Portwest A199 Carbon Fibre Shell Anti-Static Gloves

Tested and certified, the Portwest A199 Carbon Fibre Shell Anti-Static Gloves are designed to divert static electricity in ESD environments. A 13 gauge liner make the gloves highly lightweight for precision work such as assembling small electronic components, while a PU coating offers additional dexterity and increased abrasion resistance.

What's included?

• 1 x Pair Gloves

Which Size Is Right For Me?

The Portwest A199 Gloves are available in six sizes that should be suitable for most users. To find your perfect pair, please measure the circumference of your palm and length of your palm, as shown in the diagram below and match the results to the table.

Suitable for a Range of Industries

The Portwest Anti-Static Gloves are not only suitable for ESD environments, but also applications that require tactility. Their flexibility make them versatile, and they can be used inside and outside and in dry and clean conditions. Applications where these gloves are recommended for include:

• Assembly
• Components handling
• Customs
• Engineering
• Electronics assembly
• Electricians
• General handling
• Hardware
• Inspection
• Janitorial
• Local authorities
• Materials handling
• Maintenance
• Manual handling
• Mechanics
• Transportation
• Utilities
• Warehouse

Mechanical Properties of the Portwest A199 PU Palm Coated ESD Gloves

EN 388: Mechanical Resistance

• EN 388: 3121X

The Portwest A199 PU Palm Coated Grey Gloves offer excellent protection against a 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:

Other -

• EN 16350:2014 Pass Level R < 1.0 x 108 Ω -
  IEC 61340-5-1:2016
  ANSI/ISEA 105: 2016 CUT Level A1

Features and Benefits

• 13g polyester and carbon Fibre shell which diverts static electricity
• Thin and lightweight construction ideal for fast applications
• Designed to protect against the risk of electrostatic discharge
• Super thin 13 gauge liner offers exceptional dexterity
• Polyurethane coat is abrasion resistant and ensures high flexibility
• Breathable design keeps hands cool during use
• Suitable for use with most mobile touchscreen devices

Anti-Static Protection

Suitable for use in ESD environments, the Portwest A199 Gloves provide anti-static protection via their carbon fibre material. These protective gloves divert static electricity while performing tasks such as electronics assembly.

Also Suitable For Dexterous Tasks

With a polyurethane palm coating, the A199 Gloves provide exceptional dexterity, for small component handling. Their nimble carbon fibre and pylon shell ensure a lightweight feel, meaning that the user has total control when handling materials.

Documentation

• Conformity Statement
• Data Sheet

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.