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Arc flash clothing: APC 1, APC 2 and cal rating explained
Arc flash clothing is tested as APC 1 or APC 2 (box test) and with a cal rating as ELIM or ATPV (open-arc test). Read what...
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The Catu CAT'ARC AFG-HOOD-4 is a textile arc flash hood with an integrated grey face shield. The hood protects the eyes, face and neck from the thermal effects of an arc flash, with arc flash class APC 2 (7 kA) according to IEC 61482-2.
The hood belongs to Catu's CAT'ARC 25-40 cal/cm² range. The label states ATPV 25 cal/cm² and ATPV 40 cal/cm², both APC 2. The grey shield provides better color recognition than a green shield.
An arc flash hood only protects in combination with suitable arc flash clothing. Which class is required is determined by the risk inventory (RI&E) and the arc flash risk analysis of the employer.
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Arc flash clothing is tested as APC 1 or APC 2 (box test) and with a cal rating as ELIM or ATPV (open-arc test). Read what...