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The information we provide is to help you make the right choice about safety eyewear.
The chart below explains the technical details and manufacturer's marks. For advice on specific solutions and prescription eyewear, call your local branch.
| Example of lens marking according to EN 166 | |||||||||||
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| 2-1, 2 | W | ,1 | F | 9 | K | N | CE | ||||
| Scale number of filter (optional) | Manufacturers ID code | Optical Class | Symbol of mechanical strength | Symbol of non-adherence of molten metal and resistance to penetration of hot solids (optional) | Resistance to surface damage (anti-scratch) | Resistance to misting | CE mark of conformity | ||||
| Symbol of optical class
optical class 1 = best class |
Symbol of field(s) of use
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| Example of frame marking according to EN 166 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| W | ,166 | 34 | B | CE | 0196 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Manufacturer's code ID | Number of EN Standard | Field(s) of use (optional) | Symbol of resistance to high speed particles (optional) | CE mark of conformity | Certified body number | ||||||||||||||||||
Symbol of field(s) of use
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Symbol of resistance to high speed particles
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1-in-4 adults in the UK require corrective vision, this means that 1-in-4 employees wearing safety spectacles have a need for safet prescription spectacles.
Choose from a range of trusted eye protection brands who also offer a full prescription service. Arco can arrange everything from testing to fitting which ensures the wearer receives a tailor made service - all at high street prices.
Contact your local Arco branch to discuss your requirements and select your frames from our large range. |
You will receive your prescription order forms to take to the designated optician. (uvex offer an on-line service) |
Have your sight test or take an existing valid prescription. (6 months - 1 year validity remaining recommended) |
The optician will send the forms to the manufacturer. The frames and lenses will be assembled and returned to the optician. |
You will receive notification when the spectacles are ready for dispensing (fitting) and collection. |
Arco will send one invoice, including the price of spectacles and the opticians fee (at cost) which is applied independently of Arco. |
As legislation changes rapidly, we continue to source the latest in technological innovation in order to keep people safe at work. We work with all the trusted names in safety and we offer an unrivalled choice of PPE to satisfy that demands of working in hazardous environments.
Use our online Product Advisor to help you select the correct product for you.
Our online Product Advisor is designed to help you find specific products by following a number of questions prepared by our specialist advisors.
Choose the style that suits you and how you want to order your eyewear, then we'll arrange everything else for you.
By Professionals for Professionals
uvex has over 80 years invested in research, technology and manufacturing competence with the aim of being specialist in safety eyewear.
uvex is well known as a supplier of protective equipment for both world class athletes and industrial safety professionals alike, with manufacturing processes used in both divisions to develop protective equipment that is comfortable, leightweight and capable of withstanding the most demanding conditions.
Arco and 3M are committed to improving safety in the workplace. Through close co-operation we constantly bring you solutions to help keep your workforce safe.
The Bollé eyewear concept is to design and manufacture products that people want to wear. All products provide the wearer with the highest level of protection and fit, but are also leightweight, fashionable, extremely comfortable and use the very latest technology and innovation.
All Bollé eyewear products offer excellent value for money combined with world renowned optical class 1 performance featuring Quartz anti-scratch coatings.
Sperian offers a stylish range of eye protection with total control over the manufacture and supply of prescription spectacles.
Sperian offers a wide range of comfortable, high quality and innovative safety eyewear. Comfort, reliability, performance, style and safety are the main considerations of Sperian eyewear protection.
Igard- Exclusive to Arco, the unique igard brand guarantees the wearer high-performing, comfortable, stylish eye protection.
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