ProGARM 2680 Safety Helmet, Anti-Static, 8cal/cm²

ProGARM 2680 Class 2 Arc Flash Safety Helmet

The ProGARM 2680 is an arc-rated safety helmet with an integrated, retractable face shield, built for live working on or near electrical connections. The shell is manufactured from modified high impact polyamide and protects the head against falling objects, electric shock (by preventing shock current flowing through the head), electric arc and molten metal splash. The visor carries an arc rating of 8.4 cal/cm², Class 2 to the GS-ET-29 box test, according to the manufacturer’s published specification.

Key Features

• Integrated polycarbonate face shield that retracts into the helmet when not in use, protecting it from damage
• Unique chin piece at the lower edge of the visor, closing the gap that conventional visor-and-garment combinations leave exposed
• Anti-fog and anti-scratch coating on the visor for optical performance in switchroom conditions
• Protection against molten metal splash (MM) and lateral deformation (LD)
• Shock absorption and penetration resistance tested after artificial ageing, wet conditioning and thermal conditioning at -30°C and +50°C
• Four-point webbing harness with ratchet wheel adjustment; compatible with ear defenders

Standards and Ratings

Applications

Specified for utility cable jointers, authorised persons and switching staff working on or near live LV and MV equipment, where the incident energy on the arc flash label sits within the helmet’s Class 2 rating. If your site has not had an arc flash study, that is the place to start before selecting head protection. For background on the hazard itself, see what is arc flash, and browse the wider arc flash protection range for matching clothing and gloves.

FAQs

What does Class 2 mean on an arc flash helmet?

Class 2 is the higher of the two levels in the GS-ET-29 box test, which exposes the face shield to a defined short-circuit arc. It indicates a greater level of thermal protection than Class 1. The 2680 also carries an indicative open-arc rating of 8.4 cal/cm², which should be checked against the incident energy figure on your switchgear label.

Does the visor retract when not needed?

Yes. The polycarbonate face shield retracts fully into the helmet, protecting it from scratches and damage between tasks and allowing the helmet to function as a standard impact helmet. An anti-fog, anti-scratch coating maintains visibility, and the integrated chin piece protects the chin area during an arc event.

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