Heat contact

Objective

This method enables the assessment of thermal insulation by contact with a complex of material making up an article.

Principle

A heat source is placed at the test temperature (between 100 and 500°C). The materials to be tested are placed in contact with the heat source and the time required to obtain a temperature elevation of 10°C between the source and the opposite side of the materials is measured.

Type: Physical and mechanical test
Standard: EN 407 § 4.5.3
Product: Gloves
Criterias: PEE / Thermal risk