Rapid Ref : 60241 Mfr Ref : ESF4003

Chrome Leather Welding Apron with Ties - 28" x 36" (70 x 91cm), EN470
ESF4003 60241

Name: Chrome Leather Welding Apron with Ties - 28" x 36" (70 x 91cm), EN470
SKU: 60241
Price: 8.47 GBP

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This range of chrome leather clothing is designed to protect the user from spatter, sparks, and heat. The garments are worn over the wearer’s normal clothes and act as an additional layer of protection to the clothes and the welder’s skin beneath.

This product is CE approved and meets the requirements of EN470.

Leather Welding Clothing FAQs

Straight answers to the questions people ask most when choosing and using leather welding aprons, sleeves, spats and jackets.

Why choose leather rather than flame-resistant fabric?

Leather is tough and resists sparks, spatter and radiant heat well, so it is a standard choice for heavy, high-spatter work such as stick welding, cutting, gouging and overhead welding. It also stands up to abrasion.

Flame-resistant fabric is lighter, cooler and more flexible, and it is often better for lighter work or long shifts. Many welders wear fabric overalls and add leather pieces where the hazard is greatest. Choose by process, position and how much heat and spatter you expect.

What is the difference between grain leather and split leather?

Grain leather comes from the outer layer of the hide, while split leather comes from the lower layers. Grain is generally smoother and more flexible, and split is generally rougher and stiffer, but the thickness, tanning and finish of each can change how it behaves.

Because of this, do not choose on the type name alone. Look at the thickness and finish, and check the maker's description and the markings on the garment for your own work. Choose a more flexible leather where you need to move freely, and a thicker, heavier one where heat and spatter are greater.

How should sleeves be worn?

Sleeves protect the forearms and upper arms and are held on with elastic, ties or fasteners. They should be snug enough to stay in place when you lift your arms, but not so tight that they cut off circulation.

The key is to leave no gap between the sleeve and the glove and between the sleeve and the shoulder or jacket. Think about which way spatter will fall, and arrange the overlaps so it runs off rather than into a gap. For overhead work, check that the overlap still works with your arms raised.

What are spats for, and how should they be worn?

Spats are leather covers that fit over the top of your boot and laces. They stop spatter and slag from landing in the boot or lodging in the laces, where it can burn through to the foot and be hard to remove.

Trouser legs should go over the boots and spats, not tucked in. Spats with a quick-release fastening can be taken off quickly if hot metal gets into them. Safety footwear is still needed, as spats do not protect against impact or crushing.

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