Polyco Nitron Plus Cut and Heat Resistant Kevlar Lined Safety Gloves 920

Designed to shield the hands of mechanics, machine operators and automotive professionals from the hazardous dual threat of cut and heat, Polyco Nitron Plus Cut and Heat Resistant Kevlar Lined Safety Gloves 920 pack a further protective punch thanks to the inclusion of a highly durable Kevlar felt lining. Their robust nitrile coating is layered with a slight texture to further enhance grip strength and tactile handling for users dealing with switches, tiny engine components and intricate machine parts.

What's Included?

• 1 x Pair of Gloves

Which Size Polyco Nitron Plus Cut and Heat Gloves Are Right for Me?

Polyco Nitron Plus Safety Gloves are available in three different sizes. To find the perfect one for you, simply measure the circumference of your palm (ignoring the thumb area) and the length of your hand as indicated in the image below.

Once you have your measurements, please consult the sizing chart below to find the correct size for your hand.

Protection Ratings and Safety Standards

EN 388

• EN 388: 4X23C

EN 388 is a European regulation governing the sale of gloves used for safety and protection. It determines the gloves' performance when used for protection against mechanical machinery by measuring the fabric's abrasion, cut, tear and puncture resistance.

EN 407

• EN 407: X1XXXX

EN 407 is a European safety regulation governing the sale of gloves and garments that are resistant to any number of fire, heat and molten related hazards. Please view the table below to find out more:

Key Features and Benefits

• The inclusion of Kevlar felt helps bolster protection against abrasion and cuts
• Robust nitrile coating further reinforces grip strength and resistance to wear and tear
• Level 1 contact heat resistance allows 100°C safe handling
• Maximum level 4 abrasion resistance rating under EN 388
• Great resistance to grease and oil
• Ideal choice for mechanics, automotive professionals and machinists
• Slightly roughened finish enhances grip strength
• Extended cuff guards more of the wrist against harm
• Available in two different larger sizes for a bulky style of comprehensive protection

Suitable Applications and Environments for Use

Please view the list below to see which environments suit the unique protection that Polyco 920 Heat and Cut Gloves offer:

• Assembly
• Automotive
• Blacksmithing
• Exposure to Oil
• Greasy Applications
• Machine Operation
• Maintenance
• Mechanics
• Offshore Application
• Oil Handling
• Packing
• Scaffolding

Contact Heat Resistance

Contact heat resistance refers to the temperature a glove can withstand when coming into direct contact with an object. Polyco 920 Kevlar Safety Gloves are a level 1 glove, meaning they can safely handle material with a temperature not exceeding 100°C.

This resistance rating is brilliant for mechanics and machinists due to their constant exposure to heated engines, pipes and machine interiors. 

Maximum Level 4 Abrasion Resistance Rating

Abrasion resistance demonstrates how tough a glove is. The higher the rating, the more resistant to wear and tear the fabric is.

Polyco Nitron Plus Safety Gloves have been awarded the maximum level 4 rating under EN 388, which displays just how durable their foundation fabric is. Ideal for use in high-traffic situations, their robust combination of polyurethane and Kevlar is highly resistant to scratching, scuffing and other forms of superficial damage.

What Is Kevlar and What Does It Do?

Kevlar is a trademarked synthetic material developed to withstand intense force in gloves, vests, t-shirts and other garments. Best known for its use in ballistic body armour, Kevlar is used worldwide due to its incredible cut resistance, heat retention and high tensile strength.

Polyco 920 Safety Gloves use Kevlar as a foundation fabric because it bolsters abrasion, cut and contact heat resistance, allowing the user to safely handle material that would otherwise cause them and their hands harm.

What Are the Benefits of a Nitrile Coating?

Nitrile is a coating that excels in dirty conditions. Thanks to thousands of tiny bubbles that are injected into the coating before application, nitrile works tirelessly to absorb moisture, liquid particles and other harmful substrates off of the face of the glove, preventing your grip from weakening and your hands slipping when handling material in the workplace.

Level C Cut Resistance Rating

A level C cut resistance rating indicates a glove can withstand up to 15 newtons of downward force applied by the tip of a sharp implement before showing signs of damage. This level of protection could be the difference between a tool or machine part ripping straight through your hand and it simply becoming lodged in between the tightly spun Kevlar fibres that make up Polyco 920 Safety Gloves.

Enhanced Protection and Dexterity

Unlike other highly protective safety gloves, Polyco 920 Kevlar Cut Resistance Gloves do not compromise on dexterity. Manufactured with a slightly textured stipple coating, they allow the user to seamlessly pick up, adjust, transfer and make alterations to whatever material is at hand.

Additional Safety Documentation

• Conformity Statement
• Data Sheet

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.