DIN EN 388
DIN EN 388 is a European standard for protective gloves against mechanical risks of PPE Category II and Category III. There are several versions of this standard that are not fully compatible with each other (e.g. DIN EN 388: 2003, DIN EN 388: 2016, DIN EN 388: 2017, DIN EN 388: 2019). Due to the different tests, the values of DIN EN 388 cannot be directly compared with the values of ISO 13997.
DIN EN 388
DIN EN 388: 2019 provides information about six tested areas that
- Abrasion resistance
- Cut resistance according to conventional methods
- (Next) tear resistance
- Puncture resistance
- Cut resistance according to a new process
- optional: protection against bumps
All tested areas are given in the form of single-digit numbers or a letter, all untested areas are marked with an "X". Typical information on protective gloves is e.g. B. 4121 or 3443.
A glove is only considered a protective glove if it has a value greater than zero in at least one area. This means that a glove with the specification "0000" is not a protective glove.
Abrasion resistance
The abrasion resistance is stated as a number with values from 0 to 4. If the abrasion resistance is not tested, an "X" is written instead of a number.
| Protection level | Number of rotations passed |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 to 99 |
| 1 | 100 to 499 |
| 2 | 500 to 1999 |
| 3 | 2000 to 7999 |
| 4th | 8000+ |
Cut resistance according to conventional methods
The cut resistance according to the conventional method is given as a number with values from 0 to 5. If the cut resistance is not tested using the conventional method, an "X" is written instead of a number.
| Protection level | factor |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 to 1.1 |
| 1 | 1.2 to 2.4 |
| 2 | 2.5 to 4.9 |
| 3 | 5 to 9.9 |
| 4th | 10 to 19.9 |
| 5 | 20 + |
Due to the different test procedures, the cutting strengths cannot be compared with one another using conventional and new methods.
(Next) tear resistance
The tear resistance is stated as a number with values from 0 to 4. If the tear resistance is not tested, an "X" is written instead of a number.
| Protection level | Required force in Newtons |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 to 9.9 |
| 1 | 10 to 24.9 |
| 2 | 25 to 49.9 |
| 3 | 50 to 74.9 |
| 4th | 75 + |
Puncture resistance
The puncture resistance is stated as a number with values from 0 to 4. If the puncture resistance is not tested, an "X" is written instead of a number.
| Protection level | Required force in Newtons |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 to 19.9 |
| 1 | 20 to 59.9 |
| 2 | 60 to 99.9 |
| 3 | 100 to 149.9 |
| 4th | 150 + |
Cut resistance according to a new process
The cut resistance according to the new method is given as a letter from A to F. If the cut resistance is not tested using the new method, an "X" is written instead of the letter.
| Protection level | Cut resistance in Newtons |
|---|---|
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 15th |
| E. | 22nd |
| F. | 30th |
Due to the different test procedures, the cutting strengths cannot be compared with one another using conventional and new methods.
Protection against bumps
The specification of the protection against impacts is optional. If the test has been passed successfully, a "P" is specified and if the test is not performed, the specification is omitted.
Differences between EN 388 and ISO 13997
Due to the different tests, EN 388 cannot be compared with ISO 13997.
| Area | EN 388 | ISO 13997 |
|---|---|---|
| Blade shape | round | straight |
| Cutting type | rotating with repeated contact | just with one-off contact |
| Exercise of force | constant at 5 N | between 2 and 30 N. |
| Classification | 1 to 5 | A to F |
Web links
- The new DIN EN 388: 2019
- Change in standard for cut protection gloves: EN 388: 2003 compared to EN 388: 2016 and ISO 13997
- How do I find the right protective glove?
- DIN EN 388: 2017–01 Protective gloves against mechanical risks - What has changed?
Individual evidence
- ↑ The new DIN EN 388: 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2020 .
- ↑ Standard change for cut protection gloves: EN 388: 2003 compared to EN 388: 2016 and ISO 13997. June 10, 2016, accessed on June 21, 2020 .