Hand Protection Standards, Ratings, & Testing
ANSI/ISEA 105 & EN 388 Scale Comparison in Simple Terms • The ANSI scale ranges from 0-5 • The EN 388 scale ranges from 1-4
• The ANSI scale assigns a level of 0 to anything that did not withstand a minimum of 10 newtons of penetrating force, level 1 if it withstood 10-19 newtons, level 2 for 20-59 newtons, level 3 for 60-99 newtons, level 4 for 100-149 newtons, and level 5 for any material that withstood more than 150 newtons of force. • The EN 388 scale assigns level 1 to any material that endured up to 20 newtons, level 2 for 20-59, level 3 for 60-99 newtons, and level 4 for anything above 100 newtons of force. Glove Material Pros & Cons Material Pros Cons
• Must be used in multiple layers to deliver puncture protection • Multiple layers increase bulk • Wide range of flexibility & puncture resistance across manufacturers • Likely not as cut resistant as epoxy plates • Bulk of mesh material lowers dexterity and sensitivity • Puncture resistance declines over time as mesh becomes flexible
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Very high cut resistance Good puncture resistance
Epoxy Plates
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Good cut resistance Good puncture resistance
Woven Kevlar ®
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High cut & puncture resistance when layered
Steel Mesh
Remember: Most puncture resistant gloves focus on coverage of the palm area. Full-coverage gloves are available, but they tend to be higher priced, and diminish dexterity and comfort.
There are literally thousands of gloves to choose from when considering the proper type of glove for your job - even more than those listed in this guide. This guide contains commonly used gloves bro - ken down by capability. While some of these might look similar, the information in the previous pages demonstrates the differences in capability, and should be taken into consideration when selecting the right glove for your particular type of work. The information on the previous pages combines applicable standards with performance considerations and should be useful as a guide for selecting the proper type of glove for your job. In Conclusion
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