SAFETY CLOTHING
FOR PROTECTION AGAINST HEAT AND CONTACT WITH MOLTEN METAL
Focusing on high-temperature material applications
for over 50 years, Pyrotek offers the industry process
insight to help select the safety clothing to meet a
company's requirements while consolidating its
vendor base.
Pyrotek uses high-quality materials and modern
manufacturing processes to provide reliable safety
clothing both operators and employers can trust.
High-temperature industrial workers, like those
working near furnaces, are commonly exposed to
a variety of dangerous hazards including extreme
radiant heat, scalding surfaces, sharp metal, broken
glass, high voltage electricity and toxic chemicals.
These hazardous conditions are sometimes
compounded by noise, debris and grease or obscured by soot, smoke and
poor lighting.
Accordingly, suitable protective garments, including properly selected gloves,
are absolutely necessary to protect from severe injury in even the best working
conditions. Gloves must be resistant to heat, cuts and punctures while not
adversely affecting comfort and dexterity.
BENEFITS
• Manufactured to stringent quality
standards from the premium fabrics
• Recognized international standards for
heat and/or flame resistance
MATERIAL SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS
The materials used in Pyrotek's safety clothing
have undergone the following certifications for
quality and safety1:
Heat and/or fire protection and resistance:
MIL STD-191A-5903, EN 366, EN 367, EN 407,
EN 532, EN 533, EN ISO 11612, EN ISO 15025
Electric arc thermal hazard: EN 61482
Molten metal splash: EN 373
Material melting: EN ISO 3146
Welding use: EN ISO 11611
General protection: EN 340, EN 388
Tensile strength: EN ISO 13934
HOODS
ANTI-FLASH/WELDING
Size: Standard size.
HELMET MOUNTING
Size: Standard size.
Material: Unique carbon fiber
knitted fabric.
Material: Wool-viscose blend
fabric.
Description: Light and
comfortable in confined spaces,
the hood protects the head, neck
and shoulders from welding
operations. Made from materials specified by the NATO Defence
Alliance, this hood is manufactured in the style of the naval
gunners' anti-flash hood.
Description: The hood protects
the head and neck from radiant
heat and metal splash with
added shop floor safety from
the material's high-visibility color. This hood attaches to the
headband of a protective helmet with heat-resistant fasteners
and fastens under the chin if required.
SAFETY CLOTHING
GLOVES AND MITTS
K2 STANDARD GAUNTLET
GLOVE
K2 ALUMINIZED GAUNTLET
GLOVE
Size
S
M
L
XL
Size Imperial (in) Metric (cm)
L
16
40.6
XL
17
43.2
Imperial (in)
12
14
16
17
Metric (cm)
30.5
35.6
40.6
43.2
Material: Woven aramid palm,
knitted aramid back, aramid felt cuff, and wool liner.
Description: K2 gauntlet gloves are comfortable, offering general
purpose protection against possible contact with hot surfaces
and occasional metal splash.
K2 STANDARD GAUNTLET
GLOVE–LONG
Size Imperial (in) Metric (cm)
L
16
40.6
XL
17
43.2
Material: Woven aramid palm,
knitted aramid back, aramid felt
cuff and wool liner.
Description: Comfortable, general-purpose protection against
possible contact with hot surfaces, this standard K2 glove is
modified with a long cuff to protect the forearm.
Description: Developed for induction furnace operations, K2
aluminized gauntlet gloves provide protection from radiant heat
and occasional metal splash while retaining some user tactile
properties. Additionally, these gloves have extra reinforcement
on the seams to prolong service life.
K12 BOILERMAN'S GLOVE
Size Imperial (in) Metric (cm)
L
16
40.6
XL
17
43.2
Material: Carbon-reinforced
aramid overlaying a woven
aramid palm, knitted aramid back,
aramid felt cuff and wool liner.
Description: Providing extra-tough protection for working
around the boiler firebox, K12 gloves provide good protection
from radiant and applied heat. These gloves have extra
reinforcement on the seams and durable materials for prolonged
service life.
K12 STANDARD
GAUNTLET GLOVE
K15 WELDING MITT
Size: Standard size.
Size
S
L
XL
Material: Aramid felt between
two layers of heat-resistant
plastic film-coated aramid
fabric.
Imperial (in)
12
16
17
Metric (cm)
30.5
40.6
43.2
Material: Woven aramid palm,
knitted aramid back, aramid felt
cuff, extra insulation and wool liner.
Description: Designed for heavy-duty, high-temperature tasks,
K12 gauntlet gloves provide excellent protection from applied
heat and occasional metal splash. These gloves have extra
reinforcement on the seams to prolong service life against
tool abrasion.
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Material: Leather or aramid
palm, heat-resistant plastic filmcoated foil covered aramid back,
aramid felt cuff and wool liner.
Description: The K15 welding
mitt is a sacrificial over-mitt
to be worn over other gloves to extend service life. This mitt
affords excellent protection against the radiant heat generated
by MIG/TIG welding. Worn on the support hand, the mitt can
be rotated as it wears, then turned inside-out to use the inner
surface.
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SAFETY CLOTHING
K5 MITT
Size: Standard size.
LEGGINGS
REFLECTIVE LEGGINGS
Size: L.
Material: Woven aramid, front
and back, without a liner.
Description: The K5 mitt was
designed as a sacrificial overmitt to be worn over other gloves
to extend service life.
The K5 mitt has proven suitable for use in stand-alone
applications, such as a baker's mitt, handling hot trays or
bread pans.
ARAMID KNITTED GLOVES
Size: Standard size.
Material: Knitted aramid yarn.
D e s c r i p t i o n : Th i n a n d
comfortable, these gloves
provide basic protection
against heat, cuts and abrasion
while providing flexibility,
good tactile response and mobility.
