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48<br />

HAND<br />

PROTECTION<br />

Glove Standards<br />

EN420:2003<br />

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES<br />

This standard defines the general requirements for glove design and construction,<br />

innocuousness, cleaning instructions, electrostatic properties, sizing, dexterity,<br />

water vapour transmission and absorption and marking and information.<br />

Sizing of Gloves<br />

EN388:2003<br />

PROTECTIVE GLOVES AGAINST MECHANICAL RISKS<br />

This standard applies to all kinds of protective gloves in respect of physical and<br />

mechanical aggressions caused by abrasion, blade cut, tearing and puncture. This<br />

standard only applicable in conjunction with EN420. (1 being the lowest<br />

performance rating) ;<br />

Abrasion - Performance Index 1 - 4<br />

Blade Cut Resistance – Performance Index 1-5<br />

Tear Resistance – Performance Index 1-4<br />

Puncture – Performance Index 1 -4<br />

EN407: 2004<br />

PROTECTIVE GLOVES AGAINST THERMAL RISKS (heat and/or fire)<br />

This standard specifies thermal performance for protective gloves against heat<br />

and/or fire. The heat and flame pictogram is accompanied by a 6 digit number ;<br />

Resistance to flammability (performance level 0 – 4)<br />

Contact Heat resistance (performance level 0-4)<br />

Convective heat resistance (performance level 0-4)<br />

Radiant heat resistance (performance level 0 – 4)<br />

Resistance to small splashes of molten metal (performance level 0 – 4)<br />

Resistance to large splashes of molten metal (performance level 0 – 4)<br />

A100: Grip Glove<br />

Premium quality 10 gauge Latex Grip<br />

Glove. Excellent grip in wet & dry<br />

conditions. Good puncture & abrasion<br />

resistance. Ergonomically designed<br />

with open back for extra ventilation.<br />

Applications: Construction,<br />

Transportation, Refuse collection,<br />

Maintenance, Local authority.<br />

Sizes M/8, L/9, XL/10<br />

Colours Orange, Green<br />

A109 Grip Glove - Bag<br />

Colours Orange, Green, Black<br />

A140: Thermal Grip Glove<br />

Seamless 10 gauge premium quality<br />

grip glove for cold conditions.<br />

Black Latex crinkle finish on warm<br />

acrylic liner with elasticated knitwrist<br />

for secure fit. Ideal for outdoor heavy<br />

duty tasks.<br />

Applications: Construction,<br />

Transportation, Refuse collection,<br />

Maintenance, Local authority.<br />

Sizes M/8, L/9, XL/10<br />

Colours Black<br />

Note:<br />

All Gloves Are Packed In Dozen Pairs<br />

EXCELLENT GRIP<br />

<strong>Portwest</strong> also supply the<br />

A100 glove in a special<br />

merchandised bag suitable<br />

for retail. Glove code is A109<br />

Thermal Glove<br />

FOR COLD WEATHER

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