ARC FLASH PPE

ARC FLASH PPE

About PAULSON INTERNATIONAL LTD. – Quality Products To Protect People™ Established in 1947, Paulson Manufacturing Corp., located in Temecula, CA, USA initially provided safety goggles for motor sports. Meanwhile, Paulson Manufacturing Corp. develops, manufactures and distributes for more than 65 years Industrial, Fire and Tactical Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), protecting industry, fire fighting, military, police and penitentiary personnel worldwide.

Since 2004, Paulson International Ltd., the international sales entity of Paulson Manufacturing Corp., distributes these high quality products to the entire world by a globally acting network of authorized distributors.

All products are tested and certified according to US, EU and international standards such as ANSI Z87.1 and EN 166.

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Those products for the Police and Military have NATO Stock Numbers (NSN) and are tested and certified according to STANAG and MIL standards – by internationally accepted test laboratories like HP White or BAM. Meanwhile, Paulson International Ltd. is represented in 80 countries with 120 authorized distributors.

The headquarter and warehouse of Paulson International Ltd. is located in Frankfurt, Germany.

Both Paulson Manufacturing Corp. and Paulson International Ltd. are ISO 9001:2008 certified by adopting the Total Quality Management System (TQM) for the Design, Manufacture and Distribution of Safety Products.

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08 STANDARD ARC SHIELD KITS

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16 Arc Goggles and Balaclavas

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10 Premium Arc Shield Kits

12 European Arc Shield Kits

14 Arc Shields for Hoods

18 AmpShield™

20 Arc Flash Knee Shield

22 Accessories

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Arc Flash Protection Electrical Arc Flash hazards are a known danger in the workplace and must be addressed to protect people who may be exposed to this dangerous threat. The potential users of an Arc Shield are not only electrical workers in the industry or electrical utilities, in addition firefighters approaching a powered installation or emergency teams in scenarios where electricity is involved could also use an Arc Shield.

An Arc Flash is an intensive lightning accompanied by several disastrous physical effects caused by high amperage traveling through ionized air. The most severe effects are tremendous doses of electromagnetic radiation, convective heat, and an explosive pressure wave – most of the time with flying debris.

The PAULSON Arc Shield is designed to protect against these thermal, optical and mechanical hazards typically generated by an Arc Flash.

PAULSON‘s Arc Flash Armor Technology is a patented blend of multiple materials including special dyes and energy absorbing particles.

These additives are specifically embedded into a Polycarbonate matrix, being injection molded with corrected optics. The additives enable the protection mechanisms: they absorb

the Arc Flash’s energy layer by layer through a controlled dissociation process making the Arc Shield give up its surface – ablation. A special coating furthermore provides additional arc flash protection properties causing the Arc Shield to be more reactive to the Arc Flash: a protective surface is developed during the incident. This coating also provides a permanent anti-fog treatment and adds abrasion resistant properties which prolongs the life of the Arc Shield and gives extra protection from sun damage not to change color if left outside in the sun. Zero distortion, highest Visible Light Transmittance (VLT) and impact values are itself provided through the use of Polycarbonate as the base material treated with PAULSON‘s unique nanotechnology concept.

From standard Arc Shield kits and Arc Shields for Hoods, over Arc Goggles and Balaclavas to Arc Knee Shields, PAULSON offers numerous arc flash products to satisfy the protection requirements and requirements for the VLT of every work place and situation. The PAULSON Arc Shields meet all relevant standards and norms on the national and international level.

With PAULSON‘s arc protective solutions the user is protected by leading edge PPE minimizing the effects of an arc flash incident.

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STANDARD ARC SHIELD KITS

ARC-8 KITS

STANDARD ARC SHIELD KITS Non-permanent Standard Antifog (AF) coated Arc Shield kits for Slotted and Non-slotted Caps and Full Brim helmets. PAULSON‘s Standard Arc Shield Kits meet NFPA 70E and are tested to ASTM F2178. Designed to meet ANSI Z87+S.

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ARC-10 KITS

Available with 8 cal/cm², 10 cal/cm² and 12 cal/cm² Arc Thermal Protective Value (ATPV). Kits include Arc Shield, mounting bracket and chin protector (for 10 cal/cm² and 12 cal/cm² kits).

Helmet brackets are available for most Caps and Full Brim helmets.

ARC-12 KITS

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Premium Arc Shield Kits

AFA-8 KITS

PREMIUM ARC SHIELD KITS Permanent Premium AF coated Arc Shield kits for Slotted and Non-slotted Caps and Full Brim helmets. PAULSON‘s Premium Arc Shield Kits meet NFPA 70E and are tested to ASTM F2178. Designed to meet ANSI Z87+S. Available with 8 cal/cm², 10 cal/cm², 12 cal/cm² and 20 cal/cm² ATPV.

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AFA-10 KITS

Kits include Arc Shield, mounting bracket and chin protector (for 10 cal/cm², 12 cal/cm² and 20 cal/cm² kits).

Helmet brackets are available for most Caps and Full Brim helmets.

