2016 NEW CUT STANDARDSASTM/ANSI EN388/CE
The new ANSI/ISEA ASTM F2992-15 test requires the use of the TDM 100 Cut Test machine, which measures cut resistance at a distance of 20 millimeters with a straight blade – with the cut test results reported in grams and represented in 9 new levels, ranging from A1 to A9. These new protection levels replace the old 5 point scale you’re used to – and allows additional levels up to 6000 grams for higher cut resistant materials.
The EN 388 or CE standard will continue to use the Coup Cut Test but proposes using an additional cut test – the ISO 13997 cut test with a TDM 100 Cut test machine to accommodate limitations caused by the Coup Cut Test. This test will measure cut resistance at a distance of 20 millimeters with a straight blade – reporting the test results in newtons. This standard will add an additional cut rate to its existing standard, with 6 levels ranging from A to F
A1 A
B
C
D
E
F
A2
EN 388
4 5 4 3 E
Abrasion
Cut
Tear
Puncture
TDM
Cut Test
According to ISO
13997
Coup Test
As both standards make these transitions, all future Majestic cut resistant products will reflect these new standards. However, all current gloves with the old classification system are still compliant, safe, and reliable.
6000+ Grams
2 Newtons (203 grams)
5 Newtons(509 grams)
10 Newtons(1019 grams)
15 Newtons(1529 grams)
22 Newtons(2243 grams)
30+ Newtons(3059+ grams)
500 Grams
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Light to Medium
Light to Medium
Medium
Medium to High
High
Light to Medium
Light to Medium
Medium
Medium to High
High
High to Heavy
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1000 Grams
1500 Grams
2200 Grams
3000 Grams
4000 Grams
5000 Grams
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ANSI / ISEA & EN388 CUT TEST STANDARDS
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ANSI / ISEA grams converted to Newtons
A2 B A3 C A4 D A5 E A6 F A7 A8 A9
NEWA1 A2 A3 A4 A5
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A6 A7 A8 A9
ANSI / ISEA CUT RESISTANT LEVELS IN GRAMS
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ANSI / ISEA & EN388 CUT TEST STANDARDS
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NEWTONS2016 ANSI / ISEA 2016 EN388
ANSI / ISEA grams converted to Newtons
A2 B A3 C A4 D A5 E A6 F A7 A8 A9
ANSI / ISEA & EN388 CUT TEST STANDARDS
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NEWTONS2016 ANSI / ISEA 2016 EN388
ANSI / ISEA grams converted to Newtons
A2 B A3 C A4 D A5 E A6 F A7 A8 A9
ANSI / ISEA grams converted to Newtons. 1 Newton = 101.9 Grams.
TDM Cut TestAccording to ISO 13997
EN 388
4 5 4 3 E
Abrasion
Cut
Tear
Puncture
TDM
Cut Test
According to ISO
13997
Coup Test
4 5 4 3
Abrasion
Cut
Tear
Puncture
Coup Test
NEWOLD
NEWOLD
Cut Level
Cut Level
CUT LEVELS
New ANSI Cut Level
EN 388 Cut Level based on TDM 100 cut test results