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EN 12477 Protection Gloves For Welders

Protection gloves for welders are subdivided into versions A and B. The two versions must be tested for the following
criteria and, depending on the version, achieve the relevant minimum performance stages.
As a simplification, we determine that protective gloves in category A are suitable for MIG/MAG of for welding work involving high current
valuminiumes or high gas throughput. Protection gloves in category B for TIG welding work or similar at low current valuminiumes or low
gas throughput. Based on the lower protection effect, they exhibit considerably increased moveability and better wearing comfort.

Minimum Level Minimum Level
Requirement Standard Type A Type B
Abrasion Resistance 388 2 1
Cut Resistance 388 1 1
Tear Resistance 388 2 1
Puncture Resistance 388 2 1
Burning Behaviour 407 3 2
Contact Heat 407 1 1
Convective Heat 407 2 0
Exposure to Small Spurted Molten 407 3 2
Metal Particles 1149-2 R≥10^6Ω R≥10^5Ω
Finger Movement 420 1 4

Important Notes
According to current knowledge, there is no standardised test procedure for the permeability of UV radiation through glove materials. Howe-
ver, welding gloves are manufactured in such a way that no UV radiation is transmitted. Welding gloves do not provide protection from electro-
cution that can be caused by defective equipment or by touching live parts. Wet or dirty gloves, or gloves soaked by sweat increase the risk of
electrocution.
If the test is passed, the gloves are marked with the standard number and the letters of the execution:
e.g. EN 12477-A or 12447-B.The requirements of version A are higher than those of version B!

Quality Seal:

Reach Conformity
The manufacturing process fulfils the requirements of the European Reach Directive concerning the registration,
assessment, approval and restriction of chemical materials.

Sanitized Quality
Seal Odour reduction (acts like a deodorant)

Textiles Trust
textiles tested for toxicity

SHA (Skin Health Alliance) Quality Seal
dermatologically safe (certified skin-friendly)

Pre-Washed
washed before packing

Technical data subject to change.
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