What Ansi* cut level do I need?
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Risk Level |
Typical Applications |
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|---|---|---|---|
| A9 | Extreme Cut Hazards |
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|---|---|---|
| A8 | Very High Cut Hazards | |
| A7 | High Cut Hazards |
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| A6 | Heavy Cut Hazards | |
| A5 |
Medium to Heavy
Cut Hazards |
|
| A4 |
Medium Cut Hazards |
|
| A3 | Light to Medium Cut Hazards |
|
| A2 | Light Cut Hazards |
|
*American National Standards Institute
Which liner should I use?
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| FEATURE | Dyneema®/HPPE | Kevlar® | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cut Resistant |  |
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| Strength vs. Steel | 15x | 5x | |
| Lightweight | |
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| Bleachable | |
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| Heat Resistant | |
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What coating do I need?
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| COATING | Polyurethane | Nitrile | Latex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits | Flexible for dexterity and comfort |
Puncture/abrasion resistant and grips when wet |
Thick textured coating for best overall grip |
|
| Applications | General purpose | Oily and wet surfaces | Dry, rough surfaces | |
What gauge do I need?
Lower Gauge
Heavier Weight
- Thicker construction
- Less dexterity
Higher Gauge
Lighter Weight
- Thinner construction
- Greater dexterity
What abrasion level do I need?
Lower Level
Shorter Life
Higher Level
Longer Life
| DESCRIPTION |
ANSI Cut Level
|
ANSI Abrasion Level
|
Material
|
Palm Coating
|
Gauge
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2 | 5 | Dyneema® | Polyurethane | 13 | |
| A2 | 4 | HPPE | Polyurethane | 13 | |
| A2 | 6 | HPPE | Polyurethane | 15 | |
| A2 | 2 | HPPE | Latex | 13 | |
| A3 | 4 | HPPE Blend |
Nitrile | 18 | |
| A3 | 5 | Dyneema® Diamond |
Polyurethane | 18 | |
| A3 | 6 | Dyneema® Diamond |
Nitrile | 15 | |
| A4 | 6 | Dyneema® Diamond |
Nitrile | 15 | |
| A4 | 4 | HPPE Blend |
Nitrile | 13 | |
| A5 | 5 | HPPE Blend |
Nitrile | 18 | |
| A6 | 5 | HPPE Blend |
Nitrile | 13 | |
| A8 | 4 | HPPE Blend |
Nitrile | 13 | |
| A3 | 6 | HPPE Blend |
Silicone | N/A | |
| A5 | 4 | HPPE Blend |
Silicone | N/A | |
| A3 | 4 | HPPE Blend |
Uncoated | N/A | |
| A5 | 4 | HPPE Blend |
Uncoated | N/A | |
| A2 | 3 | Acrylic | Latex | 10 | |
| A2 | 3 | Acrylic | Latex | 10 | |
| A2 | 6 | Outer Liner: Nylon Inner Liner: Acrylic |
Nitrile | 13/7 | |
| A2 | 4 | Outer Liner: Polyester Inner Liner: Acrylic |
Latex | 13/7 | |
| A4 | 4 | Outer Liner: HPPE Blend Inner Liner: Polyester |
Nitrile | 13/7 | |
| A2 | 3 | Dyneema® Diamond | Polyurethane | 18 | |
| A2 | 5 | HPPE | Polyurethane | 13 | |
| A2 | 3 | HPPE Blend |
Nitrile | 15 | |
| A2 | 4 | HPPE Blend |
Nitrile | 15 | |
| A3 | 3 | HPPE Blend |
Nitrile | 15 | |
| A3 | 5 | Dyneema® Blend |
Polyurethane, Nitrile |
10 | |
| A3 | 4 | HPPE Blend |
Nitrile | 13 | |
| A6 | 3 | Dyneema® Blend |
Uncoated | 10 | |
| A3 | 2 | Kevlar® | Uncoated | 7 | |
| A2 | 3 | Kevlar® | Latex | 10 | |
| A2 | 6 | Kevlar® | Nitrile | 13 | |
| A3 | 2 | Kevlar® | PVC Dots | 7 | |
| A3 | 4 | Kevlar® | Latex | 10 | |
| A4 | 5 | Kevlar® Blend |
Nitrile | 18 | |
| A5 | 3 | Kevlar® Blend |
Nitrile | 13 | |
| A5 | 4 | Kevlar® Blend |
Nitrile | 13 | |
| A7 | 6 | SuperFabric®, Polyester, Cotton |
Latex | 10 | |
| A9 | 6 | SuperFabric®, Polyester, Cotton |
Latex | 10 | |
| A2 | 4 | Jersey | PVC | N/A | |
| A2 | N/A | Jersey | Nitrile | N/A | |
| N/A* | N/A* | Steel | Uncoated | N/A | |
| A2 | 4 | HPPE | Uncoated | 13 | |
| A4 | 4 | HPPE Blend | Uncoated | 13 | |
| A2 | 4 | HPPE | Uncoated | 13 | |
| A3 | 2 | Kevlar® | Uncoated | 7 | |
| A3 | 2 | Kevlar® | Uncoated | 7 |
*Not ANSI tested for cut resistance
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