PPE Testing Laboratory Equipment List

I know you’re probably putting together a PPE testing lab, and trying to nail down exactly what equipment you need to get reliable, standards-compliant results.

Well, this guide breaks down the core categories of lab instruments you’ll want on your list, covers key test functions for each product line, and walks you through what each piece does — so you can pick the right setup for your testing scope.

If safety footwear testing is a core part of your lab work, this category of equipment forms your foundation.

These safety footwear testing machines are built to run full performance checks on both finished shoes and raw materials, aligned with major international standards like EN ISO 20344, EN ISO 20345, ASTM F2412, ASTM F2413 and GB/T 20991.

You’ll use them for everything from in-house quality control to pre-certification validation and new material R&D.

Some of the key safety footwear testing instruments that you can add to your lab include:

Slip resistance tester apply a predetermined load by different mediums like wood, PVC, ceramic tile or specified and set specified friction times and speed, which is to measure the sole friction coefficient, and then judge the slip resistance of shoes.

Compression and Puncture Tester measures the compression strength for safety shoes toecap and puncture-resistant performance for sole steel plate.

Safety Shoes Impact Tester is used for impact resistance of safety shoes. Impact steel head of safety shoes by 100J or 200J kinetic energy, and inspect it subsidence to check it quality.

This dual column universal testing machine is a professional and high-precision material testing apparatus, engineered for a comprehensive range of mechanical property tests on diverse materials.

Whole Shoes Flexing Tester is to test finished shoes, like sports shoes, casual shoes, work shoes etc. And determine its flexing resistance or indicating the cracks of shoe or shoe sole through reciprocating flexing movements under the specified angle and frequency.

Glove testing covers mechanical, thermal and flame resistance — and you’ll need dedicated instruments to run each of those checks properly.

All of these glove testing machines align with standards including EN 388, EN 407, EN 12477 and EN 21420, and they’re a staple in glove factories, third-party labs and certification bodies alike.

Some of the key glove testing instruments that you can add to your lab include:

Cut Resistance Tester is designed for cutting resistance testing of safety glove protection areas and shoe uppers. It is suitable for flexible/semi-flexible materials, not for hard-material gloves (e.g., rigid composites).

TDM 100 cut test machine is used for TDM grading test (cutting force N) of gloves, protective clothing fabrics and other fabrics, composite materials, rubber and other materials for cutting resistance.

Heat contact machine applies to testing welders gloves resistance contact heat performance (for hand & wrist protection) in welding and related works process.

TPP Thermal Protection Tester is used for testing the thermal protective performance (TPP) value and performing thermal protective evaluation (TPE) of flame-retardant fabric products, including flame-retardant protective clothing, fire suits, fire boots and gloves, under exposure to radiant and convective heat sources.

Thermal Protection Heat Radiation Tester is used for the Radiant Heat Level C Classification Test of heat-resistant gloves, heat-resistant clothing and protective boots.

Medical mask differential pressure tester used to measure the air exchange pressure of the medical face mask or other fabric.

BFE Tester is applied to test the filtration efficiency of mask, can be used in metering calibration department, scientific research institution, mask manufacturer and other related departments.

For protective clothing, testing goes well beyond basic material strength — you’re measuring thermal protection, liquid barrier performance, breathability and more.

These protective clothing testing instruments meet standards like EN 469 and EN 1149, and are used for everything from firefighter gear to industrial workwear and chemical protective clothing.

Some of the key protective clothing testing instruments that you can add to your lab include:

Sweating Guarded Hotplate GT-C98 to determine the thermal and evaporative resistance of clothing materials, under standard test environment, heat the fixed aluminum or copper. Keep them to maintain a fixed temperature and heating power. 

Molten Metal Splashes Impact Test Apparatus is used to determine the impact performance of high-temperature metal melt droplets in protective clothing and the high-temperature protection performance of textiles.

Air Permeability Tester To test the air permeability of various woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, non-woven fabrics, industrial filter materials etc.

Electrostatic Charge Attenuation Tester uses the induction effect of step voltage to charge the test specimen, and measure the half-life and shielding coefficient of the specimen in a non-contact state.

If Mask Testing is a core part of your lab work, this category of equipment forms your foundation.

These mask testing machines are built to run full performance checks on both finished shoes and raw materials, aligned with major international standards like EN 149, EN 14683, ASTM F2100 and NIOSH-42 CFR84.

Some of the key mask testing instruments that you can add to your lab include:

Automatic Particulate filtration efficiency tester PFE tester GT-RA09 is suitable for rapid, accurate and stable detection of the filtration efficiency of various medical and daily protective masks, respirators, etc.

Mask Tester determine the resistance of medical protective masks to the penetration of synthetic blood under different test pressures. It can also be used to determine the blood penetration resistance of other coating materials.

Mask Respiratory Breathing Resistance Tester used to determine the inspiratory and expiratory resistance of Mask & Respirator under specified conditions.

Mask visual field testing machine to determine whether field of vision under the mask meets the standard requirement or not.

Safety helmets take on impact, penetration and environmental stress — so your lab needs equipment that can replicate all of those conditions reliably.

All safety helmet test instruments align with EN, ISO, ASTM, ANSI and GB standards, to ensure helmets meet mandatory head protection requirements.

Some of the key safety helmet testing instruments that you can add to your lab include:

Helmet Flammability Tester is developed according to the latest standards for safety helmets GB/T 2812-2006 and GB/T 2811-2019, and is professionally used for the determination of the flame retardant properties of safety helmets.

Safety Helmet Impact Resistance Puncture Tester is used to determine the impact resistance and puncture resistance of various safety helmets.

Electrical Insulation Helmet Testing Equipment is Used for testing the electrical insulation performance of safety helmets, it features a high degree of automation and convenient operation.

There are various types of personal protective equipment (PPE) testing equipment available on the market to suit different testing objectives.

You can therefore select the instrument that best meets your requirements.

If you require a comprehensive laboratory set-up solution, please contact us; we will recommend the most suitable PPE testing equipment based on your requirements and the relevant standards.