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.
Ansi level 5 cut protection gloves.
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.
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.
This easily helps users identify and zone in on the cut resistant glove and sleeve required for the specific hazard faced.
When it comes to cut resistance ratings on personal protective equipment ppe all level 5s are not created equal.
Cut resistant level a5 gloves styles that provide astm ansi cut level a5 resistance.
Suitable level of cut resistance for your safety needs.
Find the perfect glove for your specific need for extreme protection from cuts and slashes.
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.
A higher number indicates that the glove material resisted a higher level of cutting force during testing.
The 13 gauge a3 cut protection liner is cut puncture and abrasion resistant for the toughest environments.
Guide to the new ansi and en388 cut levels.
Feeling a bit in the dark about the recent changes to the cut testing standards.
Firm grip ansi a5 cut resistant gloves provide firm grip ansi a5 cut resistant gloves provide serious industrial grade cut protection.
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.
Level a1 a9 protection.
The performance fitting and breathable knit shell delivers maximum dexterity with all day comfort that provides grip in any condition.
These nitrile coated gloves also feature ansi level 4 abrasion resistance for long wear.
New ansi cut scores will feature an a in front of the score.
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.
The american national standards institute s ansi isea 105 2016 cut resistance standard uses a nine 9 level scale.
The graph below shows the differences between the old scale and the new scale.
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.
Ansi ranks the level of cut resistance from a1 to a9.
