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.
PREVIOUS STANDARDS
COUP CUT TEST
EN 388:2003
ROTATIONAL CUTTING BLADE (FIXED FORCE 5 NEWTONS)
EN388 (Coup Test)
Coup test was flawed Producing inaccurate results within high end of cut ratings. Blade would dull
4542
TEST
RATING
giving false ratings. Non standardised approach inblade replacement.
Puncture
1-4 1-4
Tear
GLOVE FABRIC FLAT MOUNT
Abrasion 1-4 Cut (Coup Test) 1-5
CONDUCTIVE LAYER
EN 388:2016
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) TDM TEST
TEST
RATING
BLADE MOVEMENT
BLADE MOVEMENT
4X42CP
Impact
P,F,X
Cut (TDM-100)
A-F 1-4 1-4
Puncture
Tear
GLOVE FABRIC CURVED MOUNT
CONDUCTIVE LAYER
Cut (Coup Test) 1-5
CURVED MOUNT VARIABLE FORCE/LOAD APPLIED
Abrasion
1-4
CUT RAINGS TABLE (A-F) LOW CUT PROTECTION LEVEL
MEDIUM CUT PROTECTION LEVEL
HIGH CUT PROTECTION LEVEL
EXTRA HIGH CUT PROTECTION LEVEL
PERFORMANCE LEVEL RATING CUT RESISTANCE (Newton) SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS
A
B
C
D
E
F
> 2
> 5
> 10
> 15
> 22
> 30
Light material handling without sharp edges objects, part assembly, automotive maintenance, construction, multipurpose...
Packaging, warehouse, light metal stamping, automotive and white goods parts assembly...
Light duty sheet metal and glass handling, metal stamping, plastics, tyre production, automotive and
Sheet metal and glass/bottle handling, metal stamping, light duty meat and poultry handling,
Heavy duty sheet metal handling. Plate glass handling, metal recycling, waste management, meat and poultry handling, printing...
Heavy duty sheet metal
handling, metal recycling, waste management, heavy duty meat processing, slaughterhouses..
carpentry, printing...
white goods industries...
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