SIST EN 13594:2002

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Varovalne rokavice za poklicne voznike motornih koles - Zahteve in preskusne metodeSchutzhandschuhe für professionelle Motorradfahrer - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenGants de protection pour motocyclistes professionnels - Exigences et méthodes d'essaiProtective gloves for professional motorcycle riders - Requirements and test methods43.140Motorna kolesa in mopediMotor cycles and mopeds13.340.40Varovanje dlani in rokHand and arm protectionICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13594:2002SIST EN 13594:2002en01-november-2002SIST EN 13594:2002SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13594July 2002ICS 13.340.40English versionProtective gloves for professional motorcycle riders -Requirements and test methodsGants de protection pour motocyclistes professionnels -Exigences et méthodes d'essaiSchutzhandschuhe für professionelle Motorradfahrer -Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 March 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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EN 13594:2002 (E)2ContentspageForeword.3Introduction.41Scope.42Normative references.43Terms and definitions.44Requirements.55Test apparatus.76Procedures.87Marking.108Wearer information and instructions for use.109Pictogram.11Annex A (informative)
Motorcyclists’ hand injuries and the selection of appropriate gloves formotorcycle riding.12Annex B (normative)
Ergonomic and size testing.14Annex C (normative)
Test methods for determination of seam strength - Tensile test.16Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements orother provisions of EU Directives.20SIST EN 13594:2002



EN 13594:2002 (E)3ForewordThis document EN 13594:2002 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 162, "Protective clothingincluding hand and arm protection and lifejackets", the secretariat of which is held by DIN.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text orby endorsement, at the latest by January 2003, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latestby January 2003.This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the EuropeanFree Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.Annex A is informative.The Annexes B and C are normative.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the followingcountries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.SIST EN 13594:2002



EN 13594:2002 (E)4IntroductionMotorcyclists’ gloves are intended to give protection against ambient conditions without reducing the users’dexterity in operating the motorcycle’s controls and switches. In addition the gloves are intended to give mechanicalprotection to the hands and wrists in accidents. The particular hazards in motorcycle accidents are impacts with themotorcycle, conflicting vehicles, road furniture, and the road surface. Further information is provided in informativeannex A.1 ScopeThis European Standard applies to protective professional motorcycle riders gloves for use while riding motorcyclesfor on-road activities. It specifies the requirements for the sizing, ergonomic characteristics, mechanical properties,cleaning, marking and information for users. It also describes the appropriate test methods whereby conformityagainst these requirements can be assessed.2 Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. Thesenormative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. For adated reference, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this EuropeanStandard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references, the latest edition of thepublication referred to applies (including amendments).EN 388:1994, Protective gloves against mechanical risks.EN 420:1994, General requirements for gloves.EN 1082-1:1996, Protective clothing — Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by handknives — Part 1: Chain mail gloves and arm guards.EN 1621-1, Motorcyclists’ protective clothing against mechanical impact — Part 1: Requirements and test methodsfor impact protectors.prEN 13595-2, Protective clothing for professional motorcycle riders — Jackets, trousers, and one-piece or dividedsuit — Part 2: Test method for determination of impact abrasion resistance.EN 13595-3, Protective clothing for professional motorcycle riders — Jackets, trousers, and one-piece or dividedsuits — Part 3: Test method for determination of burst strength.ISO 11642, Leather — Tests for colour fastness — Colour fastness to water.3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 388, EN 420 and EN 1082-1together with the following apply.3.1zone of specific protection (zone of protection)area of a glove that is intended to provide additional specific protection, and is subject to specific testingThis minimum zone shall be centred over the knuckles.SIST EN 13594:2002



