NSA's Arc Resistant Rainwear 101

Join us for a Webinar on April 7:

Join Markin Dornan, NSA's Senior Product Manager of Arc and Flame Resistant Rainwear for this FREE webcast. Learn about the latest updates and comprehensive look into NSA's three Arc Resistant Rainwear product lines: Arc Essential, Arc H20 & Arc Extreme.

Markin has over 10 years of Arc and Flame Resistant Rainwear experience. As an active member of ASTM, Markin contributes to the advancement of safety test methods and product specifications utilized by companies who are at risk of electrical and flame hazards.

NOTE: This will not be an interactive webcast but please feel free to submit any questions to Markin at mdornan@nsamfg.com beforehand. Stay tuned for Markin's responses to FAQ's following the webcast.

Register now for your chance to win an NSA FR Performance Wear T-shirt.

Title: NSA's Arc Resistant Rainwear 101
Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM EDT

Space is limited.
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Layering Information

Overview of NFPA 70E: NFPA 70E is not a law, but a “voluntary consensus standard” referenced by the National Electric Code for safety requirements and has been cited by OSHA under the General Duty Clause. Within every organization, there are a number of maintenance workers, electricians, machine operators, or HVAC personnel who are at risk of an electric arc flash and need FR clothing protection as specified by NFPA 70E. In fact, many industries where employees work on or near electrical equipment are affected by NFPA 70E.

An important change to NFPA 70E could result in increased sales for you!

In the past, a worker could use a non-FR undergarment, layered with an FR garment that was rated HRC 1 to achieve HRC 2 protection. This is no longer the case.

With the new NFPA 70E - 2009 revision, you can still wear cotton or natural fiber undergarments, however you cannot use non-FR garments to layer with an FR garment to increase the HRC rating.

What does this mean to you? You can now offer several solutions for NFPA 70E dailywear.

Here are 2 choices you can provide that will allow a wearer to achieve HRC 2 protection:

1. You can sell a single layer, stand alone garment that is rated HRC 2. Fabric choices vary, from DuPont Protera, Westex Indura Ultrasoft wovens and knits, as well as several other fabrics.

2. If your customer is wearing an HRC 1 rated garment, you can provide them with our FR Performance Wear T-Shirt, allowing the wearer to layer both garments to achieve proper HRC 2 protection.

If you would like additional support, please contact the NSA Regional Sales Manager in your area. Click here for NSA’s Territory Map.

Thank you for your continued support of NSA.

The NEW 12 Cal Arc Flash Faceshield

We now have a 12 cal in our faceshield line up:

The new faceshield offers excellent field of view for the worker along with the added bonus of protection with the faceshield and the larger chin cup. The faceshield includes the anti-fog lens to prevent condensation and keeps the inside of your faceshield fog-free.

For more information, please call our customer service reps at 800.553.0672 and reference the Model # H50.

Stock FR Winter Garments

   Stock FR Winter Garments

We understand that having stock garments is very important to our distributors. We also understand that having the stock garments ready for immediate delivery is just as important. At NSA, we pride ourselves with delivering stock items in 3-5 business days and custom items in 3-4 weeks.

We are in the mist of a heavy winter and we want to provide some relief when it comes to keeping you warm as well as compliant with NFPA 70E garments. We have plenty of garments in stock and ready for action.

Click here to view our in-stock winter garment catalog.

Arc Extreme Rainwear from NSA

Our new Arc Extreme Rainwear line is available in red, yellow or

navy blue. Choose from a hooded short coat, waist pant or bib

overall. Arc Extreme garments offer protection from the elements,

potential arc hazards and open flames.

The unique multi-layered trilaminate material offers arc protection

and breathability. The Nomex® layers provide protection against

momentary electrical arcs and open flames. The PTFE

microporous moisture barrier is windproof, waterproof and

breathable. The combined layers create an arc protective and

breathable system that reduces worker heat stress

Click here for more information...http://bit.ly/8Xb9Xh

NOW lighter than ever before with washable parts!

The NEW and improved CrossVent™ Arc Flash Hood designed by National Safety Apparel is now washable and lighter than ever before. Sixteen AA batteries have been replaced with two 9-volt batteries, and the fans are attached with FR hook and loop for ease of removal for laundering.

The innovative CrossVent™ Arc Flash Hood provides a gentle and quiet breeze that keeps you cool and decreases lens fogging.

Available with an optional battery operated headlamp that secures to the front of the hood with FR hook and loop.

The hood comes standard in a variety of materials: Choose from Indura Ultra Soft®, Protera™ and Nomex®/Kevlar®.

Arc Resistant Rainwear layering information!

We have done the testing and now you can reach an Arc Rating of 40 cal/cm² by layering our Arc H20 Rainwear with our 7 oz. Indura Ultra Soft® garments.

What does this mean for you? You can now stay more protective than ever before by wearing 7 oz. Indura Ultra Soft® underneath our Arc H20 Rainwear. This still allows for a nice range of mobility along with excellent comfort while maximizing your Arc Flash protection.

Check out our Arc H20 Rainwear by clicking here.

Check out our Indura Ultra Soft® garments by clicking here.

For more information, you can always call our excellent customer representatives at 1.800.553.0672 x2.