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— Arc flash: A real danger

Arc flash happens at least one time every day.

What is it?

Value to end user

Arc flash is the light and heat produced from an electric arc that contains enough electrical energy to cause substantial damage, harm, fire, or injury. Due to the ArcWatch and RELT technologies present in EntelliGuard* , Arc Flash incidents are less of a threat to your system.

Arc flash facts 35,000 ° F (19,000˚C) Arc flash temperatures are hotter than the sun. 2,000+ people Each year, 2,000+ people seek treatment for serious arc flash burns.

Safer Zone

140 dB Light and sound bursts can cause vision and hearing loss. 700 mph (1,100km/h) Arc flash can throw workers across a room. Metal and equipment become shrapnel.

PPE reduces arc flash injury, but can make even simple procedures tedious. EntelliGuard can reduce the level of the PPE required. Arc Flash incidents are reduced, yielding a safer operation and reduced downtime.

$15MM Potential cost of one arc flash incident

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August 8, 2018