Ansell ActivArmr Class 0 Electrical Insulation Gloves (Black)
With the Ansell ActivArmr Class 0 Electrical Insulation Gloves (Black) you can be sure of quality protection from touch voltage up to 1,000V DC and 1,500V AC. These superb gloves help to prevent electric shock, and are designed using an environmentally friendly dipping process for enhanced sustainability. The gloves also feature a hand-at-rest design to minimise hand fatigue during prolonged usage.
What's Included?
Which Electrical Insulation Glove Size Should I Choose?
There are various of sizes available for the ActivArmr Electrical Insulation Gloves, making it easier to find a comfortable fit for your hands. To discover which glove size you should wear, start by measuring your hand length and palm circumference (as seen below).
Once you have these measurements, use the table below as a guide to decide which size is best for you. If your measurements fall between sizes, we recommend choosing the larger size for the best fit.
| Size | Palm Circumference | Hand Length |
| Size 7 | 178mm | 171mm |
| Size 8 | 203mm | 182mm |
| Size 9 | 229mm | 192mm |
| Size 10 | 254mm | 204mm |
Who Can Use These Arc-Flash Gloves?
These Ansell Insulated Gloves are ideal for when you need electrical insulation to protect yourself from low-voltage shock or similar injuries. The gloves are suitable for tasks with a risk of touch voltage, and are ideal for use during electrical work, hybrid engine manufacturing and repair, power maintenance repair and transmission, telecom repair near electrical wires, and maintenance repairs and operations in industrial environments.
Recommended roles and industries for which these gloves can be useful include (but are not limited to):
- Electrical contractors
- Automotive
- Automotive aftermarket
- Construction
- Mining
- Machinery and Equipment
- Metal fabrication
- Oil and gas industry
- Utilities industry
How Can These Rubber Gloves Protect My Hands?
The ActivArmr Electrical Insulating Gloves are designed to offer protection against Category III risks, specifically those risks involving direct contact with electricity. These gloves are designed to protect you from low-voltage shocks, including those following contact with voltages of 1,000V AC maximum and 1,500V DC maximum.
Testing to European Standards
PPE Against Category III Risks
These gloves have been tested for use as PPE equipment to protect against category III risks.
What Is a Category III Risk?
Category III risks are complex hazards which are severe or life-threatening, or those which can cause irreversible injuries. This includes hazards such as:
- Hazardous chemicals and materials
- Electric shocks and contact with various voltage levels
- Knife wounds
- Deafening/damaging noise levels
In the case of the ActivArmr Class 0 Gloves, the design helps to protect against life-threatening or irreversible injury cause by contact with low-voltage electricity.
Please note: These gloves are a Class 00 Pair of insulating gloves, which means that they are only suitable for use for as long as they are not damaged in any way.
What Does Class 0 Protection Mean?
These gloves are rated Class 0 for electrical insulation. This means that they can insulate against a maximum of 1,000V AC and 1,500V DC.
Are There Any Alternatives to This Protective Glove?
Ansell also make a yellow variant of this Arc-Flash Resistant Glove. The ActivArmr Class 0 Electrical Insulating Rubber Gloves (Yellow) functions similarly to the black variant, and offers protection from the same level of electrical voltage. However, the black variant has a case-hardened finish, offering a tougher and more solid glove surface.
Key Features and Benefits
- Pair of arc-flash resistant protective gloves
- Ideal for protecting against contact with low-voltage electricity
- Suitable for a range of industries, including electrical, automotive, utilities, and construction
- Class 0 insulation protects against lower-level voltages up to 1,000V AC and 1,500VDC
- Dipped using an environmentally friendly process for a more sustainable design
- Natural rubber latex construction offers both durability and flexibility
- Designed with a hand-at-rest shape with non-splayed fingers to limit hand fatigue during continuous usage
- Flared cuff offers breathability and comfort for the user
- Cuff is roomy enough to comfortably fit over clothes-sleeves
- Case-hardened finish provides tough glove surface
- Offers light resistance to ozone and low temperatures
- Smooth finish makes for easy application and removal
- Machine washable at 60ºC for ongoing hygiene maintenance
- Available in a range of sizes so you can find the best fit for you
What Are These Straight Cuff Gloves Made From?
- Liner: Natural Latex Rubber
Specifications
- Product Code: RIG014N
- Colour: Black
- Washing Temperature: 60ºC
- Cuff Style: Straight cuff with rolled beaded edge
Additional Documentation
