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Skanwear supplies a global solution in protective clothing & PPE for electrical engineers worldwide,

Skanwear supplies a global solution in Arc Flash Flash and Flame Resistant PPE for electrical engineers worldwide, to protect against electrical Arc Flash Blasts. Our brand of Strata® clothing is climate compatible, designed at our UK head office, manufactured in mainland Europe and currently delivered to 49 countries, often within 2 working days.

17/10/2024

The rising demand for data centers with IT loads over 1,000kW is increasing arc flash risks. Larger facilities now receive fault currents exceeding 50kA, compared to about half that in smaller 500kW centers. This growth in power capacity is driving higher fault current levels, elevating the risk of arc flash incidents. https://bit.ly/3TR1QoF

15/10/2024

The need for increased circuit ratings and larger wire sizes is pushing fault currents to levels over 10 times higher than those in older setups. This shift not only enhances power capacity but also significantly raises the potential incident energy of arc flashes within the IT space. https://bit.ly/3TR1QoF

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10/10/2024

In data centers, the shift towards higher efficiency designs is transforming electrical architecture, focusing on reducing power losses from UPSs and transformers. While transformers play a vital role, they can also be significant sources of energy loss.

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To address this, designers opted for fewer, larger transformers to cut down on these losses, effectively managing fault currents. However, this approach, while reducing energy wastage, also increases the potential incident energy of arc flashes within the IT space due to the higher fault current availability at IT racks.

08/10/2024

Within a data center's IT space, it's crucial to understand the seven main sources of risk for arc flash events.

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These include rack power strips, panelboards, remote power panels (RPPs), busways, power distribution units (PDUs), UPSs, and switchboards. While live conductors and cooling units do present some risk, they are not often the primary initiators of arc flash incidents.

04/10/2024

A decade ago there was little to no awareness about the dangers of arc flash events in comparison to today’s levels. This is particularly true for data centers, where employees have been fined for working on equipment that is energised (i.e. hot work).

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This not only increases the risk of an arc flash event, but also the IT trends of higher efficiency designs, higher rack densities, and higher data center capacities are increasing an arc flash’s potential incident energy within the IT space.

02/10/2024

Introducing our Crucial Electrical Safety Issues in Data Centers Guide.

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There has been an increasing amount of learning and awareness around the hazards that arc flash events pose over the last several years, due to the increased number of injuries and deaths that have occurred.

As a result of the investigations that have subsequently taken place, electrical safety standards have been updated and there has been an increase in the enforcement of regulations. The data center environment is increasingly under enforcement of regulations.

05/03/2024

Introducing Strata Protection – our inhouse brand protecting 150,000+ engineers globally and leading the way in arc flash and flame protective clothing. These garments are engineered to provide the best in style, comfort, durability, and protection.

is our mission, and we do that offering STRATA. Global certification, globally accessible and globally worn.

23/02/2024

🇺🇸 Introducing our first-ever Global Electrical Safety Conference in the USA! specifically designed for Data Centers.

Location: National Conference Center, Leesburg, VA
Date: September 11-12, 2024

This specialized event tailored for the Data Center industry offers an extraordinary chance for electrical safety professionals to come together, discuss current challenges, and leverage the expertise within the community to devise effective solutions.

This conference guarantees an immersive and priceless experience spread across two dynamic days. Each day will feature compelling keynote presentations and panels led by eminent figures in the fields of electrical engineering and health and safety. It's an opportunity not to be missed for those seeking valuable insights and networking opportunities in the realm of electrical safety.

Read more and register your interest here: https://conference.skanwear.com/us-gesc24/

19/02/2024

Our Latest Statistics! With new initiatives soon to be announced, we're committed to expanding our global presence and serving an ever-increasing number of countries with our products and services.

With offices in strategic locations, we're now able to provide faster deliveries to hotels, worksites, and homes while minimising our environmental footprint.

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16/02/2024

Did you know we serve a global client base from multiple strategic locations? This global reach allows us to provide clients with a global consistency and standardisation in PPE compliance, protection and brand image seamlessly.

We recognise the importance of maintaining consistency across all sites and regions. By providing standardised PPE solutions, we help our clients establish a unified cohesive approach to safety, ensuring that engineers look the same, align with local and international compliance and most importantly receive the same level of protection regardless of their location.

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15/02/2024

The aim of our upcoming 2024 Global Electrical Safety Conference on July 1st & 2nd is to provide comprehensive insights into designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical systems with a strong emphasis on safety.

Join us, join the conversation and join Electrical Safety Leaders from around the world to discuss the latest trends and issues in electrical safety.

If you are interested in attending this conference, sponsoring or would like to be considered as a speaker, let us know! We eagerly await your participation!

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