Portwest BZ30 Orange Bizweld Trousers
Bizweld garments have been designed especially for welding related hazards, and the Portwest BZ30 Orange Bizweld Trousers are no exception. The trousers feature triple-stitched seams for durability, a half-elasticated waist for wearer comfort and a range of safety certifications you can have confidence in.
What Can the BZ30 Orange Bizweld Trousers Do for Me?
The trousers have several helpful features:
- Multi-Hazard: Reliable protection from molten metal splashes, electrical arcs and radiant, convective and contact heat
- Durable: Twin-stitched for maximum durability
- Comfortable: Half elasticated waist for comfort and freedom of movement
- Functional: Accessible pockets for storage, including a rule pocket
The trousers are made from 100% cotton fabric, Bizweld. Garments made with this material are designed especially for use while welding.
Are the Trousers Available in Any Other Colours?
Yes, the trousers are also available in:
Who Can Use the Portwest Bizweld Trousers?
The Portwest trousers are designed for use in welding and other allied industries. However, they are suitable for any profession where you need protection from arc flashes, molten metal or radiant, convective and contact heat. Following is a short list of environments and professions for which the trousers are suitable:
- Machinists
- Sheet metal workers
- Pipe fitters
- Offshore industry
- Utilities
- Oil and gas industry
Which Size Is Right for Me?
To find the right size for you please measure the circumference of your waist as illustrated in the diagram below. Then, with reference to the table please select the correct size for you from the drop down menu at the top of the page.
| Size | Waist Measurement (cm) |
| Small | 76 - 80cm |
| Medium | 81 - 88cm |
| Large | 89 - 96cm |
| Extra Large | 97 - 104cm |
| XX-Large | 105 - 112cm |
What Certifications Have the BZ30 Bizweld Trousers Received?
The Portwest trousers have undergone thorough testing, so you can be certain of your safety at work. Certifications include:
- EN 11612:
- A1: Limited flame spread
- A2: Limited flame spread, hemmed
- B1: Convective heat (scale 1 - 3)
- C1: Radiant heat (scale 1 - 4)
- E2: Molten iron splash (scale 1 - 3)
- F1: Contact heat (scale 1 - 3)
- EN ISO 11611
- ASTM F1959/ F1959M - 12 ATPV = 11.2 cal/ cm² (HAF=80.4%)
What Do These Certifications Mean?
- EN 11612: This standard determines whether a garment offers protection against heat and flames, and whether this protection extends to convective, radiant or contact heat
- EN 11611: This standard shows whether an item of clothing is suitable for welding or similar tasks and will protect the wearer from heat and metal splashes
- ASTM F1959: This standard determines the arc rating of a garment, which is the amount of energy needed to pass through the fabric to cause a second or third degree burn
The Portwest trousers have an arc flash protection rating of ARC2 and will attenuate 80.4% of the resulting heat. They have also received a class 1 welding protection rating, and a mid-level rating of molten iron protection under EN 11612. The trousers will shield the wearer from contact, convective and radiant heat.
Is Further Information Available on These Certifications?
If you would like to find out more about the standards mentioned here please read one of our blogs on the subject:
What Are the Key Features of the Bizweld Trousers?
- Several storage pockets including a side pocket and a rule pocket
- Half elasticated waist for secure, comfortable fit
- Twin-stitched seams for maximum durability
- Fabric blocks 98% of UV rays
- OEKO-Tex certified as free from harmful chemicals
How Should I Care for the Portwest Trousers?
- Wash at temperatures of 40°C or below
- Do not bleach
- Do not tumble dry
- Iron at medium temperatures
- Do not dry clean
What Are the Technical Details of the Bizweld Trousers?
- Shell Fabric: 100% cotton, FR Finish 330g
What Documentation Is Available?
| Conformity Statement | Instructions for Use - 1 | Instructions for Use - 2 |
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