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Tough protection without added metal
25 January 2013
TLM Laser, as distributor in the UK and Ireland for Univet of Italy, has introduced Sylex, a new material developed by the Research & Development department of Univet that is said to afford very high protection levels f

TLM Laser, as distributor in the UK
and Ireland for Univet of Italy, has
introduced Sylex, a new material
developed by the Research &
Development department of Univet
that is said to afford very high
protection levels for its safety eyewear.
Its special chemical formulation enables it to reach protection levels according to EN207:2009: 190-315 D LB8 + IR LB5, 315-1400 D LB6 + IRM LB7, 1400-11000 DI LB4.
The company says such protection levels are usually achieved with the addition of metal inside the frame; Univet products with Sylex achieve them due to the chemical structure of the material, which offers a good resistance to a direct hit of the laser. Protection is combined with light weight so that the user can wear the spectacles in comfort for complete shifts.
Its special chemical formulation enables it to reach protection levels according to EN207:2009: 190-315 D LB8 + IR LB5, 315-1400 D LB6 + IRM LB7, 1400-11000 DI LB4.
The company says such protection levels are usually achieved with the addition of metal inside the frame; Univet products with Sylex achieve them due to the chemical structure of the material, which offers a good resistance to a direct hit of the laser. Protection is combined with light weight so that the user can wear the spectacles in comfort for complete shifts.
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