Gloves for Steel and Aluminium
Sheet metal, profiles and blanks have sharp edges and are often oiled. The data sheets list steel and aluminium for cut-resistant gloves and for the chemical and cut-resistant glove.
At a glance
- Products with this application in the data sheet
- 4
- Product ranges
- Hi5 X Cut, Hi5 X Chem
- Highest cut resistance
- level D
- Touchscreen compatible
- 1
- OEKO-TEX certified
- 2
- Chemical protection type A
- 2
- Sizes
- 6–11
Typical hazards
- Sharp sheet-metal edges and burrs
- Oil and emulsions on components
- Heavy parts with slippery surfaces
- Sparks and heat are a separate hazard
What to look out for
- Heat and welding protection is not what these gloves are for: the data sheets name no heat protection standard such as EN 407.
- Choose the cut level on the basis of the risk assessment.
- According to the data sheet, nitrile coatings give grip on oily surfaces.
Hi5 gloves for steel and aluminium
The products compared
| Product | Protection | Material, coating | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HI532Cut-resistant glove, cut level B, PU coating | Polyurethane (PU), palm | 6–11 | |
| HI534Cut-resistant glove, cut level D, sandy nitrile | HPPE, Sandy nitrile, palm | 7–11 | |
| HI551Chemical-resistant glove with nitrile palm | Type A · AJKLOPT | Sandy nitrile, palm | 7–11 |
| HI552Chemical and cut-resistant glove, cut level D | Type A · AJKLOPT | Sandy nitrile, palm | 7–11 |
Source: product data sheets. X in the EN 388 code = not tested.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hi5 gloves list steel and aluminium as an application in the data sheet?
According to the product data sheets, these products list this application: HI532, HI534, HI551, HI552. 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: HI532 4X42B, HI534 4X43D, HI551 4121A, HI552 4X42D. The guide EN 388 explained shows how to read the code. Chemical protection to EN ISO 374-1: HI551 (AJKLOPT), HI552 (AJKLOPT).
Are these gloves touchscreen compatible?
According to the data sheet, the following are touchscreen compatible: HI534. 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.
More than gloves?
In this sector, hearing and breathing may also be at risk, not just your hands. Your risk assessment will tell you. Combining PPE explains how to match several items of PPE. For the other areas of protection there are the DS SafetyWear sister brands: EarProtect for hearing protection and AirGuard Pro for respiratory protection.
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