Portwest A445 45cm PVC handling Gauntlets

With extra long gauntlet style arms, the Portwest A445 45cm PVC Handling Gauntlets offer superb abrasion protection to be used primarily for handling materials. Their tough PVC design ensures extra grip, while a comfortable inner cotton liner keeps the hands cool making them ideal for extended use.

Mechanical Properties of the Portwest A445 45cm PVC Handling Gauntlets

The Portwest A445 PVC Gauntlets offer excellent protection against a wide range of mechanical risks. They have been tested in accordance with EU standards to ensure a high level of performance. Please find the results below:

EN 388

Superb in Handling Applications

The Portwest PVC Gauntlets are fully lined with soft cotton, ensuring that hands stay comfortable during use. This is perfect as it is combined with a thick PVC coating that offers grip and protection, all of which make the gauntlets ideal for handling applications.

Features of the Portwest 45cm PVC Gauntlets A445

• Features a PVC coating that offers exceptional abrasion resistance
• Fitted with a cotton inner liner that provides excellent comfort
• High abrasion resistance means gauntlets are durable
• Offers a 13 gauge liner that provides dexterity and protection
• Supplied fully coated to offer maximum liquid protection
• Features a smooth finish to ensure easy-donning
• Extra long gauntlet style offers exceptional forearm protection
• Available in a wide range of different lengths on our website

Suitable for a Range of Industries

The Portwest PVC 45cm Gauntlets are highly versatile and suitable for any environment that demands general handling applications. This includes use inside and outside, and in dry, wet and oily conditions. Some applications where these gauntlets are recommended include:

• Automotive
• Bricklaying
• Building
• Construction
• Component handling
• Engineering
• General handling
• Industrial work
• Local authorities
• Maintenance
• Manual handling
• Mechanics
• Oil and gas
• Outdoor work
• Packaging
• Packing
• Scaffolding
• Shipping
• Railway maintenance
• Transportation
• Utilities
• Warehouse
• Wet work

Product Codes

The code for the Portwest General Handling Gauntlets is:

• A445

Sizing of the Portwest 45cm PVC Handling Gauntlets

The Portwest PVC Handling Gauntlets are available in one size (extra large), however due to the open and flexible nature of the gauntlets they should fit most users. The gauntlets are available in a total of three different lengths (27cm, 35cm and 45cm) and are all available on our website.

Documentation for the Portwest Gauntlets A445

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.