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ELECTRICAL GLOVES

Electrical Safety Essentials – Raychem RPG Insulating Gloves and Boots

Insulating gloves and boots are designed to help prevent electrical incidents by providing an insulating barrier against electrical conductivity and transmission from energized surfaces or the ground to the human body.

Electrical maintenance operators and personnel working close to live electrical wires, arc-flash hazards, substation switchgear, power-generation systems, and similar energized environments should use suitable electrical safety gloves and boots while performing their work.

Electrical Insulating Glove Classes

Are There Any Differences in the Class of Insulating Gloves?

The source describes five classes of electrical equipment safety gloves, categorized from Class 00 to Class 4.

These gloves for electrical shock protection are intended to provide hand protection when working in electrical environments.

After completing a safety assessment, the appropriate class of insulating glove should be selected according to:

• General voltage range

• Arc-flash protection requirements

• Electrical hazards

• Ozone resistance

• Acid resistance

• Temperature resistance

• Wear-and-tear durability

The source states that Class 4 insulated gloves maintain a dynamic 50 cal protection, while Class 2 gloves are intended for lower-voltage applications.

Similarly, Class 3 dielectric boots provide a higher level of protection than Class 0 boots.

Electrical insulating gloves should be reliable, tested, and manufactured according to appropriate international safety standards.

The page references:

• IEC 60903

• EN 60903

According to the source, each pair is individually tested and certified before being released to customers.

Types of Electrical Insulating Gloves

Electrical equipment gloves are arranged into three major categories.

Standard Insulating Gloves

Standard insulating gloves are manufactured from natural rubber and are described as providing effective insulating properties.

Because these gloves offer limited protection against puncture and abrasion, the source recommends using them with a pair of electrical leather overgloves.

Mechanical Insulation Gloves

Mechanical insulation gloves are designed to provide electrical insulation together with protection against:

• Mechanical tearing

• Puncture

• Physical damage

Unlike standard insulating gloves, these varieties are designed so that additional overgloves are not required.

ASTM D120 Tested Gloves

The page also references ASTM D120 testing for high-voltage safety gloves.

ASTM testing is presented as a means of supporting the quality and performance claims of insulating gloves throughout their intended use.

Electrical Insulation Gloves at Hand Helmet

At Hand Helmet, field experience and safety expertise are used to identify insulating glove options for electrical applications.

In addition to electrical protection, glove selection should consider:

• Ergonomic design

• Task suitability

• Comfortable interior

• Dexterity

• Class category

• Voltage resistance

• Colour code

• Sizing

• Glove type

• Applicable safety standards

Raychem RPG Electrical Insulating Gloves

Raychem RPG electrical insulating gloves are available in sizes ranging from 8 to 12, covering a range of user requirements.

General Features

• Comfortable for extended periods of use

• Designed for dexterity

• Manufactured from natural rubber

• Resistant to puncture, cuts, and abrasion, although overgloves are recommended

• Available with cuffed and straight lower-edge designs

• Compliance with EN 60903:2003

• Compliance with IEC 60903:2014

• CE Category III

Latex Models

KL-AXY Latex Gloves

These Class 00 rubber gloves for electrical work provide electrical insulation up to 500 VAC.

Features

• Class 00

• Electrical protection up to 500 VAC

• Resistant to ozone

• Resistant to acid exposure

• Suitable for very low temperatures

• Beige colour

KM-BXY Latex Gloves

These Class 0 insulated gloves provide electrical insulation up to 1000 V.

Features

• Class 0

• Electrical protection up to 1000 V

• Resistant to ozone

• Resistant to acid

• Resistant to extreme temperatures

• Approx. 36 cm length

• Red colour

KM-CXY Latex Gloves

These Class 1 insulated gloves provide electrical conductivity protection up to 7,500 V.

Features

• Class 1

• Protection up to 7,500 V

• Acid protection

• Tested for low temperatures

• White colour

KL-DXY Latex Gloves

These insulating gloves provide electrical protection up to 17,000 V live voltage.

Features

• Protection up to 17,000 V

• Designed for comfort

• Yellow colour

KL-EXYZ Latex Gloves

These heavy-duty insulating gloves provide a maximum voltage-use rating of 26,500 V.

Features

• Maximum voltage use: 26,500 V

• Acid resistant

• Temperature tested

• Heavy-duty insulation

• Green colour code

KL-FXYZ Latex Gloves

These Class 3 rubber electrician gloves are designed for high-voltage applications reaching up to 36,000 V.

