How to choose a protection diver
The qualities of the work to be carried out is key to making a good choice of the protection diver with which to protect the operator.
A worker who must protect himself from chemicals, in solid state as in liquid state, or a professional who works with paints is not the same.
So it is very important know the types of divers that exist to choose the one that best suits the work to be done.
At Daevi we work with Category III CE protective clothing, which is the one that offers protection against chemical products.
Category I CE is the one that provides protection and hygiene. It is aimed at the food, pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
Learn about the different types of regulations established to categorize the protection of work divers:
Type 1. Fully sealed, gas-tight diver and Type 2. Non-gas-tight protection divers for a pleasant internal pressure due to external ventilation
This protective clothing is for chemical products, whether liquid or gaseous. It is an essential requirement for ventilated and non-ventilated, gas-tight (Type 1) and non-gas-tight (Type 2) chemical protective suits.
EN 943-1: 2015 standard
They are the divers that are normally used for high biological risks by highly qualified professionals, since they are areas that carry a high risk. Its instructions for use follow a very specific protocol since it must be completely sealed to isolate the operator.
Type 3. Divers with waterproof seams and Type 4. Divers impervious to chemical spray
It is protective clothing against liquid chemicals. It offers liquid and spray tight joints.
EN 14605: 2005 + A1: 2009
These protection divers are used in the manipulation of chemical and harmful products, as well as material exposed to biological agents such as decontamination, fumigation, etc ...
They are widely used in sectors such as chemical, petroleum, or nuclear.
Type 5. Diver impervious to solid particles of chemical products
It is protective clothing for use against solid particles suspended in the air.
Category 5B also meets the requirements for protection against biological agents.
EN13982-1: 2004 / A1: 2010
This category is suitable for handling chemical products (acids, resins, ...), such as tests and packaging in the chemical or pharmaceutical sector. As well as the elimination of dangerous residues like asbestos, interventions in accidents or fumigations.
In our catalog you can find these qualities in the Diver Secutex, which in addition to being impervious to particles and splashes, is permeable to water vapor and has good resistance to tearing and abrasion.
If what you are looking for is high protection but with a plus of breathability that provides lightness to the garment you will find it in our model Tritex, which provides comfort and freedom of movement for the operator.
Type 6. Diver impervious to splashes of chemicals of limited intensity
It is protective clothing against liquid chemicals.
Category 6B also meets the requirements for protection against biological agents.
EN13035: 2005 + A1: 2009
When you need a protection against paint particles, it is advisable to use a diver that repels fine dust particles (or powder paint). For example for use in spray paint application jobs in sectors such as lacquer, industrial paint, sheet metal paint shops, resin application, construction, sanitation, ...
In our catalog you will find the model Paintex, It provides high breathability despite being repellent to dust particles. It is antistatic, rubbing resistant and does not give off lint.
It is the one most used by professional painters, since it provides the ideal protection with a plus of comforts thanks to its breathability, very necessary when working in paint and drying booths.
You can also find the diver separately: Jacket and pants, for greater comfort.
Protective clothing against toxic dust
It is protective clothing against radioactive contamination, meets the requirements for test methods against biological agents.
EN1073-2: 2002
Protective clothing against infectious agents
It is protective clothing against infectious and biological agents.
EN14126: 2003
Antistatic clothing
It is protective clothing with antistatic properties. These garments are treated on their inner surface to dissipate the static charge. Is indicated for ATEX areas, with risk of explosive atmospheres.
EN1149-5: 2008
Other symbols that apply to protective clothing are these:
Chemical protective clothing
They are garments impervious to solid particles and splashes of chemical products.
Puncture resistance below class 2
Although these garments are suitable for protection against toxic dusts, this icon warns that the resistance to be pierced by these toxic elements is below class 2.
Non-reusable protective clothing
Although the protection divers we offer at Daevi can be reused (to a limited extent), there are some specifically on the market, which do not allow reuse for not fully guaranteeing that the properties are maintained from one use to another.
Consult the instructions for use
The use of protection divers for dangerous products sometimes includes specific instructions to help the user to use it correctly and avoid risks.
Whatever the protection diver you need, you always have a professional in Daevi ready to advise you in the category necessary for the work you are going to do.
Make your inquiry HERE, and we advise you.
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