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EN 455-2 Cutting Die – Glove Tensile Dumbbell
Glove tensile dumbbell · Tensile specimen — built to EN 455-2. Hardened steel or economical ribbon steel.
Brand: Universal Grip | Model: UGC-CDH-EN4552 / UGC-CDR-EN4552 | ● Made to order
Cuts the EN 455-2 glove Tensile Dumbbell profile: 3.0 × 33 mm narrow section, 100 mm overall length
Two styles: hardened steel for 0–5 mm, ribbon steel for 0–3 mm
Integral ejector (hardened) or foam pad (ribbon) pushes each specimen free
Fits manual, pneumatic and hydraulic sample-cutting presses
Free test cuts on your material before you order
Custom profiles, multi-cavity dies and nick/notch features on request
Downloads: Ribbon Steel Die Data Sheet (PDF)
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Precision cutting die for EN 455-2 glove Tensile Dumbbell specimens
This Universal Grip die cuts the glove tensile dumbbell (tensile specimen) defined in EN 455-2: Medical gloves for single use - Requirements and testing for physical properties. EN 455-2 sets physical requirements for single-use medical gloves, including force at break measured on dumbbells cut from the glove. Specimens are blanked parallel to the glove axis from the palm, back or cuff and pulled at 500 mm/min.
We make it in two styles so the die suits the material you cut. The one-piece hardened steel die is machined from a single piece of steel and holds its edge on rigid & semi-rigid plastics, filled compounds, rubber, sheet & film from 0 to 5 mm thick. The ribbon steel (steel-rule) die uses a precision-bent hardened rule in a laser-cut plywood base with a foam ejection pad, an economical choice for rubber, elastomers, TPE, foams, soft plastics & films up to 3 mm. Both cut the same EN 455-2 profile.
EN 455-2 specimen dimensions
The die is cut to the nominal profile in EN 455-2: overall length (min) 100 mm, width of ends 16 mm, width of narrow section 3.0 mm, length of narrow section 33 mm, gauge length 25 mm and thickness Glove film as supplied. Always check your current edition of the standard for tolerances and the test procedure.
Where it is used
Typical uses for EN 455-2 specimens include examination gloves, surgical gloves, natural latex and nitrile and ageing (before/after) force-at-break checks.
Cutting specimens with the die
Most labs run it on a manual arbor press, but it also fits pneumatic and hydraulic sample-cutting presses, and with an adapter it can cut specimens directly on a universal testing machine. Tell us your press make and model and we will match the mounting. Send us a sample of your material and we will make test cuts free of charge, so you can confirm the edge quality before you order. Hardened dies can be re-sharpened with our die sharpening tool.
EN 455-2 Cutting Die Specifications
STANDARD
EN 455-2
SPECIMEN
Glove tensile dumbbell
SPECIMEN TYPE
Tensile specimen
OVERALL LENGTH (MIN)
100 mm
WIDTH OF ENDS
16 mm
WIDTH OF NARROW SECTION
3.0 mm
LENGTH OF NARROW SECTION
33 mm
GAUGE LENGTH
25 mm
THICKNESS
Glove film as supplied
HARDENED STEEL DIE
One-piece machined steel, 0–5 mm material, integral ejector plate
RIBBON STEEL DIE
Steel rule in plywood base, 0–3 mm material, foam ejection pad
PRESS COMPATIBILITY
Manual, pneumatic & hydraulic sample-cutting presses
PART NUMBERS
UGC-CDH-EN4552 (hardened) · UGC-CDR-EN4552 (ribbon)
Models & Options
Hardened Steel Cutting Die — One-piece machined, hardened and precision-finished; rigid & semi-rigid plastics, filled compounds, rubber, sheet & film; 0–5 mm; integral ejector plate; re-sharpenable (UGC-CDH-EN4552)
Ribbon Steel Cutting Die — Precision-bent hardened steel rule in a laser-cut plywood base with closed-cell foam ejection pad; rubber, elastomers, TPE, foams, soft plastics & films; 0–3 mm; economical, fast turnaround (UGC-CDR-EN4552)
Press mounting — Matched to your press make and model, or an adapter for your universal testing machine (Specify at order)
Custom features — Custom profiles, multi-cavity dies and nick/notch features on request (Custom)
What's Included
EN 455-2 cutting die in your chosen style (hardened or ribbon steel)
Specimen ejection: integral ejector plate (hardened) or foam ejection pad (ribbon)
Mounting to suit your press — tell us the make and model
Data sheet with the nominal profile dimensions
Supported Test Standards
Compatible Grips & Fixtures
Arbor press — Benchtop press for cutting glove Tensile Dumbbell specimens with this die
Sample die press — Specimen-preparation presses and tools
Pneumatic grips — Constant clamping force for rubber dumbbells and tear specimens
Roller grips — Self-tightening eccentric roller grips for elastomers
Die sharpening tool — Restore the cutting edge of a hardened steel die
Marking tool — Repeatable 25 mm gauge marks for video extensometers
Elastomer testing — Grips, fixtures and dies for rubber and TPE testing
“Customer quote”
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EN 455-2 Cutting Die FAQ
What is the EN 455-2 test used for?
EN 455-2 sets physical requirements for single-use medical gloves, including force at break measured on dumbbells cut from the glove. Specimens are blanked parallel to the glove axis from the palm, back or cuff and pulled at 500 mm/min.
What are the EN 455-2 specimen dimensions?
The die cuts the nominal EN 455-2 profile: overall length (min) 100 mm, width of ends 16 mm, width of narrow section 3.0 mm, length of narrow section 33 mm, gauge length 25 mm and thickness Glove film as supplied. These values come from the standard; check your current edition for tolerances.
Hardened steel or ribbon steel: which EN 455-2 die should I choose?
For most rubber and TPE sheet around 2 mm thick, the ribbon steel die is the economical choice. Choose hardened steel for filled or harder compounds, sheet up to 5 mm, or high daily volumes, since it lasts longer and can be re-sharpened.
Which press do I need for the EN 455-2 die?
The die fits manual, pneumatic and hydraulic sample-cutting presses. On our arbor press it mounts with a lateral screw, and an adapter lets it run on a universal testing machine. Tell us your press make and model and we will match the mounting.
How do I grip and measure EN 455-2 specimens?
Hold the wide ends in pneumatic grips or roller grips so the specimen is loaded straight along its axis. The gauge length is 25 mm; our marking tool applies repeatable gauge marks for video extensometers.
Can you make test cuts on my material?
Yes. Send us a sample of your sheet and we will make test cuts free of charge, so you can see the edge quality and confirm the right die style before you order.
Can you make a custom or multi-cavity EN 455-2 die?
Yes. We make custom profiles, multi-cavity dies and nick or notch features on request. Send the drawing or standard, your material and thickness, and your press model.