Portwest A500 Welder Leather Gauntlets
Offering unparalleled mechanical resistance, the Portwest A500 Welder Leather Gauntlets provide excellent 250°C contact heat protection, making them ideal for hot, dirty industries such as fabrication, foundry and welding. They offer impressive dexterity and grip for tactile tasks, while their comfortable inner cotton liner is ideal for extended use.
Key Information
- Glove Code: A500
- EN 388:2003 Rating: 3233
- EN 407:2004 Rating: 423X3X
- EN 420
- EN 12477
- Size Range: One size fits most (size 10)
- Supplied as a pair
Resistance of the Portwest Welder Leather Gauntlets
The Portwest Leather Gauntlets A500 have been tested in accordance with EU standards to ensure high levels of performance. Please find the results below:
EN 388
| Property | Resistance Level |
| Abrasion Resistance | Level 3 |
| Cut Resistance | Level 2 |
| Tear Resistance | Level 3 |
| Puncture Resistance | Level 3 |
EN 407
| Property | Resistance Level |
| Burning Behaviour | Level 4 |
| Contact Heat | Level 2 |
| Convective Heat | Level 3 |
| Radiant Heat | N/A |
| Small Splashes of Molten Metal | Level 3 |
| Large Splashes of Molten Metal | N/A |
EN 12477
The Portwest Welder Gauntlets have been tested in accordance with EN standard EN 12477 and achieve performance level type A. This means that they provide excellent heat and mechanical resistance, but their flexibility may be compromised in tough environments.
Uses of the Portwest Welder Gauntlets A500
Best suited to hot and dirty industrial environments, the Portwest Welder Leather Gauntlets provide exceptional heat protection and strong mechanical protection. They are versatile, and can be used inside and outside, in dry and wet conditions, and in clean and dirty environments. They are recommended for many industries, including:
- Assembly
- Building
- Construction
- Engineering
- Glass handling
- Glass manufacture
- Fabrication
- Industrial
- Landscaping
- Local authorities
- Machinery use
- Materials handling
- Maintenance
- Metal handling
- Metal work
- Transportation
- Utilities
- Welding
Key Features of the Portwest Welder Leather Gauntlets A500
- Ideal for withstanding harsh flames and heat
- Designed to provide the maximum burning behaviour resistance
- Impressive flexibility ideal for tactile applications
- Special cow split leather provides mechanical protection
- Fitted with an inner cotton liner that enhances comfort
- Excellent abrasion resistance enhances longevity
- Ideally used for precision welding and metal handling
- Available in one size that should suit most users
Sizing of the Portwest Welder Gauntlets A500
The Portwest Welder Gauntlets are available in one size that should suit the hands of most users due to the flexible and large nature of the gauntlets. To ensure a good fit, it is recommended that you measure the circumference of your hand around the knuckles (excluding the thumb) with your hand open and your fingers together, and the length of your hand from the tip of your middle finger to your wrist before checking the table below.
| Size | Circumference (mm) | Length (mm) |
| Size 10 | 254mm | 204mm |
Documentation for the Portwest Leather Gauntlets A500
| Conformity Statement | Instructions for Use |
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