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NEN-EN-ISO 13997

Protective clothing - Mechanical properties - Determination of resistance to cutting by sharp objects

active, Most Current
Organization: NEN
Publication Date: 1 July 2023
Status: active
Page Count: 38
ICS Code (Protective clothing): 13.340.10
scope:

This document specifies a tomodynamometer cut test method and related calculations, for use on materials and assemblies designed for protective clothing, including gloves. The test determines resistance to cutting by sharp edges, such as knives, sheet metal parts, swarf, glass, bladed tools and castings.

When this document is cited as a test method in a material or product requirement standard, that standard contains the necessary information to permit the application of this document to the particular product.

This test does not provide data on the resistance to penetration by pointed objects such as needles and thorns, or the point of sharp-edged blades. The test described in this document is not considered suitable for testing materials made from chain mail and metal plates. The text of this document does not include provisions for the safeguard of the operator.

Document History

NEN-EN-ISO 13997
July 1, 2023
Protective clothing - Mechanical properties - Determination of resistance to cutting by sharp objects
This document specifies a tomodynamometer cut test method and related calculations, for use on materials and assemblies designed for protective clothing, including gloves. The test determines...
September 1, 1999
Protective clothing - Mechanical properties - Determination of resistance to cutting by sharp objects
Contains the specification of a cut test method and related calculations. The test is for use on materials and assemblies designed for protective clothing. The test addresses threats from sharp...
January 1, 1998
Protective clothing - Mechanical properties - Determination of resistance to cutting by sharp objects
Contains the specification of a cut test method and related calculations. The test is for use on materials and assemblies designed for protective clothing. The test addresses threats from sharp...

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