Ansell HyFlex 70-123 55.9cm Cut-Resistant Kevlar Sleeve

The Ansell HyFlex 70-123 55.9cm Cut-Resistant Kevlar Sleeve is a knitted protective sleeve manufactured from tough and reliable Kevlar fibres for superior resistance to cut and tear. Protecting against contact heat up to 100°C, and featuring a thumbslot for wrist protection, this sleeve is ideal for a wide range of medium-risk applications in the automotive, construction, glass and metal fabrication industries.

Features and Benefits of the HyFlex 55.9cm Kevlar Sleeve

• Knitted sleeve with a length of 55.9cm
• Made from Kevlar for strong and reliable protection
• With thumbslot to provide protection to the wrist
• Velcro closure for more secure fit around the arm
• Protects against contact heat up to 100°C
• Excellent resistance to cut and tear
• Lightweight and comfortable
• Washable at 40°C for better hygiene

Manufactured from Kevlar for Lightweight Protection

The HyFlex 70-123 Sleeve is manufactured from 100% DuPont Kevlar to offer a high cut-resistance-to-weight ratio. As a result, this sleeve provides excellent protection against cuts, while remaining lightweight for maximum user comfort and dexterity.

Thumbslot for Better Safety

Featuring a thumbslot for additional protection, the HyFlex 70-123 Sleeve shields both the arm and the wrist against harm. This makes the sleeve suitable for more manual handling tasks, and when worn with a protective glove provides full protection from the elbow down.

Applications for the Hyflex 70-123 Cut-Resistant Sleeve

Protecting against mechanical risk and contact heat up to 100°C, the HyFlex Kevlar Sleeve is suitable for a variety of applications, primarily in the automotive, construction, glass and metal fabrication industries. Ideal uses include (but are not limited to):

• Assembly and finishing
• Assembly of white goods
• Stamping operations
• Body assembly
• Glass repair
• Metalwork

Testing of the HyFlex 70-123 Kevlar Sleeve

The Ansell 70-123 Sleeve meets the following specifications:

• European Directive 89/686/EEC
• EN 420:2003 + A1:2009
• EN 388:2016: 134XC
• EN 407:2004: X1XXXX

The HyFlex 70-123 Sleeve has been tested to EN 388:2016 to determine its resistance to mechanical risks. Please see the table below for the results of these tests:

When tested to EN 407:2004 for heat resistance, the HyFlex Kevlar Sleeve achieved the following results:

Sizing of the Ansell 70-123 Sleeve

This sleeve is available in one size, which should fit most users. The sleeve has a length of 55.9cm.

Documentation for the Ansell 70-123 Cut-Resistant Sleeve

Conformity Statement	Instructions for Use

Please note that the price listed is for one HyFlex 70-123 Sleeve only.

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).

Orders that are placed before 14:00 on a working day are usually dispatched on the same day; for orders placed outside this timeframe, they are normally dispatched the next working day.

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.

Please note: orders to NON-mainland UK and the Scottish highlands may be subject to an additional delivery charge, dependent on the size and value of the order.

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.