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EN 388
2121
EN 407
EN12477 - Welding Glove
Standards
MECHANICAL TESTING
REQUIREMENTS
This Standard specifies the requirements
and test methods for gloves used for
manual welding of metals, cutting and
related techniques, combining EN388
and EN407.
ABRASION
RESISTANCE
The welder’s gloves are classified into
two categories.
Type A indicates gloves that must provide a slightly higher
degree of protection against heat.
Type B indicates gloves that must provide a slightly lower
degree of protection against heat, but which have higher
flexibility and versatility.
EN 12477: 2001 + Amendment No. 1: 2005
Protective gloves for welders
This standard is specifically intended for gloves designed
to be used during welding operations and allied processes.
It includes reference to EN 420 requirements to ensure that
the gloves themselves do not cause harm to the wearer, are
comfortable and correctly sized.
STANDARD
MINIMUM PERFORMANCE
TYPE A
TYPE B
EN388
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 1
BLADE CUT
RESISTANCE
EN388
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 1
TEAR
RESISTANCE
EN388
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 1
PUNCTURE
RESISTANCE
EN388
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 1
BURNING
BEHAVIOUR
EN407
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 2
CONTACT HEAT
RESISTANCE
EN407
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 1
CONVECTIVE
HEAT
RESISTANCE
EN407
LEVEL 2
LEVEL -
MOLTEN METAL
RESISTANCE
EN407
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 2
DEXTERITY
EN420:1998
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 4
PREMIUM
DEERSKIN
41224X
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WELDING GLOVE
STANDARDS
EXCELLENT FIT AND FEEL
FOR PRECISION WELDING
AS/NZS Equivalent:
None
Requirements for thermal and mechanical testing are listed in
the below table.
Type A gloves are for more general welding and cutting
operations where higher protection would be needed.
SEWN WITH KEVLAR
THREAD FOR MAXIMUM
SEAM STRENGTH.
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140MM CUFF FOR
ADDED FOREARM
PROTECTION.
TIGW13(SIZE)
PYROMATE® PREMIUM DEERSKIN TIG WELDERS - 34CM LENGTH
• Excellent fit and feel for precision welding.
• Durable Deerskin provides unmatched dexterity with lighter weight.
• Sewn with Kevlar thread for maximum seam strength.
• 340mm Overall length with a 140mm cuff for added forearm protection.
SIZES: L-XL / QTY/PACK: 12 PAIRS / QTY/CARTON: 120 PAIRS
EN 388
EN 407
2121
41224X
PA R A M O U N T S A F E T Y. C O M
PA R A M O U N T S A F E T Y. C O M
HAND PROTECTION
HAND PROTECTION
Type B gloves are more suitable where a higher dexterity but
lower protective properties would be required (such as during
TIG welding.
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