A commitment at group level:
The brand JLF Pro® certified ISO 9001 (version 2008), is present through its subsidiaries in Europe, North America and Asia.
Our values also express by our commitments to labels like "Entrepreneurs + Committed": a CSR label and others as well.
JLF Pro® products are tested and controlled by French notified bodies such as CTC or IFTH. The brand is also active with SYNAMAP, the French trade union federating the players of the PPE sector, and does a permanent standard watch with AFNOR.
Our values also express by our commitments to labels like "Entrepreneurs + Committed": a CSR label and others as well.
JLF Pro® products are tested and controlled by French notified bodies such as CTC or IFTH. The brand is also active with SYNAMAP, the French trade union federating the players of the PPE sector, and does a permanent standard watch with AFNOR.
The innocuousness of products
Products innocuousness is a main concern for Handex which pays close attention to the choice of its raw materials to eliminate any risk for the user, and practices tests to detect Chrome VI, azo dyes, PH, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and other substances ...
Quality controls on production and before shipment by certified organizations
Always focused on user protection, quality controls are carried out on the gloves all along the production chain from raw material to finished product. Moreover, the great majority of our partners are ISO certified and have got a structure that guarantees a constant level of the products quality.
Finally, a quality control is carried out at the end of productions, by independent and recognized organizations in order to have a product that perfectly meets the EEC standards.
Finally, a quality control is carried out at the end of productions, by independent and recognized organizations in order to have a product that perfectly meets the EEC standards.
A permanent normative watch to anticipate the transition from the Directive 89/686/EEC to the EC Regulation 2016/425:
On 21 April 2018, the new PPE Regulation 2016/425 applies, with a phase change until 20 April 2019. Until that date, it will be possible to place on the market protective gloves certified under the old Directive 89/686/EEC.
The protective gloves marketed by Handex under the JLF Pro® brand are at least Category 2 PPE and are certified according to the latest European standards in force.
They will be covered by the Directive as well as the Regulation, depending on the dates imposed by the legislation.
The protective gloves marketed by Handex under the JLF Pro® brand are at least Category 2 PPE and are certified according to the latest European standards in force.
They will be covered by the Directive as well as the Regulation, depending on the dates imposed by the legislation.
Update on the phase change
Any PPE certified in accordance with Directive 89/686/EEC placed on the market before 21 April 2019 may be marketed until 21 April 2023.
But any new production after 21 April 2019 to be marketed, will have to be certified according to the Regulation 2016/425 (EU type examination).
But any new production after 21 April 2019 to be marketed, will have to be certified according to the Regulation 2016/425 (EU type examination).
Update on Regulation 2016/425
The EU type examination certificate, unless change in design manufacture or products, will be valid for a limited period of 5 years. The gloves must also comply with the requirements of the latest standards in force, otherwise the EU type examination certificate will have to be redone.
Update on EN 420 + A1 (2010) - General requirements for gloves
The EN 420 standard establishes the general requirements in terms of ergonomics, dexterity, safety and comfort. The marking rules, information and instructions for use with the recommendations for storage and maintenance inherent in the wearing of PPE are also defined thanks to this standard.
Update on the new EN 388 (2016) - Protection Glove against MECHANICAL HAZARDS
EN 388 specifies the requirements, test methods, marking and information to be provided for protective gloves against abrasion, cut, tear, and puncture. A new test is also to be done if necessary: cut resistance to ISO 13997.
The performance levels of the glove are indicated below the pictogram:
The performance levels of the glove are indicated below the pictogram:
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Abrasion (level 0 to 4): number of abrasion cycles required to wear the glove.
Couptest cut (level 0 to 5): Number of cycles required by coming and going with a blade to cut the glove with a constant pressure of 5 Newtons. Tear (level 0 to 4): Force required to tear the glove. Perforation (level 0 to 4): Force required to pierce the sample with a standard punch. ISO 13997 cut test (level A to F): Weight required on the blade to cut the glove in one movement, expressed in Newtons. Unlike the Couptest, the pressure made on the glove is gradual until the cut of the sample. |
Note :
Level 0 or A is the lowest level, level 4 or 5 or F being the highest. These levels are guaranteed on the palm of the glove.
A letter X means that the test is not applicable or mandatory to meet the standard, or have not been made.
Level 0 or A is the lowest level, level 4 or 5 or F being the highest. These levels are guaranteed on the palm of the glove.
