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ArcWear, A Division of Kinectrics is a Global Expert in Arc Flash & Textile Testing for Protective Apparel

ArcWear is dedicated to providing the highest quality testing of FR and AR materials and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Our staff has key experience in testing, quality, engineering, textiles, and manufacturing with over 20 years' experience in the arc flash industry. On our website, you'll find a robust listing of resources: testing services and videos, multi-layer test results, clothing su

ppliers, standards information, testing 101, and more. The ArcWear team works with electric utilities, electricians, manufacturers, and standards organizations to develop and test new arc safety products and materials. The ArcWear staff can provide current information on arc rated materials, specification and certification requirements, training, clothing, PPE, and safety programs to prevent or mitigate the devastating effects of electric arc flashes. We also work extensively with product development engineers to create textiles, fibers, garments, and PPE solutions for the electric arc and flash fire hazards. Recently, ArcWear developed a partnership with the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI), BTTG, and Kinectrics to offer fast, accurate, trusted results for global arc flash and flash fire testing and certification. Together, we can package and coordinate test results and third-party certifications for the global marketplace. This expanded service allows us to help you: comply with multiple regulations, deliver trusted products across market segments, and understand your customers. For more information, fabric questions, or testing needs, please call us at (502) 333-0510; the ArcWear team is here to help!

ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 edition is live and with new requirements in place. The most important updates you need to know: 1. T...
12/18/2024

ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 edition is live and with new requirements in place. The most important updates you need to know: 1. Title of standard has been updated to include "Arm" protection (sleeves) to the former "hand only" protection scope. 2. NEW product marking details to standardize representation classification for key mechanical properties (cut; non-needle stick puncture; abrasion) 3. NEW requirement for manufacturers to demonstrate conformity with ANSI/ISEA 125 Conformity Assessment....

ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 edition is live and with new requirements in place. The most important updates you need to know!

Yesterday OSHA released new guidance on Electric-Arc Flash Hazards (Click here for OSHA guidance). This marks the first ...
11/26/2024

Yesterday OSHA released new guidance on Electric-Arc Flash Hazards (Click here for OSHA guidance). This marks the first such update in nearly 20 years. The guidance is the product of several years of advocacy from the Partnership for Electrical Safety, which is led by Scott Margolin of Tyndale. See Tyndale's release on the guidance (here). Scott will be providing a webinar to cover this new guidance on December 17, 2024 at 1pm....

Yesterday OSHA released new guidance on Electric-Arc Flash Hazards (Click here for OSHA guidance).  This marks the first such update in nearly 20 years. The guidance is the product of several years of advocacy from the Partnership for Electrical Safety, which is led by Scott Margolin of Tyndale.  ...

Kinectrics ArcWear Division, Milliken, W.L. Gore, Tyndale, NSA/DriFire, Work Wear Outfitters and Glen Raven Technical Fa...
11/15/2024

Kinectrics ArcWear Division, Milliken, W.L. Gore, Tyndale, NSA/DriFire, Work Wear Outfitters and Glen Raven Technical Fabrics performed an important set of tests to understand differences in PPE tested with AC Current vs. DC Current. The paper entitled, “COMPARISON OF FABRIC ARC RATINGS AND THE PERFORMANCE OFARC RATED CLOTHING EXPOSED TO ARC FLASHES GENERATED USINGAC AND DC ENERGY SOURCES” will be presented at the IEEE Electrical Safety Workshop in Jacksonville, FL. Register today: IEEE ESW March 4-7, 2025 Jacksonville, FL

Kinectrics ArcWear Division, Milliken, W.L. Gore, Tyndale, NSA/DriFire, Work Wear Outfitters and Glen Raven Technical Fabrics performed an important set of tests to understand differences in PPE tested with AC Current vs. DC Current. The paper entitled, “COMPARISON OF FABRIC ARC RATINGS AND THE PE...

ArcWear a Division of Kinectrics, experts in PPE testing presenting at the IEEE Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW) continu...
10/17/2024

ArcWear a Division of Kinectrics, experts in PPE testing presenting at the IEEE Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW) continuing our strong tradition of primary research in arc flash, flash fire and safety PPE. The paper will be announced in a separate link for those interested. If you ONLY have one electrical safety event, attend the ESW. Click Here to Register at the IEEE ESW Site

ArcWear a Division of Kinectrics, experts in PPE testing presenting at the IEEE Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW) continuing our strong tradition of primary research in arc flash, flash fire and safety PPE. The paper will be announced in a separate link for those interested. If you ONLY have one elec...

ASTM F1959-24B has just been published.  This is a minor change from the recent F1959-24A correcting a reference. The AS...
08/08/2024

ASTM F1959-24B has just been published. This is a minor change from the recent F1959-24A correcting a reference. The ASTM F1959-23 (24 was a minor update) put the standard in alignment with a few slight improvements over IEC 61482-1-1. These are the standards used to generate arc ratings as required in NFPA 70E and OSHA 1910.269. ArcWear a division of Kinectrics has been the pioneer on creating…...

