JACKSON Safety’s Wilson Industries division has released a new range of welding blankets.
The Weld-O-Glass welding safety blankets are for use during welding and cutting to protect component surfaces and work areas against spatter, slag and other hot sparks. These hazards can damage components or cause fires.
According to the manufacturer, the welding blankets can also be used as a vertical protective screen. They come in a variety of different weaves, material weights and sizes, and protect against temperatures from 400 to 1500 degrees Celsius.
A treated silica cloth is also available for heavy duty welding, cutting and gouging. A non-coated fibre glass material blanket can be used for grinding and cutting where minimal spatter is produced. The light-duty blanket has a working temperature protection up to 420 degrees Celsius.
The company claims the blankets can be used in a range of industries such as shipbuilding, rail trackside and equipment maintenance, automotive repair and production, general workshop and out door fabrication.
Coated versions of the blankets resist abrasion and are said to be easy to clean. Uncoated blankets are more pliable and can be draped over components, but the manufacturer warns these blankets have lower heat resistance and may smoulder under prolonged contact with heat.
The blankets are self-hemmed and stitched with fibreglass thread to prevent fraying. Two or more blankets can be attached together via integrated eyelets. The company recommends users add multiple blanket layers to increase protection.

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