Welding and Arc Flash Dyes
Electromagnetic energy produced by arc or flame cutting and welding operations produce potentially harmful ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation. Therefore, OSHA mandates the use of safety glasses, goggles, helmets, or face shields to protect workers.
Epolin is a leading supplier of dyes and thermoplastic pellet to PPE manufacturers servicing the metal cutting and welding industries. Our products meet or exceed OSHA, ANSI, and AWS standards from shade 1.2 up to shade 14.
Epolin also helps protect electrical workers from arc flash hazards. We provide products for safety glasses and face shields compliant with NFPA70E and ASTM standards.
Welding and Cutting
Arc, flame, and laser cutting and welding operations produce potentially harmful ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation that can damage the human eye. For these operations, quality certified eye protection is required which reduces the intensity of the light and radiated energy. Epolin produces Epolight™ dye formulations and formulated ready to mold Luminate™ Polycarbonate pellets that will assist you in meeting Industry Welding standards.
- ANSI/ISEA Z87.1
- AS/NZS 1338
- EN 169
- ISO 16321-2
| Epolight™ dye powder | ||
|---|---|---|
| ANSI Shade 8 | Dark Green | |
| ANSI Shade 3 and Shade 5 | Blue Green | |
| ANSI Shade 3 and Shade 5 | Yellow Green | |
| ANSI Shade 10 | Dark Green | |
| SS10-19A (high performance formula) | ISO Shade 3 and Shade 5 | Green |
| SS10-29A (economical formula) | ISO Shade 3 and Shade 5 | Green |
Epolin formulas meet or exceed OSHA, American Welding Society, and ISO standards from shade 1.2 up to shade 14. These products come in a range of lens colors and are suitable for use in safety glasses, goggles, face shields, and helmets. The dyes and ready to mold pellets can also be extruded into sheets for protective windows.
ISO 16321 Standard
Stay ahead of the curve with the latest advancements in welding safety standards. The new ISO 16321 standard
expands eye protection for welders, offering enhanced safety measures that cover a broader range of the
spectrum, now to 3000nm.
The updated requirements and testing ensure comprehensive protection in a diverse welding environment. With two ISO 16321 compliant formulations and the ability to tailor to your application,
Epolin can help you ensure compliance and increased safety in your welding products.
Arc Flash
An arc flash is a dangerous electrical explosion that occurs when an electrical current passes through the air between two live conductors. The result of this arc is a release of intense radiated energy which Epolin dyes can help absorb and mitigate. Contact Epolin for assistance with designing your eye protection PPE products for Arc Flash. These products are available as a Epolight™ dye formulation or Ready to mold Luminate™ pellets.
