Level a1 a9 protection.
Ansi level 5 cut protection gloves.
Ansi ranks the level of cut resistance from a1 to a9.
The 13 gauge a3 cut protection liner is cut puncture and abrasion resistant for the toughest environments.
Find the perfect glove for your specific need for extreme protection from cuts and slashes.
This easily helps users identify and zone in on the cut resistant glove and sleeve required for the specific hazard faced.
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.
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 graph below shows the differences between the old scale and the new scale.
There is significant confusion in global markets because many glove manufacturers misrepresent how they test their gloves and the standard doesn t provide clear direction.
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.
A higher number indicates that the glove material resisted a higher level of cutting force during testing.
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.
These nitrile coated gloves also feature ansi level 4 abrasion resistance for long wear.
Suitable level of cut resistance for your safety needs.
New ansi cut scores will feature an a in front of the score.
Guide to the new ansi and en388 cut levels.
The performance fitting and breathable knit shell delivers maximum dexterity with all day comfort that provides grip in any condition.
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.
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.
Tests under the new standard have an a before the cut level.
The american national standards institute s ansi isea 105 2016 cut resistance standard uses a nine 9 level scale.
The reinforced thumb dip adds extra protection in a high wear area.
Cut resistant level a5 gloves styles that provide astm ansi cut level a5 resistance.
Know the difference old vs new cut levels by grams.