ASTM F496-24

Detail information

Designation: ASTM F496-24

Publication date: 15/06/2024

Pages: 8

Country: American technical standard

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Anotation

This specification covers the in-service care, inspection, testing, and use voltage of insulating gloves and sleeves for protection from electrical shock. Gloves and sleeves covered under this specification are designated as type I or type II; class 00, class 0, class 1, class 2, class 3, or class 4. Type I - nonresistant to ozone, made from a high-grade cis-1,4-polyisoprene rubber compound of natural or synthetic origin, properly vulcanized, and type II - ozone resistant, made of any elastomer or combination of elastomeric compounds. The recommended sequence of inspection and testing of gloves and sleeves at an electrical testing facility are: check-in, washing, and preliminary inspection; repair; electrical test; drying; final inspection; record-keeping and marking; and powdering, pairing, and packing for storage or shipment. Electrical testing shall be performed to meet the requirements prescribed.


Keywords:
electrical insulating gloves, electrical insulating sleeves, lineman, lineman protective equipment,, ICS Number Code 13.260 (Protection against electric shock. Live working)