steel City; Salem; Kochi; Rourkela; Ahmedabad ;Jamnagar; Bharuch; Sri City; Nashik; Haridwar; Mathura; Aurangabad; Bhubaneswar and other cities
Honeywell Salisbury’s NEW Pro-Wear Plus 75 Cal/cm2 Arc Flash Protection garments are engineered to be lightweight, more breathable, better fitting and softer to the touch, it’s a difference you really can feel. All this combine with improved moisture management and modern look take comfort to the next level.
Features & Benefits:
● GlenGuard outer shell provides inherent AR/FR protection
● Available individually (Coat, Bib Overalls, Hood) or in kits
● Improved mobility through updated fit and design
Certifications:
● NFPA 70E PPE Categories 1, 2, 3 & 4
● ASTM F1506
● OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269
● Tested per ASTM F1959
Coat Standard Options:
FR knit cuffs Shortened stand up collar Drop tail back Easy open storm flap Articulated sleeve for improved comfort and movement
Bib Overalls Standard Options:Extended waist tabs for easy opening and adjustment Articulated knee for ergonomic fit Extended leg slits Elastic back waist for improved comfort Diamond gusseted crouch for ease of movement
Hood Standard Options:Paulson Arc Vent for increased air flow and acoustics Updated patterns for better fit and easier head movement
Adiradh Energy offers Pro-Wear Plus Arc Flash PPE 75 Cal/cm2 in India;Hyderabad; Visakhapatnam; Vijayawada; Chennai; Puducherry; Trichy; Coimbatore; Hosur; Bangalore; Hubli; Mysore; Cochin; Kolkata; Pune; Goa; Mumbai; Thane; Kanpur; Jaipur; Nagpur; Delhi; Noida; Gurugam; Bhopal; Vadodara; Ahmedabad; Chandigarh; Chandigarh; Tata Nagar; Raipur; Rudrapur;; Durgapur; Kharagpur; Raigarh; Bhilai;Angul; Haldia; Jabalpur; Indore; Jamshedpur; Rajahmundry; Bokaro Steel City; Salem; Kochi; Rourkela; Ahmedabad ;Jamnagar; Bharuch; Sri City; Nashik; Haridwar; Mathura; Aurangabad; Bhubaneswar and other cities
Honeywell Salisbury’s NEW Pro-Wear Plus 100 Cal/cm2 Arc Flash Protection garments are the lightest option on the market with a total weight of 22.9 oz/yd2. Engineered to be lightweight, more breathable, better fitting and softer to the touch, it’s a difference you really can feel. All this combine with improved moisture management and modern look take comfort to the next level.
Features & Benefits:
● GlenGuard outer shell provides inherent AR/FR protection
● Available individually (Coat, Bib Overalls, Hood) or in kits
● Improved mobility through updated fit and design
Certifications:
● NFPA 70E PPE Categories 1, 2, 3 & 4
● ASTM F1506
● OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269
● Tested per ASTM F1959
Coat Standard Options:
FR knit cuffs Shortened stand up collar Drop tail back Easy open storm flap Articulated sleeve for improved comfort and movement
Bib Overalls Standard Options:Extended waist tabs for easy opening and adjustment Articulated knee for ergonomic fit Extended leg slits Elastic back waist for improved comfort Diamond gusseted crouch for ease of movement
Hood Standard Options:Paulson ArcVent for increased air flow and acoustics Updated patterns for better fit and easier head movement
Adiradh Energy offers Pro-Wear Plus Arc Flash suite 100 Cal/cm2 in India;Hyderabad; Visakhapatnam; Vijayawada; Chennai; Puducherry; Trichy; Coimbatore; Hosur; Bangalore; Hubli; Mysore; Cochin; Kolkata; Pune; Goa; Mumbai; Thane; Kanpur; Jaipur; Nagpur; Delhi; Noida; Gurugam; Bhopal; Vadodara; Ahmedabad; Chandigarh; Chandigarh; Tata Nagar; Raipur; Rudrapur;; Durgapur; Kharagpur; Raigarh; Bhilai;Angul; Haldia; Jabalpur; Indore; Jamshedpur; Rajahmundry; Bokaro Steel City; Salem; Kochi; Rourkela; Ahmedabad ;Jamnagar; Bharuch; Sri City; Nashik; Haridwar; Mathura; Aurangabad; Bhubaneswar and other cities
An arc flash accident in a switchboard occurs when a large electrical current passes through ionised air and gasses. Such arc flash accidents can be triggered in many ways, but examples are when a metallic tool is dropped across live busbars during maintenance or when a circuit breaker fails during a switching operation. Statistics show that the majority of arc flash accidents relate to LV installations.The effects of arc flash are dramatic. Almost instantaneously, the temperature rises by around 20,000 ºC in the vicinity of the arc flash. This vaporises copper conductors and since the volume of the vapour is 67,000 times that of the metal an explosion results. Secondary arc flash effects include the expulsion of molten globules of copper, an intensely bright flash of light and the generation of pressure waves.