Material: Heat-resistant plastic
film-coated foil covering
oxidized carbon-fiber aramid.
Description: These leggings
are designed for both foundry
and primary smelter operations
where an operator is in close proximity to the radiant heat from
reduction cells, holding furnaces or involved in ladle pouring
and casting operations.
These leggings provide protection against radiant heat and
molten metal splash. The fastenings behind each leg are made
from a special heat-resistant material approved by the U.S.
Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). The fasteners are supplied at
a generous length and can be trimmed to fit. In addition, the
leggings feature a strong synthetic adjustable waist belt with
a plastic buckle.
BLANKETS
K7 MITT
Size: Standard size.
Material: Woven aramid, front
and back with a double wool
liner. Also available in woven
carbon-reinforced aramid.
Description: A heavy-duty
mitt for high-temperature
applications with no tactile requirement, the K7 is used in
aluminium extrusion plants and casting pits to move newly
formed products or hot tooling.
PYROWELD CURTAINS
Size: 36 x 36 in (100 x 100 cm).
Material: Textured fiberglass
fabric.
Description: The welding
blanket is designed to protect
operators from sparks, spatter
and slag generated by welding
or other metal-cutting applications. Pyroweld curtains are also
available in custom sizes.
FIRE BLANKET
Size: Custom sizes.
FOOT PROTECTION
ALUMINIZED ARAMID SPAT
Size: Custom sizes.
Material: Aluminized aramid
fabric.
Description: Using high quality
materials, aluminized spats
are designed to customer
requirements and provide
excellent protection against
heat and molten metal splash.
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Material: Continuous filament
glass fiber.
Description: Used for urgent
response to smother and stop
small accidental fires, these
blankets are lightweight and can
resist temperatures up to 932ºF (500ºC).
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SAFETY CLOTHING
JACKETS
FURNACE REFLECTIVE
JACKET
Size: OS, XOS, XXOS, 3-XOS.
CASTING JACKET
Size: S, M, OS, XOS, XXOS,
3-XOS.
Material: Heat-resistant plastic
film coated foil over oxidized
carbon fiber aramid and wool
viscose blend fabric.
Material: Wool-viscose blend
fabric.
Description: These reflective
casting jackets are used as additional protection over standard
work wear when doing furnace work or in any operation where
radiant heat is an issue. The fabric also provides protection
against molten metal splash.
The back panel and underarm gusset allow for air movement
and greater flexibility. The removable front "bib" stops heat
reflecting under the visor and onto the face and neck.
Description: These casting
jackets are used as additional
protection over the standard
work wear at cast start and cast termination. The color conforms
to the high-visibility requirement of AS/NZS 1906 and other
international visibility standards. To improve nighttime visibility,
4 x 4 in (10.2 x 10.2 cm), high-visibility materials for safety
garments and two reflective flashes are sewn onto the shoulders.
WELD SPAT PROTECTION
JACKET
Size: S, M, L.
Material: Outer layer of
pre-oxidized acrylic/carbon
reinforced aramid aluminized
fabric.
Description: The welding jacket
is designed to help protect
operators from sparks, spatter
and slag generated by welding or
other metal-cutting applications.
FULL SUITS
BOILER SUIT
Size: S, M, L, XL.
Material: Flame retardant woven
cotton fabric, para-aramid
thread.
Description: Made for general
p r o t e c t ive u s e i n h i g h temperature environments,
boiler suits are manufactured in two main types: heat resistant
and heat and electric arc resistant.
APRON
FIRE PROXIMITY SUIT
Size: Standard size.
WELD SPAT PROTECTION
K TYPE APRON
Material: Outer layer of
aluminized fiberglass.
Size Imperial
(in)
S
32 x 16
M
34 x 17
L
36 x 18
XL
38 x 19
XXL 40 x 20
Description: The fire proximity
suit consists of a one-piece
coverall, or pant and shirt; a
hood with visor and built-in
helmet; a pair of five-finger
gloves and a pair of customized
protective boots.
Metric
(cm)
81.3 x 40.6
86.4 x 43.2
91.4 x 45.7
96.5 x 48.3
101.6 x 50.8
Material: Outer layer of preoxidized acrylic/carbon reinforced
aramid aluminized fabric.
Description: The lightweight, low-cost welding apron covers
the front portion of the body with fabric that has been tested to
ISO standards for resistance to convective, radiant and contact
heat, molten iron splash, flame resistance and tear strength.
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SAFETY CLOTHING
SECONDARY PROTECTION
MOLTEN METAL RESISTANT
CLOTHING
Available forms: Shirts, trousers,
coveralls, jackets.
Material: Wool and viscose
blend.
Available colors: Light blue,
navy blue, orange, black.
Description: Used for
secondary protection, this
material allows for wearer
comfort and durability while providing metal shedding and
flame resistance. Machine washable, the fabric also protects
from radiant and convective heat, flame and electric arc
hazards. It can be used as secondary protection from most
molten metals including aluminium, cryolite, iron, copper,
magnesium and nickel.
For more information, contact your local Pyrotek Sales Engineer, visit
www.pyrotek.info/safety_clothing or email safety_clothing@pyrotek-inc.com
1 The certifications listed do not necessarily apply to all products and materials mentioned in this document.
For more information, please contact your local Pyrotek sales engineer.
Note: The physical and chemical properties listed represent typical, average values obtained in accordance with
accepted test methods and are subject to normal manufacturing variations. They are supplied as a technical
service and are subject to change without notice.
Contact Information: www.pyrotek.info/locations
Pyrotek Corporate Office Telephone: +1 509-926-6212
www.pyrotek.info • email: info@pyrotek.info
Product Type: 187
Commodity Code: 11004, 24001, 24002,
24003, 24004, 24005
FEB-14-EL-157