Level 2 Cut Resistant Gloves

New ansi cut scores will feature an a in front of the score.

Level 2 cut resistant 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. A higher number indicates that the glove. 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. Superior touch grey 13 gauge cut resistant glove made with dyneema.

Guide to the new ansi and en388 cut levels. They can be used for applications including light duty construction automotive assembly and packaging. Gloves with a level 2 cut resistance offer low protection against cuts or punctures. The graph below shows the differences between the old scale and the new scale.

Cut resistant level a2 gloves. A cut resistant glove will provide some degree of protection but will not stop all cuts. Feeling a bit in the dark about the recent changes to the cut testing standards. Cut resistant work gloves microfoam nitrile coated 2 pairs kaygo kg21nb high cut level 5 superior grip performance wrapped for vending ideal for general duty work 4 6 out of 5 stars 15 12 98 12.

Cut resistant gloves protect the wearer from lacerations and some punctures caused by handling sharp items such as metal and glass. Knit gloves are made of materials that protect against a range of cut risks from handling light cardboard to appliance assembly. Ansi ranks the level of cut resistance from a1 to a9. 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.

Cut resistant work gloves 2 pack grip coating level 5 protection safety garden wood carving automotive outdoor activities. Styles that provide astm ansi cut level a2 resistance. 99 10 98 10. The european standard en388 used in europe apac south america mexico and parts of canada and the us.

Leather cut resistant gloves have a liner or cut resistant stitching to protect. By hanhelp safety 6 99 6. Globally there are two different performance standards for cut resistance. Level a1 a9 protection.

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. 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. 98 6 49 pair 14 68 14 68. Kevlar is a lightweight synthetic fiber that is cut puncture and heat resistant.

Unless this is clearly stressed injuries can result from a worker mistakenly assuming that a blade cannot penetrate their safety gloves.