PIP Consumables Catalogue JULY 2024 ED1 DIGITAL V3 - Flipbook - Page 177
PRO CHOICE SAFETY GEAR
EUROPEAN
STANDARDS
The following are the most common categories of European Standards:
EN420
EN12477
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
GLOVES FOR WELDERS
EN511
EN388
PROTECTION FROM COLD
" Resistance to Convective Cold
" Resistance to Contact Cold
MECHANICAL RISKS
" Resistance to Abrasion
" Blade Cut Resistance
(Coupe Or Iso 13997)
" Tear Resistance
" Puncture Resistance
" Impact Resistance
EN374
EN407
CHEMICAL RISKS
" Resistance to chemical hazards; the
measurement of time for a chemical to
permeate through the glove material
THERMAL RISKS HEAT AND FIRE
" Resistance to nammability
" Resistance to contact heat
" Resistance to convective heat
" Resistance to radiant heat
" Resistance to small/large splashes
of molten metal
STANDARD
REQUIREMENTS
To achieve a standard, gloves must meet minimum
performance levels for the following:
" Clear manufacturer identiocation, product and size marking
" Neutral pH of the materials and will not harm the health
of the user
" Respect of agreed sizes (see the following size
measurement table)
MEASUREMENTS
GLOVE SIZE
6
7
8
9
10
11
Min. Length
(mm)
220
230
240
250
260
270
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE LEVEL
1
2
3
4
5
Diameter of Dexterity
Pin (mm)
11.0
9.5
8.0
6.5
5.0
" Glove composition - any seams present in the construction
of the glove do not result in a signiocant decrease in product
performance
" Packing, storage, maintenance and cleaning
" Information to the user on instruction for use whatever
the PPE category: performances, pictograms, uses, use
precautions, available size range
AS/NZS Equivalent:
AS/NZS 2161.2:2005 Occupational protective gloves General requirements
" Dexterity: it is advisable that a glove allows as much dexterity
as possible according to the intended use
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