Arc flash protection
Pushing the limits of arc flash protection
Electrical hazards are unpredictable, but your protection shouldn't be. Nomex® fabric helps provide military and police uniforms with built-in arc flash and heat and flame protection for superior FR performance against a range of threats.
Nomex® Essential Arc 650
Nomex® Essential Arc 650 is designed for naval use, providing built-in dual-hazard protection against flash fire and arc flash. This fabric offers excellent user comfort and abrasion resistance while protecting from Category 2 electrical hazards* such as shipboard power generation and electrical distribution systems. Nomex® Essential Arc 650 meets current US Navy performance standards.
Fiber blend
Kevlar®, Nomex®, modacrylic, antistatic fiber
Fabric construction
Twill weave
Weight
220 g/m2 / 6.5 oz/yd2
Applications
Naval, mechanical
*Fabric has minimum arc rating of 8 cal/cm2
Designed for the hazards you face
Arclin Life Protection provides superior PPE options designed for the extreme hazards facing military personnel, emergency responders and law enforcement officers.
Inherent flame resistance
that can't be washed out
or worn away
Better protection at
longer exposures and
higher temperatures
Fabric made of
strong fibers resists
tears and abrasion
Extremely durable and
long-lasting protective
solutions
Helps provide valuable
escape time
Will not melt
or drip
Putting protection to the test
Thermo-Man®
Thermo-Man® is one of the most advanced life-sized thermal burn injury evaluation devices in the industry and uses state-of-the-art technology to demonstrate the heat and flame resistance of Nomex®.
Arc-Man®
Arc-Man® is one of the most accredited open arc test laboratories that assesses and compares the protection that various materials provide against the thermal effects of an electric arc.
