Web Catalogue update October 2019

09 0647 NZ. pub. 02/15 © WURTH GLOVE RATINGS Number Rating Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 1 Abrasion-Resistance (Cycles) < 100 ≥ 100 ≥ 500 ≥ 2000 ≥ 8000 - 2 Cut-Resistance (Cycles) < 1.2 ≥ 1.2 ≥ 2.5 ≥ 5.0 ≥ 10.0 ≥ 20.0 3 Tear-Resistance (Nm) < 10 ≥ 10 ≥ 25 ≥ 50 ≥ 75 - 4 Puncture-Resistance (Nm) < 20 ≥ 20 ≥ 60 ≥ 100 ≥ 150 - Wurth gloves are all rated using the globally accepted EN rating standards. These standards rank working gloves based on their performance across four key elements that a worker will face on the job. 1. Abrasion : This refers to the number of cycles required to grind down through a glove using a custom machine that measures textile abrasion. Abrasion resistance ranges from 0–4. 2. Cutting : This is based on how long a glove will stand up to a rotating circular blade with force applied to it. Cut resistance ranges from 0–5. 3. Tear : Tear resistance is the force required to tear open a glove that has had a small slit placed in the center. Tear resistance ranges from 0–4. 4. Puncture : Puncture resistance refers to the amount of force required to puncture the gloves working surface using a special type of piercing tool. Puncture resistance ranges from 0–4. * For further explanation please take the following example of our new Tiger Flex glove rated 4122. The table above shows that this glove will take over 8,000 abrasion resistance cycles. The cut resistance is quite low while to tear or puncture the glove requires a force greater than 25 and 60Nm respectively. All Wurth gloves have the relevant EN ratings clearly visible on the back of the glove. Table of the EN388 Ratings for Mechanical Gloves: