ANSI STANDARD
ANSI STANDARD
READING THE MARKING
To deƼne the lens type, a special letter is added to the marking. Some letters are followed by a number or a range of numbers (EG W7 or W9-12) that expresses the granted level of protection from optical radiations. If the lens is non-Ƽltering and clear (with a luminous transmittance of not less than 85%), there is no need to specify the lens type. W shade Welding Ƽlter U scale number UV Ƽlter R scale number IR Ƽlter L scale number Visible light Ƽlter V Variable tint S Special purpose lenses X Anti-fog LENS TYPE
Z87 MARK Means that the eyewear complies with all the health and safety requirements of the American ANSI/ISEA Z87.1- 2020 .
USE
This marking deƼnes the protection level granted by the PPE against ƽuids and dust. Every symbol speciƼes the diƷerent level of protection.
Splash / Droplet
D3
Dust
D4 D5
Fine dust
LENS:
FRAME:
U + U6 X
U Z87+ D3 D4
MANUFACTURER’S MARK OR LOGO
STANDARD MARK
IMPACT MARK
LENS TYPE
COVERAGE
USE
This is usually a unique identiƼer or logo of the manufacturer to trace back the glasses to their maker. In our case we use “U” as Univet. MANUFACTURER’S MARK OR LOGO
STANDARD MARK
Z87
Z87-2
Used on plano spectacles, goggles, faceshields.
Used on RX spectacles
When a PPE is tested using the small headform, it’s marked on the frame with the letter “H”. This means it’s suitable for users with a small head. COVERAGE
When a PPE is tested for impact protection, it obtains the “+” marking. IMPACT MARK
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