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The best protection for short duration engulfment or flashover

The X50 Short Duration Fire Entry Suit is a heavily insulated aluminized suit designed to protect from extreme heat, sparks, and brief engulfment or flashover. The X50 suit features a Z-Flex aluminized radiant shell, foil layers for added radiant protection, fiberglass insulation to protect from exposure to conductive and convective heat, and a Neoprene lining to protect from steam, vapor, and gas. All X Series suits are designed to be worn over standard industrial work wear. It is important for users to wear long-sleeve shirts and pants made with non-flammable fibers.

The X50 suit can be used in a wide range of industries and applications including in the petrochemical, foundry, and civil defense industries for hot maintenance, specialized rescue, and fire entry operations.

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X50 Short Duration Fire Entry

  • Item: 2100344
  • Weight: 46.00 lbs21 kgs
  • Size: One Size Fits Most
  • Style: X50
  • Ambient Temp: 1500 °F815 °C
  • Radiant Temp: 3000 °F1650 °C

Suit Construction

  • Z-Flex A-601 aluminized glass outer shell
  • Z-Flex AF F-628 Foil
  • Fiberglass insulation
  • Neoprene liner
     

Testing & Certification

The suit lay-up meets the ISO 11612 Standard

The Z-Flex® shell meets or exceeds the following:
  • Radiant Heat: ISO 6942 / EN 366 / ASTM F1939
  • Convective Heat: ISO 9151 / EN 367
  • Limited Flame Spread: ISO 15025 / EN 532
  • Molten Metal: ISO 9185 / EN 348 / ASTM F955
  • Abrasion Tear Resistance: ISO 13937 / EN 388
     

Sizing

  • The X50 suit comes standard in one size designed to fit the majority of users.
  • The suit is also available in 2XL and custom sizes for an additional charge. 
  • See our Sizing Chart for more information.

 

Weight

  • The total weight of the jacket and pants is approximately 28 lbs (12.7 kg).
  • The total weight of the entire ensemble (jacket, pants, hood, gloves, and boots) is approximately 46 lbs (20.9 kg).

Suit Features

Jacket
  • Double storm fly closure with snaps
  • Integrated breathing pouch to accomodate SCBA
  • Raglan sleeves for freedom of movement
  • Inner cinch for a tight seal
Pants
  • Zipper closures at the sides of the waist and on the pant cuffs for easy entry
  • Sewn-in suspenders for adjusting pant drop
Hood
  • Dome style hood
  • Hard cap with ratchet adjustment*
  • Full shoulder length drape with adjustable underarm straps
  • Rounded bib for improved range of motion
  • Dual-layer gold coated glass lenses
  • Optional: Substitute clear glass lenses
Mitts
  • Aluminized mitts
  • ZetexPlus palm and thumb for protection from direct contact with hot objects
  • Cuff gusset for easy entry
Boots
  • New easy-on design
  • Adjustment straps for fit
  • For wear over work boots
Also Included
  • Ballistic nylon duffle bag for storage
  • Nomex® balaclava
* Hard cap meets ANSI-Z89.1-2009 impact resistance tests