Ansell HyFlex 70-225 Fireblade FB40 Heat-Resistant Kevlar Gloves

Manufactured from tough and durable Kevlar with a reinforced thumb crotch, the Ansell HyFlex 70-225 Fireblade FB40 Heat-Resistant Kevlar Gloves offer excellent protection against cut and are highly resistant to tear. In addition, these gloves protect against contact heat up to 100°C, making them ideal for a wide range of manual applications that require the handling of hot materials or tools.

Features and Benefits of the Ansell HyFlex 70-225 Fireblade FB40 Gloves

• Knitted Kevlar gloves with a knitwrist for secure fit
• Kevlar fibres offer excellent strength and durability
• Reinforced thumb crotch protects this vulnerable area
• High level of resistance to both cut and tear
• Offer protection against contact heat up to 100°C
• Ambidextrous design for greater versatility of use
• Seamless knit for enhanced user comfort
• Ideal for a wide range of manual handling tasks

Knitted From Kevlar for Exceptional Durability and Strength

The Ansell HyFlex 70-225 Gloves are made from Kevlar, a synthetic fibre that is highly durable and offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. The results is a lightweight glove that offers excellent cut-resistance, is highly-resistant to tear, and provides protection against contact heat up to 100°C.

Applications for the Ansell HyFlex 70-225 Gloves

These gloves are ideal for low-risk applications where protection against contact heat and/or sharp objects is required. Suitable applications include (but are not limited to):

• Automotive
• Logistics
• Warehousing
• Plastics
• Glass manufacturing
• Metal fabrication
• Sheet metal handling

Testing of the  Ansell HyFlex 70-225 Gloves

The  Fireblade FB40 Heat-Resistant Gloves meet the following specifications:

• European Directive 89/686/EEC
• EN 420:2003 + A1:2009
• EN 388:2003: 244X
• EN 407:2004: X1XXXX

The table below shows the results achieved by the Ansell HyFlex 70-225 Gloves when tested to EN 388:2003 for mechanical risk protection:

The table below shows the results achieved by the Ansell HyFlex 70-225 Gloves when tested to EN 407:2004 for protection against thermal risks:

Sizing of the Ansell HyFlex 70-225 Gloves

These gloves are available in Size 7, Size 8 and Size 9. Please consult the table below for sizing details, then use the drop-down menu above to make your selection. Please note that the gloves have a length of 265.

Documentation for the Ansell HyFlex 70-225 Gloves

Conformity Statement	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.