Welding is one of the most common production processes. Despite modern developments and active automation of many operations, most metal processing procedures are performed by humans. Welding by any method (electric or gas) is a dangerous and harmful process. Therefore, it is important to follow safety rules , which will help prevent injury. Professional and home craftsmen must use special clothing . We will talk about non-flammable equipment for welders further.
The lineup
The SWG catalog presents a wide variety of models of various configurations:
- jackets;
- trousers;
- bib overalls with straps;
- one-piece overalls.
The basic set of clothes for welders includes only a jacket and trousers. Instead of trousers, you can use overalls and overalls. Regardless of the choice, the entire uniform is sewn from non-flammable fabrics impregnated with a fire-resistant solution. As additional ammunition, sleeves, knee pads, aprons, helmets, masks, goggles and other types of PPE are used.
Production and manufacturers
There are large enterprises offering quality products in the global market for the production of special clothing and accessories. The following are leading Russian companies.
The Avangard-Spetsodezhda company produces and supplies a wide range of high-quality clothing, footwear and personal protective equipment: shields, knee pads.
Vostok-Service company produces and sells special clothing and footwear, as well as protective equipment for the head and hands, through an extensive branch network. The company offers products for welders under the brands $Zeus$, Bastion, Bulat.
Ivspetsposhiv company specializes in individual and mass production of products for welders: suits, shoes, hand and head protection, aprons, knee pads, insulation inserts for leggings and clothing.
Technoavia company is engaged in the production, retail and wholesale trade of a wide range of special clothing, shoes, hats, personal protective equipment for the face, eyes, hands.
“Shaturskaya Sewing Manufactory” is a manufacturer of a wide range of clothing for representatives of various professions, as well as personal protective equipment for welders: masks and gloves.
Imported workwear and accessories, according to some performers, are of higher quality. Therefore, attention should be paid to foreign manufacturers.
ESAB is a global leader in products to meet the needs of professional and residential welders. The company offers clothing (jackets, trousers, overalls, aprons), shoes, gloves, head and eye protection.
The unitary enterprise “Alexander Sokolov” (Republic of Belarus) produces a wide range of products for welders and gas cutters: suits, overalls, aprons, protective equipment for hands and heads.
Requirements for workwear
According to the standards, the jacket must cover the trousers and overalls by at least 2 cm, so that splashes of hot metal and sparks from the welding machine do not get under the clothes. One-piece overalls in this sense are more practical and safer. The model is also ideal for outdoor work.
All clothing has seasonal variations. Summer models are equipped with good ventilation, weigh little and do not restrict movement. Winter styles are well insulated from the inside. All types of fasteners are hidden by an additional screen made of fire-resistant fabric so that the fittings do not melt under the influence of elevated temperatures. Additionally, the fabrics are treated with waterproof impregnation, protecting against rain and snow.
How to protect your face and vision
Protective equipment for welding must include special equipment for the head and face:
- Welding masks. Protects the skin of the face and neck from welding splashes. Minimizes the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation on the retina. Block IR radiation.
- Face shields. Protect the retina from excessively bright radiation. Prevents sharp cutting dust from getting into your eyes.
- Welding glasses. Closed, tight-fitting models reliably protect the eyes from all negative factors.
If necessary, such products can be equipped with replaceable glasses and light filters.
What materials are used to sew suits for welders?
To sew workwear for welders, manufacturers most often use tarpaulin and split wood. The most common material is tarpaulin - a thick canvas made from cotton and linen fibers. Fabric density varies from 400 to 600 g/m2. The fabric has a protective film thanks to a special impregnation with water- and oil-repellent, as well as fire-resistant properties.
A type of tarpaulin is Hephaestus fabric, characterized by a high cotton content. The interweaving of the fibers is so dense that metal sparks roll off the surface without damaging the fabric.
Another popular material for welding suits is split leather - specially pressed leather fibers. This fabric does not allow air to pass through, so to ensure comfortable working conditions the material is perforated. All clothing or only some of its elements can be made from split leather: knee pads, elbow pads, protective inserts in the chest, shoulders and hips.
An alternative to split leather is suede - it is a non-flammable, soft and smooth material that can withstand high temperatures. Suede does not get wet in the rain and perfectly protects against all types of precipitation.
Moleskin fabric is cotton with a satin weave, impregnated with a fire-resistant solution. Long weft overlaps provide a perfectly smooth, glossy surface. Due to the increased density, the fabric protects not only from water, but also from dust and other contaminants. This natural material has good breathability.
