Tornado Intrepid Cut Resistant Sleeves INTS50

During handling of sharp-edged materials such as sheet steel and glass, the arms are at just as much risk as the hands are, and full arm protection is a must. Combining cut resistant sleeves with safety gloves is the best way to provide this necessary protection to your workforce.

The Tornado Intrepid Cut Resistant Sleeves INTS50 are manufactured in a loose-fitting design, promoting comfortable full arm protection from both laceration and burn risks. Although these sleeves achieve level four EN 388 cut resistance, wearer comfort is maximised thanks to a soft-knitted yarn construction.

The product code for these sleeves is INTS50. They are supplied in a pair.

Applications of the Tornado Intrepid Cut Resistant Sleeves

Typical industries of use include (but are not limited to):

• Automotive
• Steel & Aluminium Industry
• Waste & Recycling Management
• Aerospace
• Engineering
• Construction
• Utilities

Testing of the Tornado Intrepid Cut Resistant Sleeves

EN388 (mechanical Resistance)

• EN388: 234XB

Sizing of the Tornado Intrepid Cut Resistant Sleeves

The Tornado Intrepid Cut Resistant Sleeves are supplied in a single, one-size-fits-most size. They are 50cm in length.

Documentation for the Tornado Gloves

• Declaration of Conformity

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.