SKANWEAR® | Arc Flash Clothing & PPE

NEW: STRATA® ARC WINTER JACKET

Stay warm, protected, and focused on the job with the STRATA Winter Jacket - the ultimate choice for professionals in the field.

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Global Leaders of Arc FR Clothing & PPE

We work tirelessly to ensure engineers in the Energy Sector go home safe.

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STRATA® Arc Leather Gauntlet (28CAL/CM2) PPEPRO

£18.38

STRATA® Arc Enhanced Softshell Jacket (CL.2/ARC3/28CAL/CM²) SFX415

£280.50

STRATA® ARC Winter Jacket (without hood) (CL.2/ARC3/38CAL/CM²) SFV941

£584.03

STRATA® ARC Winter Jacket (with hood) (CL.2/ARC3/38CAL/CM²) SFV941H

£611.37

STRATA® ARC Hood (CL.2/ARC3/38CAL/CM²) SFV9H1

£68.53

STRATA® ARC Hi-Viz Sweatshirt (CL.1/ARC2/24CAL/CM²) SFV600

£135.74

Join the #savinglives mission

#savinglives! That is our motto, our mantra, and the driving force behind all of our decisions. We take pride in collaborating with our customers, supporting them with the Arc rated products, training, and services they need to achieve a Global Consistency & Standardisation in PPE Compliance, Protection and Brand Image.

Specialists in Arc Flash Clothing & PPE and more

Outside of Arc Rated Clothing, we take pride in working with industry leading manufacturers so we can also offer solutions such as Height Safety, Lockout Tagout Equipment and Flotation Equipment for example to meet the needs of the Energy Industry.

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH STRATA® PROTECTION

Our STRATA Friends are a diverse and inclusive group of skilled workers located globally who rely on arc flash protective clothing to make their job as safe as possible. By listening, interacting and engaging with the community we improve how effective our STRATA® products are out in the field.

Arc Flash Hazard Categories

Arc flash incidents pose significant risks, with the potential for sudden and intense releases of energy. The various arc flash hazard categories provide a structured framework for assessing the potential severity of such events. These categories, often expressed in terms of cal/cm² (calories per square centimetre), help quantify the thermal energy exposure at specific working distances from the arc flash source.

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IEEE 1584 v DGUV-I 203-077

Arc flash incidents pose serious risks to workers in various industries, making it crucial to accurately assess and select appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE). Two widely recognised methods for calculating the predicted incident energy and arc flash boundary as part of an arc flash study are IEEE 1584 and DGUV-I 203-077. Keep reading as we provide an in-depth comparison of these two arc flash assessment methods, highlighting their key differences and applications.

When are Arc Flash Suits Required?

Arc Flash suits are used in situations where electrical systems pose a risk of releasing intense energy through an arc flash event. Commonly utilised by professionals in the electrical, utility, and industrial sectors, arc flash suits are offer multiple levels of protection categorised according to their ability to shield against thermal energy, flames, and other hazardous elements.

In this article, we will explore the attributes of arc flash suits, their applications, intended users, and the distinct categories of protection they provide, highlighting the paramount importance of these suits in ensuring worker safety and mitigating potential workplace hazards.