Workwear can be made not only from natural raw materials. A popular material - aramid fabric, consisting of polymer fibers, also provides reliable protection against fire and high temperatures. The strength of the material is achieved thanks to the transverse type of weaving of fibers. Types of aramid fabric: Kevlar, Tvaron, SVM, Nomex, Arcelon, Kermel.
Respiratory PPE
One of the most dangerous factors when carrying out gas or electric welding is the presence of a special aerosol, which consists of microparticles formed as a result of condensation of vapors of the metal being straightened.
To prevent occupational respiratory diseases, personal protective equipment during welding work should include dust respirators - in cases where ventilation in the room is insufficient, and the concentration of dust and gases exceeds the maximum permissible norm. If the master has to work for a long time in a confined or hard-to-reach room, according to safety regulations, he must be provided with a breathing device with a forced supply of clean air (for example, a hose gas mask or an ASM breathing machine).
Which welding suit to choose?
What are the types of winter and summer workwear for a welder? Let's look at the most popular options presented in the SWG catalog.
- Cloth suits. The set includes a jacket and trousers. Fire-resistant inserts provide additional protection on the chest, shoulders, elbows and knees. Knee pads and elbow pads protect vulnerable areas from mechanical damage. All fasteners are hidden by fabric so that the plastic elements do not become deformed and the metal zippers do not become hot from the heat.
- Suits for welders with split splits. Models can be made entirely from leather material or from canvas with split leather inserts. Genuine cattle leather reliably protects from high temperatures and does not burn.
- Canvas overalls. Kits without insulation are suitable for summer work. For the winter period, models can be equipped with artificial or natural insulation. The fabric provides good thermal insulation and at the same time allows the body to breathe. To work in the mid-season, choose a tarpaulin with water-repellent impregnation against precipitation.
- Boots . Shoes for a welder must be fire-resistant, so they are made of genuine leather. Metal splashes and sparks bounce off the rubberized sole without damaging the material. Zippers, Velcro and laces are hidden by a leather screen.
You need to choose a suit for welding work taking into account the season. For the warm season, models made of aramid and canvas are suitable. These tissues ensure normal thermoregulation. The kits can be used for work both outdoors and in the workshop.
Winter suits can be made from the same fabrics, but are additionally equipped with insulation made from padding polyester, batting, felt, wool, artificial or natural fur. Insulation can be stitched or fastened.
What should the kit include?
Manufacturers offer a wide selection of non-flammable clothing of various configurations . Performers can choose a suit (jacket + trousers or jacket + overalls) or overalls; it is also possible to choose a jacket and trousers separately.
It all depends on the tasks assigned, the conditions for performing the work, the financial capabilities of the welder and other factors. Below is a description of each piece of equipment.
Jacket
Safety requirements state that welder's clothing must be made from natural materials, and the jacket is no exception.
Enterprises produce overalls from various materials (split leather, leather, suede, canvas, cloth, combined) for different climatic conditions. Companies selling welding jackets offer products from Russian and foreign companies.
You should choose overalls based on the following factors : welding conditions: at home or at work; intensity of work, constantly or periodically; weather; budget.
It is important to pay special attention to the functional components of the product: linings, pockets, special loops, type of fastener and collar; possibility of adjusting the sleeves. [ads-pc-2][ads-mob-2]
Trousers
Trousers are another basic piece of clothing for a welder, along with a jacket. Domestic and foreign enterprises produce a fairly wide range of pants. Performers have the opportunity to choose trousers from a variety of materials (Proban, canvas, cotton, leather, a combination of two fibers) for any weather conditions.
When choosing, you should pay attention to the quality of tailoring and accessories . You should choose models with straps , preferably removable. It is recommended to purchase pants with padding at the knees or along the entire front of the product. A large number of pockets will be an excellent functional addition. Next, let's look at the most popular trouser models.
ESAB Proban Welding Trousers
- The trousers are designed and intended to provide maximum comfort and safety.
- Material – non-flammable fiber Proban (cotton with fire-resistant impregnation), density – 550 g/sq.m.
- The front of the pants is reinforced with leather to withstand hot sparks and splashes.
- The seams are made with Kevlar thread, which ensures the durability of the product.
- Color – black and orange.
Canvas
- Many Russian manufacturers offer warm canvas trousers with minor external and functional changes.
- Material – tarpaulin with fire-resistant impregnation (OP), density – 480 g/sq.m.
- Straight trouser silhouette with a belt.
- The pants protect against sparks and splashes of molten metal.
Suits
A suit is the most convenient form of workwear. By purchasing a set of jacket and trousers, the performer immediately receives a full uniform. A welder's clothing with a hood allows you to protect your head from welding influences and from weather conditions.
