PORTWEST FR21

Description

The Portwest FR21 coverall is perfect for the extra warm weather demands of the offshore industry. Constructed with a lighter weight highly innovative flame-resistant twill fabric.
Fabric Information:
Bizflame Plus has been developed and designed using a highly innovative flame resistant fabric with added anti-static properties. Constructed from 99% Cotton and interwoven with 1% carbon fibres, 350g. Excellent tear and tensile strength offer durability while the premium quality cotton fabric unrivalled comfort. Inherent anti-staitc carbon fibre.

Bizflame Plus, 210g

Features:
CE certified
Radio loops for easy clipping of a radio
Hook and loop cuffs for a secure fit
Sleeve pocket
Rule pocket
Knee pad pockets to facilitate knee pads *Knee pads sold separately
Flame resistant industrial wash tape
Two-way zip for quick and easy access
10 pockets for ample storage
50+ UPF rated fabric to block 98% of UV rays
Guaranteed flame resistance for life of garment
Durable
strong and long lasting brass zip
EN ISO 11612:2008

Protective Clothing Against Heat and Flame

The Performance requirements set out in this international standard are applicable to garment, which could be worn for a wide range of end uses, where the is a need for clothing with limited flame spread properties and where the used can be exposed to radiant, convective or contact heat or molton metal splashes.

This test uses standard methods and conditions to predict the performance of fabric/garment in the event of contact with heat or flames. Garment features such as seams, closures and logos must be tested as well as the fabric. Tests must be carried out on pre=treated components according to the manufacturers care label.

Specific Testing is listed below:

Dimensional Charge
Limited Flame Spread (A1+A2)*
Convective Heat (B) – 3 Levels
Radiant Heat (C) – 4 Levels
Molten Aluminium Splash (D) – 3 Levels
Molten Iron Splash E – 3 Levels
Contact Heat (F) – 3 Levels (Temp 250 Degrees Celcius)
Heat Resistance at a temperature of 180 Degrees Celcius
Tensile Strength Must meet a minimum of 300N
Tear Strength must meet a minimum of 15N
Bursting Strength
Seam Strength
Garment Design requires that coverage must be provided from the neck to the wrist and to the ankles.

Optional Testing includes water vapour resistance and manikin testing for overall burn prediction.

*This test must be carried out on fabric and seams.

EN ISO 11611: 2007

Protective Clothing for Use in Welding and Allied Processes

The International standard specifies minimum basic safety requirements and test methods for protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes (Excluding Hand Protection).

The International Standard Specifies two classes with specific performance requirements:

Class 1 is protection against less hazardous welding techniques and situations causing lower levels of spatter and radiant heat.

Class 2 is protection against more hazardous welding techniques and situations causing higher levels of spatter and radiant heat.

EN ISO 11611 requires that protective suits completely cover the upper and lower torso, neck, arms and legs. There are a number of other design requirements which must be followed to prevent molten droplets lodging anywhere on the garment.

Testing must be carried out on pre-treated components according to the manufacturers care label.

Tensile Strength (must meet a minimum of 400N)
Tear Strength (Must meet a minimum of 20N)
Bursting Strength
Seam Strength
Dimensional Charge
Requirements of Leather
Limited Flame Spread (A1+A2)*
Molten Droplets
Heat Transfer (Radiation)
Electrical Resistance
*This test must be carried out on the fabric and seams.

EN1149 -5

Protective Clothing against the Thermal Hazards of an Electric Arc

This European Standard is part of a series of standards for test methods and requirements for electrostatic properties of protective clothing. The standard specifies material and design requirements for garments used as part of a total earthed system, to avoid incendiary discharges. The requirements may not be sufficient in oxygen enriched flammable atmospheres. This standard is not applicable for protection against mains voltages.

EN 1149 consists of the following parts:

EN 1149-1: Test Method for measurement of surface resistivty.

EN 1149-2: Test Method for measurement of the electrical resistance through a material (Vertical resistance)

EN 1149-3: Test Methods for measurement of charge decay.

EN 1149-4: Garment Test (under development)

EN 1149-5: Material Performance and design requirements.

Electrostatics dissipative protective clothing shall be able to permanently cover all non-complying materials during normal use. Conductives parts (Zips, Buttons etc) are permitted provided they are cover by the outermost material when in use.