Hastings 6026 Rubber Blanket Canister 9" x 37" Holds 6 Blankets High-Visibility Yellow
The Hastings 6026 Blanket Canister is a purpose-built storage and transport canister for rubber insulating blankets used in overhead and underground electrical line work. The high-visibility yellow color allows lineworkers to quickly detect contamination, carbon tracking, and other damage to stored blankets — critical for maintaining PPE integrity before energized work. Holds 6 standard rubber insulating blankets and measures 9" × 37".
Key Features
- High-Visibility Yellow — Color chosen specifically to make contamination, carbon tracking, and physical damage to stored blankets immediately visible before use
- 6-Blanket Capacity — Stores and transports up to 6 rubber insulating blankets in a single canister
- Overhead & Underground Compatible — Suitable for blanket storage in both overhead line and underground vault/manhole work environments
- Protects Blanket Integrity — Enclosed canister design keeps blankets clean, dry, and protected from UV, ozone, and mechanical damage during transport and storage
- Made in the USA
Specifications
- Brand: Hastings
- Part Number: 6026
- Dimensions: 9" × 37"
- Capacity: 6 rubber insulating blankets
- Color: High-visibility yellow
- Weight: 15 lb
- Country of Origin: United States
- Application: Overhead and underground electrical line work
- MPN: 6026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is high-visibility yellow important for a rubber blanket canister?
Rubber insulating blankets must be inspected before each use for signs of contamination (oil, grease, chemicals), carbon tracking from arcing, cuts, punctures, or ozone degradation. High-visibility yellow provides a contrasting background that makes these defects easier to detect visually when blankets are removed from or returned to the canister. A damaged or contaminated blanket used on energized equipment is a life-safety hazard — the canister color is a practical aid to the inspection habit, not merely a visibility feature.
What size rubber insulating blankets does this canister fit?
The 6026 canister measures 9" × 37" and is sized to hold standard rubber insulating blankets folded for storage. Most standard Class 0 through Class 4 rubber blankets in the 24"–36" range can be folded and stored in this canister. Verify your specific blanket dimensions and fold dimensions against the 9" × 37" canister interior before ordering if you are using non-standard blanket sizes.
How should rubber insulating blankets be stored in the canister?
Rubber insulating blankets should be stored loosely rolled or folded — never creased, kinked, or compressed under other equipment. Store them clean and dry, away from ozone sources (electric motors, UV light), oils, solvents, and heat. The canister provides protection from UV and physical damage during transport. Follow ASTM D1048 and your employer’s PPE maintenance program requirements for inspection frequency, test intervals, and in-service retirement criteria.
Is this canister suitable for long-term storage between jobs?
Yes — the enclosed canister design protects blankets from UV, ozone, and physical contact damage during both transport and longer-term storage between jobs. Rubber insulating blankets stored in a canister should still be inspected before each use and retested at the ASTM-required intervals (maximum 12 months for Class 0–4 blankets under ASTM F479). Do not store blankets with tools, hardware, or other items that could cause mechanical damage inside the canister.