Glove Cut Levels Explained

5 9 9 newtons 509 1019 grams c.

Glove cut levels explained.

For example cut 3 glove or cut 5 glove. Gloves protective clothing printed in the u s a. En 388 tdm 100 cut resistance levels. The european standard en388 used in europe apac south america mexico and parts of canada and the us.

15 21 9 newtons 1530 2242 grams e. The cut resistance of a level 3 glove is usually referred to as safe for handling sheet metals. Cut resistant materials technology. It s even more important to understand cut resistant gloves and the characteristics they hold.

The second digit in this number is the cut score with 1 being the minimum and 5 scoring the highest. Guide to the new ansi and en388 cut levels. Joe geng vice president of superior glove offers this infographic that depicts the different cut resistance levels and the tasks for which they re suited. Ansi isea 105 2016 cut protection classification what s new.

The old level 4 is now divided into different levels a4 a6 and the old level 5 has been expanded to levels a5 a9. Globally there are two different performance standards for cut resistance. Gloves are commonly referred to by their cut rating alone. A level 1 glove subjected to a force above its tested capacity is likely to fail which makes matching the cut resistance glove to the level of force involved especially important.

Where as level 5 cut resistance is safe for handling glass and level 1 cut resistance is good for mechanic s and general purpose. This fun video and infographic provides a run down of the new ansi a1 through a9 cut levels and breaks down the new en388 a through f cut levels and what they signify. Work gloves that have been specified as cut resistance level 3 are suitable for a wider range of uses including in areas where contact with blades and sharp edges is not uncommon. Ohs experts seek hand protection gloves that shield appropriately but ideally still allow a fair bit of flexibility for fine motor.

2 4 9 newtons 204 508 grams b. That means when looking at en 388 cut levels for any glove you re considering purchasing you ll want to look at these two different ratings. Feeling a bit in the dark about the recent changes to the cut testing standards. 2016 magid glove safety mfg.

Wearing the correct glove is the most critical factor in proper hand protection. Cut resistance level 3. The addition of the new letter is due to inconsistencies in the old cut test when a blade was blunted by the test sample as this was deemed to no longer give an accurate cut protection level for gloves that blunt the test blade. Being the middle level of resistance cut resistance level 3 provides you with the best of both worlds you achieve protection but it is not at the expense of dexterity and control of.

When it comes to cut resistant gloves levels are a helpful way to categorize the toughness of the fabric and its ability to withstand contact with blades chemicals or heat. Cut resistant gloves come in various fabrics offering different level of cut resistance.