Ansell Industrial AlphaTec 87-137 Chemical-Resistant Textured Gauntlet Gloves

The Ansell Industrial AlphaTec 87-137 Chemical-Resistant Textured Gauntlet Gloves are long-cuffed rubber latex gloves that have been designed to provide comfortable protection, while enabling tactile sensitivity and promoting good grip. Resistant to a number of different chemicals, including detergents and cleaning liquids, and safe for contact with food, these gauntlets are ideal for a range of tasks including cleaning services, chemical handling, food processing and food services.

Features and Benefits of the Ansell AlphaTec 87-137 Gloves

• Unsupported, unflocked natural rubber latex gloves
• Gauntlet-style cuffs protect the wrists from splash-back
• Rolled, beaded cuffs for greater tear resistance and easy donning
• Strong yet thin for maximum tactility sensitivity
• Raised texture promotes good grip in wet and dry conditions
• Excellent flexibility and comfort offering good dexterity
• Safe for contact with food and ideal for cleaning applications

Textured for Enhanced Grip

The AlphaTec 87-137 Gloves have a raised diamond finish on the palms and fingers for good grip. This feature not only promotes safer handling – particularly in wet conditions – but also lowers the amount of force required to handle items, therefore reducing hand and arm fatigue.

Applications for the AlphaTec 87-137 Textured Gauntlets

• Chemical handling
• Electronics
• Food Processing 
• Food Services
• Janitorial Service
• Pharmaceuticals
• Life Sciences

Testing of the  AlphaTec 87-137 Gloves

The Ansell Industrial 87-137 Gloves meet the following specifications:

• European Directive 89/686/EEC
• EN 420:2003 + A1:2009
• EN 388:2016: X010A
• EN 374-1:2016: KLT (Type B)
• EN 374-5:2016: Protection against micro-organisms
• European Regulation 1935/2004 'Materials and Articles to Come into Contact with Foodstuff'
• European Regulation 2023/2006 'Good Manufacturing Practices for Materials and Articles to Come into Contact with Foodstuffs'

The table below shows the test results of the according to EN 388:2016 Mechanical Risk specifications:

The Ansell Industrial 87-137 Gloves have been tested to EN 374-5:2016 and have been classified as protection against micro-organisms. These gloves have also been tested to EN 374-1:2016 to determine their chemical resistance. The gloves achieved a breakthrough time of at least 30 minutes for the following chemicals:

The AlphaTec Gloves have been manufactured in accordance with European Regulation 1935/2004 and European Regulation 2023/2006, making them safe for contact with food. For more information, please click the PDF icon below to open the Food Declaration of Product Compliance for these gloves:

Sizing of the  AlphaTec 87-137 Gloves

The AlphaTec 87-137 Gloves are available in a choice of sizes, making them suitable for most users. Please consult the table below for details, then select the required size from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. The gauntlet gloves have a thickness of 0.35mm and a length of 320mm.

Documentation for AlphaTec 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).

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.