Milwaukee Tool Creates Power Utility Dedicated AR/FR High Visibility Safety Vests

Milwaukee has announced that they’ve come out with AR/FR high visibility safety vests dedicated for those working in the power utility field.

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We all know what a safety vest is but what are AR/FR safety vests? AR stands for arc rated and FR stands for flame resistant. These are important features to keep those in the power utility field as an arc flash is not only very bright but also very hot and if they weren’t dangerous enough, Milwaukee says they are capable of creating an arc blast that could send metal debris flying at over 700 miles per hour. Milwaukee also says that current AR/FR vests protect users at the expense of functionality and overall comfort but their AR/FR safety vests are said to offer protection without trading off on overall comfort.

Milwaukee’s AR/FR high visibility safety vests are said to keep users safe without slowing them down and are also breathable. They are available in category 1 woven WESTEX DH by Miliken DH material and a more breathable mesh anti-static GLENGUARD material.

For functionality, the new AR/FR high visibility safety vests offer 10 pockets which include pen pockets, a chest pocket with closure, and also an internal pocket. Other features include pass through slits for fall protection gear and a breakaway version is available as well and is designed with 5 tearaway points which are located on the shoulders, sides, and front to breakaway when they catch or snag. They’re also ANSI compliant.

AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 & 3 High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vests

  • Engineered to carry more with breathable protection and are ATSM F1506 certified and rated an ATPV of 4.1cal./cm².
  • AR/FR GLENGUARD Mesh are designed for breathable all-day comfort.
  • Material is also anti-static to reduce static buildup.
  • Available in breakaway and non-breakaway options.

AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 & 3 High Visibility Yellow Safety Vests

  • Engineered to carry more and are ATSM F1506 certified and rated to an ATPV of 5.7 cal./cm².
  • Certified with NFPA 2112 for protection against flash fires and arc flash hazards.
  • AR/FR lightweight WESTEX® DH by Miliken® DH material provides added comfort when wearing the vest.
  • ANSI compliant.
  • Available in breakaway and non-breakaway options.

Milwaukee® AR/FR High Visibility Safety Vest Lineup

CAT. 1 High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vests

CLASS 2

  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vest – S/M                                               48-73-5201 $124.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vest – L/XL                                              48-73-5202 $124.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vest – 2XL/3XL                                        48-73-5203 $124.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vest – 4XL/5XL                                        48-73-5204 $124.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 Breakaway High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vest – S/M (ANSI/CSA)        48-73-5211 $129.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 Breakaway High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vest – L/XL (ANSI/CSA)       48-73-5212 $129.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 Breakaway High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vest – 2XL/3XL (ANSI/CSA) 48-73-5213 $129.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 Breakaway High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vest – 4XL/5XL (ANSI/CSA) 48-73-5214 $129.97

CLASS 3

  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 3 High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vest – S/M                                               48-73-5221 $154.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 3 High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vest – L/XL                                              48-73-5222 $154.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 3 High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vest – 2XL/3XL                                        48-73-5223 $154.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 3 High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vest – 4XL/5XL                                        48-73-5224 $154.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 3 Breakaway High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vest – S/M (ANSI/CSA)        48-73-5231 $159.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 3 Breakaway High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vest – L/XL (ANSI/CSA)       48-73-5232 $159.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 3 Breakaway High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vest – 2XL/3XL (ANSI/CSA) 48-73-5233 $159.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 3 Breakaway High Visibility Yellow Mesh Safety Vest – 4XL/5XL (ANSI/CSA) 48-73-5234 $159.97

CAT. 1 High Visibility Yellow Safety Vests

CLASS 2

  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 High Visibility Yellow Safety Vest – S/M                                                           48-73-5301 $99.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 High Visibility Yellow Safety Vest – L/XL                                                          48-73-5302 $99.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 High Visibility Yellow Safety Vest – 2XL/3XL                                                   48-73-5303 $99.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 High Visibility Yellow Safety Vest- 4XL/5XL                                                    48-73-5304 $99.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 Breakaway High Visibility Yellow Safety Vest  – S/M (ANSI/CSA)                  48-73-5311 $109.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 Breakaway High Visibility Yellow Safety Vest – L/XL (ANSI/CSA)                  48-73-5312 $109.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 Breakaway High Visibility Yellow Safety Vest – 2XL/3XL (ANSI/CSA)            48-73-5313 $109.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 2 Breakaway High Visibility Yellow Safety Vest  – 4XL/5XL (ANSI/CSA)           48-73-5314 $109.97

CLASS 3

  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 3 High Visibility Yellow Safety Vest – S/M                                                          48-73-5321 $129.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 3 High Visibility Yellow Safety Vest – L/XL                                                         48-73-5322 $129.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 3 High Visibility Yellow Safety Vest  – 2XL/3XL                                                  48-73-5323 $129.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 3 High Visibility Yellow Safety Vest  – 4XL/5XL                                                  48-73-5324 $129.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 3 Breakaway High Visibility Yellow Safety Vest – S/M (ANSI/CSA)                   48-73-5331 $134.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 3 Breakaway High Visibility Yellow Safety Vest – L/XL (ANSI/CSA)                  48-73-5332 $134.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 3 Breakaway High Visibility Yellow Safety Vest – 2XL/3XL (ANSI/CSA)            48-73-5333 $134.97
  • AR/FR Cat. 1 Class 3 Breakaway High Visibility Yellow Safety Vest- 4XL/5XL (ANSI/CSA)             48-73-5334 $134.97


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