What Is the Difference Between Cut E and Cut 5, and Which Offers Higher Cut Resistance? | SCHAKE

Selecting the right cut resistant gloves for the specific job is a crucial factor in reducing accidents caused by sharp objects such as metal sheets, glass, or machine parts. Many people often wonder what the difference is between Cut E and Cut 5, and which level provides greater cut resistance.
 

What Is Cut 5? (EN388:2003 Standard)
Cut 5 is a cut resistance level under the European standard EN388:2003, which is the earlier version of the standard for protective gloves.

Key Features of Cut 5
-Tested using the Coupe Test method
-A rotating circular blade moves back and forth across the glove material
-Cut resistance levels are rated from 1 to 5
-Level 5 is the highest level under the old system

Limitations
The Coupe Test may produce inaccurate results when testing high-performance cut-resistant fibers. This is because the blade can become dull during the test, potentially affecting the reliability of the final rating.
 
 

What Is Cut E? (EN388:2016 Standard)
Cut E is a cut resistance level under the updated European standard EN388:2016, which was developed to provide more accurate and reliable cut resistance measurements.

Key Features of Cut E
-Tested using the ISO 13997 (TDM Test) method
-Measures the force required to cut through the material (expressed in Newtons)
-The new rating system is classified from A to F
-Cut E = approximately 22 Newtons of cutting force resistance
-Considered a very high level of protection (second only to Cut F)

Advantages of the New Standard
-Provides more accurate and consistent results
-Better suited for modern high-performance fibers such as HPPE, Kevlar, and steel fiber
-Widely recognized and accepted in today’s industrial sectors

สรุป : Cut E กันบาดได้มากกว่า Cut 5 หรือไม่?
โดยทั่วไป Cut E กันบาดได้มากกว่า Cut 5
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หากต้องการระดับสูงสุดในระบบใหม่ ควรเลือก Cut F (30 นิวตัน)