The contractor does not need to waste time selecting items that are suitable in terms of material, design and other factors. Manufacturers from different countries offer a huge range of suits. The most common types of kits are presented below.
Winter
A winter suit should be chosen carefully and wisely. A welding uniform of this type performs many functions : protection from production and welding influences, as well as from weather conditions. The presence of a lining made of natural warm material is a mandatory component of the product.
Summer
A summer suit should provide comfort, guarantee ventilation, and prevent overheating. Therefore, workwear of this type is made from thin and light fibers . Some enterprises are working on creating special fabrics with unique characteristics: Flameshield, Arsenal NEW, Proban, Moleskine, Hephaestus, Mars. The basis of most of these materials is cotton.
Insulated
Insulated suits reliably protect from harmful and dangerous welding factors, as well as from adverse weather conditions: frost, wind, snow, blizzard. dense fabrics are most often used as the main material . To preserve heat, the sets are equipped with stitched or removable insulation made from natural materials: fur, wool or batting.
Split
Split wood is one of the most suitable materials for the production of special welder (and metallurgist) clothing. Split leather is genuine cattle leather, more precisely the middle layers of leather; the outer layer is removed during processing. When sewing suits, fabric of various thicknesses is used.
Split wood has the following important advantages : ensuring a high level of reliability from all influences: welding, production, mechanical and weather; excellent wear resistance; increased resistance to cuts, abrasions and burns; attractive appearance.
A split leather suit will be an excellent solution for a professional performer. Since such kits are not very affordable.
Canvas
For home craftsmen, a suit made of canvas, a natural material made from cotton and linen yarn, is well suited. Fabric with fire-resistant impregnation can provide the necessary level of protection .
In addition, the tarpaulin guarantees good ventilation and is characterized by high strength and density. The affordable price attracts many performers.
Thanks to the combination of these advantages, tarpaulin workwear is in consistently high demand. The disadvantages include the possibility of burns as a result of prolonged exposure to scale, so it must be shaken off from clothing; The “hardness” of the material can lead to restriction of movement.
From other materials
In addition to the two main materials, manufacturers offer suits from various other fabrics : cloth, cotton, canvas, leather, suede. These fabrics are used not only in sewing non-flammable equipment, but in the manufacture of ordinary clothing.
In addition, special attention should be paid to special fibers that guarantee an increased level of protection: moleskin, aramid, arcelon, Proban, fire-resistant fabrics. The popular models of suits are combined : tarpaulin + split leather, leather + tarpaulin, cloth + tarpaulin, other combinations are possible. [ads-pc-3][ads-mob-3]
Jumpsuits
Overalls (or overalls) can be a good alternative to a welder's suit . Performers can choose a jumpsuit for use in winter or summer.
Welders are provided with models made from various materials, widely used and unique fibers: canvas, cotton, split leather, leather and Proban, Phoenix FR, Hephaestus, Banox.
When choosing a jumpsuit, you should pay attention to tailoring and accessories. It is important that the overalls fit well and do not restrict movement.
Leggings
The welder's hands are exposed to the greatest impact of fire and temperature. That’s why it’s so important to choose the right gaiter – work gloves. Gaiters are subject to a wide range of requirements : heat resistance, fire resistance, strength, durability, wear and water resistance.
Two-fingered and three-fingered
Two-fingered and three-fingered leggings are called mittens. The first type of gaiter is a standard mitten with a separate thumb. This type of product allows you to securely hold hand tools and equipment and reduces stress on your hands. Two-fingered gauntlets are perfect for electric arc welding.
Three-fingered gauntlets are mittens with separate thumb and index fingers, provide a higher level of comfort, and are suitable for manual welding with electrodes.
Five-fingered
Five-fingered gloves are standard gloves , with compartments for each finger. Welders are provided with a wide range of glove models. There are several criteria for dividing gloves into groups: material: split leather, Kevlar, leather (cow, calf and goat), suede; color: gray and red; climatic conditions for operation: summer (thin), winter and insulated (with lining).
Balaclava or hat
A balaclava is a special headgear that fits tightly around the welder’s head and neck. There are products with a cape, which also protect the performer’s shoulders.
The balaclava is worn under a welding mask or helmet with a shield. A hat or balaclava can be used as a headdress.
A balaclava is one of the protective devices that you can easily make yourself.
Shoes
Welding shoes perform a wide range of functions, so choosing them wisely is important.
Particular attention should be paid to the fittings : the fastener must be closed with a valve; It is important to have a toe cap, the best option is a metal one; outsole material: nitrile rubber withstands the highest temperatures (up to +300°C); method of attaching the sole to the upper: the most reliable is injection molding.
