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Aluminized Clothing
Approach Suit includes following:

0647 (Hood)
600 (Jacket, 30")
606 (Pants)
671 (Overshoes)
234 (Gloves)

600
Jacket (30")
601
Coat (40")
  • Proper secondary protection should be worn with all aluminized clothing
  • All coats and jackets can be lined in your choice of materials. Velcro closures available upon request (slight additional charge). Covered buttons available
  • Always specify fabric style number when ordering

Fabric styles listed below:

AKV (19 oz.)
ARH (19 oz.)
AR (15 oz.)
APBI (7 oz.)
ACK (17 oz.)
AG (16 oz.)
AKT (11 oz.)
Aluminized Kevlar blend
Aluminized Rayon, Heavy
Aluminized Rayon, Light
Aluminized Polybenzamidazole
Aluminized Carbon Kevlar blend
Aluminized Glass
Aluminized Kevlar Twill
A word of caution:
DO NOT CONFUSE AMBIENT, CONDUCTIVE AND RADIANT HEAT!

The following definitions are given as a reference as well as vital assistance in selecting the proper clothing for heat protection.
AMBIENT HEAT is the surrounding atmospheric temperature in a given situation.
Examples: 65º - 70ºF in an office; 2000ºF in a fire walk
CONDUCTIVE HEAT is generated by direct contact with a hot surface.
Examples: picking up a burner block at 600ºF; leaning against a furnace wall at 1000ºF
RADIANT HEAT is generated by the sun or a source of fire, such as a fireplace or furnace, and is absorbed by masses of material struck by the heat's rays. (This is why it is cooler in the shade on a hot day)

Primary protective clothing data:
Protective clothing designed to be worn for work activities during which significant exposure to molten substance splash, radiant heat and flame is likely to occur. Such work activities include charging, taping and pouring, during which work is carried out in close proximity to molten substances and hot surfaces and contact with either is likely
Secondary protective clothing data:
Protective clothing designed to continuous wear for work activities in designated locations in which intermittent exposure to molten substance splash, radiant heat and flame sources is possible. Secondary protective clothing is designed so that it will not continue to burn after exposure to and removal of a source of ignition. Protection against metal splash and radiant heat are secondary in intent.

Aluminized Clothing
602 (Coat, 45")
401 (Overboots)
603 (Coat, 50")
485 (Overboots)
606 (Aluminized pants)

Aluminized Clothing
605 (Coverall) 600 Combo Aluminized Apron / Sleeve
    530 (Apron, 30")
536 (Apron, 36")
539 (Apron, 39") shown above
542 (Apron, 42")
548 (Apron, 48")
1529 (Cap sleeves, 29") shown above

Entry Suits
Above, left to right:
Fire Entry Suit
Kiln Suit
Proximity Suit
Approach Suit

Data for Entry Suits
Fire Entry Suit Kiln Suit Proximity Suit Approach Suit
The ultimate insulated suit constructed of ZETEX PLUS® high temperature fabric for maximum protection in total flame entry
Hood: Designed to be used with air mask. Inner drape flame seals. Underarm adjustment straps. Built-in shell for structural support. Hard cap with ratchet headgear. Speedy clip for hard cap support. Hardened aluminum window frame with two tempered glass lenses, plus two gold plated lenses for thermal protection.
Coat: Designed to be worn with breathing apparatus. Double storm fly front. Flame seal with drawstring at coat bottom.
Pants: High waist design. 2-inch wide adjustable suspenders. Adjustment straps on leg bottoms.
Boots: Designed to fit over work shoes. Rear entry with overlap snap closure and adjustable take-up straps. Insulated wire reinforced sole of flame retardant neoprene fiberglass riveted to boot cover. All straps and bindings are ZETEX PLUS®
Mitts: Heavyweight all ZETEX PLUS construction
Weight: 48 lbs. (22 kg)
Highly insulated suit with aluminized ZETEX fabric outer shell and internal vapor barrier.
Hood: Designed like the fire entry hood. Hardened aluminum window frame with tempered glass lenses.
Coat: Designed to be worn with a breathing apparatus. Double storm fly front. Flame seal with drawstring at coat bottom.
Pants: High waist design. 2- inch wide adjustable suspenders. Adjustable straps on leg bottoms. ZETEX PLUS reinforced knee pads.
Boots: Designed to fit over work shoes. Heavy insulated upper boot cover with zipper and storm fly. Adjustable tightening straps. 1-inch wooden sole with anti skid bottoms. Inside leather toe and ankle adjustment straps. ZETEX PLUS binding.
Mitts: ZETEX PLUS palm and thumb. Aluminized back and cuff.
Insulated suit with aluminized ZETEX fabric outer shell and double vapor barrier.
Hood: Full shoulder length drape. Adjustable underarm straps. Built in shell for structural support. Hard cap with ratchet adjustment. Speedy clip for hard cap support. 6" X 9" gold window and aluminum retainer. Two side wing locks for holding lens and retainer in place.
Coat: Available with or without breathing apparatus accommodation. Double storm fly front. Flame seal with drawstring at coat bottom.
Pants: High waist design. 2-inch wide adjustable suspenders. Adjustment straps on leg bottoms.
Boots: Designed to fit over work shoes. Leather insulated soles. Adjustment tightening straps. ZETEX PLUS binding.
Mitts: ZETEX PLUS palm and thumb. Aluminized back and cuff.
Vapor barrier lining of flame retardant neoprene coated FR polycotton.
Hood: Designed like proximity hood with built in shell for structural support. Hard cap with ratchet adjustment. Speedy clip for hard cap support. Full length drape is not insulated.
Coat: Tailored sleeves with snap adjustment. Covert front snaps. Available with or without breathing apparatus accommodation.
Pants: High waist design. 8-point all elastic adjustable suspenders (firefighter's type). Snapped triangular storm fly front. Snap adjustment on leg bottoms.
Boots: Designed to fit over work shoes. Leather soles and heels. Adjustable tightening straps.
Gloves: Gauntlet style with leather palms. S.E.F. lining in fingers.
Applications:
Our suits are used in industries where protection from high heat sources, including steam and hot liquids or vapors, is required. Examples would be refineries, petrochemical plants, foundries and casting plants, basic steel and aluminum industries, glass and ceramic plants, and laboratories.

