Ansi ranks the level of cut resistance from a1 to a9.
Ansi cut level 3 gloves.
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.
The european standard en388 used in europe apac south america mexico and parts of canada and the us.
High dexterity 13.
As low as 4 95 as low as 4 65.
Ansi cut level a3 17 ansi cut level a5 1 astm ansi heat level.
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.
Guide to the new ansi and en388 cut levels.
Feeling a bit in the dark about the recent changes to the cut testing standards.
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.
Cut a9 ansi how to read the new icon the old 0 to 5 point safety scale has been upgraded to a 9 point system.
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3 pair pack great white 3gx 19 d322 cut resistant work gloves ansi cut level 3 dyneema with polyurethane coated palm and fingers gray white medium 4 9 out of 5 stars 22 29 44 29.
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.
As low as 8 00 as low as 7 80.
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.
A higher number indicates that the glove material resisted a higher level of cutting force during testing.
Ansi cut level 3 14 items.
Tests under the new standard have an a before the cut level.
Pip 09 k1350 powergrab kev thermo cut resistant 3 glove.
Arc flash level 3 1 high dexterity.
Abrasion resistant 4 arc flash.
Cordova 3050 power cor 10 gauge cut level 3 kevlar shell latex palm.
Suitable level of cut resistance for your safety needs.
Ansi puncture level 2 3 ansi puncture level 3 4 ansi puncture level 4 3 ansi puncture level 5 3 abrasion resistant.
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.
Ce en tear level 4.
Know the difference old vs new cut levels by grams.
The graph below shows the differences between the old scale and the new scale.