Before buying shoes you need to answer several important questions :
- where the work will be carried out: summer models are suitable for welding indoors; welding in winter should be carried out in insulated shoes;
- if the intensity of the welder’s movement from one production site to another is high, then you need to choose comfortable and lightweight shoe models;
- Working with large equipment can lead to foot bruises, so you should pay attention to shoes with metal toes.
Welders are offered two configurations of special footwear: boots and boots.
Boots
Welding boots protect your feet up to the ankle. Companies produce a wide range of boots, which can be divided depending on the season of use and the main material. In addition, welders are provided with models with special properties : protection against elevated temperatures, without laces, seams are made with heat-resistant threads.
Boots
Boots are a type of protective footwear with high tops, the length of which can reach almost to the knee.
When choosing boots, you should pay attention to the presence of the following design details : a buckle for adjusting the width of the boot; anti-puncture insole; ears for ease of putting on and taking off; natural materials of the top and lining.
Additionally
The following accessories can be used as additional devices for protection: apron, sleeves, knee pads, leggings . These accessories increase the level of protection for the welder and extend the life of the clothing.
Apron
The apron protects the front part of the workwear, which is exposed to the greatest impact, from sparks and splashes. This is especially important for performers working at a welding table. The only criterion for dividing aprons into groups is material .
Welders are provided with accessories made of canvas, split leather, leather and suede. For those who want to save money or do something with their own hands, we recommend sewing an apron yourself. This is an easy and short process. [ads-pc-4][ads-mob-4]
Oversleeves
Sleeve sleeves will be an excellent addition to an apron; they protect your hands from increased levels of exposure to hazardous factors. Thanks to their design, the sleeves are securely fixed, do not slip and do not hinder the movements of the arms.
Enterprises produce armbands from various materials: tarpaulin, leather and split wood; the thickness of the products varies (from 0.9 to 1.3 mm); secured to the hands using Velcro, buttons (snaps), a thumb loop or a thumb strap; sleeves with elastic are popular.
Knee pads
Knee pads are a popular means of personal protective equipment, which ensures the comfort of the knee joints when resting on them, guarantees comfort and eliminates the possibility of electric shock. In addition, the device protects against contact with heated surfaces and mechanical damage.
The knee pads are secured using adjustable straps . Thus, the size of the knee pads is universal. Therefore, when choosing, you should pay attention to the material of the outer and inner layers, the method of attaching them to each other, and the quality of the seams.
Manufacturers also offer universal knee pads that are used by representatives of different professions. A convenient device is knee pads-inserts, which are placed in special pockets on trousers.
Welder's gaiters
Gaiters are a special means of protecting shoes from hot sparks and splashes, elevated temperatures, mechanical stress and industrial pollution. The product can be secured using straps or Velcro.
ESAB
- Leather welder's gaiters are designed to protect shoes during welding work.
- Gaiters are secured with adhesive tape.
Split
- Manufacturer: Spetszashchita (Russia).
- Material: split leather.
- The gaiters are fastened with a contact tape on the outside.
- The width is adjusted using straps.
Advantages of our products
Advantages of SWG welding suits:
- Comfortable cut. The trousers are adjustable in length. The waistband area has a width adjuster and an elastic insert. Thanks to the high waist, the pants fit comfortably and do not slip down if you are working on your haunches. Overalls and bib overalls are equipped with straps, the length of which can also be adjusted. The jackets have thick collars and cuffs that reliably protect against aggressive environments.
- Durability and strength. We sew clothes according to Swedish standards. The models are equipped with reliable fittings, the fabrics have undergone pre-sale preparation and shrinkage. Our suits do not fade, do not fade in the sun, and pills and puffs do not form on the surface of the material.
- A wide range of. The catalog contains sets of all sizes and sizes of protection classes I–III.
On our website you can order clothes for welders wholesale and retail. Our specialists will apply branding and also develop an individual design of suits in the corporate colors of your company. The design of the models (hooks, pockets, types of collars and cuffs) is discussed and can be changed according to your wishes.
Buy welder protection equipment from the manufacturer
When making a choice in favor of one or another means of protection, pay attention to the manufacturer. Poor quality products can play a cruel joke on a welder’s health. Respirators and breathing masks must be made from high-quality materials using equipment that guarantees high assembly accuracy and reliability of protection.
Products are manufactured on modern equipment using the latest technologies. The production management system allows for quality control at each stage of production, rejecting damaged parts immediately, without bringing them to the stage of the finished product. In addition to the reliability of the finished products, this guarantees high production profitability and competitive prices. In the catalog you can find a variety of welder protection equipment.
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