Our Fire Entry suit is an essential safety measure for industries dealing with volatile or highly flammable materials. The Kiln and Proximity suits are used for maintenance tasks in high heat areas such as kiln or oven maintenance and repair. The proximity suit with its double vapor barrier should be used when steam and volatile materials present an addtional hazard. The kiln suit is suitable for short duration in ambient heat up to 1000ºF and the proximity suit in ambient heat up to 500ºF.

The non-insulated approach suit is used in just about every industry requiring heat protective clothing. It is suitable where ambient tempertures do not exceed 200ºF.

All suits with aluminized ZETEX outer shell fabric are suitable for exposure to radiant heat up to 2000ºF.
Breathing apparatus is required for the kiln and fire entry suits, and is optional for the proximity and approach suits. We do recommend that proximity suits be ordered with breathing apparatus accommodation.

Always have two people suited with fire entry, kiln and proximity suits to work in relays and to aid each other.

Accessories for Entry Suits

Gel Pack Cooling Vest

Vortex Cooling Vest
FR-7A
Cooling vest. One size fits all. Requires 6 each polyethylene gel packs per vest. 3 each in back and 3 each in front. Packs are frozen and then placed in the foil insulated pockets to keep wearer cool in hot environments.
Vortex head and body cooling system uses 70 - 100 psig (4.8 - 6.9 bar) compressed air to cool a worker up to 60ºF differential fro the air inlet temperature. Vest makes most efficient use of cooling power by properly distributing tempered air over the body.

Flame Retardant Uniforms
Above, left to right:

605-IND Coverall
576-GR Cape Sleeve
618-GW Bib Overall
605-NMX Coverall

Above, left to right

Shirt-NMX Shirt; 606-NMX Pants
Valzon Golf Shirt; 606-FR9B Pants
SHIRT-FR9B Shirt; 606-FR9B Pants
605 Cold Weather Coverall

Flame Resistant fabrics:
  • Nomex III A
    Nomex III A aramid is inherently flame resistant, antistatic fiber blend manufactured only by DuPont. It is used in apparel to protect workers from flame and reduce the risks and discomfort associated with static electricity. In a flash fire, Nomex III A can provide the extra seconds of protection that might help save a life and reduce injury.
    Weight (per yard): 4-1/2 oz., 6 oz., 9-1/2 oz.
  • Proban / FR-7A
    Proban / FR-7A 100% cotton fabrics by Westex are guaranteed to retain their flame resistance to 25 industrial or 50 home launderings. FR-7A fabrics are offered as an economical alternative for garments not expected to wear beyond the certification point.
    Weight (per yard): 9 to 9-1/2 oz. for sateen, 11 oz. for twill
  • Vinex
    Vinex flame and aluminum splash resistant fabrics by Westex are a blend of 85% vinyl and 15% polynosic rayon. Vinex fabrics are inherently flame resistant and have been used extensively and continuously since 1985 for protective clothing for workers exposed to molten aluminum producing facilities throughout the world. Vinex shows a unique ability to shed molten aluminum.
    Weight (per yard): 6 oz. for medium shirt weight; 8-1/2 oz. for navy pants, jacket and shirts.
  • Kermel
    Kermel and/or Kermel blended fabrics developed by Rhone-Poulenc, provide fire resistant clothing with outstanding comfort, good moisture absorption for natural cooling and excellent appearance over time. Kermel is a polyamide-imide aramid fiber, and is used to protect numerous end users including firefighters, military, police, petrochemical and industrial workers.
    Weight (per yard): 5-1/2 oz. and 7-1/2 oz.
  • Indura
    Indura 100% cotton flame resistant fabrics by Westex are guaranteed flame resistant for the life of the garment. For over ten years, millions of garments made from Indura fabrics have provided workers with the cool comfort of cotton for secondary protection against flash fires, electric arc and metal splash.
    Weight (per yard): 9 oz. and 12 oz.
  • Valzon
    Valzon knit fabrics by Westex are blends of 60% FR acrylic fiber and 40% cotton and are inherently flame resistant. Valzon is widely used by electric utility workers who desire the comfort of knits in their work activities.
    Weight (per yard): 6-1/4 oz. +/-5%

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