Any person in the vicinity of an arc flash accident is at high risk of being injured or killed if not wearing adequate arc flash suit . It’s clear, therefore, that every effort must be made to eliminate these accidents or at least to minimise their effects. The best approach is to avoid the conditions under which arc flash accidents are most likely to occur, ideally by never working on live equipment. Sometimes, however, live working cannot be avoided and there is always the possibility of “isolated” systems being made live accidentally and triggering an arc flash incident.A solution often proposed is to equip maintenance workers with arc flash personal protective equipment (PPE). Given the range of hazards associated with arc flash accidents, a risk assessment is likely to indicate that the PPE should include a full-body arc flash protective suit, substantial gauntlets and a helmet with an integral face shield. This may provide adequate protection, but it doesn’t make it easy for the wearer to work on electrical installations!
Another possibility is to design the switchboard so that arc flash accidents cannot occur, by incorporating features such as insulated arc-free busbar assemblies. No circuit breaker can clear a fault this fast, so a more radical approach is needed. That is to place a bolted short-circuit across the supply within milliseconds of an arc being detected. What happens then is that the energy that would otherwise feed the arc is diverted to the short circuit, so that the arc never has a chance to develop. The upstream circuit breaker will subsequently clear the short circuit fault in about 50 ms.Devices that can place what is, in effect, a bolted short circuit across the supply within around 2 ms of being triggered are now available, and are central to the operation of Eaton’s Arcon arc control system for switchboards. These short circuiting devices must, of course, be used in conjunction with a trigger capable of reacting to an arc in its very earliest stages.
Arc flash is a significant hazard in LV installations. As we have seen, there are a number of ways this hazard can be addressed, but most have significant drawbacks or limitations. The latest arc control systems are however exceptions, as they provide solutions that are dependable, convenient and effective.Arc flash PPE and Arc flash suit also protects workers against arc flash when carrying out maintenance of Low Voltage Switchgear, Power Distribution & Control Equipment in data centres.
Arc flash is a short circuit where the electrical current arcs across an air gap.Flashover occurs when an electrical discharge travels through the air and releases an intense and explosive burst of energy – the flash is capable of causing serious harm or fatal injury therefore appropriate clothing and protection must be worn when carrying out electrical maintenance tasks which could release an arc flash. n laymans’ terms, an arc flash occurs when
electrical current jumps across an air gap between conductors,like when lightening jumps down to earth.
That large instantaneous discharge of electrical current causes an explosion
Over 50% of workplace accidents from low voltage switchgear are from arc related faults – they are not confined to medium/high voltage power distribution networks where even small levels of residual voltage can trigger an arc flash.
Generally, an arc flash results from either a phase to ground or a phase to phase fault during following activities:
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in the USA introduced NFPA 70E “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace” to reduce the number of arc flash related workplace accidents. NFPA 70E provides clear guidance on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) selection to reduce and avoid injury in the event of an incident.
NFPA 70E-2012, the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, is the primary industry consensus standard in the USA that addresses arc flash safety – NFPA 70E contains extensive information on safe work practices, analysis procedures, requirements for documentation and PPE selection principles intended to allow for workers to be appropriately protected against arc hazards.
NFPA has identified 4 hazardous risk category (HRC) levels which is used to select the correct level of arc rating for protecting clothing and PPE – the severity danger according to HRC is the level of arc flash protection clothing that must be worn to protect against a minimum level of incident energy measured in calories/cm² as the table below.PPE used should match the calculated level of risk to ensure adequate worker protection.
Incident Energy Level (cal / cm2) |
Hazard Risk Category (HRC) |
PPE Protection Type | Arc Flash PPE Protection Details (Basic Examples) |
0 – 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 layer untreated cotton (covering all body), polycarbonate safety spectacles, lightweight cotton gloves |
1.21 – 4 | 1 | 1 | Cotton undergarments, 1-layer flame retardant (FR) work wear, helmet, polycarbonate safety spectacles, lightweight FR gloves |
4.1 – 8 | 2 | 2 | As above but with 2 layer FR outer work wear that has wrist closures, and a full face polycarbonate face shield/visor. A FR single-layer balaclava may also be worn to protect the face |
8.1 – 25 | 3 | 3 | 3 layer FR outer work wear with cotton under garments and FR shirt, a full-face hood or visor with safety spectacles underneath, chrome leather gauntlets |
25.1 – 40 | 4 | 4 | Typically 4 layer FR outer work wear, FR and electrically insulated footwear and suitable FR material spats to close off the ankle area, FR gloves or chrome leather gauntlets, a hood constructed from a triple layer of FR material with a sewn-in polycarbonate face shield with a minimum of 2 panels of suitable thickness with one coated with a gold film for UV protection. |
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