ASTM F1959-24B has just been published. This is a minor change from the recent F1959-24A correcting a reference. The ASTM F1959-23 (24 was a minor update) put the standard in alignment with a few slight improvements over IEC 61482-1-1. These are the standards used to generate arc ratings as required...

ASTM F696-24 Standard Specification for Leather Protectors for Rubber Insulating Gloves published May 30, 2024 now conta...
05/30/2024

ASTM F696-24 Standard Specification for Leather Protectors for Rubber Insulating Gloves published May 30, 2024 now contains arc testing requirements. In 2012 ArcWear (now a division of Kinectrics arc test lab) researched ASTM F696 cuffs and cinches and found many were made of PVC coated polyester in violation of the OSHA 1910.269 apparel rule and NFPA 70E but since there was no requirements for the cuffs other than length and a constriction on design, the standard needed updating....

ASTM F696-24 Standard Specification for Leather Protectors for Rubber Insulating Gloves published May 30, 2024 now contains arc testing requirements. In 2012 ArcWear (now a division of Kinectrics arc test lab) researched ASTM F696 cuffs and cinches and found many were made of PVC coated polyester in...

Major expansion of scope for ArcWear a division of Kinectrics in Louisville, KY!
05/15/2024

Major expansion of scope for ArcWear a division of Kinectrics in Louisville, KY!

ArcWear Expands ISO 17025 Scope. Efforts of continual growth for our company and clients is at the forefront of ArcWear in 2023. As we wrap up this year's laboratory audit, A2LA has accepted continued ISO 17025 accreditation, with a scope expansion of additional standards and specifications.

ArcWear expands its scope of accreditation for ISO 17025. Efforts of continual growth for our company and clients is at ...
05/25/2023

ArcWear expands its scope of accreditation for ISO 17025. Efforts of continual growth for our company and clients is at the forefront of the ArcWear division of Kinectrics in 2023 as we gear up for the grand opening of our new facility. We are excited to build a facility that will expand upon the existing PPE testing capability within the Louisville area....

ArcWear Expands ISO 17025 Scope. Efforts of continual growth for our company and clients is at the forefront of ArcWear in 2023. As we wrap up this year's laboratory audit, A2LA has accepted continued ISO 17025 accreditation, with a scope expansion of additional standards and specifications.

Kinectrics/ArcWear to be featured in Tyndale USA's ArcWeek Season 3 Tyndale USA continues is annual feature, ArcWeek, wi...
08/26/2022

Kinectrics/ArcWear to be featured in Tyndale USA's ArcWeek Season 3 Tyndale USA continues is annual feature, ArcWeek, with the launch of Season 3 starting Monday, August 3, 2022. ArcWear's own Brian Shiels proudly showcases the Kinectrics High Current Lab in Episode 3, on how Arc Ratings are determined. You can preview the Trailer for this Season HERE and come back to that same site each day next week for a new episode!

Kinectrics and ArcWear are featured in Tyndale USA's Season 3 of ArcWeek coming up August 29 - September 2.

The NFPA Flash Fire Protective Garments Committee has published a new edition to the 2112 Standard on Flame-Resistant Cl...
07/13/2022

The NFPA Flash Fire Protective Garments Committee has published a new edition to the 2112 Standard on Flame-Resistant Clothing for Protection, which provides minimum requirements for the design, construction, evaluation, and certification of flame-resistant garments for use by industrial personnel, for 2023. This latest edition to the standard can be found here. The 2023 edition includes a new reference to ASTM F3502-21 Standard Specification for Barrier Face Coverings, and products are now required to meet that Standard....

he NFPA Flash Fire Protective Garments Committee has published a new edition to the 2112 Standard on Flame-Resistant Clothing for Protection

Our collaborative abstract has been accepted for Full Presentation at ESW 2023 Please join ArcWear, a Division of Kinect...
07/12/2022

Our collaborative abstract has been accepted for Full Presentation at ESW 2023 Please join ArcWear, a Division of Kinectrics, at the 2023 Electrical Safety Workshop in Reno, NV. The March 2023 event will feature a Full Presentation (45 min) from a collaborative effort of industry leaders. The team of experts includes representatives from ArcWear, Kinectrics, a product manufacturer, and a major utility company. ...

Abstract Accepted for ESW 2023 - Arcwear - Arc Flash, Flame, Flash Fire, and Thermal Testing and Certification

The ASTM Committee F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers has published changes to ASTM F1506-22 Standard Pe...
07/11/2022

The ASTM Committee F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers has published changes to ASTM F1506-22 Standard Performance Specification for Flame Resistant and Electric Arc Rated Protective Clothing Worn by Workers Exposed to Flames and Electric Arcs. A summary of changes: Bibs and straps were added to the standard definitions Fabric requirements were updated to reflect new testing frequencies: flammability (...

ASTM F1506-22 for Arc Flash Clothing Updated with new lot testing requirements and labeling requirements for arc rated products

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