ASTM F3258-23

Standard Specification for Protectors for Rubber Insulating Gloves Meeting Specific Performance Requirements

SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes specifications and test requirements for protectors to be worn over electrical workers’ rubber insulating gloves.  
1.2 It is intended that the protectors specified herein fit snugly over rubber insulating gloves specified in Specification D120 without causing mechanical damage to the rubber insulating glove. Cinching at the wrist is allowed.  
1.3 This specification covers the use of a material or combination of materials which do not compromise the integrity of the rubber insulating glove.  
1.4 Specification F696 was used to establish minimums for this specification.  
1.5 Protectors meeting this specification do not provide any electrical shock protection if used on their own.  
1.6 This specification specifies the response of protectors to electric arc, puncture and cut under controlled conditions.  
1.6.1 Field conditions will not directly correlate to testing methods.  
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard except as noted. See IEEE/ASTM SI-10.  
1.8 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Sections 6 and 7, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2023
• ICS: 11.140 - Hospital equipment
• ICS: 83.060 - Rubber
• Technical Committee: F18 - Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
• Drafting Committee: F18.15 - Worker Personal Equipment

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F3258-21 - Standard Specification for Protectors for Rubber Insulating Gloves Meeting Specific Performance Requirements
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2023
• Referred By: ASTM F496-23 - Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Gloves and Sleeves
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Standard Specification for
Protectors for Rubber Insulating Gloves Meeting Specific
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Performance Requirements
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3258; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification establishes specifications and test 2.1 ASTM Standards:
requirements for protectors to be worn over electrical workers’ D120 Specification for Rubber Insulating Gloves
rubber insulating gloves. D3389 Test Method for Coated Fabrics Abrasion Resistance
(Rotary Platform Abrader)
1.2 It is intended that the protectors specified herein fit
D3884 Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics
snugly over rubber insulating gloves specified in Specification
(Rotary Platform Abrader Method)
D120 without causing mechanical damage to the rubber
D7138 Test Method to Determine Melting Temperature of
insulating glove. Cinching at the wrist is allowed.
Synthetic Fibers
1.3 This specification covers the use of a material or
F496 Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Gloves
combination of materials which do not compromise the integ-
and Sleeves
rity of the rubber insulating glove.
F696 Specification for Leather Protectors for Rubber Insu-
1.4 Specification F696 was used to establish minimums for lating Gloves and Mittens
F2675 Test Method for Determining Arc Ratings of Hand
this specification.
Protective Products Developed and Used for Electrical
1.5 Protectors meeting this specification do not provide any
Arc Flash Protection
electrical shock protection if used on their own.
F2992 Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Mate-
1.6 This specification specifies the response of protectors to
rials Used in Protective Clothing with Tomodynamometer
electric arc, puncture and cut under controlled conditions.
Test Equipment
1.6.1 Field conditions will not directly correlate to testing
IEEE/ASTM SI-10 American National Standard for Metric
methods.
Practice
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1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 2.2 ANSI Standard:
standard except as noted. See IEEE/ASTM SI-10. ANSI/ISEA 105 American National Standard for Hand Pro-
tection Selection Criteria
1.8 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
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2.3 NFPA Standard:
test method portion, Sections 6 and 7, of this specification. This
NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
3. Terminology
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
3.1 Definitions:
regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.1 glove, n—a covering for the hand which has separate
1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
sections for the thumb and fingers or a mitten which has
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
separate sections for the thumb and multiple fingers.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of the ASTM website.
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Subcommittee F18.15 on Worker Personal Equipment. Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2023. Published January 2024. Originally 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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approved in 2021. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as F3258 – 21. DOI: Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
10.1520/F3258-23. Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org.
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3.2.1 attachments, n—an additional material applied to a resistance in accordan
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Designation: F3258 − 21 F3258 − 23
Standard Specification for
Protectors for Rubber Insulating Gloves Meeting Specific
1
Performance Requirements
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3258; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification establishes specifications and test requirements for protectors to be worn over electrical workers’ rubber
insulating gloves.
1.2 It is intended that the protectors specified herein fit snugly over rubber insulating gloves specified in Specification D120
without causing mechanical damage to the rubber insulating glove. Cinching at the wrist is allowed.
1.3 This specification covers the use of a material or combination of materials which do not compromise the integrity of the rubber
insulating glove.
1.4 Specification F696 was used to establish minimums for this specification.
1.5 Protectors meeting this specification do not provide any electrical shock protection if used on their own.
1.6 This specification specifies the response of protectors to electric arc, puncture and cut under controlled conditions.
1.6.1 Field conditions will not directly correlate to testing methods.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard except as noted. See IEEE/ASTM SI-10.
1.8 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Sections 6 and 7, of this specification. This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F18.15 on Worker Personal Equipment.
Current edition approved May 1, 2021Dec. 1, 2023. Published June 2021January 2024. Originally approved in 2021. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as F3258 – 21.
DOI: 10.1520/F3258-21.10.1520/F3258-23.
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D120 Specification for Rubber Insulating Gloves
D3389 Test Method for Coated Fabrics Abrasion Resistance (Rotary Platform Abrader)
D3884 Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Rotary Platform Abrader Method)
D7138 Test Method to Determine Melting Temperature of Synthetic Fibers
F496 Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Gloves and Sleeves
F696 Specification for Leather Protectors for Rubber Insulating Gloves and Mittens
F2675 Test Method for Determining Arc Ratings of Hand Protective Products Developed and Used for Electrical Arc Flash
Protection
F2992 Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing with Tomodynamometer Test
Equipment
IEEE/ASTM SI-10 American National Standard for Metric Practice
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2.2 ANSI Standard:
ANSI/ISEA 105 American National Standard for Hand Protection Selection Criteria
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2.3 NFPA Standard:
NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 glove, n—a covering for the hand which has separate sections for the thumb and fingers or a mitten which has separate
sections for the thumb and multiple fingers.
3.2 Definitions:Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 protector, n—a glove or mitten designed to be worn over dielectric rubber insulating gloves.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
A protector is designed to provide mechanical and thermal protection for the dielectric rubber insulating glove.
3.2.1 attachments, n—an additional material applied to a specific area of protective product to make the portion of the protective
product more resistant to wear, to fit better, such as
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