Wednesday, November 23, 2011

ISO EN standards for Protective clothing.

EN 348 /ISO 9150
Small splashes of molten metal
To measure the ability of materials used for welders
clothing and gloves to shed the small splashes of
molten metal generated during welding.

EN 348 /ISO 9150 Video

EN 367 / ISO 9151
Convective heat transfer
A measure of the level of protection given
by fabrics when subjected to direct flame
impingement.

EN 366 /EN ISO 6942
Radiant heat transfer
A measure of the level of protection afforded
against radiant heat - a crucial test for firefighters
garments in particular.

EN 373 /ISO 9185
Molten metal splash
Fabrics used for clothing worn by
foundry workers can be evaluated
using this test in which various
molten metals are poured onto the
fabric.

EN 532 /EN ISO 15025
Flammability
As required for firefighters garments,
flame retardant coveralls and
welders boilersuits for example.

EN 702 /ISO 12127
Contact heat
Primarily used to measure the
maximum safe temperature of hot
objects that can be handled by
gloves.

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