Features

• Class 3

• Protection up to 36,000 V

• High-voltage hand protection

• Orange colour

Mechanical / Composition Glove Models

KM-AXY Composition Gloves

Designed for puncture resistance, these gloves are categorized as Class 00.

Features

• Class 00

• Maximum voltage insulation: 500 V

• Puncture-resistant construction

• Beige colour

KM-BXY Composition Gloves

These insulating gloves are categorized as Mechanical Class 0.

Features

• Class 0

• Electrical protection up to 1000 V

• Resistance to physical damage

• Designed for long-term durability

• Red colour

KM-CXY Composition Gloves

These Class 1 mechanical gloves are designed for electrical currents up to 7,500 V.

Features

• Class 1

• Protection up to 7,500 V

• Mechanical protection

• White colour

KM-DXY Composition Gloves

These Class 2 insulated gloves provide conductive protection up to 17,000 V.

Features

• Class 2

• Maximum threshold: 17,000 V

• Yellow colour

KM-EXY Composition Gloves

These gloves are described as Class 3 electrical safety gloves.

Features

• Class 3

• Protection up to 26,500 V

• Green colour

KM-FXY Composition Gloves

These Class 4 electrical safety gloves provide the highest voltage coverage listed in this mechanical range.

Features

• Class 4

• Protection up to 36,000 V

• Orange colour

Category Letter Identification

The source provides the following category-letter meanings:

• A: Acid

• Z: Ozone

• H: Oil

• C: Very Low Temperature

• R: A + Z + H

The source also states that obtaining the category authorizes an additional 0.6 mm.

Models of Electrical Overgloves

ESOLV Overgloves

The ESOLV Overgloves are designed to provide abrasion protection over insulating gloves.

Features

• Abrasion protection

• Class 00 and Class 0 applications

• Suitable for electrical applications up to 1000 V

• Protective overglove construction

ESOMV Overgloves

The ESOMV Overgloves are designed to be worn over electrical latex gloves.

Features

• Resistance to strong mechanical impacts

• Electrical applications up to 36,000 V

• Covers Class 1

• Class 2

• Class 3

• Class 4

Insulating Undergloves

Insulating Undergloves are short gloves worn as the innermost hand-protection layer.

They come into direct contact with the skin and are designed to complement the upper insulating glove layers.

Features

• Allergy-free

• Comfortable during wear and movement

• Manufactured from pure organic cotton

• Moisture absorbent

• Compliance with CE

• Compliance with EN 388

• Universal size

ESU Under Gloves

The ESU Under Gloves are available in a natural cotton white colour.

Features

• White / natural cotton colour

• Single universal size

• Moisture absorbent

• Designed to support comfortable movement

• Intended to help reduce conductivity risks

Hand Helmet Insulating Boots

Electrical safety gloves are often used together with additional conductivity-insulating equipment as part of an integrated electrical safety system.

One important addition is dielectric and waterproof insulating boots.

These boots are designed for personnel exposed to electrical hazards, including cable excavation and other work where conductive ground conditions may be present.

The boots incorporate non-conductive protection in the insoles and interior.

Raychem RPG KAMFET Insulating Boots

Raychem RPG KAMFET Insulating Boots are manufactured with insulating material on the exterior and include an additional polymeric protective cap for enhanced toe protection.

The high-ankle design and interior construction are intended to support comfort during prolonged industrial use.

Features

• Class 0

• Maximum usage: 1000 V

• Proof tested at 10,000 V

• Available in various sizes

• Compliance with EN ISO 20347 OBE HRO SRC

• Absorbent outsole

• Anti-perforation midsole

• Resistant to contact with high temperatures

• Identified as an electrical-risk-reduction essential

• Ridged bottom for slip resistance

• Waterproof insulating construction

• High-ankle design

• Polymeric toe protection

• Non-conductive internal protection

Insulating Boot Sizes

The source lists the following boot sizes:

FR Sizes:
36, 37/38, 39, 40/41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46/47, 48, 49/50

UK Sizes:
3, 4.5, 5.5, 7, 8, 9, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5, 13

Final Words

Select insulating gloves according to:

• Intended application

• Electrical class

• Voltage exposure

• Size

• Work environment

• Required safety standards

Electrical insulating gloves should also be matched with corresponding protective equipment, including step-voltage protection boots.

Before use, the source recommends gently inflating each insulating glove to check its condition and help identify damage that could affect its protective performance.

For inquiries about electrical insulating gloves, insulating boots, overgloves, undergloves, or complete electrical safety kits, contact Hand Helmet.

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• Mechanical / Composition Gloves

• Electrical Overgloves

• Insulating Undergloves

• ESU Under Gloves

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