Ansi ranks the level of cut resistance from a1 to a9.
Ansi cut level 3 gloves.
Pip 09 k1350 powergrab kev thermo cut resistant 3 glove.
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 graph below shows the differences between the old scale and the new scale.
Globally there are two different performance standards for cut resistance.
Tests under the new standard have an a before the cut level.
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The european standard en388 used in europe apac south america mexico and parts of canada and the us.
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.
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.
Guide to the new ansi and en388 cut levels.
Ansi heat level 5 1 ansi puncture level.
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.
As low as 8 00 as low as 7 80.
Arc flash level 3 1 high dexterity.
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.
Know the difference old vs new cut levels by grams.
New ansi cut scores will feature an a in front of the score.
Ansi cut level 3 14 items.
Ansi puncture level 2 3 ansi puncture level 3 4 ansi puncture level 4 3 ansi puncture level 5 3 abrasion resistant.
Cordova 3050 power cor 10 gauge cut level 3 kevlar shell latex palm.
Abrasion resistant 4 arc flash.
Ansi cut level a3 17 ansi cut level a5 1 astm ansi heat level.
Ce en tear level 4.
As low as 4 95 as low as 4 65.
A higher number indicates that the glove material resisted a higher level of cutting force during testing.
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.
High dexterity 13.
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.
Suitable level of cut resistance for your safety needs.