A letter X means that the test is not applicable or mandatory to meet the standard, or have not been made.
Update on EN 407 (2004) - Thermal Protection Glove (heat and / or fire)
The EN407 standard specifies the thermal performance of protective gloves against heat and / or fire and states the glove performances to the following tests : resistance to flammability, contact heat , convective heat, radiant heat, small splashes of molten metal or large projections of molten metal.
The nature and degree of protection are indicated by a pictogram:
The nature and degree of protection are indicated by a pictogram:
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Resistance to flammability (level 0 to 4): exposure of the glove to the flame for 3s and 15 seconds and measurement of the duration of flame persistence and the residual glow duration for each exposure. Contact heat resistance (level 0 to 4): contact temperature supported for 15 seconds before raising the sensor by 10 ° C. Convective heat resistance (level 0 to 4): Time required in seconds for a temperature rise of 24 ° C of the sensor facing a flame. Radiant heat resistance (level 0 to 4): Time required in seconds for a temperature rise of 24 ° C of the sensor facing a heat flow of 20 kw / m² Resistance to small splashes of molten metal (level 0 to 4): Number of molten metal drops required to raise the sensor temperature by 24 ° C. Resistance to large quantities of molten metal (level 0 to 4): quantity in gr of molten metal necessary for the degradation of a sheet of PVC that simulates the hand. |
Note :
Level 0 is the lowest level, level 4 being the highest.
A letter X means that the test is not applicable or mandatory to meet the standard, or have not been made.
Level 0 is the lowest level, level 4 being the highest.
A letter X means that the test is not applicable or mandatory to meet the standard, or have not been made.
Update on EN 511 (2006) - Cold Protection Glove
EN511 applies to all gloves that protect the hands from convective cold and contact cold down to minus 50 ° C.
The protection against cold is represented by a pictogram:
The protection against cold is represented by a pictogram:
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Convective cold resistance (level 0 to 4): power required to maintain a constant temperature of the hand in the glove under a controlled atmosphere. Contact cold resistance (level 0 to 4): Thermal insulation of the glove. Penetration by water (0 or 1): water penetration must not occur in less than 30 minutes. 0 = water penetration, 1 = no water penetration. The gloves must also achieve at least a level of performance 1 for abrasion and tear. |
Update on EN 12477 + A1 (2005) - Protective Glove for WELDERS
EN12477 applies to protective gloves used for all types of welding, metal cutting and related activities.
Gloves should conform to EN 420, but with different standard lengths which take into account the length of the cuff.
Gloves should conform to EN 420, but with different standard lengths which take into account the length of the cuff.
Size 6 |
Size 7 |
Size 8 |
Size 9 |
Size 10 |
Size 11 |
300 mm |
310 mm |
320 mm |
330 mm |
340 mm |
350 mm |
Gloves are classified into two types depending on the welding activity and meet different requirements.
- type B are recommended for applications requiring high dexterity such as inert gas welding with tungsten electrode TIG / WIG,
- Type A are recommended for other welding modes.
The required levels of performances (EN levels) are classified into two types:
- type B are recommended for applications requiring high dexterity such as inert gas welding with tungsten electrode TIG / WIG,
- Type A are recommended for other welding modes.
The required levels of performances (EN levels) are classified into two types:
Standard |
A TYPE |
B TYPE |
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Abrasion resistance |
EN 388 |
2 |
1 |
Cut resistance |
EN 388 |
1 |
1 |
Tear resistance |
EN 388 |
2 |
1 |
Puncture resistance |
EN 388 |
2 |
1 |
Resistance to flammability |
EN 407 |
3 |
2 |
Contact heat resistance |
EN 407 |
1 |
1 |
Convective heat resistance |
EN 407 |
2 |
- |
Resistance to small splashes of molten metal |
EN 407 |
3 |
2 |
Dexterity |
EN 420 |
1 |
4 |
Type A or B, is marked on the product and on the instructions for use.
Arc welding equipment does not protect the welder from direct contact with all live parts, so the vertical electrical resistance on the gloves is tested to provide additional protection for end-users as electrical insulation from the welding device.
Arc welding equipment does not protect the welder from direct contact with all live parts, so the vertical electrical resistance on the gloves is tested to provide additional protection for end-users as electrical insulation from the welding device.
The electrical resistance is taken through the leather and possibly the lining if there is one. Above 105 Ω, the glove is dissipative and protects the welders against a possible electric shock.
