CPA Aluminized Fire Proximity Suit
The insulated fire proximity suits with aluminized ZETEX fabric outer shell and double vapor barrier are used in industries where protection from high heat sources, including steam and hot liquids or vapors, is required. Some of the environmnets where this aluminized suit from Chicago Protective Apparel would be useful are refineries, petrochemical plants, foundries and casting plants, basic steel and aluminum industries, glass and ceramic plants, and laboratories. The proximity suits are useful for work in high heat areas such kiln or oven maintenance and repair. Each suit includes a hood, coat, pants, boots, mitts and heavy-duty storage trunk.
The proximity suit PR750 from Chicago Protective Apparel is suitable for short duration use in ambient heat up to 500ºF (260ºC) and for exposure to radiant heat up to 2000ºF (1093ºC).
Ambient Heat is the surrounding atmospheric temperature in a given situation while the radiant heat is generated by the sun or a source of fire, such as a fireplace or furnace, and is absorbed by masses of material struck by the heat rays.
ALWAYS have two people suited with Proximity suits to work in relays and to aid each other.
Hood: full shoulder length drape. Adjustable underarm straps. Built-in shell for structural support. Hard cap with ratchet adjustment. Speedy clip for hard cap support. 6" x 91?4" gold window and aluminum retainer. Two side wing locks for holding lens and retainer in place.
Coat: Available with or without breathing apparatus accommodation. Double storm fly front. Flame seal with drawstring at coat bottom.
Pants: High waist design. 2-inch wide adjustable suspenders. Adjustment straps on leg bottoms.
Overshoes: Designed to fit over work shoes. Leather insulated soles. Adjustment tightening straps. ZETEX PLUS® binding.
Mitts: ZETEX PLUS® palm and thumb mittens with aluminized back and cuff.