Arc_Rated_PYRAD_BY_GORE-TEX_LABS_2Pager_10_2023.pdf
Workwear
GORE® PYRAD®
ARC RATED GORE® PYRAD® GARMENTS for Electric Utilities
Tested and proven arc protection cat 4: ATPV ≥ 40 cal/cm² according to ASTM F1959
20% lighter than alternative aramid blends. The lightest weight 40 cal arc protection below 10 oz.
Very breathable (referring to RET value rating, Hohenstein Institute methodology)
When combined with ergonomic garment design, achieve up to 39% increased freedom of movement to greater assist the electrical workers daily tasks
When exposed to high incident energy and performing tasks that encompass a risk of arc incidents of up to 40 cal/cm2, electrical consultants, contractors and E&I technicians in fixed sites need highly reliable protective clothing. As their work is often also very physically demanding, they also need freedom of movement. With the new arc rated PYRAD® suit by GORE-TEX LABS they no longer have to compromise: proven cat 4 arc protection in a measurably thin and lightweight fabric (versus multiplied aramids required to achieve equivalent protection).
Lightest-in-class: PYRAD® fabrics by GORE-TEX LABS are engineered to provide some of the lightest weight products in their class of protection. Upon arc exposure, the fabric reduces convective heat flow and stops flames or damage from an arc flash by forming a carbonaceous char with the fabric. Heat transfer is reduced, the physical integrity of the fabric is maintained effectively for reduced heat transfer to the skin.
ASTM F1506, Arc and Flame-Resistant Protective clothing
NFPA 70E (USA) and CSA Z462 (Canada), Standards for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
ASTM F1959 per F1506, Arc rating of materials for clothing (Open-Air Arc Flash); ATPV ≥ 40 cal/cm²
ASTM F2621, Integrity of Garments after an Open-air electric arc flash exposure
ASTM F1930, Flame-Resistant Clothing for Protection Against Fire Simulations (Instrumented Manikin)
ATSM F1868 / ISO 11092, Evaporative resistance (RET < 13) – Breathability.
EN 1149-3/5, Electrostatic dissipative protective clothing
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Class II California Prop 65
