GLOVE STANDARDS
KEY POINTS ON EN388:2016 STANDARDS The EN388 standard has changed in many facets. Previously, the EN388 was a compilation of four tests (abrasion, cut, tear, puncture) used for determining the mechanical protection levels of PPE materials. Used in European markets, this test has been making its way globally as a widely accepted standard for measuring protective properties of industrial PPE. Even the Australian Standard has this test embedded in its regulations. The main changes include:- TDM CUT TESTING - With the revised standard, the Coup Cut Test (which determined whether a glove was Cut 5, or 3 for example) is limited to a maximum number of 60 rotations, whether the blade has cut through the material sample or not. If the test reaches 60 rotations, the material is required to be tested using the ISO 13977 Cut Resistant Method, also commonly known as the TDM 100 Test. The result of the TDM Test is used to determine the actual cut resistance of the glove material and assesses how much force is needed to cut the material. Cut levels in this test are characterized by letters A to F.
ADDITIONAL EN388:2016 INFORMATION
ABRASION RESISTANCE TESTING The revised EN388 Standard also calls for a new type of abrasive paper to be used during abrasion resistance testing. IMPACT PROTECTION If gloves have impact protection on the back of the hand, they have the option to be tested to verify their protective properties. EN 388:2016 contains a test for impact resistance where testing is carried out in accordance with clause 6.9 of EN 13594. Gloves must meet the requirement of level 1 of EN 13594:2015.
COUP CUT TEST
PREVIOUS STANDARDS Coup test was flawed Producing inaccurate results within high end of cut ratings. Blade would dull giving false ratings. Non standardised approach inblade replacement.
EN388 (Coup Test)
ROTATIONAL CUTTING BLADE (FIXED FORCE 5 NEWTONS)
EN388:2003
4542
TEST
RATING
Puncture
1-4 1-4 1-4 1-5
Tear
GLOVE FABRIC
Cut (Coup Test)
CONDUCTIVE LAYER
FLAT MOUNT
Abrasion
TDM TEST
EN388:2016
CUTTING BLADE *REPLACED EVERY TEST
UPDATED STANDARDS TDM provides much more accurate and finer set of grading results on a scale of 6 results ( A-F)Previous scale grading was mainly graded 1-5.
CUT (TDM 100)
4X42CP
BLADE MOVEMENT
BLADE MOVEMENT
TEST
RATING
Impact
P,F,X
NEW NEW MARKING
Cut (TDM-100)
A-F 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-4
Puncture
Tear
GLOVE FABRIC CURVED MOUNT
CONDUCTIVE LAYER
Cut (Coup Test)
CURVED MOUNT VARIABLE FORCE/LOAD APPLIED
Abrasion
18
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