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

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.