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Standards and labels

• EN 166:1995

  Test results

  Mechanical Strength B

  EN 166:1995 defines the criteria for personal eye protection in terms of mechanical strength and durability, with the 'Mechanical Strength B' designation indicating that the eyewear is capable of withstanding medium energy impact. This classification specifically means the eyewear can resist a 6 mm, 0.86 g ball traveling at 120 meters per second. The test for this involves firing the specified ball at the lens and frame of the eyewear to ensure that it can protect against such impacts without breaking or dislodging. This level of performance is particularly relevant for safety glasses used in environments such as construction sites, workshops, and laboratories, where there is a risk of flying particles and moderate impact hazards. Eyewear meeting the 'B' standard provides essential eye protection, ensuring that users are safeguarded against a significant range of impact-related injuries.

  Mechanical Strength S

  The standard EN 166:1995 is concerned with Personal Eye Protection and prescribes requirements for the mechanical strength of eyewear to ensure the safety and protection of users. Result S means that the mechanical strenghts has enhanced robustness. If high speed particle testing is required, S symbol is chnaged to F, B, or A. Products that meet high standards of mechanical strength provide assurance for use in riskier environments, protecting the wearer from more significant potential threats.

  Areas of Use 4

  Areas of Use 3

  Mechanical Strength A

  EN 166:1995 defines requirements for the personal eye protection and its mechanical strength categorization. A marking of 'A' under this standard indicates that the protective eyewear can withstand high-energy impact, protecting against impacts with a 190 m/s velocity. This denotes that the product has been successfully tested to resist impacts at an increased level compared to other categories, ensuring robust protection against high-speed particles. The test for this classification involves shooting a steel ball at the lens and frame at specified speeds to simulate high-energy impact. This method ensures that the eyewear provides sufficient protection against potential hazards such as flying fragments, objects, large chips, and particles. The implications of this result for safety eyewear are significant, as it guarantees a higher level of safety and reliability in hazardous environments where high-speed impact resistance is critical for the wearer's protection.

• EN 170

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• CE Marking

  CE Marking is a label that shows a product meets certain safety and environmental standards set by the European Union. To get the CE Marking, a company must test and certify their product meets these standards. CE Marking is required for many products sold in the EU, including electronics, machinery, toys and medical devices. It helps ensure that products are safe for consumers and the environment, and allows for easy trade within the EU.