Testing and inspection services are available for:
- Rubber gloves (Class 00 through Class 4)
- Rubber sleeves
- Rubber blankets
- Insulated "hot sticks"
- Insulated line hose
Testing Process
Testing of gloves, sleeves and blankets begins with installation of a non-conductive label that identifies a particular item. This label is used for tracking and documentation and also allows the protective equipment to be assigned to specific user-employees by a personal number and a customer code.
Gloves and sleeves are first washed in a mild soap solution and dried. The items are then inflated and carefully inspected for cuts, tears, punctures, scratches, abrasions, or any other conditions that could adversely effect the dielectric integrity of the item. If any of these conditions are present, the item fails the visual inspection and is rejected and immediately rendered unusable to prevent accidental reuse.
Gloves, sleeves, and blankets then undergo an electrical test as specified by the "class rating" of the item and the ASTM and OSHA Standards (maximum 40kv A.C.). Again, any item that fails the electrical test is rejected and immediately rendered unusable.
Documentation
A complete record of the testing is documented on a test result sheet. One copy of the results are returned with the test order and a copy is kept at the Test Lab in a file maintained for each customer. |
