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CEI EN 61482-2

The IEC 61482-2 standard specifies requirements and test methods applicable to materials and garments for protection against the thermal hazards of an electric arc. An electric arc is a continuous high-voltage electric discharge between conductors generating light and very intense heat.


In jobs such as electric arc welding, the operator can be exposed to flames, radiation and metal splashes from electrodes. The clothing must therefore offer protection by means of adequate insulation against incandescent agents.


The work clothing must fully cover the body to guarantee an ideal protection level. Jackets and trousers must be used together with other protective devices, including helmet with visor, protective gloves and safety footwear. The protection level for the operator increases according to the stratification of the garments worn.


In fact, it is recommended to wear fireproof intimate apparel underneath the fireproof clothing.


There are two international test methods for the specification of information on the resistance of clothing to the thermal effects of electric arcs. Each method supplies different information. The methods are explained in the following standards:


Container test method CEI 61482-1-2:


The fabric/garment is exposed to an electric arc constrained in a specific container with a specific electrode arrangement for 0.5 seconds.


Class 1) corresponds to an arc current of 4kA;


Class 2) corresponds to an arc current of 7 kA.


The test conditions for class 1 and 2 try to stimulate the typical exposure conditions for short-circuit current of 4kA and 7kA respectively


Open arc method CEI 61482-1-1:


This test message aims at establishing the ATPV (Arc Thermal Performance Value) or (Energy Breakopen Threshold) of a fabric. The ATPV is the amount of energy required to cause a second-degree burn. The Ebt is the amount of energy that opens the material. Both are expressed in calories per cm2. The HAF (Heat Attenuation Factor) is also measured during the test, describing the amount of heat blocked by the fabric.

Products for this standard

Products for this standard

POLYTECH MAX 2/1 TROUSERS

MC5753
MC5753 Q5

POLYTECH MAX 2/1 JACKET

MC5755
MC5755 Q5

POLYTECH PLUS 2/1 TROUSERS

MC5841
MC5841 PR

POLYTECH PLUS 2/1 JACKET

MC5844
MC5844 LE

POLYTECH STRETCH JACKET

MC5744
MC5744 QN

POLYTECH MAX 2/2 TROUSERS

MC5752
MC5752 Q5

POLYTECH MAX 2/2 JACKET

MC5754
MC5754 Q5

POLYTECH MODAC TROUSERS

MC5772
MC5772 Q5

POLYTECH MODAC JACKET

MC5774
MC5774 Q5

POLYTECH STRETCH TROUSERS

MC5742
MC5742 QN

MICROLINES SPRING TROUSERS

MC6041
MC6041 EG

MICROLINES SPRING JACKET

MC6045
MC6045 EG

POLYTECH PLUS HV TROUSERS

MC5831
MC5831 EG

POLYTECH PLUS HV JACKET

MC5834
MC5834 EG

SUPERTECH 360 TROUSERS

MC5941
MC5941 ED

MICROLINES EXTREME JACKET

MC6035
MC6035 EG

SUPERTECH CLASS 1 TROUSERS

MC5971
MC5971 QN

SUPERTECH SHIRT

MC5919
MC5919 ED

POLYTECH 360 TROUSERS KGUARD

MC5751
MC5751 Q5

POLYTECH PLUS 2/2 TROUSERS

MC5811
MC5811 CC

POLYTECH PLUS 2/2 BIB-TROUSERS

MC5813
MC5813 EG

POLYTECH PLUS 2/2 JACKET

MC5814
MC5814 LE

SUPERTECH TROUSERS

MC5911
MC5911 ED

SUPERTECH JACKET

MC5914
MC5914 ED

SUPERTECH TROUSERS KGUARD

MC5921

CARLOS POLO SHIRT

MC6218
MC6218 Q5

SULTAN POLO SHIRT

MC6219
MC6219 EC

CARBOFLAME COVERALL

MC5637
MC5637 L5

POLYTECH TROUSERS

MC5711
MC5711 Q5

POLYTECH JACKET

MC5714
MC5714 Q5

POLYTECH 360 TROUSERS

MC5721
MC5721 Q5

POLYTECH 360 JACKET

MC5724
MC5724 Q5

POLYTECH COLOR TROUSERS

MC5731
MC5731 QJ
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POLYTECH COLOR JACKET

MC5734
MC5734
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