Cut resistant gloves are a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) widely used in various industrial and occupational fields. Various standards have been developed in different countries and regions to ensure the quality and performance of these gloves.
1. National Standard (GB) cut resistant gloves
The Chinese National Standard (GB) requirements for cut resistant gloves are mainly regulated by GB 24540-2009 Protective Gloves - Requirements and Test Methods for Cutting and Cut Resistance.
The standard contains a series of requirements for the performance of cut-resistant gloves, such as cut performance level and cut index. Common products include gloves made of high polyethylene fibre, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibre and other materials. These gloves are used in a variety of fields such as construction and glass industries.
2. European Standard (EN) cut resistant gloves
The European Standard (EN) has formulated a series of standards related to cut resistant gloves, the most important of which is EN 388, which specifies the performance of gloves in terms of cut, abrasion, puncture and tear resistance, etc. Through the testing of these properties, the gloves can obtain the corresponding performance level.
Common European standard cut resistant gloves materials include glass fibre, metal wire, etc., which are suitable for metal processing, machinery manufacturing and other industries.
3. American Standard (ANSI/ISEA) cut resistant gloves
American standard (ANSI/ISEA) cut resistant gloves standard is mainly ANSI/ISEA 105-2016, the standard defines the performance of cutting, puncture, abrasion resistance, etc., also through the test to obtain the corresponding performance level.
Commonly used cut resistant glove materials in the US include high performance polyethylene fibre, steel wire, and glass fibre, which are widely used in construction, carpentry, and other industries.
Differences between the three standards Difference in testing methods: GB 24540-2009 adopts a more basic test method, focusing on the evaluation of cutting performance.
European standard: EN 388 standard not only contains cutting performance, but also includes a number of other performance indicators of the test.
American Standard: ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 also focuses on a number of performance tests, similar to the European standard.
Differences in performance levels:
GB: The cutting index is mainly used as a criterion for assessing the performance of gloves.
European Standard: EN 388 standard covers a number of performance indicators such as cutting, abrasion, tearing, etc., and each indicator has a corresponding grade.
American Standard: ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 also adopts multiple performance indexes to indicate the performance level of gloves through grading.
Difference in material requirements: GB: Mainly use materials such as high polyethylene fibres.
European Standard: Widely used, including glass fibre, metal wire, etc.
American Standard: commonly used materials such as high-performance polyethylene fibre, steel wire and glass fibre.
Application Scenarios National standard cut resistant gloves application scenarios:
Construction field: for construction workers who need to protect their hands from cutting.
Glass industry: used in handling, cutting glass and other aspects of the work.
European standard cut resistant gloves application scenario:
Metal Processing: for work environments where sharp metals need to be handled.
Machinery Manufacturing: Provide effective hand protection when operating machinery and equipment.
American Standard cut resistant gloves application scenarios:
Construction and carpentry: for the handling of wood, sawdust and other sharp objects to provide effective protection.
Electrician industry: used in handling sharp cables, wires and other operations.
Conclusion
The three standards have some differences in the specification of cut resistant gloves, but all have strict requirements to ensure the performance and quality of the gloves.
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