Ansi ranks the level of cut resistance from a1 to a9.
Ansi cut level 3 glove.
Joe geng vice president of superior glove offers this infographic that depicts the different cut resistance levels and the tasks for which they re suited.
For example an a 1 cut level means 200 grams of force was applied and resisted while an a 9 cut level means 6000 grams were resisted.
Hand protection policies are best determined at the company level but any opportunity to switch to a lower level of cut resistance is a chance to save money on safety cutting gloves.
Globally there are two different performance standards for cut resistance.
Standard metal blades made a partial cut through level 4 cut resistant gloves and did not penetrate level 5 cut resistant gloves or any gloves rated a5 or higher.
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New ansi cut scores will feature an a in front of the score.
The graph below shows the differences between the old scale and the new scale.
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Magid glove safety gpd583 12 d roc gpd583 18 gauge hppe blend micro foam nitrile palm cut level 3 ansi abrasion 4 blended micro foam nitrile size 10 black grey 12 pairs 95 13 95.
Superior glove a leading manufacturer and wholesale supplier of cut resistant gloves.
The european standard en388 used in europe apac south america mexico and parts of canada and the us.
This infographic also outlines what applications jobs types or work environments or hazards each cut level is most suitable for.
Cut a9 ansi how to read the new icon the old 0 to 5 point safety scale has been upgraded to a.
If you have any questions a magid safety specialist can help you select the most suitable level of cut resistance for your safety needs.
This fun video and infographic provides a run down of the new ansi a1 through a9 cut levels and breaks down the new en388 a through f cut levels and what they signify.
The new ansi standard now features nine cut levels significantly reducing the gaps between each level and better defining protection levels for the cut resistant gloves and sleeves with the highest gram scores.