1、Designation: F 696 06Standard Specification forLeather Protectors for Rubber Insulating Gloves andMittens1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 696; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last r
2、evision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers leather protecto
3、r gloves andleather protector mittens to be worn over electrical workersrubber insulating gloves and rubber insulating mittens.1.2 It is intended that the gloves specified herein shall fitsnugly and without undue wrinkles over rubber insulatinggloves and rubber insulating mittens specified in Specif
4、icationD 120.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 120 Specification for Rubber Insulating GlovesD 6193 Practice for Stitches and SeamsF 496 Specification for In-Service Care of InsulatingGloves and Sleeves2.2 Federal Specifications:3KK-L-170C Leather, Kidskin or Goatskin, Chrome TannedDLA MI
5、L-DTL-32092 Leather, Cattlehide, Deerskin andHorsehide, Chrome Tanned3. Significance and Use3.1 The purpose of the leather protectors is to providemechanical protection only for the rubber insulating gloves andrubber insulating mittens. The leather protectors shall not beused for electrical protecti
6、on.3.2 It is common practice and the responsibility of the userof this type of protective equipment to prepare completeinstructions and regulations to govern the correct and safe useof such equipment.NOTE 1Specification F 496 provides significant guidelines on thissubject.4. Materials4.1 The leather
7、 for the body of the glove shall be graincowhide, buffed grain cowhide, grain deerskin, grain pigskin,grain horsehide, or grain goatskin. Leather shall be free of cuts,open grub holes, or brand marks although well-healed grubscars are permitted. For protectors for Class 0 and Class 00gloves, grain s
8、heepskin or capeskin are also acceptable.4.1.1 The thickness of the leather in the hand portion shallnot be less than 1.00 mm (0.039 in.) nor greater than 1.60 mm(0.063 in.). For protectors for Class 0 gloves, the leather mustbe provided in a minimum thickness of 0.58 mm (0.023 in.),with the maximum
9、 thickness being 1.2 mm (0.04 in.). Forprotectors for Class 00 gloves, the leather must be provided ina minimum thickness of 0.40 mm (0.016 in.) with a maximumthickness being 1.20 mm (0.047 in.).4.2 The cuff shall be made of either leather or polymericmaterial or combination of both.4.2.1 When leath
10、er is used for the cuff, it shall be ofsufficient stiffness to be self-supporting with a minimumthickness of 1.2 mm (0.047 in.) and a maximum thickness of1.78 mm (0.070 in.).4.2.2 When polymeric material is used for cuffs, it shallhave 0.51 mm (0.020 in.) minimum thickness and 1.78 mm(0.070 in.) max
11、imum thickness, and shall be supported withfabric or equivalent to provide sufficient stiffness to be self-supporting and to prevent excessive elasticity. Cuffs may bemade of one or two layers of cuff material.4.2.3 Cuffs may also be molded in one piece of elastomericcompounds, and shall be of suffi
12、cient thickness to be self-supporting.4.3 An adjustable drawstrap shall be made of either grain orsplit leather, webbing, or “shirred elastic.” It shall be aminimum of 13 mm (0.50 in.), maximum 19 mm (0.75 in.)wide. Adjustability of drawstrap shall be obtained through theuse of metal or synthetic bu
13、ckles, nylon rings, or Velcrofasteners, except for shirred elastic, which provides its ownadjustability.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 onElectrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F18.15 on Worker Personal Equipmen
14、t.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2006. Published December 2006. Originallyapproved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F 696 02.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards
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16、 PA 19428-2959, United States.4.4 Bonded nylon, polyester, or cotton thread shall be usedthroughout the protector glove. When bonded nylon or poly-ester thread is used, it shall be a minimum of size 69 andmaximum of size 99, with the exception that when a looperthread is used, its minimum size may b
17、e size 46. When cottonthread is used, it should be size 16, 4-ply minimum.4.5 The top edge of leather or polymeric cuffs shall behemmed or finished with binding.5. Manufacture5.1 The leather protectors covered by this specification shallbe manufactured in either clute, gunn, montpelier, or one-finge
18、rmitten patterns.5.1.1 The clute pattern shall consist of a one-piece palmincluding the fronts of all four fingers and thumb. Theone-piece palm may include the back of the index finger. Whenthe palm includes the back of the index finger, there shall bethree fourchettes to form the backs and sides of
