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 Finger
Dexterity-
Assessment as per EN 420 - 6.3 |
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The test is based on an Operator picking up
stainless steel pins of varying diameter by
their circumference between the gloved
forefinger and thumb, 3 times consecutively
and within 30 seconds without undue
fumbling. |
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Level 5 is the highest level of performance
achievable, by fulfilling the test
conditions with the pin of the smallest
diameter. |
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Protection
against Mechanical Hazards -
Assessment as per EN 388 - 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 & 6.4 |
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A B C D |
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A = Abrasion resistance |
(0 - 4) |
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B = Blade cut resistance |
(0 - 5) |
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C = Tear resistance |
(0 - 4) |
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D = Puncture resistance |
(0 - 4) |
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The pictogram identifies the performance
levels for abrasion resistance, blade
cut resistance, tear resistance and
puncture resistance in the same sequence
as listed here. |
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If breakthrough is found when examining
the test specimen at a given level, the
classification is made at the preceding
inferior level as per the Chart 1
below |
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Chart
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TEST |
0 |
1 |
2 |
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4 |
5 |
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Abrasion
resistance (cycles) |
<100 |
100 |
500 |
2000 |
8000 |
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Blade cut
resistance (factor) |
<1.2 |
1.2 |
2.5 |
5.0 |
10.0 |
20.0 |
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Tear
resistance (newton) |
<10 |
10 |
25 |
50 |
75 |
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Puncture
resistance (newton) |
<20 |
20 |
60 |
100 |
150 |
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Penetration
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Assessment as per EN 374 - 2 |
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A B C D |
The test measures the penetration resistance
of gloves that protect against chemicals
and/or micro organisms. Presently, it is
believed that gloves which resist
penetration, when tested according to Part 2
of EN 374, will form an effective barrier to
micro-biological hazards. |
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Permeation
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Assessment as per EN 374 - 3 |
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A B C D |
The test measures the penetration resistance
of gloves that protect against chemicals
and/or micro organisms. Presently, it is
believed that gloves which resist
penetration, when tested according to Part 2
of EN 374, will form an effective barrier to
micro-biological hazards. |
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Chart
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Breakthrough (Minutes) |
Protection Index |
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<10 |
0 |
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>60 |
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>120 |
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>240 |
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>480 |
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Protection
against Thermal Hazards -
Assessment as per EN 407 |
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A B C D |
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A = Resistance to flammability |
(0 - 4) |
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B = Resistance to contact heat |
(0 - 4) |
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C = Resistance to convective heat |
(0 - 3) |
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D = Resistance to radiant heat |
(0 - 4) |
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E = Resistance to small splashes of
molten metal |
(0 - 4) |
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F = Resistance to large splashes of
molten metal |
(0 - 4) |
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Protection
from Cold -
Assessment as per EN 511 |
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A B C D |
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A = Resistance to convective
cold |
(0 - 4) |
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B = Resistance to contact cold |
(0 - 4) |
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C = Impermeability of water |
(0 - 1) |
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