Portwest Premium Tig Welding Gauntlets A520
Designed specifically for welders who require high flexibility, the Portwest Premium Tig Welding Gauntlets A520 use a goatskin palm to ensure dexterity and sensitivity. Despite their sensitivity and dexterity, the gauntlets retain mechanical strength with their goatskin construction, which ensures high abrasion, tear and puncture resistance.
Key Information
- Glove Codes:
- A520GRRL
- A520GRRXL
- A520GRRXXL
- EN 388:2003 Rating: 2041
- EN 420
- EN 12477 Type B
- Size Range: 9 - 11
- Supplied as a pair
Resistance of the Portwest Premium Tig Welding Gauntlets A520
The Portwest Premium Welding Gauntlets 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 2 |
| Cut Resistance | Level 0 |
| Tear Resistance | Level 4 |
| Puncture Resistance | Level 1 |
EN 12477
The Portwest Reinforced Leather Gauntlets have been tested in accordance with EN standard EN 12477 and achieves performance level type B. This means that they provide a lower tolerance to heat but offer high levels of flexibility and dexterity.
Uses of the Portwest Premium Tig Welding Gauntlets
The Premium Tig Welding Gauntlets are designed for type B welding applications, but are suitable for a wider variety of conditions. They are suitable for use inside and outside, with heat, and in dry and wet working conditions. They are recommended for many applications, 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 Premium Tig Gauntlets A520
- Features para-aramid fibres that enhances heat protection
- Uses cow split leather to ensure high durability
- Fitted with a goatskin palm for high dexterity in the heat
- Best suited to type B welding (Tig Welding)
- Features a heavy-duty split leather cuff for enhanced mechanical protection
- Offers high levels of flexibility ideal for tactile applications
- Available in a wide range of sizes
Sizing of the Portwest Premium Tig Welding Gauntlets A520
The Portwest Premium Tig Gauntlets are available in three sizes that should suit the hands of most users. Please 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.
| Size | Circumference (mm) | Length (mm) |
| Size 9 | 229mm | 192mm |
| Size 10 | 254mm | 204mm |
| Size 11 | 279mm | 215mm |
Documentation for the Portwest Premium Tig Gauntlets
| Conformity Statement | Instructions for Use |
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