Ansell Alphatec 23-201 Elbow-Length PVC Gauntlet Gloves

If you're looking for an over-the-elbow-length glove that's suitable for a variety of uses, the Ansell Alphatec 23-201 Elbow-Length PVC Gauntlet Gloves are a superb choice. Protective features such as liquid-proof sleeves, enhanced grip, a level of abrasion resistance, and Type B chemical resistance make these gauntlets ideal for many industries including chemical, janitorial, construction, and food industries.

What's Included?

• 1 x Pair of Gloves

Which Size Is Right For Me?

The Alphatec Gauntlets are available in a range of sizes. The sleeve length is the same across all sizes of glove, measuring 24 inches (620mm). To discover the right size for you, measure the length of your hand and the circumference of your palm (as seen below). Once you have these measurements, use the table below to find the right fit for you.

Who Can Use the Alphatec Gauntlet Gloves?

The Alphatec Gauntlet Gloves are suitable for a range of tasks, including for use as chemical gloves or industrial gloves. The application of these gloves includes, but is not limited to, the following industries and tasks:

• Food processing
• Cold storage
• Cleaning
• Janitorial or sanitisation work
• Automotive industry
• Construction and maintenance
• Preparation of sites (unloading of lines and valves)
• Chemical processing
• Chemical preparation
• Oil or gas refining

How Do the PVC Gloves Protect Your Hands?

These Ansell gloves protect against a variety of hazards, from contamination in food processing to handling organic solvents. The glove has a sleeve long enough to cover just above the elbow, offering fuller coverage than regular gloves. They are also ergonomically designed for flexibility and comfort, and include the following protective features:

• Rough sandblast finish enhances grip for maximum safety when handling wet or slipper materials
• Heat sealed and PVC coated sleeve provides both liquid resistance and dust protection
• Compliant with the EU food handling requirements
• Type B chemical resistance, with a solvent breakthrough time of 30 minutes minimum
• Long sleeve helps to protect against splashback
• PVC remains pliable even at low temperatures, offering flexibility and protection in colder work environments

Testing to European Standards

EN388: Mechanical Resistance

• EN 388: 3121B

EN ISO 374: Chemical Resistance

• EN374: Type B: KLT

• EN ISO 374-5: this product meets the European standards for protection against bacteria and fungi.

Key Features and Benefits

• Protective 13-gauge cotton liner gauntlet gloves with full PVC coating
• Latex-free design reduces the risk of irritated skin
• Over the elbow sleeves offer fuller coverage than regular gloves and protect forearms from splash-back
• Heat sealed sleeves provide liquid resistance and dust protection
• PVC coating remains flexible at low temperatures, allowing dexterity even in cold work environments
• Rough sandblast finish offers enhanced grip when handling slippery materials
• Suitable for use in a variety of industries, including food processing, chemical handling, and janitorial tasks

What Are the Ansell PVC Gauntlet Gloves Made From?

The Ansell PVC gauntlets are made from the following materials:

• Liner: Cotton
• Coating: PVC

Documentation For the VersaTouch 23-201 Gauntlets

• Declaration of Conformity
• Food Declaration of Compliance
• Chemical Breakthrough Guidelines
• Instructions for use

Delivery

This item will be dispatched by Royal Mail, DPD courier or UPS courier.

The estimated delivery time for this item is usually 1-3 working days when ordered before 14:00, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).

UK Delivery Charges

Certain orders delivered to the UK are subject to a delivery charge; refer to the table below for more information. Please note that all values are listed exclusive of VAT.

What is EN 388?

You might have noticed that this product adheres to EN standard EN 388. EN standards ensure that the product you are buying meets the safety standards of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), the highest standards organisation recognised by and working on behalf of the European Union. To pass any EN standard, a PPE product must undergo some of the most rigorous safety tests around.

There are many EN standards that our gloves adhere to. However, the EN standard that we’re concerned about here is EN 388. EN 388 stands for Mechanical Resistance, and informs you of your gloves' resistance to abrasion, cuts, tears and punctures.

How Do I Read the EN 388 Score?

Simply speaking, the higher the score that this product achieves, the better the product will be at resisting that hazard. Products will score between Level 0 and Level 4 for abrasion, tears and punctures, and if they weren’t tested for that hazard you will see N/A written instead of a number.

Cuts are a little different and, with the EN 388 standard rewritten in 2016, it means that gloves will either be tested to cut resistance or ISO cut resistance (sometimes called TDM cut resistance). Gloves tested to cut resistance will score between Level 0 and Level 5, and gloves tested to ISO cut resistance will achieve a score between Level A and Level F with the higher letter offering better cut protection.

Where Can I Find Out More?

This is just a brief overview of EN standard EN 388 so you know where you are standing. For further information, you can see the Introductory EN 388 Blog in our Knowledge Centre.

What is EN 511?

You might have noticed that this product adheres to EN standard EN 511. EN standards ensure that the product you are buying meets the safety standards of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), the highest standards organisation recognised by and working on behalf of the European Union. To pass any EN standard, a PPE product must undergo some of the most rigorous safety tests around.

There are many EN standards that our gloves adhere to. However, the EN standard that we’re concerned about here is EN 511. EN 511 stands for all things cold, and means that your gloves have been tested for their convective cold resistance, contact cold resistance and water permeability properties.

How Do I Read the EN 511 Score?

Simply speaking, the higher the score achieved the better the product will be at resisting the hazard tested. For the first two tests (convective cold resistance and contact cold resistance), the product will achieve between a Level 0 and a Level 4. The higher the score the better the resistance, with a Level 0 score meaning that it failed and an N/A score meaning that the product wasn’t tested for this hazard.

For water permeability the product will achieve either a Level 0 or a Level 1. Level 1 means that the product is waterproof, and Level 0 means that it isn't.

Where Can I Find Out More?

This is just a brief overview of EN standard EN 511 so you know where you are standing. For further information, you can see the Introductory EN 511 Blog in our Knowledge Centre.