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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