15kA Arc Suppression Blanket (4' x 5')

Designed for electrical work in underground or confined space. The 15 KA blanket is constructed of non-combustible material. It will not ignite and burn even if flame is applied directly to the fabric. Oberon is the only company that offers a blanket from non-combustible fabric.Blankets are hung between a potential arc source and the worker or equipment to be protected. To prevent the force of the arc going downward (toward the floor and redirected up to the individual), the lower portion of the blanket can be formed in a J under the arc source and toward the wall so the arc will be deflected upward. Never wrap a blanket around a splice. The explosive force of the air expanding (the volume of air increases as it heats up) and metal vaporizing cannot be contained by the strength of even Kevlar. The force must have someplace to go. The blanket’s purpose is to redirect the force.