Portwest MV25 Modaflame High-Vis Arc Flash Jacket

The Portwest MV25 Modaflame High-Vis Arc Flash Jacket offers the ultimate in protection from electric arcs, making it ideal for workers in multi-hazard environments such as energy testing technicians, industrial electricians and road workers. The jacket also qualifies as highly visible, and offers protection against molten metal, chemical splashes, electrostatic discharge and radiant, convective and contact heat.

What Can the Modaflame High-Vis Arc Flash Jacket Do to Help Me?

The jacket has several helpful features:

• Arc Flash Protection: The jacket fulfils the stringent requirements of arc flash protection
• High-Visibility: The jacket is highly visible, with reflective strips and two-tone modacrylic fabrics
• Multi-Hazard: The jacket is flame resistant and is certified as offering protection from molten metal, harmful chemicals, electrostatic discharge and radiant, convective and contact heat
• Functional: The jacket features concealed stud and zip fastening for easy access, durable brass zips, a radio loop for easy clipping of a radio and hook and loop cuffs for a secure fit

The Arc Flash Jacket is made from Modaflame, the modacrylic fibres providing inherent flame resistance. The cotton fibre woven into the fabric bestows anti-static properties, and the flame resistant qualities of the jacket will not diminish with washing.

Who Can Use the Portwest Modaflame High-Vis Arc Flash Jacket?

The Arc Flash jacket is ideal for any industry in which protection from electrical arcs is essential. This includes energy testing technicians, industrial electricians and road workers. The jacket is suitable for multi-hazard environments due to its many certifications.

Which Size Is Right For Me?

To find the right size for you please measure yourself around the chest as illustrated in the diagram below, and then find the corresponding size with reference to the table. Please select the right size from the drop down menu at the top of the page.

What Certifications Does the Modaflame Arc Flash Jacket Receive?

The jacket has been extensively tested so that you can be totally certain of your safety at work.

• AS/NZS 1906. 4:2010
• EN 11612:
  • A1: Limited flame spread
  • A2: Limited flame spread, hemmed
  • B1: Convective heat (scale 1-3)
  • C1: Radiant heat (scale 1 - 4)
  • F1: Contact heat (scale 1 - 3)
• EN 1149:
  • 5: Protects against electrostatic discharge in case of an explosion
• EN ISO 11611:
  • Class 1
  • A1
  • A2
• EN ISO 20471:
  • Class 2
• IEC 61482
  • Class 1 IEC 2: Protective clothing against the thermal hazards of an electrical arc
• EN 13034:
  • Type PB (6)
• ELIM testing in progress
• ASTM F1959/ F1959M - 12 ATPV = 8.4 Cal/ CM² (HAF=75.8%)

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
• EN 1149-5: This standard demonstrates whether a garment protects against electrostatic discharge in environments such as petrochemical refineries where there is a risk of explosion
• EN ISO 20471: This standard certifies whether an item of clothing is capable of visually signalling the user's presence, and assesses the durability of the high-vis qualities of the garment
• EN 13034: This standard refers to a garment's ability to protect against spatters from dangerous liquid chemicals
• IEC 61482: This standard indicates the garment's ability to provide protection against the thermal hazards of an electrical arc
• 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
• AS/NZS 1906.4:2010: This standard specifies the requirements for high-visibility materials for use in industrial safety garments

The Arc flash jacket protects against the dangers of electrical arcs, and also qualifies as resistant to chemical splashes, molten metal splashes, electrostatic discharge and convective, radiant and contact heat. The jacket is certified as highly visible, and suitable for wear as an industrial safety garment.

If you would like to find out more about this topic we suggest you read our blog on Flame Resistant Standards: What Do I Need to Know?

What Are the Key Features of the Modaflame High-Vis Arc Flash Jacket?

• Inherent flame resistant qualities will not diminish with washing
• Protection against radiant, convective and contact heat
• Class 2 welding protection
• Sew on flame resistant industrial wash tape
• Concealed stud and zip fastening
• Durable, strong and long lasting brass zips
• Radio loop for easy clipping of a radio
• Hook and loop cuffs for a secure fit

How Should I Care for the Jacket?

• Wash at 60°C or below
• Do not bleach
• Tumble dry at medium temperatures
• Drip dry
• Iron at low temperatures
• Do not dry clean

What Are the Technical Details of the Jacket?

• Shell Fabric: 60% Modacrylic, 39% Cotton, 1% Carbon Fibre 280g

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