ARMOUR / SP-181 / SP-182 / BCL-ARC helmets, visors and arc flash PPE

ARMOUR / SP-181 / SP-182 / BCL-ARC helmets, visors and arc flash PPE

Country: Spain · Model: ARMOUR / SP-181 / SP-182 / BCL-ARC

ARMOUR electrically insulating helmets with a built-in face visor protect against an arc of class 1 per Box Test (4 kA, 0.5 s) or class 2 (7 kA, 0.5 s), and the ARMOUR-2 ATPV 36 version has an ATPV of 36 cal/cm². The group is complemented by the SP-181/SPE helmet, the SP-182 visor, the BCL-ARC balaclava, the CEN-7 cover and PO-AR ear defenders for personnel of 0.4–35 kV switchgear, panel rooms and substations.

ARMOUR-1: electrically insulating helmet with built-in visor, class 1 Box Test 4 kA / 0.5 s, EN 166, GS-ET-29
ARMOUR-2: class 2 Box Test 7 kA / 0.5 s, EN 166, GS-ET-29
ARMOUR-2 ATPV 36: additionally category 3 per ASTM F2178, ATPV 36 cal/cm²
SP-181 / SPE: polyethylene helmet, electrical insulation up to 1000 V, −10…+50 °C, six fixing points

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Technical specifications

ARMOUR-1	electrically insulating helmet with built-in visor, class 1 Box Test 4 kA / 0.5 s, EN 166, GS-ET-29
ARMOUR-2	class 2 Box Test 7 kA / 0.5 s, EN 166, GS-ET-29
ARMOUR-2 ATPV 36	additionally category 3 per ASTM F2178, ATPV 36 cal/cm²
SP-181 / SPE	polyethylene helmet, electrical insulation up to 1000 V, −10…+50 °C, six fixing points
SP-182 visor	EN 166, flip-up, for protection against short-circuit arcs, compatible with SP-181/SPE
S/CABS-397 helmet	UV-stabilised ABS, for work at height
BCL-ARC, CEN-7	flame-retardant antistatic balaclava (cat. III) and ear and neck cover (APC 2 Box Test)
PO-AR ear defenders	SNR 23 dB, EN 352-3

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer’s technical documentation. Updated 11/06/2026.

Description

These items protect the head, face and neck of the electrician from impacts, electric shock and the thermal effect of a short-circuit arc, which can flash during switching. The ARMOUR-1 and ARMOUR-2 comply with EN 166 and GS-ET-29, and technical stickers on the shell increase resistance to molten metal splashes. The ARMOUR-2 ATPV 36 is additionally tested per ASTM F2178, this version has category 3 and the highest level of protection in the range. The polyethylene SP-181/SPE has a harness with six fixing points and manual adjustment, works from −10 to +50 °C, and chin straps S/BQ and S/BQM are available for it. The S/CABS-397 helmet of UV-stabilised ABS is intended for work at height. The category III BCL-ARC balaclava is flame retardant and antistatic, and the two-layer CEN-7 cover of class APC 2 per Box Test covers the ears, part of the face and the neck.

How to choose

The level of arc protection is determined by the risk assessment at the specific connection. The basic class 1 per Box Test is provided by the ARMOUR-1, class 2 with a 7 kA test by the ARMOUR-2, and if the incident energy calculation requires an ATPV up to 36 cal/cm², the ARMOUR-2 ATPV 36 is used. Where no arc protection is required, the SP-181/SPE with insulation up to 1000 V is enough, and the SP-182 visor is bought separately for it. Near overhead lines the D-TUERI personal field alarm, which triggers at about 2 m at 7.9 kV, is added to the PPE.

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FAQ

What arc protection class does the ARMOUR-2 helmet have?

The ARMOUR-2 has class 2 per the Box Test method, i.e. it is tested with a 7 kA arc lasting 0.5 s. The helmet complies with EN 166 and GS-ET-29.

Can the SP-182 visor be fitted to a helmet of another model?

Yes, the flip-up SP-182 visor per EN 166 for protection against short-circuit arcs has a nylon adapter and fits most helmets without modification, including the SP-181 and SPE. Only the S/CABS-397 is not suitable.

Up to what voltage does the SP-181 helmet insulate?

The polyethylene SP-181/SPE has electrical insulation up to 1000 V, so it is suitable for work in LV panels, and its operating temperature range is from −10 to +50 °C.

Which ear defenders can be fitted to an electrically insulating helmet?

The PO-AR ear defenders made of insulating material reduce noise by SNR 23 dB per EN 352-3 and are attached to the helmet through adapters.