Flash fires have a heat flux of approximately 84kW/m2 and typically last less than three seconds. Wearing flash fire flame resistant clothing that self-extinguishes can give workers must-needed time to escape a flash fire and dramatically reduce burn injuries. OSHA requires the employers properly train their employees on protective flame resistant clothing applications for potential arc flash fire and flash fire hazards.
In certain industries fire, heat and electrical arcs are part of the daily work life. Safety should be everyone's number one priority, and KtechSafe helps consumers to meet their needs when it comes to FR clothing and accessories. Whether you need flame resistant pants, vests, hats, shirts, arc flash clothing or other products. An arc flash occurs when the electrical current flows outside its intended path, through an air gap, to another conductor. With this in mind, you can see that an arc flash can occur anywhere that the electrical current has a chance to escape.
Most tough jobs require safety clothing like flame resistant workwear and we offer a collection of flame resistant (FR) garments & accessories designed for safety, durability and comfort. Our process extends from fabric source to finished garment – including “sourcing” of zippers, buttons, thread, and labels. The wide selection of FR Cotton, High Performance Knits and other Inherently FR fabrics - including Dual Hazard and High-Vis options - will always keep you dressed with comfort, style, and most importantly safety. Our Flame retardant overalls are designed primarily for the Oil & Gas & other industry, which demands comfortable flame-retardant garments that are durable with minimal shrinkage. Fabric technologies included in these coveralls include Proban®, Pyrovatex®, Nomex®, Modacrylic ,Coats® & more.
Selecting the right FR garments for a flash fire should be based on a number of factors such as protection, comfort and durability. KtechSafe offers FR and PPE clothing that meets or exceeds industry standards, while keeping your team comfortable on the job.
