ArcSafe AmpShield Arc Flash Face Shield

The ArcSafe AmpShield Arc Flash Face Shield from Elliotts Australia is designed to provide arc flash protection. Traditionally, flash face shields are tinted green to absorb the infrared light generated in the event of an arc flash. The higher the PPE CAT protection level required, the darker this green tint needs to be.

The ArcSafe AmpShield offers users a better alternative to traditional green face shields with its transparent grey colour that allows for full colour recognition and improved visibility. It also closely follows the Lambda curve of the human eye, allowing for scientifically proven optical properties. The face shield offers wearers an ergonomic, low-profile transparent chin protector, increasing wearers’ field of view and providing additional arc flash protection. It also includes a cap bracket with a slotted adaptor to fit selected hard hats. The adjustable slotted adaptor allows workers to comfortably adjust the position of the face shield when not in use or exposed to risk.

The ArcSafe AmpShield meets the Short Circuit ARC Class 2 rating to GS-ET-29:2001-5 and 14 cal/cm² rating to ASTM F2178 for use in NFPA 70E-2015 for PPE Category 2 protection level. It is also certificated to the EN 166 certification and ANSI-ISEA Z87.1-2017.

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