REGULATIONS
Mechanical Risks- Norm UNE EN 388:2004
The gloves conceived for a mechanical protection must be tested against at least, one of the following risks and fulfill with a provision level 1.
ESSAY |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
Level 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abrasion (nº of cycles) |
100 | 500 | 2000 | 8000 | - |
| Cut resistance with blade (index) | 1.2 | 2.5 | 5.0 | 10.0 | 20.0 |
| Tear reistance (Newton) | 10 | 25 | 50 | 75 | - |
| Penetration Resistance(Newton) | 20 | 60 | 100 | 150 | - |
In those materials with a cut reistance level higher than 3, an additional essay can be carried out according to EN ISO 13997, in which the blade, instead of turning on the sample, forces until its breaking.
The gloves are marked with the obtained levels: "0" if they have not exceeded the essay or "X" if this essay is not considered necessary.