Rubber Insulating Products, Safety Equipment & Dielectric Testing Services For Electric Utilities, Contractors, Telecom, Cable Providers and General Industry
VOLTGARD TEST LAB SAF-T-GARD INTERNATIONAL OPERATES THE VOLTGARD TEST LAB. Voltgard started as a small test lab in 1983, supplying testing of gloves and blankets for a regional telecom provider. Over the last 30 years, it has grown to become the largest independent testing facility in the US, with customers including electric utilities and contractors, telephone and telecommunications companies, cable television operators, and industrial facilities. OSHA workplace rules make the use of rubber insulating equipment mandatory, even when the smallest potential of contact with low or high voltage exists. These rubber goods must be periodically tested to ensure the products maintain their integrity when exposed to a full range of voltages. The Voltgard Test Lab performs full service testing and re-certification of rubber gloves, sleeves, blankets, line hose, hot sticks, hoods, grounding sets, jumper cables, and dielectric footwear. The Voltgard facility is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for the complete testing of these products, including washing, visual inspecting, and electrical testing all to applicable ASTM standards. The Voltgard Test Lab at Saf-T-Gard International is a NAIL-accredited test lab. NAIL4PET helps develop uniformity in testing and works in close association with the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). NAIL-accredited laboratories are charged to promote service, candor, justice, and the public welfare in safety. The Saf-T-Gard and Voltgard team has more than 100 combined years of safety expertise, focusing on industrial and electrical safety. Our team includes ASTM Voting Members, OSHA 30-hour trained safety professionals, Qualified Safety Sales Professionals (QSSP), and NFPA 70E trained safety professionals. The expertise and experience of our team can be an extension of your team when you partner with Saf-T-Gard on your company s safety program. We take the safety of your employees to be our highest priority. 24 Given the nature of storms and the emergencies that they cause, 7 we offer a 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week hotline for emergency shipments of rubber insulating products and safety equipment, including PPE. 24SEVEN All inspection and testing conducted by our Voltgard Test Lab are performed in strict accordance with applicable ASTM specifications. Glove visual inspection Glove electrical testing Gloves ready to be marked after testing 2 Phone Order: 800 548 GARD(4273) Online Ordering: www.saftgard.com
CHANGE-OUT PROGRAM VOLTGARD THE ORIGINAL RUBBER GOODS CHANGE-OUT PROGRAM Saf-T-Gard developed the industry s first structured, professionally-managed rubber goods change-out program more than 30 years ago by listening to customer requests and understanding customer and regulatory requirements. With a commitment to continuous improvement, the Voltgard Test Lab is uniquely qualified to manage your rubber insulating products program. markings according to your company s safety protocols return to service The Voltgard Test Labs have the tools to help manage this process, minimize the out of service time and save your company money! clean, inspect & test purchase & use of rubber insulating safety items remove from service and return for test Voltgard s change-out program is ideal for utilities, electrical contractors, cable and telecom providers, and other large and small users of rubber insulating products. The program includes the following key elements: and best practices in-service compliance 3 Cleaning 3 Visual inspection 3 Electrical testing 3 Markings according to your company s safety protocols 3 Shipment to your warehouse or job site when they are needed The Voltgard change-out program allows your workers to focus on what they do best, and lets you outsource the rest to technical experts who focus on rubber goods safety. Additionally, Saf-T-Gard has one of the largest new rubber goods inventories in the world and can immediately replace any goods not meeting applicable standards, be they ASTM, OSHA or your company s own safety policies. Blanket electrical testing Sleeves drying after washing Hot Stick Testing Email: sales@saftgard.com Fax: 888 548 4273 International Fax: 847 291 1610 3
FEATURED MANUFACTURERS AND PRODUCTS Arc Rated, ANSI rated Hi Viz Rainwear Rubber insulating products, Arc Flash clothing, grounding sets, jumper cables, insulated tools, dielectric footwear V-Gard Hard Hats Arc Rated daily wear and Arc Flash protective clothing Safety at Heights: Tool Buckets & Lanyards, Work Gloves, and Winter Liners & Cooling Devices Fall Protection Insulated Tools Other manufacturer partners include ELECTRICAL SAFETY Phone Order: 800 548 GARD(4273) Online Ordering: www.saftgard.com 4
