Styles that provide astm ansi cut level a2 resistance.
Level 2 cut resistant gloves.
They can be used for applications including light duty construction automotive assembly and packaging.
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A higher number indicates that the glove.
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.
Cut resistant work gloves 2 pack grip coating level 5 protection safety garden wood carving automotive outdoor activities.
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.
Ansi ranks the level of cut resistance from a1 to a9.
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Gloves with a level 2 cut resistance offer low protection against cuts or punctures.
Find the perfect glove for your specific need for moderate protection from cuts and slashes.
The graph below shows the differences between the old scale and the new scale.
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.
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Cut resistant level a2 gloves.
Kevlar is a lightweight synthetic fiber that is cut puncture and heat resistant.
A cut resistant glove will provide some degree of protection but will not stop all cuts.
Cut resistant gloves protect the wearer from lacerations and some punctures caused by handling sharp items such as metal and glass.
Globally there are two different performance standards for cut resistance.
Unless this is clearly stressed injuries can result from a worker mistakenly assuming that a blade cannot penetrate their safety gloves.
Leather cut resistant gloves have a liner or cut resistant stitching to protect.
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.
Level a1 a9 protection.
It is five times stronger than steel and is commonly used in manufacturing.
Superior touch grey 13 gauge cut resistant glove made with dyneema.
New ansi cut scores will feature an a in front of the score.
Knit gloves are made of materials that protect against a range of cut risks from handling light cardboard to appliance assembly.
Guide to the new ansi and en388 cut levels.
Cut resistant level a2 gloves.
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.