Glove Thermal Insulation Tester


The Glove Thermal Insulation Tester is a precision instrument designed to evaluate the thermal insulation performance of glove materials when exposed to high temperatures. By measuring the temperature rise on the glove surface during controlled contact with a heated brass cylinder, the system provides accurate, repeatable data to assess the protective capabilities of heat-resistant gloves in compliance with international standards.

Application

The tester is primarily used in the following scenarios:

Evaluating thermal resistance of household and industrial gloves

Assessing materials used in automotive, kitchen, and industrial safety gloves

Supporting R&D and quality control departments for heat-protective materials

Ensuring compliance with manufacturing specifications and safety regulations

Standards

The tester complies with and supports testing according to:

BS 6526:2002 – Household Oven Gloves Specification and Test Methods

ISO 12127 – Protective Gloves for Thermal Hazards (Reference Method)

EN 407 – Protective Gloves Against Thermal Risks

ASTM F1060 – Standard Test Method for Thermal Insulation of Materials

ISO 188 – Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Accelerated Ageing and Heat Resistance

Parameters

ParameterSpecification
Sample SizeDiameter 70 mm
Temperature RangeRoom Temp +5°C to 180°C
Temperature Accuracy±0.5°C
Temperature Resolution0.1°C
Polyethylene Sample Mounting Plate120 × 120 × 25 mm
Mounting Plate Sensor Range0–260°C, ±0.1%
Heating Block Sensor Range0–260°C, ±0.1%
Brass Cylinder Weight3000 ±10 g
Brass Cylinder DimensionsSmall end Φ32 ±0.02 mm H20 ±0.05 mm; Large end Φ76 ±0.02 mm H74 ±0.05 mm
Sensor Detection Point2.5 mm ±0.05 mm from cylinder base
Cylinder Drop Speed25 mm/s (adjustable 1–60 mm/s)
Cylinder Return Speed25 mm/s (adjustable 1–60 mm/s)
Distance from Cylinder to Sample100 mm ±0.5 mm
Polyethylene Protective Plate200 × 250 × 15 mm
Protective Plate Distance to Sample Surface50 mm
Protective Plate Movement Speed80 mm/s
Time Measurement Range0–99999.9 s
Power SupplyAC 220V, 50Hz
Dimensions (L×W×H)540 × 380 × 500 mm
Total Weight40 kg

Features

Color touchscreen with Chinese/English interface and menu-driven operation

Core control via STMicroelectronics 32-bit multifunction mainboard with 16-bit high-precision AD temperature acquisition

Servo motor and servo controller for precise motion control

Real-time data display on connected PC, with automatic curve plotting

Automatic generation of test reports

Brass cylinder drops under gravity for controlled contact

Automatic cylinder return mechanism

Automatic movement and return of thermal protective plate

High-precision Omega sensors and transmitters for accurate temperature measurement

Accessories

Heated brass cylinder with sensor

Polyethylene sample mounting plate

Thermal protective plate

Servo motor and controller

Touchscreen HMI interface

PC interface for curve display and data logging

Temperature sensors and transmitters