Insulated tools and equipment
November 2013
Electrical Power & Protection
 
Haupa‘s 1000 V insulated tools are manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest conditions set out in national and international standards. If the additional safety measures are observed, they offer the greatest possible protection when working with voltages of up to 1000 V AC and 1500 V DC. The protective equipment includes 1000 V insulated helmets and visors; insulated gloves from 500 to 26 500 V; tested safety suits in accordance with DIN IEC 304 (500 V); 1000 V insulated boots in accordance with VDE 0680/1; through to insulated mats in accordance with VDE 0303 – 20 000 V. 
The Haupa safety handle with sleeve should be used where the insertion and removal of NH safety inserts with disrupted arcs could be expected or when higher currents are to be switched. In these instances, the visor with helmet holder or the electrician’s protective visor should also be worn.
The dip-insulated 1000 V tools have an insulated multiple layer, red on the outside, yellow on the inside. The two-colour multiple-layer insulation clearly supports the relevant VBG 4 directive. The red exterior insulation on the handle makes defects easy to spot. 
For more information contact Johan van Staden, Surgetek, +27 (0)11 792 1303,  [email protected],  www.surgetek.co.za
	
 
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