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Certified Laboratory Testing Program
 JM Test System’s Burlington Safety Laboratory is fully accredited by the National Association of Independent Laboratories for testing high voltage rubber protective goods, to the following ASTM/ANSI Standards:
Products |
ASTM/ANSI STANDARDS |
Gloves |
D120 / F496 |
Sleeves |
D1051 / F496 |
Blankets |
D1048 / F479 |
Line Hose |
D1050 / F478 |
Rubber Insulation Covers |
D1049 / F478 |
Rubber Insulating Matting |
D178 |
Hot Stick and Hot Line Tools |
D711 |
Insulating Plastic Guards |
D712 |
Insulating Aerial Devices |
ANSI-A92.2 |
Protective Grounds used on de-energized electric power lines |
ASTM F855-03 |
Test Procedure:
 A. Solvent Cleaning - Solvent is environmentally acceptable, MSDS statement provided
B. Detergent Washing - Mild detergent is used, MSDS statement provided.
C. Dielectric Testing - Procedure is done in accordance with ASTM Standards, Rubber goods are rejected during this step for: 1. Electrical breakdown. 2. Leakage current exceeding maximum limits set forth in ASTM Standards.
D. Drying - Drying is done with circulating warm air.
E. Visual Inspection - Rubber goods are carefully inspected inside and out for age cracking, imperfections in the rubber, minor tears, chemical attack and corona cutting.
F. Stamping - Rubber goods are stamped in ink and the boxes are labeled in accordance with ASTM.
G. Packing - Rubber goods will be packed in cartons. Rejected gloves shall be so marked and returned.
H. Documentation - Written certification of results will be furnished for all tested materials.
Visit our Accreditation page to see details concerning our protective equipment testing certification.
For more information regarding JM Test Systems' certified laboratory tesing program, please contact us at 800-353-3411 or email us at jmsales@jmtest.com.
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