Arbortec Arborflex Base Layer for Skins
SPECIAL ORDER ~4 Weeks
Arbortec Arborflex base layer with front protection. Designed to be worn in conjunction with the Arborflex Skins of your choice.
- Available in the A version or A+ (with back of calf protection)
- High-quality stretch fabrics allowing for greater movement.
- Flex top shorts for comfort with moisture-wicking technologies.
- Very lightweight chainsaw blocking material.
- Color identifiable chainsaw protective material and buttons for 'type' identification.
- Reinforced lining around the ankle area.
- Class 1 (20m/s) EN 381-5 Type A.
Design Meaning:
- Design A: Provides frontal protection with coverage extending 5 cm to the back. Suitable for professional loggers engaged in standard forest harvesting, who are well-trained and follow strict safety protocols.
- Design A Plus: Enhances the standard Design A by adding calf protection to the back half of the leg, offering 180° protection.
- Design C: Offers full leg protection, ensuring comprehensive safety for more demanding forestry and arborist tasks.
Design A
Protective coverage is to the front only.
Where applicable, design A leg protectors intended for users of left-handed chainsaws additionally include the 50 mm-wide strips, as specified and shown on the rear right-hand side of each leg. This design supports the use of left-handed chainsaws.
Design A Plus
This is a special Arbortec type which comprises of design A protection PLUS: rear leg protection from ankle to knee.
Design C (Dimensions shown in mm)
Protective coverage is to the front and rear of the leg.
Offers full leg protection, ensuring comprehensive safety for more demanding forestry and arborist tasks.
Class Meaning:
- Class 1 - Protection against chainsaw speeds up to 20 m/s
- Class 2 - Protection against chainsaw speeds up to 24 m/s
- Class 3 - Protection against chainsaw speeds up to 28 m/s
UL Rating Meaning:
Chainsaw trousers sold in North America must comply with UL certification standards-ASTM F1897-20 for the United States and ASTM F3325-20 for Canada. These define the level and placement of leg protection, with variations between the two countries.
In the USA, UL-certified trousers provide frontal protection with partial side coverage and are available in two design options. In Canada, the standard includes four design classes, offering broader and more specific protection.
- USA/ CANADA: ASTM F1897-20, ASTM F3325-C, ASTM 3325-D
- CANADA ONLY (IN ADDITION): ATSM F3325-A, ATSM F3325-B
