Uvex Rubiflex NB27 27cm Nitrile Coated Safety Gauntlets

If you work in damp, oily or greasy work environments, it's important that you protect your hands to prevent your hands from becoming greasy. The Uvex Rubiflex NB27 27cm Nitrile Coated Safety Gauntlets are designed with a full coating of nitrile rubber to protect your hands against oil and water. This makes the gauntlets ideal for tough and demanding tasks in a range of different industries.

The product code for these gloves is 89636.

Physical Resistance of the Nitrile Coated Gloves

The Rubiflex NB27 Gloves have been tested to EN 388, which is the European standard for gauging the resistance of a glove against mechanical hazards. Please see the table below to find the results of these gloves.

Food Safety of the Rubiflex Gauntlets

These gloves are suitable for coming into contact with food, including fatty, acidic, aqueous, alcoholic and dry foodstuffs. This makes the Rubiflex gloves suitable for a wide selection of food retailing and preparation applications.

Key Features and Benefits

• Approximately 27cm in length to protect the forearms
• Fully coated in nitrile rubber for improved safety
• Food-safe construction to improve the versatility of the gloves
• Designed for tough jobs in damp, oily or greasy work environments
• Offers the tactile sensitivity you require from your gloves
• Vibrant orange colour for improved workplace visibility
• Features a cotton interlock lining for improved comfort
• Free from harmful substances to prevent allergic reactions

Applications for the Rubiflex NB27 Safety Gloves

As these Uvex Rubiflex Safety Gloves are 27cm in length, they provide extra protection to the hands and forearms. This makes them suitable for the following applications:

• Decorating
• DIY
• Inspection
• Laboratory
• Light-to-medium metal processing
• Maintenance work
• Oil operations
• Paint manufacturing
• Painting
• Petro-chemical
• Plant maintenance
• Press works
• Pressings
• Primary chemical processing 
• Repair work
• Varnish manufacturing 

Sizing Information

Available in four different sizes, the Uvex Rubiflex Nitrile Coated Gloves provide you with a personalised fit. To find out which size you require, simply measure the circumference of your hand around the knuckles (excluding the thumb) with your hand open and your fingers together, then the length of your hand from the tip of your middle finger to your wrist. Next, consult the table below.

How are Gloves Tested to EN 388?

Learn about the process behind EN 388 testing by watching the video below. This particular video outlines the process involved in testing the extent to which your gloves are resistant to cuts.

Materials of the Nitrile Safety Gauntlets

• Coating Material: Nitrile rubber (NBR)
• Lining Material: Cotton interlock

Documentation for the Uvex Safety 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.