EliteOperator®
Water jetting Gaiters
ART. NO: 5158068 5075
SIZES: EUR 42-48 / 49-52
Find my size- High-pressure water jet protection:
Single nozzle: 2 000 bar / 30 000 psi
Rotor nozzle: 3 000 bar / 43 500 psi - Water jet Gaiters to be worn on the outside of regular protective boots.
- The entire area around the leg and the foot is protected by the water jet Gaiters.
- Very comfortable and light to wear.
- Easy to adjust for a perfect fit.
- Specific right and left foot designs. Sold in pairs.
- Certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
This PPE garment is designed and certified to protect the wearer against injury caused by accidental exposure to moving high-pressure jets. The garment provides high-pressure water jet protection in specific areas, illustrated as striped in the image below. On the garment, the glossy outer fabric indicates where the protective areas are.
The level of protection is shown on the garment label. EliteOperator® has Protection Level 20/30, corresponding to:
2 000 bar / 30 000 psi single jet
3 000 bar / 43 500 psi rotor jet
How to read the test results: There is no international standard for the testing of protection levels. Therefore the testing can differ significantly between companies. For this reason it is crucial to be aware of the differences and how and what to properly compare. A protection level of eg. 3 000 bar can mean different things, depending on the pressure, flow, nozzle, distance or speed used while testing. To verify the protective qualities we have chosen the most common working conditions when performing our tests of notified body.
Most nozzles perform at their best between 50 and 100 mm, therefore we have chosen the distance of 75 mm. Rotating tests have been performed with two nozzles (adding more nozzles result in a lower overall impact).
Note! Different values, eg. pressure, flow, nozzle, distance or speed, can give significantly different results!
| Product Category | Pressure, Bar | Pressure, psi | Flow, Litre/minute | Flow, Gallon/minute | Nozzle, Type | Nozzle, Quantity | Nozzle, Diameter mm | Nozzle, Diameter in. | RPM, Revolutions per minute | Distance, mm | Distance, in. | Linear speed, m/s | Linear speed, in./sec | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EliteOperator | 2000 | 30 000 | 17.9 | 4.7 | Single | 1 | 0.8 | 0.031 | - | 75 | 3 | 0.5 | 20 | No penetration |
| EliteOperator | 3000 | 43 500 | 19.5 | 5.2 | Rotor | 2 | 0.6 | 0.024 | 3000 | 75 | 3 | 0.5 | 20 | No penetration |
All of our personal protective equipment (PPE) is certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
TST Sweden is certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015.
The outer fabric in Techsteel™ is both dirt and water repellent, which keeps the operator dry and light all day long. Techsteel™ has a very high resistancy against abrasion and tearing, over 500 000 Martindale. The outer material is furthermore reinforced with Vectran® (LCP) for maximum strength and durability. The request for these qualities comes originally from the industry of concrete removal and demolition.
In protective areas of the clothing, we use an ultra strong and ultra light fiber – Dyneema®. The fiber is 15 times stronger than steel and up to 40% stronger than aramids. This enables us to develop protective clothing which are lighter and more comfortable, without compromising on safety and durability.
Our clothes can be hand cleaned with a brush and TST Grease Remover or a soap solution. Rinse with clean water. Allow to dry on a hanger or a well ventilated area.
Store the garments dry and out of direct sunlight. Zippers and hooks & loops are sensitive to dirt and should always be kept clean.
To extend the lifespan of the garments, we recommend rain and/or chemical protection on the outside of the garments in exposed environments. If garments are exposed to chemicals; rinse directly with clean water.
| EUR | US | UK |
|---|---|---|
| 42-48 | 9 - 13 | 9 - 13 |
| 49-52 | 14 - 16 | 14 - 16 |