Features and varieties of overalls for welders

Welding is one of the most important production processes. At the same time, despite the fact that many operations today are automated, welding is still carried out with direct human participation. In this regard, special requirements are put forward in relation to the safety of the welding process. One of the most important rules is that the welder must have a specially designed set of clothing... Today in our article we will talk in more detail about what things a set of welder's work clothes should consist of, and also consider what requirements are imposed on it.

In order for an employee to safely and efficiently carry out his direct work functions, his protective clothing for welding must meet several mandatory requirements. First of all, these properties should be attributed to them:

• resistance to high temperatures (for example, sparks and scales can get on clothes, often it comes into contact with various hot surfaces);
• clothes for the welder must protect it from a variety of industrial pollution;
• wardrobe items made from ordinary fabric, often deform under the influence of harmful welding factors, this should not happen with specialized clothing;
• so it should be that overalls meets high requirements in terms of wear resistance, durability, strength and practicality;
• a set of clothes for the welder must qualitatively repel moisture;
• it is important that working clothes are easy and simple enough to care for;
• environmental friendliness and compliance with sanitary standards - Another important characteristic of a robe for a welder;
• the set of clothes itself should be convenient and comfortable, do not restrict the freedom of movement of a specialist - only in this case he will be able to fully perform his work tasks;
• fittings (like the main material of manufacture) must have the highest possible level of quality, etc.

Only if the clothing meets all the criteria described above, it will be suitable for professional welding. Otherwise, it is recommended to refuse to purchase it.

The welding robe should include a number of things in its kit that will provide the welder with the ability to safely and comfortably carry out his work functions in any conditions. Consider a detailed description of the various items of a work wardrobe for welders.

The main requirement for a welder's jacket (as well as for all other elements of his wardrobe) is it is of high quality and the use of only natural fabrics in the manufacture of a wardrobe item... So, for example, a welder's jacket can be leather, suede, tarpaulin, made of cloth or split, or from a combination of the above natural materials. In the modern workwear market, you can find similar jackets made by both domestic and foreign companies.During the purchase process, pay attention to the presence of such additional elements as overlays, pockets, loops, fastener and collar, the possibility of adjusting the sleeves, as they will make the work jacket much more functional and more comfortable during wear.

Another essential element of the welder's robe is specialized pants. Most often they are made from materials such as proban, tarpaulin, cotton, leather, a combination of two fibers, etc. This diversity contributes to the fact that each employee will be able to choose exactly such trousers that will correspond to the weather conditions of the region in which the employee carries out his professional tasks. If possible, give preference to such models of welding trousers, which are equipped with special overlays in the knee area, as well as a large number of pockets.

A welding suit is a set of clothes made of a jacket and trousers, which are made of the same material and in the same style. This item of the welder's work wardrobe is especially popular among professionals, since, having bought a suit, you immediately provide yourself with all the necessary uniforms for work... All welding suits on the modern market are usually divided into 2 large groups: winter and summer.

So, when choosing a winter option, you should make sure that it not only protects you from welding influences, but will also be appropriate for use in unfavorable climatic conditions (including possible precipitation is recommended to take into account the calculation). It is recommended to give preference to such suits, which are equipped with a warm and high-quality lining made from natural fabrics. As for the summer varieties of work suits for welding, they must be well ventilated and also protect the wearer from possible overheating.

The jumpsuit is an excellent replacement for a welder's suit... At the same time, both winter and summer versions of overalls can be found on the market. Most often, materials such as tarpaulin, cotton, split leather, leather, etc. are used for manufacturing. In addition to the material of manufacture itself, the quality of tailoring plays an important role.

In the process of welding, the hands of the welder are exposed to the greatest number of negative influences, respectively, they need the highest level of protection. So, in order to avoid all kinds of damage and injury, welders use special gloves called leggings. In order for the gaiters to be used in the process of welding, they must meet a number of properties, namely, they must be resistant to thermal effects and water, fireproof, durable, as well as serve for a long time and be resistant to wear. Several types of leggings can be found on the market today: two-toed, three-toed and five-toed. Each of these varieties of work gloves for the welder has both advantages and disadvantages.

