Welding Blankets

Hot work, if not properly managed, can lead to damaging fires. FM Approved welding blankets, curtains and pads are designed by their manufacturers to be heat-resistant fabrics designed to be used when combustible materials cannot be moved a safe distance away from hot work operations. In order to be effective, the welding blanket, curtain or pad must completely cover the combustible surfaces to be protected.

• A welding blanket is intended for use in horizontal applications with light to moderate exposures such as that resulting from chipping, grinding, heat treating, sand blasting and light horizontal welding.
• A welding curtain is intended for use in vertical applications with light to moderate exposures such as that resulting from chipping, grinding, heat treating, sand blasting and light horizontal welding.
• A welding pad is designed to be placed directly under a hot work operation such as welding or cutting and is intended for use in horizontal applications with severe exposures such as those resulting from molten substances or heavy horizontal welding.

The performance of welding blankets, curtains and pads may be drastically reduced if they exhibit any of the following characteristics:

• Attached slag
• Discoloration
• Frayed material
• Holes of any size
• Rips and/or tears

Products which exhibit any of the above characteristics should be replaced immediately.