Kappler Frontline® 500
Now get triple assurance with a single suit certified to NFPA 1991. Frontline® 500 offers three-way protection – broad chemical holdout, plus flame resistance and radiant heat protection for the additional hazards encountered in a chemical flash-fire.
Kappler’s single-suit design means goodbye to the days of a cumbersome two-suit NFPA 1991 configuration. As with all Kappler apparel, this is a multi-use, single exposure garment. Offering comparable protection to Kappler’s Zytron® 500 chemical apparel, Frontline® 500 provides excellent holdout for the ASTM F1001 battery and beyond.
For radiant heat protection, Frontline® 500 goes beyond the demanding requirements of NFPA 1991. Kappler’s commitment to user survivability led us to Pyroman Thermal Mannequin whole suit testing. Pyroman results for Frontline® 500 indicated 0% body burn – a huge confidence factor when facing a chemical flash situation.
Chemical, flash, radiant – three hazards, one suit. With Frontline® 500, Kappler’s got your back – and your front.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Single garment eliminates need for typical 2-suit NFPA 1991 configuration
• Combines chemical, flash-fire and radiant heat protection in a single suit
• Seams are sewn and double heat-sealed/taped for added protection
• Large expanded-view face shield improves field of vision
APPLICATIONS
• Hazmat response • Chemical handling with potential for chemical flash
FRONTLINE® 500 STYLE DETAILS
• Vapour Total Encapsulating Suit – F5H58091: Front Entry, Expanded Back, Large PVC view window with FEP Overlay, Double-Taped Seams, Knee Reinforcements, 2 Exhalation Valves, 48” Gas-Tight PVC Zipper, Double Storm Flap with Hook and Loop closure, attached Sock boots with Boot Flap, Field Replaceable Glove System includes Butyl Gloves with Barrier Glove liner and knitted Kevlar overglove.
PYROMAN TESTING:INSIDE THE SUIT PERFORMANCE TELLS THE REAL STORY
Because of Kappler’s commitment to user survivability, they go beyond the requirements of NFPA 1991 with whole suit testing. Kappler garments designed to protect against a chemical flash-fire are subjected to intense testing in order to simulate real world exposure. Chemical flash-fires are known to generate heat up to 1900°F. The Pyroman Thermal Mannequin test at North Carolina State University produces this environment for 3 seconds in order to predict a percentage of body burn a wearer might experience. Sensors on the mannequin indicate not only the area of the body affected, but also predict severity of the burn. Frontline® 500 performed exceptionally well in both measurements, with 0% body burn indicated. Inside and out, Kappler’s Frontline® 500 offers combined chemical plus flash-fire protection that puts a premium on survivability. For complete test results and more details contact Customer Service at customerservice@kappler.comj
Frontline 500® has been tested for thermal protective performance (TPP) in accordance with ISO 17492, Clothing for protection against heat and flame.
Frontline 500® showed a TPP value of 16 which exceeds the minimum required by NFPA 1991, Optional Chemical Flash Fire Protection.
Frontline 500® has been tested for flame resistance in accordance with ASTM F1358 and meets requirements of NFPA 1991/1992.
Sources for all chemical test data are independent laboratories. All tests were performed under laboratory conditions and not under actual use conditions. Tests were performed on material samples, not actual garments. All chemicals tested at 95% and 75°F except Sodium Hydroxide, tested at 50%.
Warning: There are uses, environments and chemicals for which these fabrics are unsuitable. It is the responsibility of the user to review available data and verify that the fabric is appropriate for the intended use and meets all specified government and industry standards.
Caution: Do not use for fire fighting protection. This garment is designed for escape purposes only. Avoid open-flame or intense heat.
