Insulating rubber gloves offer workers that work on or near live wires, personal protection against electrical shocks. Insulating rubber gloves undergo a range of voltage, ageing and mechanical testing which ensures that they comply with IEC 60903 and EN 60903 standards.
Insulating Glove Types
There are two main types of insulated gloves:
- Latex Gloves – Provide high level of dielectric performance, but must be used with leather glove covers for mechanical protection
- Composite Gloves – Provide superior mechanical protection, with no need for overgloves
Insulating Glove Classes
|
Class |
AC |
DC |
|
00 |
500 V effective |
750 V |
|
0 |
1 000 V effective |
1 500 V |
|
1 |
7 500 V effective |
11 250 V |
|
2 |
17 000 V effective |
25 500 V |
|
3 |
26 500 V effective |
39 750 V |
|
4 |
36 000 V effective |
54 000 V |
Insulating Glove Categories
|
Category |
Resistant in |
|
A |
Acid |
|
H |
Oil |
|
Z |
Ozone |
|
R |
Acid, Oil & Ozone |
|
C |
Very low temperature |
Note 1: Category R combines the characteristics of categories A, H & Z.
Note 2: Any category combination may be used.
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