BM Polyco Puncture Resistant Gloves - Catalogue - Reid Brothers

Explanation of Standards used within this category(further explanation can be found at the front of this catalogue)Mechanical Hazards EN388Ratinga) Resistance to abrasion 0-4b) Blade cut resistance 0-5c) Tear resistance 0-4d) Puncture resistance 0-4 abcdPuncture Resistance (EN388)Puncture resistance is measured as the force required to break through samplesfrom gloves with a standard puncture needle. The design of this needle iscomparable to that of a large nail.Performance Level 1 2 3 4Puncture Force (N) 20 60 100 150Needlestick ResistanceTo assess resistance from puncture by a needlestick, a 25 gauge hypodermicneedle can be used.iThe higher the score, the better the performance.0 represents a fail - X denotes no test was carried out.110