The EN 388, similar to ANSI/ISEA 105, is the European standard used to evaluate mechanical risks for hand protection. Gloves with a EN 388 rating are third party tested, and rated for abrasion, cut, tear, and puncture resistance. Cut resistance is rated 1-5, while all other physical performance factors are rated 1-4.
What is the EN standard for gloves?
The results from this kind of test are divided into three performance levels, which are noted next to the pictogram. In terms of protection from chemicals, the time needed for a chemical to penetrate (permeate) the glove material is measured….DIN EN 374 – Protection from chemical risks.
| CODE | CHEMICAL |
|---|---|
| F | Toluene |
What do the numbers mean on gloves?
Abrasion resistance The material of the gloves is subjected to abrasion by sandpaper under a determined amount of pressure. The protection level is indicated on a scale of 1 to 4 depending on the number of turns until a hole appears in the material. The higher the number, the better the resistance to abrasion.
What are the ratings on gloves?
The higher the number, the better the glove. CUT RESISTANCE – Based on the number of cycles required to cut through the glove. This scale is rated 1 to 5, with a Cut 5 glove providing the best protection. TEAR – Rated 1 to 4 with 1 being the easiest to tear, and 4 being the most tear resistant.
What is EN 388 rating?
What is EN407?
EN407 is recognized as an international standard for how well gloves protect from heat and/or flame (aka ‘thermal risk’). The standard was developed in Europe, which explains the use of Celsius over Fahrenheit. Heat and flame protection on the job may seem fairly basic, but the dangers are actually multi-faceted.
What are Category 3 gloves?
Category 3 Gloves in this category protects against risks that may cause very serious consequences such as death or irreversible damage to health. The gloves must be marked with pictograms showing the gloves protection properties and must be tested at an accredited test institute.
How do you read the cut rating on gloves?
The levels indicate how many grams of cutting load a glove can withstand from a sharp blade before being penetrated.
- A1: 200 – 499 grams.
- A2: 500 – 999 grams.
- A3: 1000 – 1499 grams.
- A4: 1500 – 2199 grams.
- A5: 2200 – 2999 grams.
- A6: 3000 – 3999 grams.
- A7: 4000 – 4999 grams.
- A8: 5000 – 5999 grams.
What is A9 cut level?
Level A9: Protects against a minimum of 6000 g of cutting load.
What is EN388 rating?
How do I know my glove cut level?
What is EN511?
EN 511 is the European test used to assess Thermal gloves offering protection against Cold hazards. 3 tests are performed to assess how a glove performs in cold conditions, the results are shown as numbers under the symbol EN511:2006.
Where can I buy EN 388 gloves?
You can purchase EN 388 gloves across our website. We would recommend looking at the Abrasion Resistant, Cut Resistant, Puncture Resistant and Tear Resistant gloves categories for the top gloves in each area. Have any questions, or anything to add?
What does EN 388 mean?
Back to Basics: What Is EN 388? EN 388 is a certification awarded by a certified body to a pair of work gloves. It ranks a gloves performance based off five different tests, giving the gloves a final score that allow the end user to be able to purchase the correct pair of gloves for their chosen risk.
Why is the EN 388 pictogram not displayed on my gloves?
The EN 388:2016 pictogram will not be displayed if the glove doesn’t achieve a minimum of level 1 or A for at least one test. The impact test (signalled with a P at the end of the code) is optional and normally used for gloves which are specifically designed for work involving higher impact and vibration hazards.
How are gloves tested for impact resistance?
In exceptional cases, a glove will undergo a further test to establish its resistance to impact, but we’ll go into that later. AN EN 388 rated pair of gloves will be tested to abrasion resistance, tear resistance, puncture resistance and at least one of the cut resistance tests (straight blade or circular blade).
