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Safety clothing certified to EN ISO 11612 protects workers (except welders and firefighters) exposed to heat, flames and molten metals.
For the EN ISO 11612 certification, different tests determine how well the garments are able to withstand industrial heat. These tests are performed on fabric and clothing. The results of these tests are indicated by letters A, B, C, D, E and F combined with a number which indicates the rate of protection. In addition to the tests, the garments must also meet specific design requirements, such as flaps on all pockets for the letters D or E, strong seams and sufficient overlap of the jacket over the pants.
If the garments have been tested and meet all specific design requirements, they get a classification. This consists of one or more letters, combined with the corresponding protection level, expressed by a number. If a certain type of protection is not achieved, this is indicated by a number 0 or by the absence of a letter.
The following types of protection, with letter codes and any number codes are possible within the framework of standard EN ISO 11612:
11612-A FLAME BROADCAST
During this test, the fabric and seams are subjected to a flame for 10 seconds. For the result, the consecutive flame time, the consecutive reddening time and the hole formation must remain within the values imposed by the standard. This test can be performed in two ways:
- Procedure A (gives rise to A1) This involves subjecting the surface to a flame.
- Procedure B (gives rise to A2) This involves subjecting the periphery to a flame.
11612-B HEAT BY CONVECTION
What is the conduction of heat when exposed to flames? For this test, the tissue is held over the flame and the increase in temperature is measured on top using a calorimeter. We measure the time (in seconds) it takes to reach a temperature increase of 24 ° C. The class is determined based on this result:
- B1: 4 to 10 seconds
- B2: 10 to 20 seconds
- B3: 20 seconds and more
11612-C HEAT BY RADIATION
With this test, the tissue is exposed to radiant heat using infrared rays. The increase in temperature is measured on the other side of the tissue using a calorimeter. We measure the time (in seconds) it takes to reach a temperature increase of 24 ° C. The class is determined based on this result:
- C1: 7 to 20 seconds
- C2: 20 to 50 seconds
- C3: 50 to 95 seconds
- C4: 95 seconds and more
11612D / E MELTED METAL
For this test, protection against molten metal splash is measured. A membrane (simulating human skin) is affixed to the back of the fabric. Then a certain amount of molten aluminum (Code D) and molten iron (Code E) is applied. The membrane on the back of the fabric cannot then be deformed.
- D1: between 100 and 200 grams
- D2: between 200 and 350 grams
- D3: 350 grams and more
- E1: between 60 and 120 grams
- E2: between 120 and 200 grams
- E3: 200 grams and more
11612-F CONTACT HEAT
For this test, the protection against possible contact through clothing with a hot object is measured. During the test, the fabric is contacted with a test object at a temperature of 250 ° C and the time it takes for the heat to pass to the back of the fabric is measured. The measured threshold value defines the class reached as follows:
- F1: between 5,0 and less than 10,0 minutes
- F2: between 10,0 and less than 15,0 minutes
- F3: 15,0 minutes and more
USE AND MAINTENANCE
EN ISO 11612 certification is the basis for being able to work in safety. Firefighter Equipment advises users to read the use and care instructions before using these garments. If in doubt about which protective clothing to use or questions about the correct use, it is advisable to consult a safety expert and / or a supervisor.