COOLING VEST FOR INDUSTRY WITH COOLING ELEMENTS
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Quick answer: which cooling vest do you choose for industry?
For intense heat and working under protective clothing, choose a cooling vest with cooling elements (PCM or PAC), not an evaporative vest. The Bodycool Pro and the PCM CoolOver-X are both available in five cooling temperatures from 6.5°C to 29°C, so you can choose the variant that suits your working environment. The CoolOver-X was developed in collaboration with the fire brigade, making it extra robust. If you want a vest that you can use with both water and cooling elements, the Bodycool Hybrid offers that choice.
When do you choose an industrial cooling vest?
You choose an industrial cooling vest as soon as you work in enclosed or extreme heat, or under protective clothing where you cannot dissipate heat. In such circumstances, an evaporative vest fails because there is no airflow and the air is often already humid. A cooling vest with cooling elements then cools at a constant temperature and can thus help limit heat stress. It is not a substitute for breaks or ventilation, but it keeps you more comfortable at work during the toughest hours.
Why a cooling vest with cooling elements?
An industrial cooling vest works with cooling elements, and this has three concrete advantages over an evaporative vest.
Independent of humidity
An evaporative vest requires dry air and airflow. Cooling elements cool at a constant temperature, even at humidity levels above 90%, such as in a foundry or boiler room.
Can be worn under protective clothing
The cooling elements are located within the vest itself and do not get wet on the outside. This allows you to wear the Bodycool Pro or the PCM CoolOver-X under overalls or a protective suit.
Safe in heat and sparks
The biobased PCM cooling elements are low flammability, which makes them suitable for hot working environments. If you work with arc flash or open flames, the Bodycool Pro Neoprene is a logical choice due to its robust, heat-resistant design.
What should you look for when choosing?
When choosing an industrial cooling vest, pay attention to the cooling temperature, heat resistance, cooling duration, and what clothing you will wear it under.
Cooling temperature and variant
The cooling elements are available in five variants from 6.5°C to 29°C, for both the Bodycool Pro and the PCM CoolOver-X. A lower temperature cools more intensely but feels sharper, a higher temperature cools more mildly and for longer. Choose the variant that suits your working environment. If you are unsure between models, compare the full cooling vest range.
Heat resistance
If you work with arc flash or sparks, choose a robust, heat-resistant model such as the Bodycool Pro Neoprene. The biobased cooling elements themselves are low flammability.
Cooling duration and reserve elements
A set of cooling elements cools for 1 to 4.5 hours, depending on the chosen cooling temperature and the working environment. Keep reserve elements ready in a cool box, then you can swap them during the day and stay cool throughout your workday.
Under what clothing
If you want to wear the vest under overalls, choose a model designed for that purpose, such as the Bodycool Pro or the PCM CoolOver-X.
Tips for use in industry
Get more out of your industrial cooling vest with these five tips:
- Freeze the cooling elements the evening before, so you have a full set ready in the morning.
- Place a second set of elements in a cool box, so you can swap them halfway through the day.
- Wear the vest snugly under your workwear, so the cooling makes good contact.
- Choose a flame-retardant model if you work with sparks or arc flash.
- Check the cooling temperature of the elements, as a lower value cools more intensely.
Frequently asked questions about industrial cooling vests
- Which cooling vest is suitable for industry?
For industry, a cooling vest with cooling elements (PCM or PAC) is suitable, such as the Bodycool Pro or the PCM CoolOver. These cool at a constant temperature and also work in enclosed, humid, or extreme heat where an evaporative vest falls short.
- Can you wear a cooling vest under protective clothing?
Yes. A cooling vest with cooling elements such as the Bodycool Pro or the PCM CoolOver-X does not get wet on the outside, allowing you to wear it under overalls or a protective suit.
- Which cooling vest is suitable for welding or high-temperature work?
For welding, choose a robust, heat-resistant model such as the Bodycool Pro Neoprene; the biobased cooling elements are also low flammability. For work in extreme or enclosed heat, a cooling vest with cooling elements works better than an evaporative vest because it cools at a constant temperature even without airflow and in high humidity.
- How long do the cooling elements work?
A set of cooling elements cools for 1 to 4.5 hours, depending on the chosen cooling temperature and the working environment. With a reserve set in a cool box, you can swap them during the day and stay cool throughout your workday.