- Arrive on-site and OSHA/ASTM compliant for scheduled exchange dates.
Rubber Goods Testing
Wesco provides managed safety services for dielectric rubber gloves, sleeves, blankets, line hoses, hoods, and boots performed in accordance with ASTM / OSHA standards, with additional accreditation by NAIL for PET.
Wesco Rubber Goods Testing
Wesco has a Longstanding History of Quality
ASTM committee member
Active participant on ASTM Committee F18, Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers.
Climate-controlled dielectric lab testing facility
Provides the optimum testing and storage environment for rubber inventory.
Communication
Communication takes place throughout the testing process to help reduce high failure rates and elevated replacement costs.
Detailed reporting process
Printed reports accompany every order and digital records are kept on file.
Education
Ask about safety presentations provided by one of our experienced personnel.
Extensive knowledge
Wesco tests over 200,000 rubber products each year.
Safety is our #1 concern
Wesco performs tests in accordance with ASTM / OSHA standards with additional accreditation by NAIL for PET.
Variety of testing and inventory options
Wesco is uniquely capable of providing custom exchange or inventory programs to significantly reduce turnaround time.
Multiple test lab locations: Gilberts, IL, and Webster, MA
Quick turnaround time
Expedited options available to meet rush and emergency needs.
Best Clean You’ve Ever Seen
Retesting starts with Wesco’s detailed wash process. A detailed clean allows for better accuracy during visual inspections (both during testing and in the field), while reducing cross-contamination of products and removing harsh dirt, oils, and contaminants to prolong the life of the goods.
Testing to ASTM Standards
Detailed visual inspection and electrical tests are performed in our on-site testing facilities.
Detailed Reporting Process
Printed test reports accompany every order and digital records are kept on file.
Customized Solutions to Meet Vastly Varying Needs
Wesco offers multiple solutions for maintaining compliance on rubber insulating goods. Our team is ready to review your unique needs to assess which program will provide the highest inventory utilization to maximize cost savings.
Programs Available:
- Proof / acceptance testing of new goods
- In / out testing
- Customized inventory exchange programs
- Work uniquely in alliance programs
Are Your Rubber Goods in Compliance?
Regular inspection and testing intervals are designed to keep users safe. Rubber can become compromised through regular use, age, exposure to sharp objects, dirt, oils, petroleum-based products, environmental fluctuations, and improper storage. For these reasons, regular visual and electrical inspections are mandated by ASTM and OSHA.
*OSHA regulations require electrical testing of rubber insulating equipment prior to the first use and periodically thereafter. Initial tests are referred to as a proof-test or acceptance test. These testing standards reference federal OSHA regulations and ASTM standards. Please note: State OSHA regulations and/or company regulations may have even more stringent testing intervals.
Post-Testing Process
Certification and Stamping
- Items are stamped certified with the name of the company certifying the goods, testing voltage, and date stamp (Wesco can provide “Date of Test” or “Expiration Date” based on customer parameters)
- Rejected items are clearly stamped as “Visual Test Failure” or “Electric Test Failure.”
- All electrical test failures are rendered useless prior to being shipped back to the customer if a return is requested
Protecting
- Items that have passed testing are packaged in sealed poly bags
- Plastic containers are recommended for shipping and storing purposes
- Failures can be used for training purposes, further review, monitoring, and tracking
Rubber Exchange Program
Let Wesco do the work for you. Our managed safety service ensures that your rubber goods are routinely cleaned, tested, custom date-stamped, and ready to ship from our climate-controlled warehouse when you need them. This program allows you to maximize the usage of your rubber products, saves you time, as well as minimizing the inventory in your warehouse.
- New and customer-owned inventory is housed in recommended conditions for rubber.
- Exchange programs are tailored to each organization’s unique needs accommodating varying volumes, cycles, or logistics.
- Certified dielectric equipment can arrive on-site in as little as 24 hours — anywhere in the U.S.
- Expert customer service provides support, communication, and order updates every step of the way.
- Incomplete sets are stored for use as replacements, reducing new purchases, eliminating waste, and minimizing turnaround time.
Reach out to a rubber goods expert today.
Companies Should Protect Their Rubber Goods with Daily Visual Inspections
Your first line of defense in preventing an accident.
Daily visual inspections are required by ASTM F1236-96, which outlines 24 types of irregularities to look for during inspections. Making regular visual inspections is crucial for safety. The use of damaged goods puts the user in harm’s way. Some damage is not easily visible, requiring inflation or rolling to expose damage such as dry rot, pin-sized holes, nicks, cuts, etc.
New Rubber Goods
As the largest stocking distributor of dielectric rubber goods in the United States, Wesco can eliminate long factory lead times and support your immediate needs.
Contact us to check our current inventory.
- Blanket Canisters
- Blanket Pins
- Blankets, Pole, and Line Insulation
- Buttons, Harnesses, and Straps For Sleeves
- Conductor Covers Line Guards
- Contoured Cuff Gloves
- Cross Arm Guards
- Flare Cuff Gloves Insulated Molded Sleeves Type I and II
- Glove Bags
- Glove Dust/Powder
- High Voltage Rubber Insulating Gloves
- Insulator Covers
- Insulated Dipped Sleeves Type I and II
- Insulating Roll Blankets
- Leather Protectors for Rubber Gloves
- Line Hose
- Line Hose Canisters
- Low Voltage Rubber Insulating Gloves
- One-Finger Mittens
- Rubber Insulating Blankets Type I and II
- Pole Covers
- Rubber Lineman Boots and Overshoes
- Sleeve Bags
- Switchboard Matting
- Tie Straps
Get in touch with our rubber goods experts.
To contact our testing services team, please call 800.323.6606, email testinginfo@wesco.com, or complete the following form.