Performing specific actions when working under voltage may result in mechanical damage to electric insulation gloves. Commonly used electrical insulating gloves are made of latex, which has relatively low mechanical resistance to punctures or cuts. Therefore, it is required to use protective gloves put on electrical insulating gloves. During work on live systems, ergonomics is very important. Often, the fitter works wearing three pairs of gloves at the same time: sweat-absorbing cotton insert, electrical insulating glove and leather glove. In this case, work ergonomics can be satisfactory only if, the shape and thickness of all types of gloves, including protective gloves, will be suited to electrical insulating gloves. Commercially-available leather gloves for protection against mechanical damage are not covered by the requirements relating to exposure to voltage or current and particularly to exposure to electric arc and the accompanying high temperatures. Furthermore, the standards that apply to protective gloves do not define such important parameters as the resistance to high temperature or moisture absorption by the protective glove material. Therefore, the method of selection of protective gloves for work on live systems is not specified by the standards and regulations and is often intuitive, because it depends on the experience and knowledge of the fitter or technical supervision.
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Electrical Leather Over Gloves ELSEC S-100
The ELSEC S-100 gloves, made of full-grain cowhide with a cuff made of split leather, are intended as an outer layer for dielectric gloves. EN ISO 21420:2020 Protective gloves. General Requirements and Test Methods: To ensure workplace safety while preserving its integrity, rubber-insulating gloves must be worn in combination with appropriate leather protectors. These are essential for extending rubber-insulating gloves’ wear life. They also offer users heightened dexterity, as well as advanced cut, puncture and abrasion resistance. As a complement, we recommend using our cotton storage bag to help safeguard your electrical safety gloves’ integrity and further secure a longer wear life. |
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1) Why would I need leather protector gloves? – Leather gloves are recommended for the protection against cuts and punctures, Heat is another factor you might have to deal with while doing electrical works, and leather gloves prove excellent in providing insulation against heat 2) Can leather gloves protect against electric shocks?- To be adequately protected from electrical shocks and mechanical protection, insulating rubber gloves and a protective leather glove should be worn together. When worn over rubber insulating gloves, leather gloves can help extend the life of the RIG (rubber insulating glove) and protect from cuts, abrasions, punctures and arc flash, Please note that when worn over rubber insulating gloves, leather gloves should be sized and shaped so that the insulating glove will not be deformed from its natural shape. 3) How much voltage is handled in leather gloves? Leather gloves do not guarantee any electrical protection on their own and should be worn accompanied by rubber insulating gloves. To learn more about our electrical range, please contact your sales representative at Laksafety. |
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