About Us
Established in 2019 as a division of Protec Workwear Ltd. Metaweld stands as a dedicated entity offering robust clothing and PPE solutions for the Arc flash, flash fire, and welding industries for the UK and Ireland.
With over 30 years of experience in the Arc flash/flash fire industry, specializing in providing Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) within varied industries, from the utility to petrol chem industries, across Europe..
We take pride in our profound understanding of evolving customer requirements within this market. Collaborating closely with our partners, from fabric design to garment supply, we have successfully assisted numerous customers over the years. Noteworthy achievements include pioneering the development of a multi-norm hi-vis orange fabric for the rail sector and petrol chem industry, and more recently, innovating a new metatarsal boot tailored for welders, featuring lace-free and metal-free construction.
Frequently Asked Questions?
What is the difference between an arc flash and an arc blast?
An arc flash occurs due to an electrical fault, which results in an electrical explosion.
An arc blast is the pressure wave that is created as a result of an arc flash.
What is the EN standard for welding garments?
Welding approved garments are always approved according to EN ISO 11612 (heat and flame).
Class 1:
Provides protection for less hazardous welding. The material must withstand at least 15 drops of molten metal.
Class 2:
Provides protection for riskier welding, with higher levels of splash and radiant heat. The material must withstand at least 25 drops of molten metal.
What types of fabrics are used in Arc clothing?
There are two different types of Arc rated flame resistant (FR) fabrics available in the market.
- Inherently FR fabrics. (Aramid, Modacrylic)
- Treated non-inherently FR fabrics. (Treated cotton)
We only used Inherent fabrics, as the FR properties can never be washed out. Treated non-inherently fabrics are limited to a number of washes.
What is metatarsal protection?
Where there is a risk of heavy objects falling, it's not just your toes that are exposed to potential impact, the top of your feet are too. It's therefore recommended that workers wear safety footwear that incorporate metatarsal protection.
The standard EN ISO 20345 with the letter M (this is resistant to 100 joules of impact).
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