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Arc Flash Hoods & Face Shields

AR/FR balaclavas, hoods and face shields rated 10 to 40 cal/cm² from National Safety Apparel, Ergodyne N-Ferno, Portwest and Studson. The arc rating is in every name; match it to the task's incident energy.

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16 products from PIP, Portwest, Ergodyne, National Safety Apparel, Studson and 1 more brands. Arc Rating (cal/cm2): 40 (2), 10 cal/cm2 (2), 32.4 (1), 20 cal/cm2 (1), 10.6 cal/cm2 (1), 25 (1) and 3 more. Arc PPE Category: 4 (2), 3 (2), 2 (2). Material: Polartec FR fleece (1), Modacrylic blend (1), UltraSoft rib knit (1), Nomex interlock knit (1), Polycarbonate (1). Standards: NFPA 70E (6), ASTM F1506 (2), ANSI Z87+ (2), 29 CFR (1). Sold individually (2), by the box (1).

Brands in this category: PIP (6) · Portwest (3) · Ergodyne (2) · National Safety Apparel (2) · Studson (2) · Salisbury by Honeywell (1)

How to read an arc rating

An arc rating is measured in calories per square centimetre (cal/cm²) under ASTM F1959 and is printed on the garment label as ATPV or EBT. NFPA 70E groups PPE by category: Category 1 requires a minimum arc rating of 4 cal/cm², Category 2 8 cal/cm², Category 3 25 cal/cm², Category 4 40 cal/cm². Flame resistance is tested separately (ASTM F1506 for garments).

Ratings and specifications on this page are shown as published by the manufacturer or the named standard and describe performance in that standard's test. They are not a recommendation for any task. The employer's hazard assessment decides what protective equipment a job needs. Verify details against the manufacturer's current documentation before you buy.

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