Gloves for Assembly Work
In assembly, dexterity and grip on small parts matter most. The data sheets of the Hi5 gloves list assembly as an application for thin, seamless knitted gloves as well as for cut-resistant and ESD versions.
At a glance
- Products with this application in the data sheet
- 18
- Product ranges
- Hi5 X FlexiTec, Hi5 X Super S, Hi5 X Cut, Hi5 X Basic, Hi5 X ESD
- Highest cut resistance
- level F
- Touchscreen compatible
- 11
- OEKO-TEX certified
- 9
- Sizes
- 6–11
Typical hazards
- Small, smooth or lightly oily components that must be gripped securely
- Sharp edges on sheet-metal parts, threads and stamping burrs
- Long wearing time with constant gripping: hand fatigue
- Operating scanners and tablets at the workstation
What to look out for
- The thinner the knitted glove (a high gauge such as 15G or 18G), the better the feel. It is less robust than a thick glove.
- If there is a risk of cuts, choose the cut level on the basis of the risk assessment, not the highest number available.
- If you operate displays, look for “touchscreen compatible” in the data sheet.
Hi5 gloves for assembly
The products compared
| Product | Protection | Material, coating | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HI511Assembly glove, nitrile micro-foam | Nylon/spandex, Nitrile micro-foam, palm | 7–11 | |
| HI511EAssembly glove, recycled polyester | Recycled polyester and elastane, Nitrile micro-foam, palm | 7–11 | |
| HI512Assembly glove with raised dots | Nylon/spandex, Ultra-thin nitrile micro-foam, palm | 6–11 | |
| HI541Assembly glove, nitrile micro-foam, tear level 3 | Nylon/spandex, Nitrile micro-foam, palm | 7–11 | |
| HI521Work glove with sandy nitrile palm | Nylon/spandex, Sandy nitrile, palm | 6–11 | |
| HI522Polyester glove with sandy nitrile palm | Polyester, Sandy nitrile, palm | 7–11 | |
| HI532Cut-resistant glove, cut level B, PU coating | Polyurethane (PU), palm | 6–11 | |
| HI533Cut-resistant glove, cut level C, nitrile micro-foam | Nitrile micro-foam, palm | 7–11 | |
| HI534Cut-resistant glove, cut level D, sandy nitrile | HPPE, Sandy nitrile, palm | 7–11 | |
| HI535Cut-resistant glove, cut level E, sandy nitrile | Sandy nitrile, palm | 7–11 | |
| HI536Cut-resistant glove, cut level F, nitrile micro-foam | Nitrile micro-foam, palm | 7–11 | |
| HI581Polyester glove with latex crinkle coating | Polyester, Latex crinkle, palm | 6–11 | |
| HI588Polyester glove with PU palm coating | Polyester, Polyurethane (PU), palm | 6–11 | |
| HI589Polyester glove, latex crinkle, tear level 4 | Polyester, Latex crinkle, palm | 7–11 | |
| HI5810Cotton jersey glove, full nitrile coating | 100% cotton jersey, Nitrile, fully coated | 8–11 | |
| HI571ESD glove, uncoated | 90% polyester, 10% carbon fibre | 7–11 | |
| HI572ESD cut-resistant glove, cut level C, nitrile coating | HPPE/glass fibre/carbon/nylon/spandex, Nitrile, palm | 7–11 | |
| HI573ESD glove with PU coated fingertips | 90% polyester, 10% carbon fibre, PU, fingertips | 7–11 |
Source: product data sheets. X in the EN 388 code = not tested.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hi5 gloves list assembly as an application in the data sheet?
According to the product data sheets, these products list this application: HI511, HI511E, HI512, HI541, HI521, HI522, HI532, HI533, HI534, HI535, HI536, HI581, HI588, HI589, HI5810, HI571, HI572, HI573. The selection does not replace a risk assessment.
What EN 388 levels do these gloves have?
The EN 388 values according to the data sheet: HI511 4121X, HI511E 4121X, HI512 4131X, HI541 4131X, HI521 4121X, HI522 4121X, HI532 4X42B, HI533 4X43C, HI534 4X43D, HI535 4X43E, HI536 4X43F, HI581 3131X, HI588 3131X, HI589 3141X, HI5810 4111B, HI571 1121X, HI572 4X42C, HI573 113XX. The guide EN 388 explained shows how to read the code.
Are these gloves touchscreen compatible?
According to the data sheet, the following are touchscreen compatible: HI511, HI511E, HI512, HI541, HI521, HI522, HI533, HI534, HI535, HI536, HI572. The data sheet gives no test value for this; test samples on your own device.
Does this selection replace a risk assessment?
No. The data sheets list applications; choosing the right protective equipment follows the risk assessment at your workplace. Employer duties.
Other applications
- Automotive industry
- Agriculture
- Engineering
- Construction
- Logistics and warehousing
- Oil and gas
- Glass handling
- Steel and aluminium
- Food industry
- Laboratories
- Printing industry
- Building maintenance
- Chemical industry
- Gardening
- Waste disposal
- Road and landscape construction
- Industrial cleaning
- Metalworking
- Petrochemical industry
- Aerospace
- Surface coating
- Hotels and catering
- Cleaning work
- Cosmetics and beauty care
- All applications
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