PIP Hand Protection Catalogue - Flipbook - Page 45
As materials and manufacturing techniques used for glove making have developed
over the past decades, the ability to provide specific performance characteristics in
hand protection has continually improved.
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In researching this topic, one can find a diverse range of testing methods, certifications and performance ratings quoted
in various formats / units of measure. The potential confusion created by these non-complimentary documents and data is
distracting from the main purpose of providing clear and distinct information so that employee / employers can evaluate the most
suitable product available for the intended purpose.
The Variations in Test Methods
In November 2010 a new standard test method ASTM
F2778¬10 was introduced for ‘Protective Clothing Material
resistance to Hypodermic Needle Puncture’. In Feb 2016 the
American ANSI/ ISEA 105 Standard was updated to include
the ASTM F2878¬10.
PUNCTURE RESISTANT RANGE
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Yet when trying to understand glove suitability for the intended task, it becomes apparent that the listed brand / manufacturer
information relating to Puncture and Needle resistant gloves is not uniformly presented or easily comparable.
Last Century a European Standard EN388 was created to
help determine which glove may best suit what application.
It was known as the ‘Protection against Mechanical Risks’
Standard for hand protection and tested for Abrasion, Cut,
Tear and Puncture resistance. In this Standard the Puncture
test was conducted by a 5mm steel probe (Pencil size) with a
rounded point tip 1 mm wide. This probe pressed against the
glove palm at a right angle travelling at 100mm/minute. This
rather thick object travelling at a slow speed tended to bend,
stretch and eventually burst through the material. This test is
particularly relevant to static spikes, thick splinters or wire,
edges of steel / aluminium.
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This is now the internationally recognised testing procedure
specifically for needle resistant gloves. In this test the fine
point Needle travels at 500mm/minute, measuring the amount
of force to pierce (Needles have a precise bevelled edge) then
pass through material in Newtons force.
Today some manufacturers are persisting with older test
methodologies that are not specifically designed to test hand
protection such as the Modified ASTM F1342-05. Some
manufacturers are quoting glove performance in other than
the Standard International unit of Force which is the ‘Newton’.
It is only when you convert their alternate unit measures
of force that you can have a clearer appraisal of the actual
protection factor. If your glove manufacturer is providing
you with measure of force in 1 Pound / foot (lb/0 this equals
1.3558179 Newton-meters. Others will provide force in Grams
1 = 0.00980665 Newtons.
The importance of Needle Gauge
Take note of the gauge (diameter) of Hypodermic Needle used in the testing. The 25gg Needle is the accepted standard gauge
for industry testing. Some tests are conducted with 23gg as the wider Needle tip delivers better performance results (the smaller
the gauge number the wider the needle). We find real world reference to gauge when a commonly provided ‘substance addiction’
or Diabetes Needle is 19 or 23 gauge in thickness.
A6
A6
CAT II
CAT II
4X43F
4X44F
ASTM F2878-10
6 Newtons (25g Needle)
ASTM F2878-10
6 Newtons (25g Needle)
E15-4PS
EUREKA PUNCTURE SOFT
E15-4DUO
EUREKA PUNCTURE DUO
• Eureka Puncture Soft gloves offer a unique combination of extremely
high level cut resistance F protection. Along with a mid level Hypodermic
Needle Puncture Resistance according to ASTM F2878-10 of 6N
(25g needle). Puncture resistant fabric on fingers tips and thumb crotch.
• Seamless knit para-aramide, FR polyester and fibre glass liner
delivers dexterity and protection against a combination of extreme
working hazards.
• Breathable nitrile composite foam with FR properties, suitable for
contact heat over a short time. Coating provides dry and wet grip.
• Eureka Puncture Duo gloves provide extremely high EN388 Level
F Cut protection, 360 degree Puncture protection from mid-level
hypodermic needle puncture resistance according to ASTM F2878-10
of 6N (25g needle) in palm, fingers and back of hand.
• Seamless knit para-aramide, FR polyester and fibre glass liner
designed for dexterity and protection against a combination of
extreme working hazards.
• Breathable nitrile composite foam with FR properties, suitable for
contact heat over a short time. The coating provides good dry and
wet grip on palm and fingers.
APPLICATIONS: Metal/Sharps Handling, Recycling/Demolition,
Waste Handling, Security and Enforcement, Cleaning and Facilities.
APPLICATIONS: Metal/Sharps Handling, Recycling/Demolition,
Waste Handling, Security and Enforcement, Cleaning and Facilities,
Grounds Keeping.
CUT RISK
CUT RISK
H
NITRILE FOAM
HIGH
COATING
H
NITRILE FOAM
HIGH
COATING
PUNCTURE RESISTANT GLOVES - PARA-ARAMID
P I PA U S . C O M
PRODUCT CODE
EN388
COATING
COATING COVERAGE
E15-4PS-(SIZE)
4543F
Nitrile composite foam
Palm & fingertips
E15-4DUO-(SIZE)
4X44F
Nitrile composite foam
Palm & fingertips
COATING COLOUR
LINER MATERIAL
Black
Para-Aramid/PES/Fibre Glass
Black
Para-Aramid/PES/Fibre Glass
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LINER COLOUR
GAUGE
SIZES
QTY/PACK
QTY/CTN
Green
15
XS-2XL
1 PAIR
12 PAIRS
Green
15
S-2XL
1 PAIR
12 PAIRS
PUNCTURE RESISTANT RANGE
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