The Tranemo 5726 88 Arc Flash Trousers are flame retardant Cantex work trousers rated to IEC 61482-2 Class 1 with an ATPV of 11.9 cal/cm². Built for electricians, authorised persons and maintenance teams working around live switchgear, they combine arc protection with practical storage and reflective leg stripes.
Tranemo 5726 88 Arc Flash Trousers, Class 1, 11.9 cal/cm²
The Tranemo 5726 88 is a pair of flame retardant arc flash trousers from the Cantex 57 range, certified to IEC 61482-2 Class 1 with an ATPV of 11.9 cal/cm². They are aimed at authorised persons, utility engineers and maintenance teams who need arc-rated lower-body protection for switching and routine work in substations and switchrooms. If you are unsure what incident energy your site PPE must cover, our arc flash information section explains the basics.
Standards and Protection
The trousers carry a solid set of certifications, all confirmed on the manufacturer datasheet:
- IEC 61482-2 Class 1, ATPV 11.9 cal/cm² for arc flash protection
- EN ISO 11612 A1+A2 B1 C1 E3 F1 for heat and flame protection
- EN ISO 11611 Class 1 A1+A2 for welding and allied processes
- EN 1149-5 for electrostatic dissipative properties
- EN 13034 type PB[6] for limited chemical splash protection
Worth noting: worn as a full-body double layer combination with Cantex underwear, Cantex garments are approved to IEC 61482-2 Class 2. That gives you a route to higher protection without changing outer garments.
Fabric and Features
The fabric is Cantex 1210 at 350 g/m² with an LOI of 34.3%. The trousers have contrast stitching, kneepad pockets, and reflective stripes around the legs for visibility in plant rooms and outdoor compounds. Storage is generous: two side pockets, hip pockets with flaps, a cargo pocket with flap and inside mobile phone pocket, plus a ruler pocket.
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Tranemo 5726 88 (Cantex 57) |
| Arc rating | IEC 61482-2 Class 1, ATPV 11.9 cal/cm² |
| Fabric | Cantex 1210, 350 g/m², LOI 34.3% |
| Colour | Yellow/navy |
| Sizes | 30″-50″ Regular, 32″-40″ Tall, 34″-48″ Short |
Browse the full range in our arc flash protection category, including matching jackets and switching suits.
FAQs
What does Class 1 with 11.9 cal/cm² actually cover?
Class 1 under IEC 61482-2 means the garment has passed the box test at 4 kA, and the ATPV of 11.9 cal/cm² is the incident energy level at which the fabric protects against second-degree burns. Check the figure against your arc flash study labels before specifying.
Can these trousers be upgraded to Class 2 protection?
Yes. According to the manufacturer, Cantex garments worn as a full-body double layer combination with Cantex underwear are approved to IEC 61482-2 Class 2. The trousers alone remain Class 1.
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