AFA-12 KITS

AFA-20 KITS

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European Arc Shield Kits

E-6 KITS

EUROPEAN ARC SHIELD KITS Permanent Premium AF coated European Arc Shield kits to meet the special VLT requirements of EN 166 and test requirements of GS-ET-29 arc protection class 2. All kits are tested and certified to EN 166 and GS-ET-29 arc protection class 2. Kits with calorie rating also meet NFPA 70E and are tested to ASTM F2178 up to 25 cal/cm² ATPV.

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E-12 KITS

Designed for Slotted and Non-slotted helmets. Kits include Arc Shield, mounting bracket and chin protector. Helmet brackets with special clips are available for most European helmet designs.

NEW PRODUCT: Arc Shield kits tested and certified to EN 166 and GS-ET-29 arc protection class 1. Contact support@paulson-international.com for further informations.

E-25 KITS

NEW: E-1 KITS

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Arc Shields for Hoods

IM22-AFA-25-V

IM22-AFA2-40-V

ARC SHIELDS FOR HOODS Permanent Premium AF coated Arc Shields for Hood Integration.

PAULSON provides Arc Shields for Hoods designed to reach 25 cal/cm², 40 cal/cm², 50 cal/cm², 75 cal/cm², and 100 cal/cm² ATPV of the final Hood system. PAULSON‘s Arc Shields for Hoods are intended to be paired with hoods of equal or greater calorie rating.

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IM22-AFA2-50-V

The PAULSON Arc Shields for Hoods are designed to meet NFPA 70E, PPE Category 3 and 4, and the European standards EN 166 and GS-ET-29. All models are provided with riveted Velcro strip to attach to the hood. They all match with PAULSON‘s arc approved helmet brackets.

IM22-AFA2-75-V

IM22-AFA2-100-V

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Arc Goggles and Balaclavas

HE KIT AND MODELS

ARC GOGGLES AND BALACLAVAS Arc Goggles, Arc Balaclavas and Arc Goggle and Balaclava Kits designed to meet the performance specifications of NFPA 70E, and ANSI Z87+S. Tested under ASTM F2178 (both single models and kits). The PAULSON Arc Goggles provide optically correct lens systems, being AF and abrasion resistant. Competitive Advantage: Arc Goggle and Balaclava kits are easier to use in confined areas and provide less weight and bulk.

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Available models and kits: High Energy (HE) Arc Goggle, HE Arc Balaclava and HE Kit tested together for 45 cal/cm² ATPV, Medium Energy (ME) Arc Goggle, ME Arc Balaclava and ME Kit tested together for 27 cal/cm² ATPV, and Low Energy (LE) Arc Goggle, LE Arc Balaclava and LE Kit tested together for 12 cal/cm² ATPV. NOTE: Arc Goggles do not meet the face shield requirements of NFPA 70E.

ME KIT AND MODELS

LE KIT AND MODELS

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AmpShield™

AMP-6 KITS

AMPSHIELD™ The latest Arc Shield design of PAULSON is the patent pending AmpShield™. The AmpShield™ series utilizes innovative strategies of design and unique materials to minimize weight, increase performance and maintain durability. Transparent and optically polished chin protectors allow excellent downward vision improving balance and spatial awareness. The AmpShield™ series also features PAULSON‘s new helmet brackets with special mounting system to allow quick visor replacement.

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AMP-10 KITS

Most AmpShield™ models are tested and certified to EN 166 and GS-ET-29 arc protection class 2. Kits with calorie rating meet NFPA 70E and are tested to ASTM F2178 for up to 25 cal/cm2, whereas some models are also dual certified to both the American and European standards.

Helmet brackets are available for most Caps and Full Brim helmets, and the European helmet designs.

AMP-12 KITS

AMP-20/25 KITS

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ARC FLASH KNEE SHIELD

1010-AF

ARC FLASH KNEE SHIELD The new PAULSON Arc Flash Knee Shield is developed to meet the needs of the expanding Arc Flash PPE market. The concept of this product is to provide protection above and below the knee and also to protect the expensive Arc Flash protective clothing from wear and abuse.

PAULSON‘s Arc Flash Knee Shield is an articulated design that includes a pivot that flexes at the knee joint.

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The unique design of the pivot and hard shell exterior allows for maximum protection at any position of the leg and knee also with providing a secure fit in all applications. Flame Retardant elastic straps provide a secure fit and are adjustable while in place. The wear pads on the front are a non-slip design and are replaceable.

Tested to ASTM F2178 to 39 cal/cm².

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Accessories

CB2-HD

HB2-HD

ACCESSORIES Various helmet brackets for slotted and non-slotted helmets, clip systems for numerous helmet designs, replacement visors, and protection bags for transportation and storage.

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CB6-HD

REPLACEMENT VISORS

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Paulson International Ltd. Heinrich-Lanz-Allee 28 • 60437 Frankfurt • Germany T +49 (0) 69 9050585 - 0 • F +49 (0) 69 9050585 - 20 info@paulson-international.com • www.paulson-international.com

Please contact support@paulson-international.com for further technical support.