EN 13594:2002 (E)5NOTEThe knuckles are the projections of the matacarpo-phalangeal joints on the back of the hand.3.2protective layer (of motorcyclists’ gloves)leather or fabric in a single piece or multiple pieces or layers that, joined together by seams or other means, makeup the continuous and mechanically strong structure of the gloves from the fingertip to the top of the cuffNOTEThe protective layer may be lined and may be fitted with additional decorative and safety features to its outersurface.3.3professional riderperson who is employed to provide or contracts to perform for reward, the services requiring the riding of amotorcycleExamples are:a) the delivery of letters, packets or other small freight;b) the transport of passengers by motorcycle;c) emergency medical treatment;d) vehicle breakdown support.4 RequirementsMotorcyclists gloves complying with this standard shall meet the requirements in 4.1 to 4.12. Additionally, glovesmay meet the requirements for one or more of the properties specified in 4.13.4.1 Dye fastnessGloves shall not be manufactured from material containing dyes which will readily migrate when the gloves becomewet with water. When tested in accordance with ISO 11642, the change in colour of any component of the multi-fibre fabric shall not be worse than Grey Scale Rating 3. All colours in a series of gloves shall be tested.4.2 pH of leatherThe gloves shall meet the requirements of 4.4.2 of EN 420:1994. All colours in a series of gloves shall be tested.4.3 Chromium (VI) content of leatherThe gloves shall meet the requirements of 4.4.3 of EN 420:1994. All colours in a series of gloves shall be tested.4.4 Hard inclusionsHard materials shall only be present external to the protective layer of the glove. There shall not be hard or sharpedges, seams, buckles or other items on the inner surfaces of the glove’s protective layer. Metallic, ceramic orsimilar hard materials shall not be present as studs, staples, rivets or similar structures penetrating the protectivesurfaces of gloves or their cuffs. Examinations shall be made according to 6.3.4.5 Ergonomic requirementsWhen tested in accordance with the method described in annex B, the assessor shall be able to carry out all thedefined movements without any significant problem or hazard being encountered.SIST EN 13594:2002



EN 13594:2002 (E)64.6 SizingMotorcyclists gloves shall be marked with their numerical sizes conforming to hand circumference measurementsin EN 420, and hand length measurements conforming to EN 1082-1:1996, annex B. Sizing shall be verifiedaccording to annex B. The range of sizes supplied shall be included in the information presented to the user.NOTEThe length and circumference ratios of hands are not constant between populations, or sexes, or with age. Tomaintain dexterity and to ensure a continuity of blood flow, the digit lengths of gloves need to be correct for the particular rider.Hand length designation is provided for in EN 420, but not defined.4.7 CoverageMotorcyclists gloves shall provide protective coverage to the whole hand, from the fingertips to a position not lessthan 50 mm beyond the wrist joint. The construction of gloves throughout this area of coverage shall meet therequirements of 4.9, 4.10, 4.11 and 4.12.Gloves providing optional impact protection shall also meet the requirements of 4.134.8 RestraintWhen tested in accordance with 6.5 the restraint system shall resist a force of 35 N to minimize the danger of beingpulled off in an accident. The adjustment range of the restraint system shall be not less than 30 mm.At least one size of glove between 8 and 91/2 shall be tested.4.9 Tear strengthWhen tested according to 6.3 of EN 388:1994 the tear strength of the strongest layer of material within theprotective layer of gloves shall be at least 40 N.This requirement applies to the whole of the required coverage of the glove.4.10 Strength of seamsAll seams or joints between pieces of material forming the protective layer of motorcyclists’ gloves shall have atleast the minimum strengths specified when tested with the appropriate methods. Woven textiles and leatherseams shall have a tensile strength of more than 15 N/mm when tested according to 6.6.1 and annex C. Knittedfabric seams and complex seams which cannot easily be tested in accordance with annex C shall have a burstingpressure of more than 600 kPa when tested according to 6.6.2. Seams attaching overlays to the protective layerare not subject to this requirement.4.11 Cut resistanceCut resistance shall be provided over the whole of the required coverage of the glove excluding the area betweenthe fingers. The minimum cut resistance (index) determined according to 6.2 of EN 388:1994 shall be at least 2,2.4.12 Abrasion resistanceWhen tested in accordance with 6.7, the abrasion time shall be at least 2,5 s.Abrasion resistance shall be provided over the whole of the required coverage of the glove.4.13 Optional additional protection, Impact energy attenuationMotorcycle riders’ gloves may be designed and constructed to attenuate impact energy, providing specific impactprotection. The following requirements shall be met by such gloves.SIST EN 13594:2002



