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| PRODUCTS |
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| The Supertouch hand protection, workwear and corporate wear range is manufactured using quality raw materials. Our range of products offers superb functionality, comfort and innovative styling. We hope you enjoy using this product as much as we have enjoyed creating it. |
| All details and descriptions are correct at the time of publication. |
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However the SUPERTOUCH range is subject to continuous development and improvement for the benefit of our customers and therefore the content and specifications may vary in the future. Please check with the sales office to confirm. Stocks are subject to availability. |
| EUROPEAN STANDARDS |
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Implies that the gloves comply with the basic requirements laid down by the EEC directive: Personal Protective Equipment |
| SIMPLE DESIGN (CATEGORY 1) : For areas of ‘minimal risk’ where the effects of not wearing a glove are easily reversible or superficial. Such products are self-certified. |
| NTERMEDIATE DESIGN (CATEGORY 2) : For areas of specific risk i.e. mechanical risks. Such products will have been EC type tested against European test methods and certified by a notified body. |
| COMPLEX DESIGN (CATEGORY 3) : For areas/applications than can seriously or irreversibly harm the health. Such products, in addition to the CE type test, will also have to be either produced under an approved quality system OR be type tested on an annual basis. |
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EN 388 : This standard applies to all kinds of protective gloves giving protection from mechanical risks, in respect of physical problems caused by abrasion, blade cut, puncture or tearing. This standard also covers risk of electrostatic discharge. |
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EN 374 : This standard specifies the capability of gloves to protect the user against chemicals and/or micro-organisms. |
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EN 511 : This standard applies to gloves which protect the hands against convective and contact cold. |
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EN 407 : This standard specifies thermal performance for protective gloves against heat and/or fire. |
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EN 659 : This standard defines performance requirements for gloves designed to protect fire fighters against heat and flames. |
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EN 421 : This standard lays down test methods and performance criteria for gloves offering protection against ionising radiation and radioactive contamination. |
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If a glove is to be used for food handling, it is required to carry either the words ‘for food use’ or this symbol. |
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Mechanical azards EN 388 |
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Thermal Hazards EN 407 |
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Performance
Level |
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Performance
Level |
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Abrasion resistance |
0-4 |
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Burning behaviour |
0-4 |
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Blade-cut esistance |
0-5 |
(b) |
Contact heat |
0-4 |
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Tear resistance |
0-4 |
(c) |
Convective heat |
0-4 |
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Puncture esistance |
0-4 |
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Radiant heat |
0-4 |
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Small splashes of
molten metal |
0-4 |
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EN 511:Cold |
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Large splashes of
molten metal |
0-4 |
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Performance
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Convective cold |
0-4 |
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Contact cold |
0-4 |
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Water proofness |
0-1 |
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| CONTACT HEAT |
| A sample is taken from the palm area of a glove. The outside of the glove is put on a hot surface and the temperature of the inside of the glove is then monitored. The temperature on the inside of the glove must take 15 seconds or more to rise by 10°C from room temperature. |
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EN 407
Performance Level |
Contact Temperature
T°C |
Threshold Time
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100 |
>15 |
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250 |
>15 |
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350 |
>15 |
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500 |
>15 |
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