Two-fingered mittens (as the name implies) have 2 sections: for the thumb and for the remaining 4 fingers. This glove design allows the wearer to hold the working hand tools firmly and securely while reducing stress on the hands. This type of mittens is perfect for welders who work with arc welding. The three-toed variety provides an independent section not only for the thumb, but also for the index finger. The gloves are used for welding with electrodes and guarantee a high level of comfort and convenience.

As a headgear, welders usually use comforters and hats. If everything is more or less clear with the hats, then users usually have a large number of questions about the comforters. So, in essence, comforters are hats that fit tightly not only the head, but also the neck. In addition, on the market you can find models of comforters that are equipped with a special cape, which, in turn, performs a protective function in relation to the welder's shoulders. In order for the comforter to perform all its functions, it should be worn under a welding helmet or helmet with a shield. If you wish, you can make a comforter yourself with your own hands at home.

A large number of functional requirements are traditionally put forward in relation to the welder's footwear. So, fittings should have higher quality: it is considered, for example, that the clasp should be closed by the flap. It is also desirable to have a toe cap in the design of a particular shoe model (its metal version will be preferable). Nitrile rubber is considered the best material for making shoe soles for a welder, as it is resistant to high temperatures. Moreover, it is important that the sole is attached to the upper (preferably by injection molding). As with workwear, footwear for the welder is summer and winter.

There are 2 main types of footwear on the market today, namely boots and boots. So, boots are the type of footwear that protects the worker's feet only up to the ankle. On the other hand, boots have high tops (for example, up to the user's knee). When choosing shoes, you should look at the presence of a buckle that allows you to adjust the width of the boot depending on your individual characteristics.

In addition to the mandatory components of the welder's uniform described above, there are several additional elements that will increase the comfort of work.

• For example, apron The welder will protect the front of the garment (which is usually the most vulnerable) from dirt as well as sparks. This wardrobe item is usually used by those specialists who work at the welding table. Popular among welders are tarpaulin, leather, suede and split leather aprons.

• An addition to the apron can be armbands (for example, split leather). These elements will protect the hands of the worker from a variety of hazards. At the same time, by themselves, they do not limit the freedom of movement of the hands, although they have a reliable fastening.

• Knee pads guarantee the comfort and safety of your knee joints. Most often they are adjusted using special belts, therefore, they are universal in relation to size.

• Gaiters protect workers' shoes from sparks and splashes, high temperatures, mechanical damage and various contaminants. Most often they are attached by means of special straps or Velcro.

Due to the fact that overalls for welding are important in production processes, a large number of domestic and foreign companies are engaged in the manufacture of such a robe. Consider the ranking of the best brands:

• trademark "Avangard-Overalls" is engaged in the manufacture of not only clothing and footwear, but also additional accessories for welders;
• firm "Vostok-Service" offers consumers a wide variety of robes for welders, the company's range also includes protective equipment for the head and hands;
• the main activity of the company "Ivspetsposhiv" is the production of suits for welders, while the assortment also includes shoes, protective equipment and additional accessories;
• Technoavia Is a company that manufactures and sells clothing, footwear, hats and protective equipment for welders;
• "Shaturskaya sewing manufactory" specializes in the production of professional clothing;
• firm ESAB occupies a leading position globally in the niche of production of overalls for welders;
• Belarusian company "Alexander Sokolov" offers consumers a large number of specialized clothing for welders and gas cutters.

Choosing work clothes for a welder is an important and responsible task. After all, the general comfort and safety of a specialist depends on this. In general, there are several key factors to consider during a purchase:

• for welding work, be sure to choose only such clothing that fully matches your size;
• Consider general working conditions (for example, whether you work indoors or outdoors);
• the climatic conditions of the region in which you carry out your professional activities are also important;
• compliance with all safety requirements;
• cost (choose a product that matches the best price-quality ratio).

There are several simple rules for caring for welding clothing:

• When buying a set of work clothes, make sure it is machine washable - this is the easiest way to clean your robe;
• when gaps and holes appear, it is necessary to immediately eliminate such shortcomings and defects;
• it is recommended to store clothes in a dry place, while it should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

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