Certified Laboratory Testing Program
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 | TESTING INTERVALS |
|---|---|---|
| Gloves | D120/F496 | Every 6 months |
| Sleeves | D1051/F496 | Every 12 months |
| Boots | F1116/F1117 | Every 6 months |
| Blankets | D1048/F479 | Every 12 months |
| Line Hose | D1050/F478 | Every 12 months |
| Rubber Insulating Covers | D1049/F478 | Every 12 months |
| Rubber Insulating Matting | D178 | Every 12 months |
| Hot Stick and Hot Line Tools | F711 | Every 2 years |
| Insulating Plastic Guards | F712 | Every 12 months |
| Grounds and Jumpers | F855/F2321 | Every 12 months |
| Insulating Aerial Devices | ANSI-A92.2 | Every 12 months |
Test Procedure
- Solvent Cleaning – Solvent is environmentally acceptable, MSDS statement provided
- Detergent Washing – Mild detergent is used, MSDS statement provided.
- Dielectric Testing – Procedure is done in accordance with ASTM Standards, Rubber goods are rejected during this step for:
- Electrical breakdown.
- Leakage current exceeding maximum limits set forth in ASTM Standards.
- Drying – Drying is done with circulating warm air.
- Visual Inspection – Rubber goods are carefully inspected inside and out for age cracking, imperfections in the rubber, minor tears, chemical attack and corona cutting.
- Stamping – Rubber goods are stamped in ink and the boxes are labeled in accordance with ASTM.
- Packing – Rubber goods will be packed in cartons. Rejected gloves shall be so marked and returned.
- Documentation – Written certification of results will be furnished for all tested materials.