EN 13594:2002 (E)7When tested according to 6.8.2, with an impact energy of 5 J, the mean peak transmitted force shall not exceed4 kN. In addition, no part of the glove shall crack or shatter producing sharp edges, and the chamois leatherbetween the specimen and anvil shall not be torn or holed.5 Test apparatusMeasuring instruments, unless otherwise specified, shall be accurate to ± 2% of the pass/fail level of thecharacteristic being measured. Unless otherwise specified below, apparatus shall be as specified in the Normativereferences cited in the Requirements or Procedures subclauses.5.1 Glove restraint testing conesThe test cones shall be made of rigid materials with hard polished surfaces. Each test cone shall consist of acylindrical body 100 mm ± 5 mm long with a hook or other means of attachment at one end. The other end shallhave a straight-sided conical expansion 50 mm ± 1 mm long (see figure 1). The diameters of the cones used fortesting difference sizes of gloves shall be as follows:Table 1Glove sizeCylindrical body diameterd1(mm)Widest part of coned2(mm)8 + 81/245 ± 165 ± 19 + 91/250 ± 170 ± 1Dimensions in millimetresFigure 1 — Glove restraint testing cone5.2 Impact test apparatusThe apparatus and instrumentation shall be as specified in EN 1621-1 for impact testing except that the mass ofthe striker shall be 2,5 kg ± 0,1 kg, the striker face shall be flat and 80 mm ± 2 mm in diameter, and the top surfaceof the anvil shall have a radius of curvature of 100 mm ± 1 mm.SIST EN 13594:2002



EN 13594:2002 (E)86 Procedures6.1 Test specimensTest gloves shall be supplied by manufacturers or their agents complete with labels and the Information for Usersthat will be supplied with the products. Whenever possible, test specimens should be taken from whole gloves, butwhen this is not possible, samples from stock materials representative of the glove to be tested may be used.Alternatively, independent test reports supplied by the raw material distributor/manufacturer can be used in supportof the application.6.2 Conditioning gloves and test specimensGloves and stock material shall be cleaned five times by the method(s) specified in the manufacturer’s Informationfor users, except that this shall not be required where only trivial surface cleaning treatments which are considerednot to affect the performance of the gloves are recommended, for example wiping with a damp sponge.Unless otherwise specified in the particular test procedure, gloves and test pieces shall be conditioned in anatmosphere of 23 °C ± 2 °C and 50 % ± 5 % relative humidity for a minimum period of 24 h before testing exceptfor the procedure in annex B (Ergonomic Testing). Testing shall be carried out in the conditioning environment orwithin 10 min of the removal of the specimens from that environment.6.3 Testing for innocuousnessThe gloves shall be examined visually and by hand to locate any hard or sharp edges, seams, buckles or otheritems that might injure the user or other persons. The Information for Users shall be examined for a list of harmfulmaterial used in the gloves. The gloves shall be examined for hard inclusions such as studs, rivets and staples.The results of the examinations shall be recorded in the test report.6.4 Coverage examinationThe gloves shall be put on by appropriate sized subjects and the closures securely fastened. The coverage of thehand and wrist and forearm above the wrist shall be examined. The wrist line of the subject shall be marked on theglove and the cuff length recorded. Areas shall be marked where the full complement of materials constituting theprotective layer are absent, or where one of the materials appears to be of an inferior nature or thickness. Themarked areas shall be noted for mechanical testing according to 4.9, 4.10, 4.11, 4.12 and, if relevant, 4.13. Theresults of the examination shall be recorded in the test report.6.5 Restraint testingThe glove shall be placed on an appropriate test cone as specified in 5.1. The expanded part of the cone lies withthe palm. The restraint system of the glove shall be securely fastened around the cylindrical section of the testcone. A clamp is attached to the digits 2 to 5, or wires are threaded through the digits, or another system is used toattach the digits to a single fixation point. The attachment point on the test cone and this fixation point shall bedrawn apart gradually over a period of 20 s to 60 s until a separating force of 35 N ± 2 N has been reached, andmaintained for 1 min.The test shall be carried out a total of five times and the glove shall be adjusted for each test. It shall be notedwhether the glove pulls off the test cone in any of the five attempts; such an occurrence constitutes a failure tomeet the restraint requirements. Only one size of glove from the available size range of each glove series need betested.The available adjustment range of closure system shall be measured to the nearest millimetre with a rigid scale.The results shall be recorded in the test report.SIST EN 13594:2002



EN 13594:2002 (E)96.6 Seam strength testing6.6.1 Tensile testingEach seam type shall be tested.In testing a multi-protective layer glove, each layer shall be tested separately. The result is the mean strength of theseams in the strongest layer that is continuous throughout the area of required coverage.Test samples shall be cut from gloves or from seam samples supplied by the manufacturer which have beenexamined and accepted as representative of the materials and seams in the gloves. Five examples of each seamtype shall be tested according to the test procedure in annex C. The seam strength shall be calculated by dividingthe breaking force by the specimen width. The mean value of the five results shall be calculated. The seam typewith the lowest mean value shall be compared to the performance requirement.All results and means shall be recorded in the test report.6.6.2 Burst testingTest samples shall be selected as in 6.6.1 and tested according to the procedure i
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