Description
The Portwest PS93 arc flash visor is an essential piece of personal protective equipment that protects your face and eyes from the intense heat and mechanical hazards of an electrical discharge. This high-quality face shield is specifically designed for electricians and technicians working on or near live installations. Thanks to its reliable construction, this product provides the necessary safety during high-risk work in the electrical engineering sector.
For which specific tasks and sectors is this arc flash visor suitable?
This safety shield is ideally suited for the electrical engineering sector, commercial construction, and industrial power engineering. You use the visor during maintenance, inspections, and repairs on switchboards or high-voltage installations.
It provides the necessary thermal and mechanical protection in the event of a short circuit. The shield is designed for professionals working in environments with an increased risk of electrical discharges and thermal hazards, where maximum face protection is an absolute requirement during daily operations.
What does the GS ET 29 Class 2 standard mean for this arc flash visor?
The GS ET 29 Class 2 standard indicates that this face shield is certified for protection against the thermal hazards of an electric arc under more rigorous test conditions.
This model also meets the strict CE-CAT III requirements and the ASTM F2178 standard with an ATPV value of 14 cal/cm². This means that the visor offers a high level of heat resistance, effectively protecting the user against burns caused by the extreme heat of an arc flash.
The innovative grey face shield ensures excellent clarity and color recognition. The ergonomic transparent chin guard offers unrestricted freedom of movement and optimal wearing comfort.
Features:
- Injected PC visor for high performance
- Innovative grey face shield for easy color identification
- Excellent clarity, visibility, and color recognition
- Includes flame-resistant carrier suitable for 30mm helmet slots
- Face shield with ergonomically designed transparent chin guard for unrestricted freedom of movement
- Fits Endurance and Height Endurance Helmets
- For use with non-vented category III helmets
- Carrier allows for a balanced flip-up position for optimal weight distribution
- CE certified
- CE-CAT III
- New model
Standards: EN 166 (1 B 3), EN 170 (2C-1.7), GS ET 29 Class 2 (8-2-2), ANSI/ISEA Z87+ (S), ASTM F2178 (ATPV 14 cal/cm²), NFPA® 70E (PPE Category 2)