ProGARM 5630 Sweatshirt, Anti-Static, Class 1

ProGARM 5630 Anti-Static Sweatshirt, Class 1 Arc Protection

The ProGARM 5630 is an anti-static sweatshirt rated to Class 1 arc flash protection, built for people who work on or near energised electrical equipment and want a warm, wearable layer that does not compromise their arc-rated clothing system. It sits within our wider arc flash protection range and pairs naturally with the arc flash shirts and polo shirts worn underneath it.

What Class 1 Arc Protection Means

Class 1 refers to the box test method of IEC 61482-1-2, where the garment fabric is exposed to a 4 kA electric arc and must limit the heat transferred to the wearer. It is the entry level of arc-rated protection under IEC 61482-2, the standard that governs clothing protecting against the thermal hazards of an electric arc. For many LV switching tasks and lower incident-energy locations it is entirely appropriate, but the right rating for your site should come from an arc flash assessment, not guesswork. If you are unsure what your switchroom labels demand, our guide to what arc flash is is a good starting point.

Key Points

• Class 1 arc flash protection to the IEC 61482 box test method
• Anti-static properties for work around sensitive equipment and ATEX-conscious environments
• Sweatshirt format, suited as a warm mid or outer layer over arc-rated base layers
• From ProGARM, a specialist arc-rated workwear manufacturer
• Colour and styling consistent with the wider ProGARM garment range

Who It Suits

Authorised persons, utility and contractor crews, data-centre and pharmaceutical plant engineers, and maintenance staff who spend long shifts in switchrooms and substations. A sweatshirt like this earns its keep in winter, when the temptation is to pull a non-rated fleece over arc-rated clothing. That habit quietly defeats the whole PPE system.

FAQs

Is Class 1 arc protection enough for my switchroom?

It depends on the incident energy at each location, which an arc flash study determines. Class 1 (4 kA box test) suits many lower-energy tasks, but higher-energy switchgear may require Class 2 or a higher ATPV garment. Check your arc flash labels or ask us about an assessment before specifying.

Can I wear the 5630 over other arc-rated clothing?

Yes, layering arc-rated garments is normal practice and can increase overall protection, provided every layer is arc-rated. Never wear non-rated fleeces or hoodies over or under arc-rated clothing, as they can ignite and melt. Keep the full system arc-rated from base layer outward.

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