Lineman tested sunscreen and insect repellent Professional electrical test and measurement instruments NATIONAL SAFETY APPAREL Innovating for you Made in US Arc Rated FR Hi-Viz Garments Leather work gloves and leather protectors Hot Line Tools and Equipment LitFinger & LitLink Hot Stick Lights Email: sales@saftgard.com Fax: 888 548 4273 International Fax: 847 291 1610 5
EXCLUSIVE SAF-T-GARD & VOLTGARD PRODUCTS Saf-T-Gard proprietary brands have been developed over the years to bring you quality products at prices for today s budget conscious customer. Because Saf-T-Gard branded products are manufactured to our precise standards, we have 100% confidence in their high quality construction, and that they meet or exceed any applicable industry standards. Polar-Gard Insulated Leather Work Gloves Our most popular winter work gloves feature a 3M Thinsulate lining with a waterproof inner layer to offer excellent protection from cold and moisture. Visi-Gard Safety Glasses With dozens of styles available, Visi-Gard safety glasses offer quality and style for even the most discerning tastes. Ask about our new polarized styles! Voltgard Glove Liners 100% cotton, these gloves are perfect for absorbing hand perspiration when wearing rubber insulating gloves. Voltgard liners are available in both lightweight and medium weight, in wrist length and extended cuff styles. Reflect-A-Gard Hi Viz Vests Meeting either ANSI Class 2 or Class 3 standards, Reflect-A-Gard vests are available in polyester mesh, polyester knit, and flame-retardant fabrics. GluvEze Talc Powder GluvEze powder is formulated to quickly absorb hand perspiration when wearing rubber insulating gloves. Just a quick squeeze inside rubber gloves adds hours of comfort. Petroleum-free formula will not deteriorate rubber. 6 Phone Order: 800 548 GARD(4273) Online Ordering: www.saftgard.com
QUALITY AND VALUE WITHOUT COMPROMISE Inspection Tools Designed to fit inside your glove bag, this product makes the daily visual inspection of your rubber insulating gloves easier. No more escaping air when you try to roll up your gloves for a visual inspection. Voltgard Glove and Sleeve Storage Bags Voltgard glove bags are manufactured of heavy duty canvas and feature snap-button closures, brass grommet drain holes on the bottom, a three-piece leather snap holder on the back, and a quick release snap. Choose from glove bags to fit 11-inch, 14-inch, 16-inch or 18-inch linemen s gloves, sleeve bags, or glove/sleeve combo bags. Voltgard Blanket Clamps Provide an effective method for holding insulating blankets or rubber cover-ups in place. They are made of fiberglass reinforced nylon, and include rubber tips to increase slip resistance. Available with or without a hot stick pin. Voltgard Sleeve Harnesses and Straps Made from the same super soft rubber formulation as our legendary Voltgard blankets, Voltgard sleeve harnesses and straps are pre-kitted to include the buttons that you need to connect them to your sleeves. Voltgard Blanket Canisters and Bags Bright orange, impact resistant polyethylene Voltgard blanket canisters are available to carry up to 6 blankets, including a super blanket canister with an exclusive molded-in handle for easy carrying. Voltgard Blanket Bags are made from heavy duty canvas and can hold 1-2 blankets. The strong metal spring hook allows the bag to be easily clipped to almost anything. Look for Saf-T- Gard products, including Voltgard electrical safety products, throughout our catalog and website, and choose them knowing that you are assured of top quality and unsurpassed value. Feel confident that you are getting products with more than 75 years of Saf-T-Gard experience behind them. Email: sales@saftgard.com Fax: 888 548 4273 International Fax: 847 291 1610 7
TRULY THE BEST BLANKET! Voltgard Rubber Insulating Blankets The flagship Voltgard product, Voltgard Rubber insulating blankets are the softest and most flexible blankets available. The expanded offering now includes classes 0 (yellow), 2 (black) and 4 (black or orange) in 3 different sizes - 22" x 22", 27" x 36" and 36" x 36" (36" x 36" blankets are available in both solid and slotted styles.) WATER REPELLENT COWHIDE LEATHER BECAUSE LINEMEN WORK IN ALL KINDS OF WEATHER Voltgard Leather Protectors One of the newest additions to the Voltgard product family, Voltgard leather protectors are now available in a full range of low and high voltage styles, with high-voltage styles all having hi-viz cuffs. Offered in gold color grain goatskin and beige water repellent grain cowhide, Voltgard leather protectors are the best protectors you will ever wear! Phone Order: 1 800 548 GARD(4273) Fax: 1 888 548 4273 International Fax: 1 847 291 1610 Email: sales@saftgard.com www.saftgard.com 2015 Saf-T-Gard International, Inc.