What is the role of the arc protection function of Water Repellent Arc Protection Anti-impact cowhide Gloves? What work scenarios are suitable for?

The core role of the arc protection function is to protect the wearer from the instantaneous high temperature damage caused by arc discharge. Arc is an extremely high temperature discharge phenomenon, the temperature can reach thousands or even tens of thousands of degrees Celsius, and can cause severe burns in a very short time. Water Repellent Arc Protection Anti-impact cowhide Gloves are made of special flame-retardant materials, which can effectively block or disperse the high temperature generated by the arc and prevent the hand skin from directly contacting the heat source. At the same time, the arc may be accompanied by metal molten splash or explosion shock waves. The arc protection layer of the gloves can prevent the molten metal from adhering to the skin, and its buffer structure can reduce the mechanical impact caused by the explosion, thereby reducing the damage to the hand caused by the arc accident in all directions.

This waterproof, arc-proof and impact-proof cowhide glove is suitable for a variety of high-risk industries with arc risks. In the power industry, it is widely used in high-voltage cabinet operation, substation maintenance, live maintenance and other operations, which are prone to flashover arcs due to equipment failure or operating errors. In the petrochemical industry, gloves can be used for electrical equipment maintenance in flammable and explosive environments, such as oil and gas pipeline inspection or chemical plant power distribution system operation, to prevent electric sparks from igniting hazardous substances. Welding, plasma cutting and other operations in the machinery manufacturing industry also require arc protection to avoid accidental discharge of high-current equipment and cause damage. In addition, scenes such as high-voltage circuit inspection and maintenance in the rail transit and aerospace fields, and aircraft or high-speed rail electrical system maintenance also have strict requirements for arc protection.

The performance of Water Repellent Arc Protection Anti-impact cowhide Gloves is usually tested and certified according to international standards. Common standards include ASTM F2675 and EN 61482. The protection level is generally expressed in ATPV or EBT, in cal/cm². The higher the value, the more heat energy the gloves can withstand and the stronger the protection ability. For example, gloves with an ATPV value of 8 cal/cm² are suitable for medium-risk arc environments, while higher-risk operations may require a protection level of 12 cal/cm² or more.

The arc protection function does not exist in isolation, but works in synergy with other protective features of the gloves to provide more comprehensive protection. For example, the waterproof function ensures that the gloves can still maintain their insulation and protective properties in a humid environment, avoiding the failure of protection due to moisture. At the same time, the anti-impact and shock-absorbing design can absorb part of the impact force when the arc explodes, reducing the mechanical damage to the hands. This multifunctional combination allows the gloves to not only cope with arc hazards, but also adapt to complex and changing working environments, providing users with more reliable safety protection.