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U P D A T E D C U T R E S I S T A N C E S T A N D A R D S
Guide to the NewANSI Cut Levels
The new system offers a more precise range to reflect advances in cut-resistant materials and technology, allowing safety managers to make better choices when selecting personal protective equipment. The old Level 4 is now divided into different levels – A4-A6 and the old Level 5 has been expanded to Levels A5-A9.
ANSI / ISEA 105-2016CUT PROTECTION CLASSIFICATION
// WHAT’S NEW?
C U T R E S I S TA N T M AT E R I A L S & T E C H N O L O G Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GLOVES & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
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Source:safetyequipment.org/standard/ansiisea-105-2016/
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A1ANSI
Cut
A2ANSI
Cut
A3ANSI
Cut
A4ANSI
Cut
A5ANSI
Cut
A6ANSI
Cut
A7ANSI
Cut
A8ANSI
Cut
A9ANSI
// 200-499 GRAMS TO CUTAssembly, Maintenance, Material Handling, and Shipping and Receiving
// 500-999 GRAMS TO CUTAssembly, Appliance Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction, Maintenance, Material Handling, and Metal Handling
// 1,000-1,499 GRAMS TO CUTAssembly, Appliance Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction, Maintenance, Material Handling, and Metal Handling
// 1,500 - 2,199 GRAMS TO CUTAppliance Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction, Glass Handling, Machining, Metal Handling, Metal Stamping and Paper Production
// 2,200 - 2,999 GRAMS TO CUTAppliance Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction, Glass Handling, Machining, Metal Handling, Metal Stamping and Paper Production
// 3,000 - 3,999 GRAMS TO CUTAppliance Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction, Glass Handling, Machining, Metal Handling, Metal Stamping and Paper Production
// 4,000 - 4,999 GRAMS TO CUTAssembly or movement of large, bulky or heavy objects with sharp edges. Also recommended for Assembly or movement of items that are difficult to grip
// 5,000 - 5,999 GRAMS TO CUTAssembly or movement of large, bulky or heavy objects with sharp edges. Also recommended for Assembly or movement of items that are difficult to grip
// 6,000+ GRAMS TO CUTAssembly or movement of large, bulky or heavy objects with sharp edges. Also recommended for Assembly or movement of items that are difficult to grip
CHOOSE THE RIGHT CUT LEVEL FOR YOUR NEEDS
Some confusion is possible as the industry moves to the new standard. If you have any questions, a Magid Safety Specialist can help you select the most suitable level of cut resistance for your safety needs.
Cut
A9ANSI
// HOW TO READ THE NEW ICON
The old 0 to 5-point safety scale has
been upgraded to a 9-point system.
Tests under the new standard have an “A” before the cut level.
// KNOW THE DIFFERENCE
// OLD vs NEW CUT LEVELS BY GRAMS
The old standard measured the weight in grams for a blade to cut material with either a Cut Protection Performance Tester (CPPT) or a Tomodynamometer Test Machine (TDM). The new standard standardizes testing by only using a TDM.