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STANDARDS

ANSI/ISEA-138 Classification For Impact Resistance
American National Standard for Performance and Classification for Impact-Resistant Gloves (ANSI/ISEA 138-2019) Performance levels Mean (kN) All impact (kN)
This new standard provides an improved method of classifying impact protection to the back of the hand. The test is conducted by 1 ≤ 9 < 11.3
dropping a 5-joule mass on the impact points of the glove, recording the force transferred in kilonewtons (kN). This test is repeated
eight times for the knuckles and ten times for the fingers. Gloves are classified based on test result average of the tests conducted. 2 ≤ 6.5 ≤ 8.1
To classify as an ANSI/ISEA 138 level 1, 2, or 3, the average and all test results must be within the classification parameters.
3 ≤ 4 ≤ 5

Hazard Risk Category Minimum ATPV cal/cm 2
ASTM F2675-13
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Test Method For Determining Arc Ratings of Hand Protective Products ARC
Developed and Used for Electrical Arc Flash Protection. 2 8
ARC
This test method is used to measure and describe the properties of hand protective products in response to convective and radiant
energy generated by an electric arc under controlled laboratory conditions. There are 4 levels in the Hazard Risk Category rated by 3 25
the ATPV (Arc Thermal Performance Value). ARC
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ARC
ANSI/ISEA 105
ANSI/ISEA 105 A1
American National Standard for Hand Protection 5 2 ANSI/ISEA 105
This standard addresses the classification and testing of hand protection for specific performance properties related to chemical and
industrial applications. Hand protection includes gloves, mittens, partial gloves, or other items covering the hand or a portion of the Cut Resistance
hand that are intended to provide protection against or resistance to a specific hazard. Puncture Resistance
Abrasion Resistance

5.1 Mechanical Protection 5.1.2 Puncture Resistance
5.1.1 Cut Resistance When tested in accordance with Clause 6.4 of EN 388:2003 Protective gloves against mechanical
risks, the gloves resistance against puncture shall be classified against the levels listed in Table
The new ASTM F2992-15 test replaces ASTM F1790-05 and ensures uniform testing plus 2, using the puncture force.
increases the performance levels beyond the old level 5. The sample is cut 15 times by a The average of a minimum of 12 specimens shall be used to report the classification level.
straight edge blade, under load. A new blade is used for each cut. The data is then used to
determine the required load to cut through the material and this in turn is equated to a cut
level. The new levels are now prefixed with the letter A.
Table 1 Classification for Cut Resistance Table 2. Classification for Puncture Resistance
Level Load (grams) Level Table 2. Classification For Puncture Resistance Level : Puncture
(Newtons)
- <200
A1 200-499 0 <10
1 ≥ 10
A2 500-999
2 ≥ 20
A3 1000-1499
3 ≥ 60
A4 1500-2199
4 ≥ 100
A5 2200-2999
5 ≥ 150
A6 3000-3999
A7 4000-4999
A8 5000-5999
A9 >6000

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