ASTM_F_696_-_06_2011.pdf

Designation:F69606(Reapproved 2011)Standard Specification forLeather Protectors for Rubber Insulating Gloves andMittens1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F696;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscriptepsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S.Department of Defense.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers leather protector gloves andleather protector mittens to be worn over electrical workersrubber insulating gloves and rubber insulating mittens.1.2It is intended that the gloves specified herein shall fitsnugly and without undue wrinkles over rubber insulatinggloves and rubber insulating mittens specified in SpecificationD120.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D120 Specification for Rubber Insulating GlovesD6193 Practice for Stitches and SeamsF496 Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Glovesand Sleeves2.2 Federal Specifications:3KK-L-170C Leather,Kidskin or Goatskin,Chrome TannedDLA MIL-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 protection.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.NOTE1Specification F496 provides significant guidelines on thissubject.4.Materials4.1 The leather 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 sheepskin 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 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 leather 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.)maximum 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 sufficient 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 buckles,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 Equipment.Current edition approved April 1,2011.Published April 2011.Originallyapproved in 1980.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F696 06.DOI:10.1520/F0696-06R11.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk,Bldg.4 Section D,700Robbins Ave.,Philadelphia,PA 19111-5098,Attn:NPODS.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 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 be 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