Portwest A791 Mechanics Anti-Vibration Safety Gloves (Black)

The Portwest A791 Mechanics Anti-Vibration Safety Gloves (Black) provide comfort and protection for professionals working with power tools at risk of developing HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome). Crafted with shock-absorbing palms, these gloves effectively reduce the impact of vibrations from high-power equipment, preventing the onset of long-term health issues. With an added wrist strap, these gloves provide users with a secure fit, enhancing your stability and control during high-risk applications.

Key Information

• Product Code: A791
• EN ISO 201420 Rating: Dexterity 5
• EN 388 Rating: 2322B
• EN 10819 Rating: TRm = 0.731, TRh = 0.571
• Size Range: Size 7 (Small) - Size 11 (XX-Large)
• Supplied as a pair

Which Size Is Right for Me?

The Portwest A791 Mechanics Gloves are supplied in five sizes. To find the correct size for you, please measure the circumference and length of your hand (as shown in the diagram below). You can then consult the table below and select the size for you using the drop-down menu at the top of the page.

How Do the Anti-Vibration Gloves Protect MY hANDS?

The Portwest A791 Gloves are specifically designed to reduce the development of HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome), a common condition that results from using high-power vibration tools. These gloves help to prevent long-term damage to your hands, and provide good levels of cut resistance and dexterity to further enhance your safety and control during general handling tasks.

Performance Ratings

EN 388 (Protection Against Mechanical Risks): 2322B

Read our guide to EN 388 for more information.

EN 10819 (Protection Against Vibrations): TRm = 0.731, TRh = 0.571

Key Features and Benefits

• Anti-vibration gloves designed to prevent HAVS
• Ideal for those handling jackhammers, high-power tools and more
• Shock-absorbing palm material delivers optimal protection
• Wrist strap provides users with a secure fit
• Level 5 dexterity rating allows for ease of movement and better precision
• Nylon material is breathable for long-lasting comfort

Who Can Benefit From the A791 Anti-Vibration Gloves?

Professionals who use frequently use high-power vibration tools are at a higher risk of developing HAVS. Suitable applications for the Mechanics Safety Gloves include:

• Masonry
• Concrete breaking
• Jack hammering
• Drilling
• Machine operation
• Construction
• Building
• Carpentry
• Joinery
• Engineering

Common Signs of HAVS

HAVS can cause long-term issues to the hands, so it's useful to know how to identify symptoms early on in order to prevent the condition from the developing into something more serious. Common signs of HAVS include:

• Tingling and numbness in the fingers
• Loss of strength and feeling in the fingers
• Loss of strength in the hands

Cold weather can also trigger the condition, causing your hands and fingers to turn white then red.

Provide a Secure Fit

In addition to their protective elements, these gloves are designed to provide users a secure fit. With Velcro wrist straps, these gloves can be fastened to your hands to prevent slippages and frequent adjustments, allowing you to work with ease and efficiency.

Dexterous Design

The Portwest A791 Gloves boast a dexterous design, achieving a rating of Level 5 under EN ISO 21420. Their high performance ratings allows wears to perform intricate tasks with precision accuracy, and can be useful for applications such as assembly or engineering.

Materials

• Nylon
• Polyurethane
• Polyester

Documentation

• Datasheet
• Conformity Statement

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.