EN ISO 11611

Protective clothing for welding and allied processes

Description

Protective clothing in accordance with EN ISO 11611 is designed to provide protection against occasional, small and minor welding spatter (small splashes of molten metal), brief contact with flames and radiant heat from the arc. The garment provides limited electrical insulation under normal welding conditions against electrical conductors under DC voltage up to approximately 100V.

For the selection of welding protective clothing for different welding activities, Annex A of EN ISO 11611:2015 "Guidance for the selection of the type of welding protective clothing. Class 1 and 2" shall be used or referred to.

What are the classes of ISO 11611?

This international standard establishes two classes with specific performance requirements, class 1 being the lower class and class 2 being the higher class.

Impact of weld spatter:

class 1 (lower class) class 2 (higher class)
≥ 15 drops - protection against less hazardous welding work and situations with few weld spatters and low radiant heat. ≥ 25 drops - protection against more hazardous welding work and situations with more welding spatter and stronger radiant heat.

Flame spread:
A1 = Surface flaming
A2 = Edge flaming

Selection criteria

Among other things, the standard EN ISO 11611, Annex A, provides selection criteria for the type of protective clothing. It shows, for example, for which welding processes clothing of performance class 1 is suitable.

Manual welding techniques with low formation of weld spatter and metal droplets, e.g.:

Gas fusion welding
TIG welding
MIG welding (with low current)
Microplasma welding
Hard soldering
Spot welding
MMA welding (with a rutile coated electrode)

Among other things, the standard EN ISO 11611, Annex A, provides selection criteria for the type of protective clothing. It indicates, for example, for which welding procedures clothing of performance class 2 is suitable.

Manual welding techniques with significant formation of weld spatter and metal droplets, e.g.:

MMA welding (with basic or cellulose coated electrode).
MAG welding (with CO2 or mixed gases)
MIG welding (with high current)
Self-shielding flux-cored arc welding
Plasma cutting
Gouging
Oxygen cutting
Thermal spray welding

What are the risks of welding?

Wearers must be protected from the following risks during welding and related processes:

Welding spatter (small splashes of molten metal)
Brief contact with flames
radiant heat from an electric arc used for welding and related processes
UV radiation on the skin

UV radiation during welding

The hazards of welding include exposure of the skin to UV radiation, such as that produced by all electric arc welding processes. This UV radiation includes UVA, UVB and UVC radiation of high intensity.

If the user experiences sunburn-like symptoms after welding, they should use additional more resistant fabric layers or leather trim in the future. Users exposed to UV radiation should regularly check the garments for protection and themselves for sunburn-like symptoms and replace the garments if necessary .

PROTECTIVE EFFECT

Protective clothing to EN ISO 11611 protects wearers from minor splashes of molten metal, brief contact with flames and radiant heat from the arc. It also provides protection from hot heat sources such as electrodes or torches.

Protection against brief contact with flames or radiant heat is also provided by EN ISO 11611 certified protective clothing. It provides limited electrical insulation under normal welding conditions against electrical conductors under DC voltage up to approximately 100 V.

AREAS OF APPLICATION

Metalworking shops where welding, cutting and allied processes are used.
Utility companies
Infrastructure maintenance

What do I need to consider when using protective welding clothing?

All areas of skin not covered by the protective clothing must be protected by additional equipment such as protective bonnet, gloves, hose scarf, etc.

Work clothing made of easily flammable or easily melting material must not be worn during welding. Burn injuries could be considerably aggravated by this.

Depending on the work task and welding position, it may also be necessary to wear additional leather aprons, leather gaiters.

Protective clothing for welders must not be contaminated by oil, grease, oxygen, etc. When cleaning, care must be taken to ensure that the manufacturer's instructions are followed. This is the only way to ensure the effectiveness of the equipment.

For the selection of protective clothing for welders for different welding activities, Annex A of EN ISO 11611:2015 "Guidance for the selection of the type of protective clothing for welders, Class 1 and 2" shall be used or referred to.

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Protective clothing according to EN ISO 11611

Work jackets according to EN ISO 11611

You will find a small selection of standard-compliant protective equipment here.

BP® Comfort welder protection jacket with APC1

2612-835-5632

€173.27

BP® Lightw. multi-standard high visibility APC2 weatherpr. jacket

2223-891-6614

€415.17

BP® Lightweight multi-standard APC1 jacket

2408-581-1432

€197.80

BP® Lightweight multi-standard APC2 jacket

2438-581-1432

€251.23

BP® Lightweight multi-standard high visibility APC2 jacket

2238-590-6614

€291.47

BP® Multi-standard APC2 jacket

2432-820-1332

€244.73

BP® Multi-standard APC2 jacket with reflective strips

2435-820-5381

€255.33

BP® Multi-standard high visibility APC1 jacket

2212-840-8553

€299.90

BP® Multi-standard high visibility APC2 weatherproof jacket

2230-881-86

€540.63

Trousers according to EN ISO 11611

You will find a small selection of standard-compliant protective equipment here.

BP® Comfort welder protection trousers with APC1

2610-835-5632

€168.75

BP® Lightweight multi-standard APC1 trousers

2406-581-1432

€189.36

BP® Lightweight multi-standard APC2 trousers

2436-581-1432

€223.33

BP® Lightweight multi-standard high visibility APC2 trousers

2236-590-6614

€231.97

BP® Multi-standard APC1 trousers

2400-820-1332

€189.76

BP® Multi-standard APC2 trousers

2430-820-5332

€221.36

BP® Multi-standard APC2 trousers with reflective strips

2433-820-5381

€231.97

BP® Multi-standard high visibility APC1 trousers

2213-840-8553

€247.28

BP® Multi-standard high visibility APC2 weatherproof trousers

2232-881-86

€454.23

Bib & Braces according to EN ISO 11611

You will find a small selection of standard-compliant protective equipment here.

BP® Comfort welder protection bib & brace with APC1

2611-835-5632

€214.51

BP® Lightweight multi-standard APC2 bib & brace

2437-581-1432

€265.93

BP® Lightweight multi-standard high visibility APC1 bib & brace

2207-590-6614

€253.37

BP® Lightweight multi-standard high visibility APC2 bib & brace

2237-590-6614

€274.57

BP® Multi-standard APC1 bib & brace

2401-820-5332

€225.09

BP® Multi-standard APC2 bib & brace

2431-820-1332

€261.83

BP® Multi-standard APC2 bib & brace with reflective strips

2434-820-5381

€271.84

BP® Multi-standard high visibility APC1 bib & brace

2214-840-8653

€299.90

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class 1 (lower class)	class 2 (higher class)
≥ 15 drops - protection against less hazardous welding work and situations with few weld spatters and low radiant heat.	≥ 25 drops - protection against more hazardous welding work and situations with more welding spatter and stronger radiant heat.