ARC is a revolutionary wearable cooling gear designed by ST Engineering, boasting a plethora of features including long-lasting immersive 360-degree cooling. Quick to cool and with a cooling contact area 8 times larger than similar back cooling devices, ARC is positioned as the prime personal cooling solution.
Thermo-Flo Tech: The Forefront of Cooling Technology
Powered by ST Engineering’s proprietary Thermal-Flo Technology, ARC can reach a new low of 16°C in just one minute, making it a powerful and reliable cooling vest for workers in hot or humid environments. The ARC Cooler is capable of providing effective and efficient cooling to its users – even through thick fabrics or PPE.
ARC’s Thermo-Flo cooling mechanism works in harmony with a Peltier module to achieve a cooler surface temperature by dissipating heat. This is made possible by optimizing the airflow through ARC’s intake, careful selection of ARC’s heat sink, and an axial fan delivering forced convection. Having incorporated Thermo-Flo Technology, ARC now brings powerful military-grade core cooling technology to users across various industries.
Cooling Gear Built For The Workplace: Long-Lasting and Durable
Due to its long-lasting battery, ARC can provide cooling relief for up to 8 hours, ensuring that users can stay cool and comfortable throughout the working day. ARC’s battery is also Quick Charge 3.0 compatible, allowing users to extend its usage with just a quick battery top-up. There are also three different setting modes, meaning users can customize their cooling experience based on their individual preferences. ARC’s adjustable ergonomic fit ensures that the cooling vest remains comfortable to wear for extended periods as well.
ARC also boasts an IP54 water and dust-resistant rating, ensuring that it can perform in environments such as workshops, warehouses and shipyards. A rugged design and rigorous drop testing ensures that the cooling vest can handle the rough and tumble of an industrial environment. Meanwhile, ARC’s detachable fans make cleaning and maintenance fuss-free. The long battery life, comfort and durability ensure that ARC has no problem being adopted as an organization-wide personal cooling solution.
Enhanced Productivity: Keep Cool and Keep Working
When working in hot conditions, the body can experience lethargy and reduced physical functions as it works tirelessly to keep itself cool. According to the International Labour Organization, temperatures above 26°C can lead to up to a 50% reduction in work capacity. This reduced productivity can result in revenue losses for businesses. Companies looking to help their employees beat the heat and stay productive even in challenging conditions should look to adopt ARC.
While it is not a solution for heat-related illnesses such as heatstroke, ARC can allow users to feel more comfortable, energised and focused, leading to overall improved work performance and productivity.
Personal Cooling: More Than Traditional Air-Conditioning
While ARC can achieve temperatures within the range of air conditioning, it is not an air conditioner in the traditional sense. Traditional air conditioning units function by removing warm air from inside a room and pumping it outside before releasing cool air back into the space. In contrast, ARC works by actively whisking heat away from the body through thermal conductivity and convection. The cooling gear absorbs the heat generated by the body, which then flows through the cooling system and is dissipated into the air around the device.
ARC differs from air conditioning units in that air conditioning systems require an enclosed space to function properly. When used in open areas or outdoors, air conditioning systems can be inefficient. ARC, on the other hand, is designed to be portable and worn on the body, making it ideal for people who work outside or in open spaces where air conditioning is impractical.
Another distinction is that air conditioning units are costly to install and maintain, whereas ARC is a relatively low-cost, portable solution that can be used anywhere. Compared to air-conditioning, the operating costs of ARC Cooler are relatively lower, costing less than an ice cream per day of use. ARC is also more environmentally friendly than air conditioning units because it uses less energy and does not emit harmful gasses into the atmosphere. Flexibility, low operating costs and eco-friendliness are all reasons why organizations should look to adopt ARC over other cooling solutions.
The Culmination of Feedback: ARC’s User-Centric Development
At ST Engineering, we are committed to delivering high-quality products that exceed the expectations of our customers. We understand that the key to success lies in truly understanding the needs of our users. That’s why we have adopted a user-centric approach that underpins everything we do. Our ethos of “Created by users, for users” means that we work closely with our customers to develop solutions that meet their specific needs.
Throughout the development phase of ARC, we engaged stakeholders from across 10 different industries and gained valuable insights from test audiences working both indoors and outdoors in warm environments. This feedback has been instrumental in guiding our product design and development, ensuring that our solutions are both practical and effective in meeting the unique challenges of our users.
Innovation Meets Excellence: Award Winning Design
A testimony to its design excellence and creative achievement, ARC was a recipient of the Red Dot Award Product Design 2023. “In search of good design” – the Red Dot Design Award is one of the world’s largest design competitions and has been established internationally as one of the most sought-after marks of quality for good design. ARC has also been showcased at the Singapore Airshow 2022 and featured in multiple news outlets such as The Straits Times, Mothership and Youthopia.
About ARC
ARC traces its roots back to over 8 years ago when ST Engineering was tasked with designing an untethered cooling solution for soldiers. Leveraging 50 years of engineering expertise, we created our first product, ARTIC – a wearable vest integrated with a cooling system to cool soldiers even through their thick uniforms.
Following the interest in personal cooling solutions from non-military sectors, we were inspired to design our follow-up product for the mass market. 6 years of research and development, various trials and prototype designs, have culminated in the ultimate wearable thermoelectric device for personal cooling – ARC.
Join The Frontier of Personal Cooling
Keep your employees happy, engaged and motivated by keeping them cool throughout the day. ARC is the perfect solution for companies looking to provide employees with an effective and durable cooling solution. With its innovative design and rugged construction, ARC stands above the competition as the only personal cooling solution that can lower temperatures by up to 8 degrees Celsius from the ambient temperature. In addition to its IP54 rating, ARC also has IEC and battery certification, so you can rest assured that each device is of high quality and built to last.
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