Smelt Protective Garments
Personal Protection Equipment made for boiler operator safety
Valmet is the exclusive distributor of GORE® PYRAD® Vulcan Smelt Protective Garments. Known for developing materials and solutions for complex industrial environments and technical consumer applications, Gore has developed a durable, flame-resistant, laminate technology for personal protective equipment (PPE) used in black liquor and chemical recovery applications. Designed for personnel working in recovery boiler maintenance and operations, smelt protective garments made with GORE® PYRAD® technology protect against burns or injury caused by smelt splash
Protect against burns and reduce risk of operator injury
Gain safety and reliability even under extreme conditions
Lightweight workwear minimizes distractions and enables personnel to focus on critical task being performed
How it works
The Vulcan flame-resistant PPE was designed for personnel working in recovery boiler maintenance and operations. The garment sheds smelt so that burns to the wearer are mitigated. GORE® PYRAD® technology is not a flame-retardant chemical treatment or coating and will not wear off over time. Instead, the PPE fabric is durable and will sustain a stable char over the life of the product without flaking or disintegration.
A partnership built on safety
Personal protection equipment (PPE) made with GORE® PYRAD® Vulcan smelt protective laminate which has been rigorously tested to ensure it performs and protects as intended. Under standard test methods for evaluating total heat energy (ASTM F955), GORE® PYRAD® Vulcan garments effectively protected against burns or injury caused by smelt splash. (Tests performed with 500g (1.1lbs) of molten smelt at temperatures of 843°C (1550°F).
Health, safety and environment are core values within Valmet; we have developed safety-driven solutions in the past and are proud to work with GORE to offer a new solution for PPE.
| Garment Options | Available sizes |
| Vulcan Trench | From size Small up to 6XL |
| Vulcan Jacket | From size Small up to 6XL |
| Vulcan Pant | From size Small up to 6XL |
| Vulcan Hood | One size |
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