19、 the other threefingers. When the palm does not include the back of the indexfinger, there shall be four fourchettes to form the backs andsides of the four fingers. The back of the thumb shall consist ofone piece of leather.5.1.2 The gunn pattern shall be a four-finger and thumbdesign in which the f
20、ace of the thumb, the palm, and the first(index) and fourth (little) fingers are of one piece of leather.The palm may also include the back of the index finger. Whenit does, the back shall be of one piece and shall include thebacks of the second, third, and fourth fingers up to the gauntlet.When the
21、 palm does not include the back of the index finger,then the back shall be of one piece including the backs ofindex, third, and fourth fingers up to the gauntlet. The fronts ofthe second and third fingers may be of one or two pieces ofleather with outseams between fingers and the palm of thehand.5.1
22、.3 The montpelier pattern shall consist of a one-piecepalm including fronts of all four fingers and thumb. Theone-piece back shall include the backs of all four fingers. Thepalm and back shall be joined by fourchette strips. The back ofthe thumb shall consist of one piece of leather.5.1.4 Mittens sh
23、all be of one-finger mitten design, whichshall consist of the thumb, index finger, and one palm that willencompass the second, third, and fourth fingers into one. Theface of the thumb, front and back of the index finger, and frontof the palm shall be of one piece of leather. The back shall beone pie
24、ce for the palm only. The back of the thumb shallconsist of one piece of leather. A fourchette shall be sewnbetween the index finger and palm to make allowance for fitover the rubber insulating mitten.5.2 ThumbIn all patterns, continuous thumb design, wingthumb, or set-in-thumb may be used. It may b
25、e of one or twopieces of material, and its relation to the other parts of theglove or mitten shall be such as not to interfere with the freemovement of the fingers.5.2.1 There shall be a reinforcement consisting of a strip ofleather that shall extend from the cuff on the palm side acrossthe thumb cr
26、otch.5.2.1.1 Wing thumb patterns or protectors for Class 0 andClass 00 gloves may be made with or without this strip ofleather.5.3 The cuff shall be made of one or two pieces of cuffmaterial and there shall be a leather or rubber shield reinforcingthe front of the cuff. Protectors for Class 0 and Cl
27、ass 00 glovesmay be cuffless or, if supplied with a cuff, may have thereinforcing shield omitted.5.4 StitchingThere shall be no less than seven nor morethan ten stitches per inch with the ends of all stitching securelybackstitched. All stitching shall be in accordance with PracticeD 6193, lock stitc
28、h Type 301 or chain stitch Type 401.6. Dimensions6.1 The overall length of the glove or mitten being suppliedshall be measured laid flat as shown in Fig. 1 and the lengthshall be marked on the protector.6.2 The actual length of the new (unused) protector gloveshall not exceed the marked length nor s
29、hall the actual lengthbe shorter than the marked length by more than 19.05 mm (34in.).6.3 The finished protectors may be lightly dusted insidewith a talc that is not damaging to the rubber to reduce surfacefriction between leather protector and rubber insulating glovesor mittens.7. Workmanship7.1 Fo
30、rmingThe gloves or mittens shall be formed toproper shape and full size, with seams properly worked andsmooth.7.2 The finished glove shall be free of defects that mayaffect the serviceability of the glove.8. Test Methods8.1 Testing of leather tannage shall be in accordance withtest methods set forth
31、 in Federal Specification DLAMIL-DTL-32092 dated Nov. 8, 2001, and KK-L-170C dated April 9,2003, and amendments, as applicable.FIG. 1 Method of Measuring Overall Length of Leather ProtectorsF6960629. Marking9.1 Each protector shall be clearly marked as to the follow-ing: (1) the hand size of the rub
32、ber insulating glove or mittenit is designed to cover, (2) the name of the manufacturer orvendor, and (3) the overall length of the protector. Sizemarkings may be in single sizes or dual sizes such as 9/912 ,10/1012 , 11/1112 ,or12.9.2 Each pair of protector gloves or mittens, at the time ofpurchase
33、, shall be accompanied by a warning that the leatherprotectors are to be used only for mechanical protection forrubber insulating gloves and mittens and shall not be used forelectrical protection. The warning shall also indicate that thecorrect length of leather protector is found in SpecificationF
34、496.9.2.1 This requirement may be satisfied by marking on thegloves, attaching a tag to the glove, or enclosing printedmaterial with each pair of gloves.10. Keywords10.1 lineman; lineman protective equipment; leatherprotectorsASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent
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