Smelters And Foundries Safety Gear
•Splash of molten metal
•Flame & Heat
•Heat stress
•Electric Arc (limited)
•Traffic accidents (limited)
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Molten metal sticking to a garment can cause burns. To minimise the risk, the EN ISO 11612 D and E defines some design requirements, such as closed pockets and hidden metal parts. Heat stress is also a risk in these environments. To block the radiant heat and increase protection, a Skinsafe system of 2 or 3 layers is recommended. The air gap between the layers protects the wearer from heat and energy. Many of the garments also include some kind of visibility to avoid traffic related accidents.)
Iron and steel
When working with molten iron or steel, you need garments certified according to EN ISO 11612 E1-E3 - where E3 is the highest level. If the fabric can resist molten iron, it will normally be acceptable against molten copper, molten phosphor bronze and molten brass.
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Aluminum
For meters and re-melters working with molten aluminum, you need garments according to EN ISO 11612 D1-D3 - where D3 is the highest level. If the fabric can resist molten aluminium, it will normally also be acceptable against molten aluminium bronze and molten metals.
Zinc
Zinc challenges PPE clothing in a very special way as it sticks to most fabrics. Apex range has an outer layer in Aramid that will not break open - even if the zinc sticks to the fabric. To block the radiant heat and increase protection, Apex also features double layer fabric to the front of the jacket and trousers. When working with molten zinc, you need garments certified at least according to EN ISO 11612, made in a fabric that has higher degradation temperature than 420°C (melting point of zinc).
Other metals Other metals and alloys have different melting temperatures, viscosity and production processes that will challenge the POET clothing in different ways.
If you are working with other molten metals, please ask for advice in finding the correct solution for your business.
