Welder's tarpaulin suits: characteristics and selection

The profession of a welder is one of the most difficult, dangerous and responsible, today one of the most demanded. This is due to the fact that now at a high level of development there are various industries in which welding works are involved.

The result depends on the quality of the welding work. That is why the welder must be equipped with everything necessary - both equipment and protective equipment, including a special suit. In this article, we will talk about such tarpaulin products, their main characteristics, properties, selection criteria.

A canvas suit is both special equipment and an employee's personal protective equipment. Every experienced welder among the entire existing range of welding suits prefers tarpaulin ones. This is connected, of course, with a number of advantages that are inherent in a tarpaulin welder's suit:

• provides reliable protection;
• well ventilated;
• has high strength and reliability;
• a wide selection and assortment, which makes it possible to choose a suit for any season, for example, a warmed winter model or a light summer one;
• affordability;
• easy to care for.

If we talk about the shortcomings, then it is worth noting that burn-throughs can form on the suit if sparks from the welding machine and molten metal constantly hit the fabric.

Since the welder's canvas suit - this is PPE, then it must be manufactured in accordance with all the rules and requirements that are provided for in such regulatory documents as TU and GOST. Each manufacturer, before launching a product on sale, must perform appropriate laboratory tests and obtain quality certificates.

Tarpaulin welding suits are classified by season.

• Summer. Such models are suitable for work indoors or outdoors during the warm season. Features a breathable cotton lining. Despite its lightness, a summer canvas suit provides good protection.

• Winter. Such an attribute of clothing is equipped with a special lining made of batting, fur or wool. It is dense, durable, reliable, and has excellent thermal conductivity. Withstands low temperatures.

• Reinforced... Equipped with special insulated pads on the places that are exposed to the greatest impact - on the elbows and knees. Wear-resistant, has a long service life.

• With split. These are the most popular models. They have a high level of protection, reliability, wear resistance, water resistance.

Each of the above types of welding tarpaulin suits is suitable for specific climatic conditions, location and complexity of work.

Given the popularity and demand for this remedy, it is not at all surprising that there is a large assortment of both models and manufacturers on the market. The most reliable and well-established brands of welding tarpaulin suits are:

1. "Energocontract";
2. "Avangard-Overalls";
3. "Ursus";
4. "Vostok-Service"

Each of the above manufacturers guarantees the quality and reliability of its products. All suits of these brands fully comply with the requirements of legislative regulations.

When choosing, you should pay attention to a number of models.

• Welding suit "Bastion" from the Vostok-Service company. This is a demi-season model that is suitable for welding of any complexity.
• Model TS-43 produced by the Energocontract company. This is a summer suit that has excellent technical characteristics and properties.
• TS-38 type B... The manufacturer of this model is also the Energocontract company. This is one of the best winter PPE options for welders.
• "Argon" from the manufacturer "Avangard-Overalls".
• Canvas suit "Welder" under the Ursus trademark logo.

The choice of a welding suit must be taken very seriously, because the safety of the worker depends on how correctly the workwear is selected. The welding tarpaulin suit must be:

• wear-resistant;
• resistant to burning, high temperatures, deformation;
• well ventilated;
• waterproof;
• comfortable, convenient.

When choosing personal protective equipment for a welder, several criteria must be followed.

• Sewing quality. Clasps, seams and all fittings must be strong and function well.
• The level of protection the suit provides. There are 3 types of protection. Of course, the higher its level, the more safety the welder will be in the process of welding.
• Product complete set. The suit comes in the form of pants and a jacket, or in the form of a one-piece overalls.
• Seasonality.
• Design features.
• Price and manufacturer.

See the following video about summer and winter welding suits produced by Energocontract.