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- nd [2010-2016] (Creation)
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Oberon was founded in 1978 by Jack Hirschmann to make personal protective products. They collaborated with NASA on protection from UV radiation for astronauts and developed a process of applying a thin layer of gold to the visors. This led to Oberon's 'Gold Shield' to protect against radiant heat hazards which are found in workplaces such as foundries and steel mills.
In 1985 they invented the first Arc Flash face shield for electricity workers as part of a full arc flash suit.
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Helmet or hood made of silver coloured heat reflective material. It has a rectangular shaped gold coloured reflective curved visor window in the front. The hood has a peaked top with a hanging loop in dark orange material and panels that come over the chest and upper back. The back panel has two long tabs with elasticated sections which attach with metal press studs to the front panel, they thread under the arms to secure the hood on the shoulders.
The inside of the hood has a black plastic structure to sit on the head and lined in red fabric.
Country of Design: United States
Country of Manufacture: United States
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Model 3LNY1 HR-PB-5AFR